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Old TV station in Riyadh City. (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))
Government and Politics

When Did Saudi TV Broadcasting Start?

Television broadcasting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia officially began in black and white in 1965 from Riyadh and Jeddah stations on a single channel. Afterwards, TV broadcasting reached Makkah al-Mukarramah and Taif from Jeddah station in 1967. Broadcasting then commenced from al-Madinah al-Munawwarah station in January 1968, followed by Qassim and Dammam stations in 1968. After that, official color broadcasting began in 1974 from Jeddah and Makkah al-Mukarramah stations. In 1972, the first live broadcast of the Day of Arafah was conducted.

Old TV station in Riyadh City. (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))
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Television broadcasting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia officially began in black and white in 1965 from Riyadh and Jeddah stations on a single channel. Afterwards, TV broadcasting reached Makkah al-Mukarramah and Taif from Jeddah station in 1967. Broadcasting then commenced from al-Madinah al-Munawwarah station in January 1968, followed by Qassim and Dammam stations in 1968. After that, official color broadcasting began in 1974 from Jeddah and Makkah al-Mukarramah stations. In 1972, the f...

The tar is an instrument used in the Yalli Dance. (Shutterstock)
Culture

Yalli Traditional Dance

The Yalli Dance is a traditional group dance known in the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specifically in Makkah al-Mukarramah and al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Provinces. It is one of the diverse traditional arts performed by locals during celebrations and special occasions.

The tar is an instrument used in the Yalli Dance. (Shutterstock)
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The Yalli Dance is a traditional group dance known in the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , specifically in Makkah al-Mukarramah and al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Provinces. It is one of the diverse traditional arts performed by locals during celebrations and special occasions. Introduction to the Yalli Dance The Yalli Dance is named as such because its chants always begin with the word 'Yalli,' a local form of address used to express complaint or reproach, as in the phrases &#...

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Economy and Business

List of Business Incubators in Saudi Arabia

Business incubators or business incubator programs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are institutions that adopt newly emerging projects and establishments for a certain period, starting from six months and may continue for years, contributing to their support by providing several services that help their development.

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Business incubators or business incubator programs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are institutions that adopt newly emerging projects and establishments for a certain period, starting from six months and may continue for years, contributing to their support by providing several services that help their development. Types of business incubators 1. Virtual business incubator: It supports startups that need capital and advice to realize their business concepts. 2. Medical business incubator: It fo...

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Economy and Business

Tourism Destination Challenge

The Tourism Destination Challenge is a program launched by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism in December 2022. It aims to encourage innovative entrepreneurs in the Saudi tourism sector to develop solutions to address challenges faced by tourist destinations.

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The Tourism Destination Challenge is a program launched by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 's Ministry of Tourism in December 2022. It aims to encourage innovative entrepreneurs in the Saudi tourism sector to develop solutions to address challenges faced by tourist destinations. Objectives and targeted provinces of the Tourism Destination Challenge The Tourism Destination Challenge is designed to present innovative solutions to address the challenges faced by three targeted tourist destination...

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Society

Timeline of the Saudi National Team's Participation in the Afro-Asian Cup

The Afro-Asian Cup is a tournament that brings together the champion of Asia and the champion of Africa. The Saudi national team participated in this championship twice in its history.

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The Afro-Asian Cup is a tournament that brings together the champion of Asia and the champion of Africa. The Saudi national team participated in this championship twice in its history. Afro-Asian Cup 1985 The Saudi national team, the Asian champion, played against the Cameroonian national team, the African champion, in a home-and-away format. The first leg, held in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, ended with a four - one victory for Cameroon, with Hossam Abu Dawood scoring for the Saudi team....

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Society

Food Preservation Associations in Saudi Arabia

Food (Grace) Preservation Associations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are charitable and civil associations registered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. These associations' main objective is to launch charitable projects to preserve grace, such as food and beverages, distribute them to beneficiaries, including individuals and families, and establish awareness campaigns for the community.

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Food (Grace) Preservation Associations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are charitable and civil associations registered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development . These associations' main objective is to launch charitable projects to preserve grace, such as food and beverages, distribute them to beneficiaries, including individuals and families, and establish awareness campaigns for the community. Arzaq Association for the Preservation of Grace Arzaq Association for the P...

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Culture

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory Project 'Our Heritage'

The National Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory Project 'Our Heritage' is a project aimed at inventorying the elements of intangible cultural heritage in all provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is one of the outcomes of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization 'UNESCO,' which the Kingdom signed in 2003. The Saudi Heritage Preservation Society is the executing arm of the project.

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The National Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory Project 'Our Heritage' is a project aimed at inventorying the elements of intangible cultural heritage in all provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is one of the outcomes of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization 'UNESCO,' which the Kingdom signed in 2003. The Saudi Heritage Preservation Society is the e...

Part of the Sarawat Mountain Range showing one of the car routes. (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))
Geography

List of the Ten Highest Mountains in the Sarawat Mountains Range

The Sarawat Mountains include the highest elevations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and form the southern part of the western highlands of the Kingdom. They extend from the Saudi-Yemeni border up to the north of Taif City and are characterized by their western edge, which has a steep slope. Among its mountains are:

Part of the Sarawat Mountain Range showing one of the car routes. (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))
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The Sarawat Mountains include the highest elevations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and form the southern part of the western highlands of the Kingdom. They extend from the Saudi-Yemeni border up to the north of Taif City and are characterized by their western edge, which has a steep slope. Among its mountains are: Jibal as-Sudah They are the highest, with an elevation of 3,015 m. Jabal Ferwa' With an elevation of 3,004 m. Jabal Natfa' With an elevation of 2,971 m. Jabal al-Majaz With...

TV Tower in Riyadh. (Saudipedia)
Government and Politics

Saudi Television Evolution Timeline

1962

Issuance of a ministerial statement by King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (then Crown Prince) to establish television broadcasting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

TV Tower in Riyadh. (Saudipedia)
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1962 Issuance of a ministerial statement by King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (then Crown Prince) to establish television broadcasting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . 1965 Launch of the first official black-and-white broadcast of Saudi television from the Riyadh and Jeddah stations, under the name Kingdom Channel. 1974 First color television broadcast of the Kingdom Channel in Makkah al-Mukarramah and Jeddah. 1975 The first color television broadcast of the Kingdom Channel in al-Madinah al-Mun...

One of the buildings of King Khalid University in Abha. (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))
Government and Politics

Timeline of the Establishment of Saudi Public Colleges and Universities

1950

The establishment of the first College of Sharia during the reign of the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in Makkah al-Mukarramah. This college was the nucleus for Umm al-Qura University, established in 1981.

One of the buildings of King Khalid University in Abha. (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))
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1950 The establishment of the first College of Sharia during the reign of the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in Makkah al-Mukarramah . This college was the nucleus for Umm al-Qura University , established in 1981. 1953 The establishment of Imam Mohammad Bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, represented by the College of Sharia. It became a university in 1974. 1958 The establishment of King Saud University in Riyadh as a legal entity with its own budget. 1961 The establishment ...

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