It is one of the traditional pieces of furniture and furnishings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Made from various materials, it has a rectangular shape with a relatively small thickness compared to mattresses used today. It is a type of couch used for sitting or sleeping and remains a form of home furniture still in use today, though with different fabrics, materials, and designs than in the past. Al-Taraha is used inside homes in several regions of the Kingdom. In the past, its main purpose w...
Vermicelli (Shariyya) is a popular dessert known in most provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is made using vermicelli noodles cut into thin strands. Cardamom and saffron are among the essential ingredients added to the vermicelli. Often, it is served as a dessert dish at lunch or dinner. It is one of the traditional desserts, easy to prepare with simple ingredients, served hot on the table, and sometimes honey is added to it. In the past, preparing vermicelli was not easy, so it was n...
Yes, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) inaugurated the Unified Center for Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Technology in February 2022, during the twentieth round of the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Professional Cup League and the Yelo Pro League. Thus, SAFF became the seventh in the world to establish a unified VAR center, following the English, Spanish, German, Dutch, French, and Swiss federations. The use of VAR technology was officially approved in the Yelo Pro League starting from th...
Food (Grace) Preservation Associations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are charitable and civil associations registered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development . These associations' main objective is to launch charitable projects to preserve grace, such as food and beverages, distribute them to beneficiaries, including individuals and families, and establish awareness campaigns for the community. Arzaq Association for the Preservation of Grace Arzaq Association for the P...
The Saudi U-20 national team has achieved numerous accomplishments at the Gulf, Arab, continental, and international levels, as follows: FIFA U-20 World Cup Participated in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Russia in 1985. Participated in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile in 1987. Participated in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1989. Participated in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Australia in 1993. Participated in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Nigeria in 1999. Participated in the FIF...
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has set several conditions for the establishment of private sports clubs to be officially recognized, including: 1- Obtain a private club license from the Ministry of Sport in accordance with the requirements for private club licensing (through the NAFES program). 2- Meet the technical requirements set by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (including coach operations and the club inspection model). 3- Pay the annual membership fee to the Saudi Arabian Fo...
The Afro-Asian Cup is a tournament that brings together the champion of Asia and the champion of Africa. The Saudi national team participated in this championship twice in its history. Afro-Asian Cup 1985 The Saudi national team, the Asian champion, played against the Cameroonian national team, the African champion, in a home-and-away format. The first leg, held in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, ended with a four - one victory for Cameroon, with Hossam Abu Dawood scoring for the Saudi team....
The number of Saudi athletes participating in the Paris 2024 Olympics reached ten, competing in four sports: Equestrian show jumping, taekwondo, athletics, and swimming. Taekwondo The Saudi delegation marked the first female Saudi presence in the Olympics through direct qualification, thanks to Saudi taekwondo athlete Dunya Abutaleb . She qualified through the Asian qualifiers held in Taiyuan, China, and during the Paris 2024 Olympics, she competed for the bronze medal. Equestrian show jumping ...
The Saudi Attire at the Paris 2024 Olympics refers to the outfit worn by Saudi athletes during the opening ceremony of the thirty-third Summer Olympic Games, Paris 2024. Selection of the Saudi attire design for Paris 2024 The designs for the Saudi delegation's attire at the opening ceremony of the thirty-third Summer Olympic Games, Paris 2024, were selected through a national competition organized by the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee . Saudi designers from across the Kingdom of Sa...
The Sports Boulevard Project is one of four megaprojects in Riyadh City, launched on March 19, 2019. Spanning 135 km, the project includes various destinations, each featuring paths, spaces, and experiences designed to promote a healthy lifestyle and provide diverse entertainment options. These destinations are: - Wadi Hanifa Destination: Spanning twenty km from Sadd al-Alab in the north to Jeddah Road in the south, it features paths for pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders, along with res...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Asian Games represents Saudi sport participation in the Asian Olympic Games, organized by the Olympic Council of Asia. These games are a significant international event featuring both summer and winter sports, held alternately every four years and attracting thousands of athletes. Saudi Arabia at the Asian Olympics Games The Kingdom first participated in the Asiad (the Asian Olympic Games) in 1978, held in Bangkok, Thailand. Since then, the Kingdom has earned ...
The traditional architectural styles in Aseer Province , located southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , vary depending on the environment in which they are found and the needs of its inhabitants. Aseer Province is divided into four architectural styles based on the geographical nature of the province, with each style having its own environmental characteristics and architectural designs, as follows: The mud style in the interior plateau region consists of multi-story buildings, typically tw...