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Water Sports
   

Some of the world's most beautiful living coral reefs are located beneath both the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf.

A paradise for scuba divers and snorkelers, these coastal areas offer endless hours of underwater exploration.

 

Wind surfing, sailing and water skiing are also popular pastimes in the Gulf and Red Sea waters along the Saudi coast.

Also, some of the world's best deep-sea fishing can be found in the Red Sea. The Coastal Sports Cities in Jeddah and Al-Khobar and other clubs offer opportunities for a variety of water sports and recreational activities.
 

 

 

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Sports and Recreation
As part of its commitment to develop the nation's human resources, Saudi Arabia has placed special emphasis on encouraging sports and making them accessible to all as a healthy leisure-time activity.


Traditional Sports
For thousands of years, the people of the Arabian Peninsula have enjoyed sporting activities. Ancient accounts tell of long-distance horse and camel races while falconry and hunting with dogs were traditional sports.


Development Of Sports
The introduction of a national education system in the 1950s was the first step in the development of modern sports in Saudi Arabia.

Regional & International Competition
Saudi Arabia's extensive sports program has brought about not only a quantitative growth of sports, but also a dramatic qualitative improvement. The performance of Saudi athletes has improved steadily since the Kingdom joined the International Olympic Committee in 1965.

Outdoor Recreation
Saudis now enjoy a network of hundreds of parks, campsites, picnic grounds and other facilities where families can relax and enjoy nature.
 
Tourism
In April 2000 the Kingdom set up the Supreme Commission for Tourism (SCT), assigned the task of forging a general policy to promote the tourist sector.
 





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