The Spanish Super Cup in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the third most significant competition in Spain after the league and the cup. The tournament brings together the league champion and runner-up with the cup winner and runner-up in Spain and follows a knockout format. Saudi Arabia hosted the Spanish Super Cup for the fifth time in Jeddah City from January 8 to 12, 2025, featuring four clubs: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, and RCD Mallorca. Barcelona wins the Spanish Super Cup Barc...
The Healthy Schools Program was launched by the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2019 to improve student health in schools in collaboration with the Ministry of Education . It follows the standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO), implementing measures that enhance both health and the educational process while applying specialized school health education programs. Objectives of the Healthy Schools Program The Healthy Schools Program aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 i...
Handicrafts in the Northern Borders Province are the crafts, trades, and manual industries for which the Northern Borders Province is known in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They emerged to meet the needs of the province's residents, in addition to the raw materials available in its natural environment. These crafts have been passed down through generations as part of the cultural heritage of the province's people. Al-Sadu craft in the Northern Borders Province One of the prominent hand...
Handicrafts in Al-Jawf Province are the crafts, trades, and manual industries for which Al-Jawf Province , located in the north of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , is known. These crafts emerged to meet the needs of the province’s residents by utilizing raw materials available in its natural environment. They have been passed down through generations as part of the cultural heritage of the province’s inhabitants. Al-Sadu craft in Al-Jawf Province Al-Sadu is a craft predominantly practiced by w...
Al-Qasab Salt Season is an event held by Riyadh Province Municipality , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on March 2, 2023. It was held over ten days and featured cultural, artistic, and entertaining events, in addition to its main pavilion, al-Qasab Salt, which showcased the history of the province and its relationship with salt for more than three centuries. Events of al-Qasab Salt Season The area of al-Qasab, located northwest of the capital, Riyadh , has been renowned for its salt production ...
The Shemagh and Ghutra are traditional men's head coverings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They are an essential part of Saudi attire, which is known for its diverse styles of wearing them more than others. The Shemagh or Ghutra is worn with the Saudi thobe and the black Agal . The difference between the Shemagh and Ghutra lies in their design. The Shemagh is characterized by square patterns embroidered in red and has become the most common head covering in the Kingdom since the mid-1970s...
The International Tea Colors Exhibition is the first exhibition specializing in tea and its related products, including baked goods, nuts, etc. It was held in Riyadh City , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , in 2023, with the participation of several local and international brands specializing in tea, alongside experts and professionals in the field. The exhibition brought together producers, consumers, suppliers, and tea enthusiasts from around the world under one roof as part of the...
The Social Innovation Forum is an annual forum organized by Asbar Center for Research and Studies. Its first edition was held in 2022 in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah , while its second edition was held in Riyadh City in 2023. The forum featured scientific sessions, lectures, and training workshops, bringing together leaders of social organizations and projects worldwide. Objectives of the forum The Social Innovation Forum aims to bring leaders from government entities, social enterprises, and pract...
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)-accredited Saudi referees for 2025 are the referees that can participate in continental and international events as international referees. The FIFA-accredited list includes twenty-one men and three women referees, as follows: Head referees The number of accredited head referees include eight referees: - Mohammed al-Huwaish. - Faisal al-Balawi. - Shukri al-Hanfosh. - Mohamed al-Smaail. - Abdullah al-Shehri. - Majed al-Shamrani. - Khali...
Traditional Female Garments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refer to the garments that emerged as a result of customs and traditions in Saudi women's dress. Over time, it has evolved and diversified with cultural shifts according to women's preferences for local and global fashion. Traditional garments are considered a national heritage identity closely tied to the customs of each province in Saudi Arabia. Al-Abaya in traditional female garments in Saudi Arabia Al-Abaya is a garment th...
The Game of Istaffat is one of the traditional games in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It relies on the player's skill to plan and can only be played by two players. The game requires small stones or any solid objects that each player can distinguish, along with a designated playing area marked in a specific pattern. Tools for the game of Istaffat The game of Istaffat does not require many tools. Each player only needs three distinguishable stones or any solid objects of an appropriate size...
Weaving is one of the traditional crafts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , mostly practiced by women. It relies on the intricate handcraft of arranging threads side by side, then weaving them and decorating them with vibrant patterns. The raw materials for weaving are typically sourced from sheep wool, goat hair, camel hair, and sometimes cotton. Types of weaving and its tools There are different types of weaving, including al-Sadu weaving and spinning weaving, each using distinct tools. For exa...