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The Saudi National Standard of Voluntary Work 'EDAMA' is a framework for managing volunteer work in a structured manner within volunteer organizations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was developed based on best practices in the volunteer sector. Work on the standard began on June 9, 2013, and it was officially adopted by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development on November 27, 2018. The Edama Standard aims to lead volunteer management in organizations by building a sc...
The Youth Voice Program is an enrichment program that engages young people from various regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in seminars, training sessions, and dialogue meetings based on communication, persuasion, and critical thinking skills. It was launched by the Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation 'Misk' in 2021, and it is one of the tracks under 'Misk Community.' The Youth Voice Program, first edition 2021 The Misk Foundation launched the first edition of the Youth Voice ...
Camels have held a special position in Saudi culture, often called ' al-halal ' and ' al-mal .' Ancestors relied on camels in all their doings. A special bond has developed between humans and camels, where they respond to their owner's voice, calling and singing. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has shown great interest in preserving the camel, a significant part of its cultural heritage. Camel herding remains a popular activity among local communities, and the Kingdom has o...
The Non-profit Sector Skills Program is an interactive virtual initiative launched by the Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation (Misk) in 2022. The program aims to develop and enhance the capabilities of professionals working in the non-profit sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as empower those interested in joining this sector. The program contributes to equipping individuals with the skills needed to achieve their organizations' goals and improve their performance through a comprehe...
Streets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are named streets where residential or commercial buildings are located. A street is one of the six main components of the national address system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , used to locate addresses within neighborhoods and cities. Streets are named by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing . Municipalities and local councils assign a unique number to each house or commercial establishment on a street or alley in an organized manner, ensuring the...
Most of the traditional dances in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have their origins in wartime occasions and have been treated as cultural heritage that does not accept much innovation. They are commonly known as folk dances, and mainly include: The Saudi Ardah : also known as Najdi Ardah , is an iconic traditional Saudi dance and is an official protocol used to welcome foreign heads of state visiting the Kingdom. It was included in 2015 as the first Saudi element on the Representative List o...
Al-Ghummayda , also known as al-Ghumma , is a popular traditional children's game in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It has a simple concept and doesn't require a specific number of players or a set time for ending the game. The concept of al-Ghummayda game involves covering the eyes of one player with a piece of cloth to limit their vision. This player then begins searching for the other players who have hidden in various places, often making noises to confuse the seeker. If the seeker ...
The Socioeconomics Program is one of the knowledge programs established by the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies in Riyadh , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview and precise analysis of the questions arising from the interconnection between societies and economies. Establishment of the Socioeconomics Program The Socioeconomics Program, which was previously a unit, was established in 2020. It aims to enrich the discussion on contemporary s...
Dananah is a traditional children's game in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was originally made from damaged tires and the circular metal wires found inside them. The game involves rolling and chasing the tire, with players using a stick about one m long, which has empty can lids, such as those from tuna or cheese cans, attached to its end. Players push the tire with the stick, producing a sound and hum as they play with it. The game later evolved to use the metal frame of bicycle tires in...
Misk Launchpad Program is an interactive educational system offered by Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation 'Misk' under the Misk Entrepreneurship track, in collaboration with the business development platform 'Rise Up'. Its first edition was launched in 2021. The program supports visionaries and entrepreneurs in developing and accelerating their businesses until the business idea becomes a minimum viable product (MVP) ready for launch, in addition to establishing an initial custo...
According to the report by the General Authority for Statistics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of International Youth Day 2020, the youth in the Kingdom, defined as the age group (from fifteen to thirty-four years), represent 36.7 percent of the total Saudi population. This report includes various statistics on Saudi youth covering demographic, social, economic, educational, health, cultural, and recreational aspects. The majority of young males in the Kingdom fall within the (t...
Children's Literature in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia began with the publication of the first specialized magazine, al-Rawdah , by Taher Zamakhshari in 1959. A group of notable writers contributed to the magazine, including Abdulghani Qusti, Ibrahim Allaf, Mohammed Omar Tawfiq, Mohammed Abdullah Malibari, Abbas Faeq Ghazzawi, Hamed Matawea, Ahmed al-Siba'i, Abdulhamid Anbar, Aziz Diya, Saleh Mohammed Jalal, Mohammed Zaki Awad, and Hayat Abdulhamid Anbar. Regulation of children's l...
