[PHOTOS] Desert in Saudi Arabia Sees Snow for 1st Time in Recorded History On Monday, November 4, the Al-Jawf region of Saudi Arabia experienced its first recorded snow, transforming the desert landscape into a winter wonderland. This unprecedented meteorological event follows a week of intense precipitation and hailstorms across the Kingdom. Related: 85-Year Weather Record Broken as Snow Hits South Africa The United Arab Emirates National Centre of Meteorology attributes this unique weather […] SnowBrains | November 8, 2024 0 Comments
Saudi Arabia Hosts Skiing and Snowboarding Big Air Competition The winter sports world just witnessed the inaugural Snowblast KSA Cup. A skiing and snowboarding big air competition held in none other than Saudi Arabia? That’s right, the skiing and snowboarding world might be heading down the road of LIV golf and Saudi Super League soccer. The event was held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. A massive scaffolding […] Industry News Seth Tuuri | March 8, 2024 0 Comments
Harsh Criticism Rises Regarding the Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia Several groups and individuals have spoken out with concerns regarding the decision to award the 2029 Asian Winter Games to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has no ski areas and the resort would have to be built in less than 6.5 years in order to be ready in time. The country does not have much of a snowsports track record. However, for […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 10, 2022 2 Comments
Saudi Arabia to Host 2029 Asian Winter Games at Futuristic Ski Resort That Doesn’t Exist Yet Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the Asian Winter Games in 2029 in a $500 billion futuristic city that doesn’t exist yet and won’t be finished until 2026. The country was ‘unanimously approved’ by the Olympic Council of Asia to stage the event. The event will reportedly be held in Trojena, Neom City, a planned futuristic megacity featuring a mountain […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | October 5, 2022 1 Comment
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