In April 2019, a crag was discovered by passionate rock climber Joau Miquel. Located in the Al-Akhu Valley (known as Wadi Al-Akhu) in the Al-Hareeq governorate of the Riyadh province, it has been further explored and developed by the local climbing community.
The climb is short but extremely technical as the route is embedded with unique sculpted edges and pockets.
The stone is a mix of marble and limestone. Many loose stones have been removed but the climb still remains dusty and risky.
Information about the exact location of the crag, climbing instructions, rules and regulations, along with extra tips can be found on climbing.sa. The website reminds people to exercise extra caution — this area is not for kids — as adults are advised to wear helmets at all times.
ThePlace: Al-Akhu Valley, located in Al-Hareeq governorate in Riyadh province
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ThePlace: Al-Akhu Valley, located in Al-Hareeq governorate in Riyadh province
- The climb is short but extremely technical as the route is embedded with unique sculpted edges and pockets
Saudi Arabia signs cooperation protocol with Egypt's boxing federation
- The protocol forms part of the Saudi federation’s efforts “to strengthen the sport’s regional and international presence, expand strategic partnerships and support the development of a new generation of boxers”
CAIRO: The Saudi Boxing Federation signed a cooperation protocol with the Egyptian Boxing Federation in Cairo on Friday, in the presence of Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation.
It was also represented by board member Faisal bin Saeed Bafrat, while the Egyptian federation was represented by its president, Magdy El-Lozy.
Under the agreement, the two sides will organize joint training camps, stage friendly tournaments and exchange technical and administrative expertise, Saudi Press Agency reported.
The protocol forms part of the Saudi federation’s efforts “to strengthen the sport’s regional and international presence, expand strategic partnerships and support the development of a new generation of boxers.”
