The official attire for men in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is uniform across all provinces. It consists of a thobe, which comes in various types and colors, and a head covering—either a Ghutrah or a Shemagh, topped with Al-Egal. Officials typically wear the Bisht (cloak) most of the time, while ordinary individuals wear the Bisht on formal occasions and during holidays.
The term Saudi national attire is used to describe three main components: the Thobe, Shemagh, and Al-Egal.
Some parts of the official Saudi attire undergo slight variations. Generally, the Saudi national attire comes in two styles: one for daily occasions and another for festivals and formal events. For special occasions, the type of Shemagh differs, as it is usually replaced with a white Ghutrah while keeping Al-Egal.
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