Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University and the General Authority for Sports signed a memorandum of understanding in 2016 aimed at activating the university's sports facilities and expanding women's participation in sports in Riyadh.
Under the agreement, a range of facilities were made available for sporting use, including sports halls, a stadium, and an Olympic-class swimming pool located in the capital.
The activities covered a variety of disciplines designed to encourage women to stay active, among them basketball, volleyball, aerobics, cycling, walking, weight-loss exercises, and full-body workouts.
Why it matters
The partnership reflected a broader push to open more avenues for women to take part in sport and fitness across the Kingdom. Making university-grade halls, a stadium, and a swimming pool accessible gave participants an organised environment for both recreational and competitive activity.
Since the memorandum was signed, the General Authority for Sports has been replaced by the Ministry of Sport, and the current operational status of the 2016 agreement has not been stated. Separate agreements reported for 2025 and 2026 cover women's football, sports leadership, and sports law, but these are distinct from the original 2016 facilities arrangement.
No fees, application steps, validity period, or current public booking channel were specified in the available information.
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