Al - Midad (Floor Mats) Production in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a traditional craft that once was popular in al-Ahsa and al-Qatif Governorates within the Eastern Province . It includes al-Hassir, al-Miga'd, al-Musalla, Maddet ad-Diwan , and Maddet al-Hubus, which were used to cover the floors in homes and mosques. Al-Midad making and uses in Saudi Arabia The sizes of al-Midad vary according to their intended use. Some are for sleeping, others for mosque floors, and still others for al...
The Saudi Football Players Association is an association accredited by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development . It was established to serve Saudi football players, dedicating its efforts and resources to creating a better working environment for football players within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Establishment of the association The Saudi Football Players Association was established in late 2021. The idea of creating an independent entity dedicated to players' rights emer...
Diriyah Arena is an entertainment and cultural site project, part of the megaprojects in ad-Dir'iyyah, the first capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The project was announced by the Diriyah Company during participation in the 'MIPIM' real estate exhibition in France, in March 2024. Diriyah Arena location Diriyah Arena project is one of the largest entertainment and cultural sites in the Middle East, covering an area of 76,000 m² and featuring twenty thousand seats. It is par...
The Saudi eLeague was launched in 2020 and is considered the crown jewel of Esports tournaments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The goal of this championship is to create and develop the best clubs and players, qualifying them for various national and international competitions and representing the Kingdom on global stages. The league is supervised by the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF), which was established in 2017. SEF is the regulatory body responsible for nurturing top gamers and develop...
Al-Ula Camel Cup is a competitive sporting event within 'al-Ula Moments' announced for the first time by the Royal Commission for al-Ula in 2023, in cooperation with the Saudi Camel Racing Federation. First edition of al-Ula Camel Cup It was held between March 14-17, 2023, in al-Ula Camel Racing Field. An organizational mechanism has been established for participation in al-Ula Camel Cup events, which consist of sixteen legs, including six marathon legs and ten elite races. The compet...
The King Salman Center for Disability Research is a scientific institution that supports programs and research aimed at addressing disability in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The center was founded by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (during his tenure as the Governor of Riyadh Province ), with approval from the Ministry of Social Affairs (currently the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development ) on August 5, 1991. Since its establishment, the ce...
2018 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted the inaugural race of the fifth season of the FIA Formula E World Championship for the first time, at the historical city of ad-Dir'iyyah . 2019 For the second time in the Kingdom, the historical city of ad-Dir'iyyah hosted the inaugural race of the sixth season of the FIA Formula E World Championship for electric cars. 2021 The first and second rounds of the seventh season of the 'FIA Formula E World Championship', held in the Kingdom...
The Middle East International Entertainment Forum was hosted in Riyadh , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , on March 7, 2023, and lasted for two days. It was organized by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) in partnership with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). The forum brought together entertainment sector investors from within the Kingdom and forty other countries, including leaders in the entertainment industry, experts, and professiona...
The National Gaming and Esports Strategy is a strategy aimed at positioning the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a global hub in the games and esports sector by 2030. It was launched by Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs , His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, in 2022. The National Gaming and Esports Strategy aligns with the ambitions of the gaming community both locally and globally by providing new and distinctive job...
Road Trips in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are one of the key elements of domestic attraction, thanks to the Kingdom's vast landscapes, coastlines along the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, towering mountain ranges, and diverse ecosystems. Investment in road trip tourism in Saudi Arabia Investment in the Kingdom’s tourism sector has directly contributed to increasing the tourism industry's share of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by more than 4 percent in 2023. The total number of domestic...
The King Abdulaziz National Park in al-Soudah is a national park located in the al-Soudah , part of the Sarawat Mountains , northwest of Abha City in Aseer Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It was opened on July 5, 2011. The park is situated at an elevation of approximately 3,100 m above sea level. Naming of King Abdulaziz National Park The park was named after its founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Bin Faisal Al Saud , highlighting its significance. It is one of the largest parks ...
The World Pool Championship (Nine-Ball) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the world's championships in billiards . The Kingdom is set to host two rounds of the World Pool Championship and the Masters Snooker Championship for ten years, starting in 2024. The championship will witness the participation of an elite group of world players, as the Ministry of Sport strives to achieve the sporting goals under Saudi Vision 2030 . Pool world champions in Jeddah The Kingdom hosted the World ...