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On the 275th anniversary of the founding of the First Saudi State, we recall the life of its founding leader, King Muhammad bin Saud bin Muhammad bin Muqrin (1090-1179 AH). With his political acumen and military courage, he laid the foundation for what would later become the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

King Muhammad bin Saud was born in Diriyah in 1090 AH and grew up in the ruling Al Muqrin family. He assumed the emirate of Diriyah in 1139 AH. In 1157 AH, he signed a historic agreement with Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab, leading to a powerful alliance between political and religious forces, paving the way for the establishment of the First Saudi State in 1157 AH.

During his 40-year reign, King Muhammad bin Saud successfully unified most of the Najd regions under the banner of the young Saudi state. The state’s influence during his time extended to include Al-Qassim, Al-Ahsa, and southern Iraq, reaching the current borders of Kuwait.

Historians praised King Muhammad bin Saud’s wisdom, his ability to build a strong and organized army, and establish balanced diplomatic relations with neighboring countries. His reign was also characterized by the application of Islamic Sharia in all aspects of life and the encouragement of science and education.

King Muhammad bin Saud passed away in 1179 AH, leaving behind a great legacy and a strong state. His son and successor, Imam Abdulaziz bin Muhammad bin Saud, said of him: “My father, may Allah have mercy on him, was a righteous man, just in his rule, beloved by his subjects, and striving for their interests.”

Today, centuries later, the principles and values of King Muhammad bin Saud still form the basic reference for governance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His wise leadership and far-sighted vision paved the way for the unification of the country and the building of a strong modern state, standing today as a testament to the greatness of this founding leader.

In an exciting match between Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad in the 18th round of the Roshn Saudi League, Al-Hilal secured a 2-1 victory at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.

The match saw a strong competition between the two teams, with Al-Hilal taking the lead with two clean goals. Salem Al-Dawsari scored the first goal in the 23rd minute, and Mitchel T added the second in the 37th minute. In the second half, Al-Ittihad reduced the gap by scoring a goal through Abdulrahman Al-Aboud in the 71st minute, but Al-Hilal managed to maintain their lead until the end of the match.

With this win, Al-Hilal raised their tally to 40 points at the top of the league standings, while Al-Ittihad’s tally remained at 25 points in fifth place. The match witnessed a large attendance of 55,000 spectators, confirming the importance of this anticipated clash between the two teams.

This result is crucial for Al-Hilal as they aim to maintain their lead and take another step towards winning the league title. On the other hand, Al-Ittihad will try to compensate for this loss in the upcoming matches, especially since they are competing for the spots qualifying for the AFC Champions League.

The match saw a distinguished performance from some players, with Salem Al-Dawsari being the star of the match by scoring the first goal, and Mitchel T showing remarkable brilliance by scoring the second goal. From Al-Ittihad’s side, Abdulrahman Al-Aboud was notable for scoring his team’s only goal.

In his post-match statements, Al-Hilal’s coach expressed his happiness with the victory, noting that the team played a good match and succeeded in achieving the desired goal. On the other hand, Al-Ittihad’s coach confirmed that his team played a good match, but they were not fortunate enough to achieve the desired result.

In conclusion, this match remains one of the most prominent encounters in the Saudi league, as it brings together two big teams with a rich history in Saudi football. The fans of both teams hope that their team will continue to achieve positive results in the upcoming matches.

In the world of football, few have achieved success both as players and coaches. However, Filippo Inzaghi, the former Italian star, has proven his worth in both fields, becoming one of the most prominent names in the history of the beautiful game.

Born on August 9, 1973, in Pavia, Italy, Inzaghi began his football career with Piovese in the Italian third division. But his exceptional talent for finishing attacks caught the attention of bigger clubs, leading him to move to Piacenza and then Atalanta, where he shone brightly, scoring 15 goals in his first season in the Italian league.

In the summer of 1995, Inzaghi joined Juventus for €15 million, marking the beginning of his rise with “The Old Lady.” Over five seasons, he scored 57 goals in 120 matches, winning the league title twice, the Italian Cup, and the Italian Super Cup.

However, the highlight of his playing career was with Milan, where he moved in 2001 for €43 million. With “The Rossoneri,” Inzaghi won all possible titles, including the UEFA Champions League twice, the Italian league once, the UEFA Super Cup twice, and the FIFA Club World Cup once. On the international stage, Inzaghi was one of the heroes of Italy’s 2006 World Cup victory, despite his limited playing time.

Inzaghi retired from playing in 2012 to begin his coaching career with Milan, where he led the first team for two seasons. But his real experience began with Benevento in the Italian second division, where he led them to promotion to Serie A for the first time in the club’s history.

In 2019, Inzaghi took charge of Bologna, leading them to a high position in the Italian league. But his greatest achievement so far was with Lazio, where he took over in 2021. In his first season, he led “The Eagles” to win the Italian Cup, and in the following season, he won the Italian Super Cup against Inter Milan.

Inzaghi says about his coaching philosophy: “I like high pressing and quick counter-attacks. I want my team to play with ferocity and a desire to win until the last moment.”

He added in press statements: “I learn every day from my players and other coaches. I try to develop myself constantly to keep up with the tactical developments in the game.”

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrated #Founding Day on February 22nd, commemorating the establishment of the first Saudi state by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in 1727. Streets across cities and villages were adorned with national flags and green lights, while diverse cultural and entertainment events were organized to mark this significant national occasion. The General Entertainment Authority announced various artistic and cultural performances across the kingdom.

Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh, stated: “Founding Day is a great occasion to remember our rich history and draw inspiration for continued development under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.”

Statistics show widespread participation in the celebrations, with over 2 million people attending events in Riyadh alone over the past three days. The Ministry of Culture reported a 35% increase in sales of heritage and handicraft products compared to the same period last year.

Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Sudais, a history professor at King Saud University, emphasized: “Founding Day is an opportunity to highlight the Kingdom’s historical and cultural heritage, and to raise awareness about preserving this legacy for future generations.”

The celebrations are part of a series of national events aimed at strengthening national identity and deepening citizens’ sense of belonging to their homeland.

انطلقت اليوم الخمئس من فبراير 2023 في مدينة العلا فعاليات مهرجان “شتاء طنطورة” بنسخته الخامسة، بمشاركة واسعة من الفنانين والمبدعين السعوديين والعرب، في إطار جهود الهيئة الملكية لمحافظة العلا لتعزيز مكانة المدينة كوجهة سياحية وثقافية رائدة.
ويستمر المهرجان حتى 11 مارس المقبل، ويتضمن أكثر من 140 فعالية متنوعة بين حفلات موسيقية وعروض مسرحية وفنية، وورش عمل إبداعية، إلى جانب أنشطة تفاعلية للأطفال والعائلات. وأكد الأمير بدر بن عبد الله بن فرحان، محافظ الهيئة الملكية لمحافظة العلا، أن المهرجان يهدف إلى “إبراز التراث الثقافي والطبيعي الفريد لمنطقة العلا، وتوفير منصة للفنانين والمبدعين السعوديين للتعبير عن مواهبهم وإبداعاتهم”.
وشهد حفل الافتتاح عرضاً موسيقياً ضخماً بمشاركة أوركسترا العلا السيمفوني، وفرقة موسيقى الشرق الأوسط، بقيادة المايسترو الإسباني بابلو غونزاليس. كما أقيمت عروض للألعاب النارية وعروض ضوئية مبهرة على الواجهات الصخرية التاريخية في العلا.
وأشار محافظ العلا إلى أن المهرجان يسهم في دعم الاقتصاد المحلي وتوفير فرص عمل للسكان، حيث بلغ عدد العاملين في المهرجان هذا العام أكثر من 2000 شخص، غالبيتهم من أبناء وبنات العلا.
ويمكن للزوار الاستمتاع بمجموعة واسعة من التجارب الثقافية والترفيهية، من بينها زيارة المواقع الأثرية الشهيرة مثل مدائن صالح والحِجر، والمشاركة في ورش عمل لتعلم الحرف اليدوية التقليدية، وحضور عروض الأفلام الوثائقية في سينما الهواء الطلق.
ويأتي مهرجان “شتاء طنطورة” ضمن سلسلة من الفعاليات التي تنظمها الهيئة الملكية لمحافظة العلا على مدار العام، بهدف تحقيق رؤية المملكة 2030 في تنويع الاقتصاد وتعزيز مكانة السعودية كوجهة سياحية عالمية.

Next February will witness the launch of numerous major tourism and entertainment events in various regions of the Kingdom, as part of the General Entertainment Authority’s efforts to enhance Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading regional and global tourist destination.

The head of the General Entertainment Authority, Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh, confirmed that February will witness the launch of more than 80 diverse entertainment events in various regions of the Kingdom, catering to all tastes and suitable for different age groups.

Al-Sheikh explained that the Authority has allocated a huge budget to organize these events, which will contribute to stimulating domestic tourism movement and attracting visitors from outside the Kingdom, expecting the number of visitors during February to reach more than two million visitors.

These events come within the framework of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which aims to diversify sources of income and enhance the entertainment and tourism sector as one of the most important promising sectors in the Kingdom.

The events are scheduled to begin on February 22 with the launch of the “Winter at Tantora” festival in Al-Ula, which will last for two consecutive months, making it one of the most prominent tourism festivals in the Kingdom.