Al Baha, 6 Ramadan 1447 AH (23 February 2026)

The Al Baha Chamber of Commerce and Industry has held a "Best Traditional Dress" competition as part of its programs and events marking Founding Day, with wide attendance and participation from every segment of the community in a scene embodying the spirit of belonging and pride in national identity.

The competition took place on Al Hawiyah Walkway in the city of Al Baha, at the premises of the literary partner Boca café, and drew a notable turnout of women, men and children wearing authentic traditional dress, in a national tableau full of life expressing pride in the Saudi cultural heritage that stretches back to the founding of the state in 1139 AH (1727).

The event is one of the chamber's activities marking Founding Day, aimed at strengthening the values of national identity and instilling belonging by evoking and reviving elements of folk heritage at national occasions, introducing the generations to the nation's history and its varied cultural heritage.

At the close of the competition, chamber chairman Mashi Al Omari honored the winners, praising participants' engagement and their contribution to highlighting traditional dress as one of the most important components of cultural identity, and affirming the chamber's commitment to supporting community initiatives that strengthen community participation and revive heritage in the hearts of young people.

At a Glance

  • A best traditional dress competition as part of the Founding Day celebrations
  • Held on Al Hawiyah Walkway in the city of Al Baha
  • Wide participation from every segment of the community
  • Winners honored at the close of the event