Al-Rawshan , plural 'al-Rawashin,' are traditional house windows or prominent wooden coverings for windows and external openings. They are one of the traditional building styles in Makkah al-Mukarramah , al-Madinah al-Munawwarah , Jeddah , and Yanbu cities. These wooden decorations are affixed to house windows to give them artistic shapes that allow sunlight and air to enter the home while blocking external views. Al-Rawashin share a general shape but differ in the details of their ...
The Esports World Cup is a tournament that aims to elevate the gaming and electronic sports sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was announced by Crown Prince and Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in October 2023. The annual event will be hosted in the capital, Riyadh , starting in the summer of 2024. The Crown Prince stated that the Esports World Cup tournament is the natural next step in the Kingdom's journey to becoming the number on...
The King Abdullah Sports City Stadium is a sports stadium in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and one of the fifteen stadiums that will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Nicknamed the Shining Jewel or the Jewel due to its design, it was built in 2014. The planned renovations aim to fulfill the FIFA requirements while preserving its aesthetic features. It is also a component of King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah Governorate, and hosts major sports matches and events supervised by the Ministry of Sport...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 's bid to host the 2034 World Cup represents a national celebration that supports the Kingdom's ambitions to solidify its position among the leading football nations worldwide. It contributes to a transformative shift in football across the region and the globe. The Saudi bid carries a clear goal: to develop football for all—men, women, youth. It also aims to increase the number of players, coaches, and fans. The Saudi bid to host the 2034 World Cup align...
1994 This was the Saudi national football team 's first participation in the FIFA World Cup , which was held in the United States of America. 1998 This was the Saudi national team's second participation in the FIFA World Cup, which was held in France. 2002 This was the Saudi national team's third participation in the FIFA World Cup, which was held in South Korea and Japan. 2006 This was the Saudi national team's fourth participation in the FIFA World Cup, which was held in G...
The Saudi national team has been represented by 139 players in the FIFA World Cup Finals in six appearances until the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The 2022 tournament witnessed the highest number of players participating, with twenty-six players. Notably, Sami al-Jaber and Mohammed al-Deayea hold the record for the most World Cup appearances, each having participated in four tournaments. Squad list of the Saudi national team at the 1994 FIFA World Cup Mohammed al-Deayea, Abdullah Saleh, Mohammed al-Khi...
The Saudi national football team has participated twelve times in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers up to the 2022 tournament. Out of these, the team qualified for the World Cup six times, while it could not reach the other six. Here are the Saudi national team's qualifiers' records: 1978 qualifiers This was the Saudi national team's first participation in these qualifiers, but it was eliminated in the first round. It was grouped with Iran and Syria. 1982 qualifiers In these qualifie...
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , the dress code for attendees at official events is often specified on invitation cards, which typically require wearing the national Saudi attire. If the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques or the Crown Prince is attending the event, the color of the Mishlah (cloak) for the guests is also specified. Anyone wearing the Mishlah must follow specific protocols, including refraining from crossing one leg over the other or extending the legs while seated. The right hand...
Charitable Organizations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia play a role in serving the community and its tangible and intangible components. The government of the Kingdom has established the necessary legislation to formalize their status, facilitate their work, and regulate their performance through the Law of Civil Society Associations and Organizations, issued in 2015. According to the National Center for Non-Profit Sector, there are 3,156 non-profit organizations in the Kingdom, distributed acr...
Al-Kashtah , also known as al-Mikshat , is a term used in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to refer to picnics in nature and outdoor leisure activities. The plural forms are ' Kishtat ' and ' Makashit .' In the local dialect, people say ' Khallona Nkashit,' which means 'let's go to the wilderness.' They also use ' Kashat ' or ' Kashit ' to describe someone who is going on a picnic. Al-Kashtah brings together friends and family and usua...
The Saudi Cup for Horse Racing is one of the international equestrian races held by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The competitions take place in the capital, Riyadh , specifically at the King Abdulaziz Equestrian Field. The event spans two consecutive days and is considered the most valuable in the history of global horse racing. The total prize money exceeded USD37.6 (approximately SAR141 million) in its fifth edition in 2024. Additionally, the Saudi Cup race in its third edition in 2022 also ...
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 'al-Shabah,' also known by other names such as ' Shabat al-Nar ' and ' Shabat al-Daw ,' is a social tradition where Saudis gather around a fire, seeking warmth during the long winter nights when temperatures drop to zero °C or below, especially in the northern provinces of the Kingdom. 'Al-Shabah' is an ancient Arab heritage The Arabs have known 'Shabat al-Nar' (gathering around the fire) since pre-Islamic times,...