Saudi Arabia Masters sees elite snooker hit golden jackpot in Middle East after 16-year absence

“The World Snooker circuit will return to the Middle East for a ranking event for the first time since November 2008 when the inaugural Saudi Arabia Masters begins on Friday. Neil Robertson was successful in claiming victory at the Bahrain Championship 16 years ago, and will chase further riches in Riyadh with a record £500,000 on the table for the first winner of the touru0027s new major competition.”