There was a wide variety of professions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the past, due to the diversity in local communities and the differing landscapes across the provinces, including: · Pilgrim Guidance (al- Towafah ): The guide ( al-Mutawif ) assists pilgrims in performing their religious rituals. · Rose Distillation: It means producing rosewater through distillation, a craft famous in Taif Province , known for its rose cultivation. · Water Distribution ( as-Siqayah ): It is a popular p...
Al-Subha or Al-Misbaha (Prayer Beads) is one of the traditional handicraft products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Its craftsmanship has been passed down through craftsmen across various provinces of Saudi Arabia , gaining such popularity that it became an integral part of Saudi cultural identity. Making of Al-Subha historically Making Al-Subha dates back around five thousand years to the Sumerians. It was also known in several other civilizations, including the Pharaonic, Indian, and Persia...
Al-Nassr 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 Riyadh and is the first Saudi and Asian club to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. Establishment of Al-Nassr Club Al-Nassr Club was founded on October 24, 1955, by Zaid and Hussein, the sons of Mutlaq Al-Jabaa and their peers in their neighborhood. The name Al-Nassr was chosen for the club because it reflects victory and the joy of winning. Yellow and blue were c...
Jewelry Crafting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the art of crafting jewelry that varies across the Kingdom, with each region boasting unique features and styles in jewelry design. Jewelry south of Saudi Arabia In the southern regions of the Kingdom, traditional jewelry was primarily crafted from silver. They were characterized by their substantial size and limited use of gemstone settings in their embellishments. One distinctive feature of these jewelry was the decorative silver wires and pl...
Aquarabia Park is a water theme park announced by Qiddiya Investment Company on May 6, 2024, in Qiddiya City, Riyadh Province , in the heart of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as complementary to Six Flags Qiddiya City, the city's main entertainment park. Aquarabia Park area Aquarabia Park stretches over approximately 250,000 m 2 , equivalent to nearly thirty-four football fields. It features twenty-two games and activities suitable for various ages, and about 20 percent of dry activities do ...
The Veterinarian Profession in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is classified as a specialized profession according to the Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations. It is concerned with determining vaccine types, monitoring animal immunization, diagnosing contagious diseases affecting animals, developing and implementing treatment plans, performing delivery procedures and surgeries, and preparing and maintaining medical documents and reports. Practicing the veterinarian profession in Saudi Arabi...
Falconry , also known as al-Bayzarah, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , is one of the Kingdom's traditional crafts involving falcon breeding and training on hunting and catching. It requires patience and caution. The training process takes thirty to forty days. Falconry focuses on birds' migratory routes and pathways. It is practiced by people of all ages, whether men or women, amateurs or professionals. Importance of falconry Falconry is a national symbol and a historical tradition in...
The Saudi Climbing Academy is an academy specialized in teaching and training rock climbing and long-distance hiking practitioners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is supervised by the Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation (SCHF ) and is headquartered in Jeddah City . The academy organizes training programs and tournaments for various age groups, aiming to discover potential talents to represent Saudi Arabia in climbing and long-distance hiking. Work of the Saudi Climbing Academy The Saudi Cli...
The Saudi Dodgeball Federation is an official Saudi federation recognized by the International Dodgeball Federation, affiliated with the Ministry of Sport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It works to achieve a set of strategic objectives that help create a generation of players who foster a culture of engagement through dodgeball. Objectives of the Saudi Dodgeball Federation The Saudi Dodgeball Federation aims to involve new audiences throughout the Kingdom by encouraging participation and empow...
The Saudi Rowing Federation is an official Saudi federation dedicated to organizing the sport of rowing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, sponsoring international and local championships, and increasing the number of rowing practitioners. It separated from the Saudi Water Sports Federation in 2017. Objectives of the Saudi Rowing Federation The Saudi Rowing Federation focuses on several objectives, including increasing awareness of rowing and introducing the federation, building communities that s...
Traditional Food in Al-Bahah Province refers to the most renowned dishes in Al-Bahah Province , located southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Most of these dishes have wheat products as their main ingredient. Wheat is also an essential ingredient for several baked goods dubbed with various names differing per their preparation and baking. These goods include Mifa bread, Tannour bread, and Muqana bread. Al-Bahah province shares some traditional dishes with Aseer Province . These dishes inclu...
Traditional Food in Al-Jawf Province refers to the most renowned dishes in Al-Jawf Province , located north of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These dishes are known for their common ingredients for locals. These dishes include al-Jawf Marqooq , al-Mathan bread, and Jareesh with ghee. Bakeelah is a popular dessert in al-Jawf Province. It consists of collected sweet dates to which opophytum and ghee are added and kneaded before being served to guests. Ingredients of traditional food in al-Jawf Prov...