Al-Uqair gears up Ramliyah, Saudi Arabia’s first family beach sports festival

AL-AHSA: Saudi Arabia’s first family-focused beach sports festival, Ramliyah, will take place at Al-Uqair Beach from Nov. 25-29.

The five-day event will transform the historic coastal area into a hub of sport, wellness and family entertainment and is set to welcome thousands of visitors.

Ramliyah will be open from 2pm-10pm daily. General admission is free with cash prizes of over $53,000 (SAR 200,000) up for grabs for tournament winners.

Held under the patronage of Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr Al Saud, the governor of Al-Ahsa, Ramliyah is in line with Vision 2030’s goal of fostering a healthy, active society.

The event will beach volleyball, handball and soccer competitions for both men and women, organized by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, with local sports groups and teams competing.

There will also be a large fan zone with interactive beach games, a wellness zone offering yoga and fitness classes, music, and a food and beverage area serving diverse cuisine. Visitors will have the opportunity to try out various beach sports in sessions organized by Saudi sports federations.

One highlight is Sports for All’s Active Program for U-18s, an initiative promoting teamwork, fitness and fun through sport.

SFA Managing Director Shaima Al-Husseini said: “At the Sports for All Federation, our mission is to inspire every individual in Saudi Arabia to embrace an active lifestyle. We are proud to bring the first 2025 edition of our Active Program to Ramliyah as it brings this vision to life. We invite Saudi youth to participate, get active and create unforgettable memories by the sea.”

Ramliyah is delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Sport, Al-Ahsa Development Authority, Al-Ahsa Municipality, Saudi Arabian