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Sports Events in the Kingdom are the sporting events and occasions hosted or organized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for various sports. Saudi sports began in the early period of the Kingdom's establishment. Football, being the leading mass and popular game globally, was the first to be regulated by establishing the Saudi Arabian Football Federation as a private sports entity with an independent legal personality. The federation was founded according to the Kingdom's laws in 1956 for an indefinite period and carries out its duties and responsibilities as stipulated by the relevant statutes and laws. 1 Hosting the FIFA Confederations Cup The Kingdom organized a number of prominent sports events, among the most significant is the FIFA Confederations Cup, an idea that originated from the Kingdom. It proposed organizing a tournament that would bring together the holders of the co...

Dates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are an agricultural crop and a national product intricately linked to the cultural heritage, customs, and traditions of hospitality and cuisine in the Kingdom. Agricultural areas dedicated to date production span across the Saudi map, encompassing packing and distribution factories, local and electronic sales outlets, as well as hosting annual date seasons and festivals. Date varieties The Kingdom produces more than three hundred types of dates, and its consumption among Saudis peaks during Ramadan, holidays, and various occasions. Moreover, the locals refer to the season when the dates are ripe as 'Tabbakh al-Tamer' or 'Tabbakh al-Rutab' (Date Cook). Local production of dates The Kingdom's domestic production of dates is estimated at 1.6 million t annually, with an annual per capita consumption estimated at about 35.1 kg. Th...

Tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the pillars supporting the national economy, achieving Saudi Vision 2030 . It contributes to diversifying the Kingdom's economy, attracting investments, increasing income sources, and providing employment opportunities. Saudi tourism system The tourism sector in the Kingdom operates within a unified system that includes three government entities working collaboratively to enhance and elevate the tourism system's efficiency. These entities are the Ministry of Tourism , responsible for establishing regulations and legislation for the tourism sector; the Saudi Tourism Development Fund , responsible for supporting investment, developing tourist areas in the Kingdom, and funding facilities operating in the tourism sector; and the Saudi Tourism Authority , the entity regulating and marketing tourism products, and responsible for enric...

The Waterfronts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are tourist destinations along the eastern coasts of the Arabian Gulf and the western coasts of the Red Sea, stretching over a length of up to 3,400 km. Waterfront provinces The coastal provinces of the Kingdom utilize the natural advantages of their seaside vistas for various tourist activities. Six of its provinces boast waterfronts within their governorates. These provinces are Makkah al-Mukarramah‏ and al-Madinah al-Munawwarahin the west, Jazan and Aseer in the south and southwest, Tabuk in the north and northwest, and the Eastern Province in the east of the Kingdom. Waterfronts in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province Makkah al-Mukarramah Province boasts several coastal areas along the Red Sea, providing distinctive tourist and recreational environments for residents and visitors alike. In Jeddah Governorate, notable among these coastal area...