Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh signed a memorandum of cooperation with the General Authority for Sports in November 2016 to activate the university's sports facilities and expand women's participation in physical activity.
The agreement covered a wide range of facilities, including sports halls, a stadium, and an Olympic-standard swimming pool, as well as basketball and volleyball courts. It also made provision for aerobics, cycling, walking, weight-loss, and full-body exercise programs.
The partnership was aligned with a national objective to raise community participation in sport and physical activity from 13% to 40% by 2030, part of the broader push to encourage a more active lifestyle across the Kingdom.
Why it matters
The initiative reflected a growing focus on making organized sport and exercise more accessible to women in Saudi Arabia, offering purpose-built venues and structured programs rather than ad-hoc options.
It is worth noting that the General Authority for Sports was later replaced by the Ministry of Sport. Current fees, booking steps, and operating schedules for these specific facilities are not publicly established in the available details, so residents interested in access should verify the latest arrangements directly with the university or the Ministry of Sport.
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