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The municipality building at Quwaiyah Governorate in Riyadh Province (Saudipedia).
Geography

Quwaiyah Governorate

Quwaiyah Governorate (Muḥāfaẓat al Quway‘iyyah) is one of the governorates of the Riyadh Province, located in the center of ‎the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 182 km southwest of Riyadh Municipality, with an area of 52,000 km2. Its ‎borders are shared with seven governorates in Riyadh Province, Dawadmi and Marat Governorates are in the north, Al-Muzahmiyya and Dharma Governorates are in the east, Al-Rain and Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorates in the ‎south, and Afif Governorate in the west. Quwaiyah's population is approximately 71,410 in more than 600 villages and settlements according to the 2022 Saudi Census.

The municipality building at Quwaiyah Governorate in Riyadh Province (Saudipedia).
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Quwaiyah Governorate ( Muḥāfaẓat al Quway‘iyyah )   is one of the governorates of the Riyadh Province , located in the center of ‎the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 182 km southwest of Riyadh Municipality , with an area of 52,000 km2. Its ‎borders are shared with seven governorates in Riyadh Province , Dawadmi and Marat Governorates are in the north, Al-Muzahmiyya and Dharma Governorates are in the east, Al-Rain and Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorates in the ‎south, and Afif Governorate in the...

Illustration of a Qiddiya Project area. (Qiddiya Project's Media Center)
Government and Politics

Saudi Vision 2030

Saudi Vision 2030 is the vision of Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, to harness the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's strategic geographical advantages, robust investment potential, and rich Arab and Islamic heritage. It is based on three central axes: A vital society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious nation; from which ninety-six strategic objectives branch out.

Illustration of a Qiddiya Project area. (Qiddiya Project's Media Center)
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Saudi Vision 2030 is the vision of Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, to harness the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's strategic geographical advantages, robust investment potential, and rich Arab and Islamic heritage. It is based on three central axes: A vital society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious nation; from which ninety-six strategic objectives branch out. Launching Saudi Vision 2030 Saudi Vision 2030 was launched on April 25, ...

A cinema in Jeddah Governorate. (SPA)
Culture

Are there Cinemas in the Kingdom?

Yes, cinemas are spread across about twenty cities in the Kingdom, such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Abha, and Taif. The number of cinemas reached fifty-six by 2022, totaling 518 screens. Over 1,144 films from thirty-eight countries in twenty-two languages have been screened, including approximately twenty-two Saudi films. Ticket sales amounted to approximately 30,860,956 tickets

A cinema in Jeddah Governorate. (SPA)
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Yes, cinemas are spread across about twenty cities in the Kingdom, such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Abha, and Taif. The number of cinemas reached fifty-six by 2022, totaling 518 screens. Over 1,144 films from thirty-eight countries in twenty-two languages have been screened, including approximately twenty-two Saudi films. Ticket sales amounted to approximately 30,860,956 tickets Cinema was present in the Kingdom since the 1950s until the end of the 1970s. The first appearance of a Saudi local f...

وادي فاطمة غرب المملكة. (سعوديبيديا)
Geography

Wadi Fatimah

Wadi Fatimah is a seasonal watercourse located within the borders of the Makkah Province in the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This natural tourist attraction in Makkah Province is formed during the rainy seasons in the Arabian Peninsula.

وادي فاطمة غرب المملكة. (سعوديبيديا)
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Wadi Fatimah is a seasonal watercourse located within the borders of the Makkah Province in the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This natural tourist attraction in Makkah Province is formed during the rainy seasons in the Arabian Peninsula. Overview of Wadi Fatimah The valley spans over 210 km and is situated within the Makkah Province. It passes through the provinces of Taif, al-Jumum, and Jeddah, running from east to west. Its origin is at the upper Sarat close to Taif, and it end...

Tariq Abdul-Hakim
Figures

Tariq Abdul-Hakim

Tariq Abdul Hakim (1919 - 2012) is a musician, culture and art historian, and a pioneer ‎of the art movement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He introduced string instruments to Saudi ‎tunes and was named the “Dean of the modern Saudi song”. Abdul Hakim is considered the first ‎martial music artist, and the first Arab musician to receive the UNESCO International Music Prize. ‎Moreover, his music was the one to be chosen for all formal events and royal receptions.‎

Tariq Abdul-Hakim
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Tariq Abdul Hakim (1919 - 2012) is a musician, culture and art historian, and a pioneer ‎of the art movement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He introduced string instruments to Saudi ‎tunes and was named the “Dean of the modern Saudi song”. Abdul Hakim is considered the first ‎martial music artist, and the first Arab musician to receive the UNESCO International Music Prize. ‎Moreover, his music was the one to be chosen for all formal events and royal receptions.‎ Tariq Abdul Hakim...

The literary club building in Tabuk. (SPA)
Culture

Saudi Literary Clubs

Saudi literary clubs are cultural and social institutions dedicated to promoting literature and culture in the Arabic language. They are interested in documenting literary and cultural history in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Enjoying legal personalities, they hold significant importance as pivotal literary institutions closely associated with literature and literary figures.

The literary club building in Tabuk. (SPA)
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Saudi literary clubs are cultural and social institutions dedicated to promoting literature and culture in the Arabic language. They are interested in documenting literary and cultural history in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Enjoying legal personalities, they hold significant importance as pivotal literary institutions closely associated with literature and literary figures. The literary clubs, totaling sixteen clubs, contribute to the literary and cultural production since the establishment of...

King Abdullah Sports City. (Saudipedia)
Society

Sport in Saudi Arabia

Sport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia encompass individual and team physical and mental activities held throughout the Kingdom across various sports. Saudi sport has been undergoing historic transformations since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030. These changes include attracting international stars, hosting global and world championships at both club and national levels across different sports, and launching the club privatization project. Additionally, the Kingdom is set to host several major global events over the next decade, including the 2034 World Cup, the 2027 Asian Cup, the 2029 Asian Winter Games 'Trojena 2029', and the 2034 Asian Games. Saudi sports also host Formula One races, the Dakar Rally, and other international sporting events.

King Abdullah Sports City. (Saudipedia)
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Sport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia encompass individual and team physical and mental activities held throughout the Kingdom across various sports. Saudi sport has been undergoing historic transformations since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030 . These changes include attracting international stars, hosting global and world championships at both club and national levels across different sports, and launching the club privatization project. Additionally, the Kingdom is set to host several major g...

Jeddah Third Industrial City. (SPA)
Economy and Business

Timeline of Industrial Cities in Saudi Arabia

1971

The establishment of Jeddah's First Industrial City, south of Jeddah Governorate, spanning twelve million m.

Jeddah Third Industrial City. (SPA)
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1971 The establishment of Jeddah's First Industrial City, south of Jeddah Governorate , spanning twelve million m 2 . 1973 The establishment of Riyadh's First Industrial City, in the center of Riyadh City next to the dry port on the west side, in al-Malaz Neighborhood, spanning five hundred thousand m 2 . The establishment of Dammam's First Industrial City, southeast of Dammam City , next to the Arabian Gulf, spanning 2.44 million m 2 . 1976 The establishment of Riyadh's Sec...

The historic Jabra Palace in Taif comprises three floors, a hall, several rooms, a basement, and an entrance decorated with ornaments. (SPA)
History

Jabra Palace

Jabra Palace is a historic palace located northeast of Taif Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its design is based on Islamic architectural style. The palace witnessed the early years of the Kingdom's establishment, serving as a residence for King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud for a period of time.

The historic Jabra Palace in Taif comprises three floors, a hall, several rooms, a basement, and an entrance decorated with ornaments. (SPA)
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Jabra Palace is a historic palace located northeast of Taif Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its design is based on Islamic architectural style. The palace witnessed the early years of the Kingdom's establishment, serving as a residence for King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud for a period of time. Jabra Palace area Jabra Palace is distinguished by its architectural style, design, and the inscriptions and Quranic verses carved on its stone wall...

Highway Forty runs through Taif Governorate, linking western Kingdom to its east. (Saudipedia)
Government and Politics

List of Highways in Saudi Arabia

Eight major highways serve the provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These highways are well-regulated with controlled entrances and exits, consist of multiple lanes, and are equipped with safety features. They are:

Highway Forty runs through Taif Governorate, linking western Kingdom to its east. (Saudipedia)
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Eight major highways serve the provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These highways are well-regulated with controlled entrances and exits, consist of multiple lanes, and are equipped with safety features. They are: Riyadh - Taif - Makkah al-Mukarramah Highway, with a length of 820 km. Qassim - al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Highway, with a length of 448 km. Makkah al-Mukarramah - al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Highway, with a length of 421 km. Jeddah - al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Highway, with a length o...

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