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Traditional Food in the Northern Borders Province are traditional dishes that the Northern Borders Province is renowned for in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Most of these dishes are associated with the winter season, as the Northern Borders Province is characterized by a predominance of cold weather. The ingredients of the province's traditional dishes are largely based on whole wheat flour, clarified butter, and yogurt. Whole wheat flour is considered a main ingredient in most of the trad...

Harees soup is made from al-Habb al-Hassawi (seeds from al-Ahsa), which are cooked with pieces of meat for three hours under cover. Then, it is smashed until smooth. A portion of it is then taken and mixed with dried lime concentrate and boiling water. It is added in batches to a base of spices, which forms the foundation of many rich dishes and is referred to as ' al-Khishnah ' or ' al-Hamsa ,' consisting of spice broth cubes. A blend of spices that enhances the flavor is t...

Yes, it is a popular sweet made from cookies filled with dates or date syrup and black lime, renowned in Qassim Province , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Qassim Province can be considered the largest producer of Klija sweets in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. It is home to many date farms, and due to the variety of date crops, traditional dishes vary based on the types of dates used in their preparation. Klija in the Saudi culture Klija is considered a dry sweet that can be stored for relativ...

The National e-Learning Center (NeLC) , established in 2018, provides several services, including licensing. These licenses are granted to entities and programs involved in the governance of e-learning and training practices, adhering to the most effective and efficient international standards. Database for e-learning resources The center provides studies and consultation services by conducting developmental and evaluative studies and offering consultations in the fields of education and e-lear...

Tamees is a popular type of bread commonly served at breakfast and dinner tables in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is made using white or whole wheat flour and was initially known in the Makkah al-Mukarramah Province before spreading to other provinces of Saudi Arabia. The origin of Tamees in Saudi Arabia Makkah al-Mukarramah Province has been known as one of the most culturally diverse areas in Saudi Arabia in terms of culinary traditions, due to its religious centrality as the home of al-Kaa...

Henna is a dye prepared from the henna tree (Lawsonia inermis, Lythraceae). The color of henna powder differs from its stained color on the skin. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the term 'henna' also refers to the art of intricate designs applied to the hands and feet, a tradition associated with wedding ceremonies in certain provinces of Saudi Arabia. Once the henna color transitions from dark red to golden yellow, it remains for a few days before gradually fading through peeling, ty...

Al-Urubah Park is one of the major parks in Riyadh City , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced the commencement of its construction on March 10, 2024, as part of the Green Riyadh Program. Location of al-Urubah Park Al-Urubah Park is located at the intersection of Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz I Road and al-Urubah Road in al-Rahmaniyah neighborhood, adjacent to the King Abdullah Humanitarian Foundation. The park spans an area of ap...

It is a Saudi electronic platform that facilitates the access of donors and benefactors to medical cases. It targets patients who are unable to cover their treatment financial costs in health facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Shefa platform is affiliated with the Health Endowment Fund. It was established in cooperation with the Ministry of Health , Absher application , the Council of Health Insurance, and public health charities in Saudi provinces. The platform seeks to facilitate and ...

The National Initiative for the Prevention of Dental Caries is a national initiative launched by the Ministry of Health in partnership with the Ministry of Education in 2017. It targets public and private elementary school students across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiative encompasses awareness activities, preventive applications, and therapeutic procedures in the field of dentistry. The National Initiative for the Prevention of Dental Caries aims to activate the partnership between th...

The Purple Saturday Initiative is an annual event held on the last Saturday of July every year. It was launched by the Authority of People with Disability in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2021, aiming to enhance the quality of life for people with disability and encourage the business sector to offer commercial discounts, promotions, and benefits to this group. Objectives of the Purple Saturday Initiative The Purple Saturday Initiative seeks to achieve a set of objectives, including involving ...

Mutabaq is one of the traditional dishes in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its preparation practices are well-known in the cities of the western region of Saudi Arabia in general. As a traditional dish, Mutabaq can be easily found at national festivals in general and heritage festivals in particular, such as the Historic Jeddah Festival and the Klija Festival in Qassim. Mutabaq represents a continuation of the diverse culinary traditions in Saudi Arabia, particula...

Dhahban Marine Park is a tourist destination in Jeddah City , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is located north of al-Buhairat City in Salman Bay, approximately forty km from central Jeddah. Opening of Dhahban Marine Park Dhahban Marine Park was officially opened on September 17, 2015. It covers an area of 110,000 m 2 and is about 1,100 m long. The construction cost totaled SAR38 million. Facilities at Dhahban Marine Park The park features numerous facilities, including 38,000 m² of green space...