Riyadh Hosts 10th Arab Festival of Sports for All

Riyadh is hosting the 10th Arab Festival of Sports for All under the slogan “Movement Unites Us,” a five-day event organized by the Saudi Sports for All Federation and running through 5 September 2026. Seven Arab countries are taking part: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Egypt, Palestine, Morocco, and Syria.

The festival brings together sports, cultural, and recreational activities designed to encourage wider community participation in physical activity. Visitors can try table tennis, archery, air hockey, boxing challenges, interactive basketball, mini-football, floor curling, and interactive cycling, alongside traditional and heritage games that highlight Arab cultural diversity.

Held at event venues across Riyadh, the festival runs a daily program of sports and interactive experiences, with activity sessions generally taking place through the afternoon and evening. Exact daily opening hours have not been detailed in publicly available schedules.

Access and registration

Community sports events run by the Saudi Sports for All Federation are typically free or low-cost to enter, with on-site participation in open activities usually free of charge. No official fixed ticket price or paid package has been published for this festival, though charges may apply for merchandise, food, or special experiences.

The festival is operated by the Saudi Sports for All Federation under the Ministry of Sports. Schedules are published through the federation’s official digital platforms and the national e-government events listing, and there is no requirement to use أبشر, مقيم, قوى, ناجز, نفاذ, or توكلنا for standard public attendance. Visiting Arab delegations register through their national federations rather than public government apps.

For residents and expats in Riyadh, the festival offers an accessible way to be active and enjoy a shared regional celebration of sport, movement, and heritage.

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