The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 's population is 32,175,224, with the majority concentrated in three cities: the capital, Riyadh , with 21.8 percent of the total population; Jeddah Governorate, with 11.7 percent; and Makkah al-Mukarramah City, with 7.8 percent, according to the 2022 Saudi Census . When considering the factors that make these three cities attractive, the reason behind their population density becomes clear. In addition to being the capital, Riyadh serves as the seat of governan...
The Eastern Province is home to numerous handicrafts and traditional industries, which have persisted due to the availability of raw materials and its strategic geographic location. Among these crafts are: - Bisht -making, renowned in al-Ahsa Governorate . - Pottery-making, using special clay. - Fish traps (' Garagir ') production, which are made from steel wires. - Palm frond weaving (' al-Khaws '), from which baskets, ropes, circular dining mats ( sufra ), bags, hats, hand...
The Saudi Arabia-Chinese Entrepreneurs Association (SCEA) is a non-profit organization supported by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones . It is managed by eWTP. It was officially announced on February 8, 2023, on the sidelines of the LEAP 2023 conference held in Riyadh from February 7 to 9, 2023. Composition of the Saudi Arabia-Chinese Entrepreneurs Association The Saudi Arabia-Chinese Entrepreneurs Associ...
The coastal villages of the Eastern Province are characterized by a contrast between the blue of the sea, the white buildings, and the blue sky. In the inland villages, the contrast appears between mud buildings and the lush green palm trees. The architecture in the province features three types of housing: 1- Houses built from limestone, locally known as Faroush (Rubble Stone), with courtyards and heights reaching up to three stories. 2- Houses built from mud, characterized by their simplicity...
A total of ninety-eight Saudi players have participated in the FIFA World Cup across various positions. Goalkeeper Mohammed al-Deayea leads this group, having played nine hundred minutes across four World Cup appearances. Additionally, twenty-six players have accumulated over three hundred minutes of play, while fifty-four have participated for less than three hundred minutes. Notably, eighteen players were part of the official squad but did not make any appearances on the field during the Worl...
Kabsa is the main meal for lunch in most houses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meal, known as 'Saudi Kabsa,' has become synonymous with Saudi Cuisine. Kabsa consists of rice and meat or rice and chicken. Onions are cut into thin slices and fried until they turn yellow. Then, chicken or meat is added and cooked until it turns red. Chopped tomatoes are then added along with cardamom and cinnamon, crushed garlic, other spices, and tomato sauce. Chicken or meat is covered with water ...
King Khalid Equestrian Square is a horse racing venue located in Taif Governorate , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It hosts the annual summer racing season over four months, during which competitors strive for various cups. The field is equipped to prepare horses of different grades and ages for races, including preparation for participation in major races. Horse racing has been held in this field since 1965, and it is supervised by the Jockey Club , headquartered in the field. Races held at Kin...
1977 The Saudi League competition was launched under the name 'Premier League,' with the title decided by points. 1982 The combined league featured a combined format, including teams from both the Premier League and the First Division, organized into groups followed by knockout stages. 1991 The name 'Premier League' was changed to the 'Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques League Cup,' with the 'Golden Square' playoff system to determine the champion, remaini...
The National Committee for Tobacco Control in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched a range of initiatives to realize its policies, which include monitoring tobacco use, enforcing advertising bans on tobacco products, protecting the public from tobacco smoke, offering cessation support, warning of tobacco dangers, and increasing tobacco prices. Key initiatives launched by the committee include 'GATS' with the Ministry of Health , 'Studies' with the Ministry of Education ,...
Convenient climbing destinations and paths in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can be explored through the Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation . The federation is concerned with overseeing rock climbing and hiking in the Kingdom. It was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Jeddah City. The Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation undertakes several tasks, including organizing competitive and non-competitive climbing activities, issuing regulations for hiking and climbing according to internation...
In Saudi culture, the term Majlis refers to a special hall prepared for receiving guests, usually used for formal social occasions. The Saudi majlis was registered in 2015 as a common element among the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several Gulf countries on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization 'UNESCO.' The design of al-Majlis in the Kingdom reflects the culture of the homeowner or...
Traditional attire for both men and women in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has varied over time. Some featured simple designs and materials, while others were ornate and worn for special occasions and festivals. Additionally, there were specific garments designated for work. Traditional attire in the Eastern Province includes: Men’s attire • Izar : A piece of cloth wrapped around the lower body twice. It is typically worn at home or for sleeping, and is commonly used d...