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Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO)

The Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO), a Saudi joint-stock company listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, 'Saudi Tadawul', was established in 1979, coinciding with the Saudi government's initiation of public transportation concepts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The government, represented by the Public Investment Fund, is the largest shareholder in the company.

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The Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO), a Saudi joint-stock company listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, ' Saudi Tadawul ', was established in 1979, coinciding with the Saudi government's initiation of public transportation concepts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The government, represented by the Public Investment Fund , is the largest shareholder in the company. Its shares are traded on the main market of 'Saudi Tadawul' within the transportation sector, under th...

The army of King Abdulaziz in one of the campaigns to unify the Kingdom near Thaj in the Eastern Province. (Darah)
History

Timeline of the Unification of Saudi Arabia

1902

King Abdulaziz recaptured Riyadh, to become the first cornerstone in founding the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Following this, surrounding city residents, including al-Kharj, al-Hariq, al-Hawtah, Wadi ad-Dawasir, and al-Aflaj, pledged allegiance to King Abdulaziz.

The army of King Abdulaziz in one of the campaigns to unify the Kingdom near Thaj in the Eastern Province. (Darah)
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1902 King Abdulaziz  recaptured Riyadh , to become the first cornerstone in founding the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Following this, surrounding city residents, including al-Kharj , al-Hariq, al-Hawtah, Wadi ad-Dawasir , and al-Aflaj, pledged allegiance to King Abdulaziz. 1904 King Abdulaziz annexed the cities of al-Mahmal, al-Shuaib, Shaqra , Tharmada, and al-Washm. Then, he expanded further until the entire Sudayr region became under his control. 1904 King Abdulaziz annexed the city of Unayzah ...

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Economy and Business

Makkah Chamber

Makkah Chamber, or the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Makkah al-Mukarramah, is a non-profit entity that aims to promote various commercial activities across commercial sectors. It also represents businesses in ministries, authorities, and public institutions and works to protect and develop them in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province.

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Makkah Chamber, or the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Makkah al-Mukarramah , is a non-profit entity that aims to promote various commercial activities across commercial sectors. It also represents businesses in ministries, authorities, and public institutions and works to protect and develop them in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province . Makkah Chamber is one of twenty-eight Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of three Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Makk...

The building of Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (SPA)
Economy and Business

Jeddah Chamber

Jeddah Chamber, or Jeddah Chamber of Commerce, is the first chamber of commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, established by a Royal Decree issued by the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in 1946, and its headquarters is in the city of Jeddah.

The building of Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (SPA)
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Jeddah Chamber, or Jeddah Chamber of Commerce , is the first chamber of commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, established by a Royal Decree issued by the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in 1946, and its headquarters is in the city of Jeddah . History and pioneering of Jeddah Chamber As the first chamber of commerce and industry in the Kingdom, the Jeddah Chamber has taken the initiative to serve economic activity and raise awareness among traders and industrialists. In 1948, ...

The African red-necked ostrich that is considered the closest species to the Arabian ostrich. (SPA)
Geography

Arabian Ostrich in Saudi Arabia

The Arabian Ostrich (scientific name: Struthio camelus syriacus) is an extinct species of ostrich that was once widespread across al-Rub' al-Khali (Empty Quarter) Desert until 1910 and north of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia until the 1960s. It was last spotted in al-Qurayyat Governorate, al-Jawf Province.

The African red-necked ostrich that is considered the closest species to the Arabian ostrich. (SPA)
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The Arabian Ostrich (scientific name: Struthio camelus syriacus) is an extinct species of ostrich that was once widespread across al-Rub' al-Khali (Empty Quarter) Desert until 1910 and north of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia until the 1960s. It was last spotted in al-Qurayyat Governorate , al-Jawf Province . The history of the Arabian ostrich in Saudi Arabia Arabian ostrich species originally were widespread across the Arabian Peninsula and the Near East. Due to the desertification during the...

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Society

Munief Club

Munief Club is one of the sports clubs registered with the Ministry of Sport. Located in Turubah Governorate, Makkah al-Mukarramah Province. It is classified as a third-division club by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. The club's office is located in Taif Governorate. Munief Club has sixty-seven registered players and is affiliated with three federations. The club participates in four sports: Futsal, football, table tennis, and taekwondo.

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Munief Club is one of the sports clubs registered with the Ministry of Sport . Located in Turubah Governorate , Makkah al-Mukarramah Province . It is classified as a third-division club by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation . The club's office is located in Taif Governorate . Munief Club has sixty-seven registered players and is affiliated with three federations. The club participates in four sports: Futsal, football, table tennis, and taekwondo. ...

Prince Sultan Sport City stadium. (Ministry of Sport)
Society

Prince Sultan Sport City

Prince Sultan Sport City is a multi-purpose sport facility located on al-Mahalah Road in Aseer Province, south of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Covering an area of 242,750 m². It hosts sport matches and events and is overseen by the Ministry of Sport.

Prince Sultan Sport City stadium. (Ministry of Sport)
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Prince Sultan Sport City is a multi-purpose sport facility located on al-Mahalah Road in Aseer Province , south of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Covering an area of 242,750 m². It hosts sport matches and events and is overseen by the Ministry of Sport. Establishment of Prince Sultan Sport City Prince Sultan Sport City, inaugurated during the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1984. It is located on al-Mahala Road in Abha City, Aseer Province, covering an area of 242,750 m². Prince Sul...

Aerial view of the summits of Barquq Mountain in Aseer Province. (SPA)
Geography

Barquq Mountain

Barquq Mountain is one of the mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located north of Mahayil Aseer Governorate, Aseer Province, southwest of the Kingdom. It stands at an elevation of 1,922 m above sea level and is part of the Sarwat Mountains, which extend from the border with the Republic of Yemen to the north of Taif City.

Aerial view of the summits of Barquq Mountain in Aseer Province. (SPA)
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Barquq  Mountain is one of the mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , located north of Mahayil Aseer Governorate , Aseer Province , southwest of the Kingdom. It stands at an elevation of 1,922 m above sea level and is part of the Sarwat Mountains, which extend from the border with the Republic of Yemen to the north of Taif  City. Naming and location of Barquq Mountain The mountain's name is derived from its distinctive shape and surrounding nature. It was named after the fragrant al-...

Radwa Mountains, northeast of Yanbu Governorate. (Saudipedia)
Geography

Radwa Mountains

Radwa Mountains are a mountain range located in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specifically northeast of Yanbu Governorate. They rise to an elevation of 2,282 m above sea level and are part of the Hejaz mountain range, which stretches from north of Taif Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province to south of al-Wajh City in Tabuk Province.

Radwa Mountains, northeast of Yanbu Governorate. (Saudipedia)
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Radwa Mountains are a mountain range located in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specifically northeast of Yanbu Governorate . They rise to an elevation of 2,282 m above sea level and are part of the Hejaz mountain range, which stretches from north of Taif Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province to south of al-Wajh City in Tabuk Province . Topography of Radwa Mountains Radwa Mountains are among the highest and most rugged elevations in Hejaz mountain range....

A child playing the traditional game of al-Howeila. (SPA)
Society

Al-Howeila Game

Al-Howeila Game is one of the traditional folk games that relies on intelligence and memory. Winning this game requires the player to be sharp and quick-witted. It is a game played by both young people and adults in Taif City in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

A child playing the traditional game of al-Howeila. (SPA)
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Al-Howeila Game is one of the traditional folk games that relies on intelligence and memory. Winning this game requires the player to be sharp and quick-witted. It is a game played by both young people and adults in Taif City in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Preparing the tools for al-Howeila Game Al-Howeila Game is played by two players and involves about twenty-eight small stones. The players draw a square on a sandy ground with two straight lines intersecting ...

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