The game of Jdeir is one of the traditional games in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specifically in Darin Center, which is part of al-Qatif Governorate . In al-Qatif, it is called 'al-Qarra'a. ' It is a group game played by three or more people, whether male or female, and it is commonly played during the summer. The game of Jdeir tools In the game of Jdeir, small stones or any other alternative pieces such as date or peach pits are used. It is usually playe...
The Game of Shureikh al-Sharkh , also known as ( Ajar al-Milh ) or (Horse Game), is a traditional game played by youth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This game was known to the Arabs in ancient times and was called ( al-Tadbij ). The game is based on jumping and requires physical strength, agility, and quickness in movement. Due to regional differences, the game of Shureikh al-Sharkh has been given various names, including ( al-Takanbuh ) in al-Qatif , ( al-Khatra ) in al-Hufuf, and ( al-Shaqh...
Al-Howeila Game is one of the traditional folk games that relies on intelligence and memory. Winning this game requires the player to be sharp and quick-witted. It is a game played by both young people and adults in Taif City in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Preparing the tools for al-Howeila Game Al-Howeila Game is played by two players and involves about twenty-eight small stones. The players draw a square on a sandy ground with two straight lines intersecting ...
Qamra Shabra Game is a traditional game that requires physical effort, as it involves continuous jumping over a rope while chanting certain words in sync with the jumps in a specific direction. It is a popular game among girls in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Qamra Shabra Game objectives The game aims to strengthen children's muscles, develop their verbal interaction skills, and help them build new vocabulary. It also enhances their balance, speed, and jumping abilities. How to play Qamra S...
Hada Raja Game is one of the traditional games in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is played by children and requires enthusiasm while performing a chant included in the game. This game aims to entertain children and develop their language skills. Hada Raja is one of the traditional games that have undergone significant changes, leading to the disappearance of most of them due to the urban expansion experienced by Saudi cities. Tools for playing Hada Raja Hada Raja is a game that does not requir...
Skipping Rope, also known as al-Habla or Qafez al-Habel , is a popular game among both boys and girls in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is particularly known as a girls' game in Riyadh Province and Eastern Province . The game can be played individually or in groups and relies solely on using a rope. It is simple in its components and techniques, requiring agility and attentiveness. The names vary by the provinces of the Kingdom: In Riyadh, it is called al-Habla, and in the Eastern Provinc...
Jallad Harami Game is a traditional game commonly played by children across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province . The game involves four players and requires a matchbox or pieces of paper for writing. Tools for playing Jallad Harami Players need an empty matchbox, with each side representing a specific role, or pieces of paper labeled with the four roles to be assigned based on the draw results. The roles are: the Ruler, the Executioner 'Jallad',...
Al-Tish game is a traditional group game in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It involves two teams: Al-Tish and al-Tayerin (the Flyers). It shares a general framework with a variety of other traditional games but differs in details. Among these are al-Askar wa al-Haramia (Soldiers and Thieves), and al-Tairi . The teams in the game are divided either by drawing lots or by mutual agreement. One team chases the other, with al-Tish being the team that performs the chasing. Playing al-Tish game Al-Tish ...
Taq Taq Taqiyah is one of the traditional games in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, commonly played among children. It features a unique chant, which gives the game its name, recited by children during play. How to play the game A group of children participates in this game, gathering in a large circle. One child runs outside the circle, taking quick steps, chanting 'Taq Taq Taqiyah.' The children in the circle respond with 'Ran Ran ya Jaras' (Ring, ring, oh bell). The child out...
Via Riyadh Zone is one of the commercial areas in Riyadh City , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced by the General Entertainment Authority during Riyadh Season 2022. It is considered one of the most luxurious and upscale areas in the capital, Riyadh, featuring a collection of high-end restaurants, cafes, shops, and one of the world's most prestigious hotels. Via Riyadh urban design Via Riyadh was built in the Salmani architecture style , which blends modern living requirements with a...
The Rig is a Saudi tourism leisure project in the Arabian Gulf, established by the Public Investment Fund on the 16th of October 2021. This project was inspired by offshore oil platforms in the Arabian Gulf, designed to attract tourists from particularly the Arabian Gulf region citizens and residents, and tourists from all over the world. The offshore rigs usually represent a form of wells drilling to extract oil and natural gases from rock formations found in the sea...
Al-Uqayr Beach is a tourist destination located in al-Ahsa Governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 1 It is situated ninety km away from al-Hufuf and can be accessed from the southern side, near the village of al-Jishah. The beach stretches for a length of fifty-three km and is traversed by a circular coastal road that runs adjacent to the shoreline, spanning forty-two km. 2 The entrances to al-Uqayr Beach Al-Uqayr Beach has several entrances, each with different name...