{"id":106028,"date":"2026-06-11T16:54:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/?p=106028"},"modified":"2026-06-11T16:54:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:54:42","slug":"%d9%85%d8%af%d9%86%d9%86%d8%a7-%d8%aa%d8%b4%d8%ac%d8%b9-%d8%aa%d9%81%d8%a7%d8%b9%d9%84-%d9%85%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%b2-%d9%85%d9%86-%d9%85%d9%86%d8%b8%d9%88%d9%85%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d9%84%d8%af%d9%8a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/106028\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Cities Are Getting Ready... A Special Initiative by the Municipalities and Housing Authority for the 2026 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system has been restored <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/105529\/\">Municipalities and housing<\/a><\/strong> Regional Secretariats to Launch Competitions<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/92209\/\"> 2026 World Cup<\/a><\/strong>The excitement wasn\u2019t limited to the soccer field alone, but extended to cities across the Kingdom, which were transformed into vibrant public gathering spots, through the creation of public viewing areas and the launch of accompanying events, offering soccer fans an exceptional experience that combines cheering, entertainment, and quality of life\u2014in a scene that reflects the active community presence of Saudi cities and their engagement with the world\u2019s largest sporting event.<br><br><strong>The Jax Neighborhood Welcomes Fans <\/strong><br>In this context, the Diriyah Biennial Foundation announced the designation of a public space in the Jax neighborhood of Diriyah, called the \u201cCoca-Cola Fan Zone,\u201d to welcome fans of the 2026 FIFA World Cup from June 10 to July 19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The venue can accommodate more than 1,000 fans per match, spread across two viewing lounges equipped with cinema-quality LED screens, along with an entertainment program running from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. on match days. Visitors will be able to watch all of the Saudi national team\u2019s matches, as well as the most prominent matches featuring international, Arab, and Gulf teams, leading up to the final.<br>The area also features video games, an interactive soccer challenge room, and family-friendly spaces, as well as a variety of activities geared toward soccer fans and corporate guests. The Jax District is preparing to open the zone on June 11 to coincide with the start of the tournament. The opening night will feature a live broadcast of the official opening ceremony, along with entertainment events featuring Saudi artists and international soccer stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fan zone features two indoor exhibition halls equipped with a full-scale sound system and dynamic lighting, as well as an interactive space inspired by fan culture around the world, a souvenir shop, face-painting stations, and a variety of food and beverage options.<br><br><strong>Development of Several Sites in Al-Ula<\/strong><br>In Al-Ula Governorate, a number of open-air venues have been set up for residents and visitors to watch World Cup matches amid the natural landmarks and rock formations for which the governorate is famous. These venues allow fans to watch the Saudi national team\u2019s matches, as well as the most prominent international, Arab, and Gulf matches, in an atmosphere that combines sports and nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tournament\u2019s timing during the summer season further enhances AlUla\u2019s appeal as a tourist destination, as visitors can combine watching the matches with exploring heritage and natural sites and enjoying a variety of cultural and recreational activities, as well as taking advantage of accommodation options that include luxury resorts, desert lodges, and heritage hotels.<br><br><strong>King Salman Park in Al-Sharqiyah Welcomes Fans <\/strong><br>In the Eastern Province, the Eastern Province Municipality has prepared King Salman Park in Al-Lahaba to welcome World Cup fans as part of an integrated fan zone in one of the region\u2019s largest parks, which covers an area of more than 650,000 square meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The area features giant screens and designated viewing areas for watching the matches, along with a variety of entertainment events and activities aimed at the whole family. The Secretariat emphasized that the initiative is designed to support the Saudi national team and enhance quality of life, with a number of local businesses expected to participate by showcasing and marketing their products throughout the tournament, thereby helping to stimulate the local economy.<br><br><strong>Places to Watch Games in Al-Baha <\/strong><br>For its part, the Secretariat of Al-Baha Region and its affiliated municipalities have completed their preparations to implement the World Cup Viewing Sites initiative as part of the Al-Baha Summer Season events, by setting up public viewing areas in parks, recreational areas, and public squares across the region\u2019s various governorates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Secretariat has mobilized its resources to equip the venues with the necessary services, and has also formed partnerships with cafes, shopping centers, and the private sector to expand the scope of viewing locations, promote community participation, and support economic and tourism activity.<br>She explained that the initiative targets 327 viewing locations spread across the city of Al-Baha and the region\u2019s governorates, including 96 locations in parks, recreational areas, and public squares, 218 cafes, and 13 shopping centers, with the participation of the regional municipality and 12 local municipalities.<br><br><strong>Experience the World Cup in Jeddah<\/strong><br>In Jeddah, the \u201cAbadi Al-Jawhar Arena\u201d is preparing to host the \u201cLive the World Cup\u201d event during the tournament <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/72488\/\">2026 World Cup<\/a><\/strong>...to provide a comprehensive fan experience for soccer fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event features nine specialized zones, including a fan zone, an esports zone, and a zone for competitions and tournaments, as well as areas for interactive experiences, photography, entertainment shows, shops, and food and beverages, as well as a dedicated sponsors\u2019 zone, offering visitors a comprehensive experience that combines watching the matches, entertainment, and immersion in the atmosphere of this global tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">Minutes<\/span><\/span>The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing and regional secretariats have prepared for the start of the 2026 World Cup, with excitement extending beyond the soccer field to cities across the Kingdom, which have transformed into vibrant public viewing areas, through the creation of public viewing areas and the launch of accompanying events, offering soccer fans an exceptional experience that combines cheering, entertainment, and quality of life, in a scene that reflects the presence \u2026 <a title=\"Our Cities Are Getting Ready... A Special Initiative by the Municipalities and Housing Authority for the 2026 World Cup\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/106028\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about \u201cOur Cities Cheer On\u2026\u201d: A Special Response from the Municipalities and Housing System to the 2026 World Cup\">Read more<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":106029,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[],"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable_all":"","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas":[],"amlak_video_sent":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[118],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-106028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hospitality-entertainment"],"acf":{"amlak_post_excerpt":"\u0627\u0633\u062a\u0639\u062f\u062a \u0645\u0646\u0638\u0648\u0645\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0644\u062f\u064a\u0627\u062a \u0648\u0627\u0644\u0625\u0633\u0643\u0627\u0646 \u0648\u0625\u0645\u0627\u0646\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0646\u0627\u0637\u0642 \u0644\u0627\u0646\u0637\u0644\u0627\u0642 \u0645\u0646\u0627\u0641\u0633\u0627\u062a \u0643\u0623\u0633 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0627\u0644\u0645 2026 \u0628\u062a\u062c\u0647\u064a\u0632 \u0639\u062f\u062f \u0645\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0648\u0627\u0642\u0639 \u0644\u0639\u0631\u0636 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0628\u0627\u0631\u064a\u0627\u062a \u0648\u0627\u0633\u062a\u0636\u0627\u0641\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062c\u0645\u0627\u0647\u064a\u0631. 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