Hanaini is a traditional dish in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , particularly popular among the people of Qassim Province in the central north of Saudi Arabia. It is commonly prepared during the winter season, as it contains a high amount of calories, providing the body with energy and warmth. Preparation method of Hanaini Hanaini is made from Al-bur (whole wheat grains), known as ' Al-Laqeemi, ' 'Al-Jareeba,' ' Al-Umaydiya, ' ' Al-Halba, ' and ' Al-Ma...
Al-Ittihad Club is a sport club in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is one of the clubs of the Saudi Pro League. It is based in Jeddah and is the oldest Saudi club. Establishment of Al-Ittihad Club Al-Ittihad Club was established on December 26, 1927, in the city of Jeddah, by some football enthusiasts, including Hamza Fitaihi, Abdel Samad Najib Al-Saadi, Ismail Zahran, Ali Yamani, Abdulaziz Jameel, Abdullatif Jameel, Abdullatif Linjawi, Othman Banaja, Ahmed Abu Talib, Ali Sultan, and Saleh Sal...
Members of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and very important persons (VIPs) during the 2034 World Cup will stay in designated accommodations and workspaces across the five host cities of the 2034 World Cup finals. Riyadh City The proposed hotels for hosting FIFA members, its delegations, and VIPs have been designated near the airport. One hotel within Al-Mukaab Tower in the heart of Al-Murabba District has been selected to accommodate FIFA members and delegations. T...
The 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals is the latest tournament showcasing the top emerging talents of the next generation in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). The tournament aims to showcase the world's top eight singles players under the age of twenty. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hosting the tournament for five consecutive years, starting in 2023, as part of a partnership between the ATP and the Saudi Tennis Federation . The total prize pool exceeds SAR2 million. 2024 Next Gen ATP ...
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a tournament featuring the world's top female tennis players. It is the first professional women's tennis tournament in Saudi Arabia , with a prize pool of USD15.2 million. Agreement to host the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia The agreement signed between the Saudi Tennis Federation and the WTA grants Saudi Arabia the right to host three consecutive editions of the WTA Finals in the capital, Riyadh , from 2024 unti...
The 'Sport Is the Best Thing' campaign is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Sport to raise awareness about the importance of sport and encourage the community to engage in regular physical activity. Objective of the 'Sport Is the Best Thing' campaign The 'Sport Is the Best Thing' campaign aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle, encourage various segments of society to engage in regular physical activity, expand the base of sport practitioners, and establish s...
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...