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A Journey Through Historic Jeddah

A fascinating city with great history and culture, diverse and kind population, rural and modern scenes, further making it appealing to all kinds of tastes and interests. Get ready for a trip to the past and for a wondrous experience, all at Historic Jeddah.

Tayebat Museum

For a fascinating look into Jeddah’s long and cosmopolitan past, take a trip to the Tayebat Museum for an amazingly curated representation of the city’s 2,500-year history. Located in the Al Faisaliyah district, the museum is housed in a complex with many rooms that re-create the traditional Hijazi architecture of the old city.

The museum’s four-floor collection has displays ranging from pre-Islamic artifacts, ancient Islamic manuscripts, old coins and weaponry to furniture, pottery and traditional Saudi dresses.

Al Balad region

Get a sense of the city’s extensive history by exploring Al Balad, the oldest part of Jeddah, where the city began. Though Al-Balad’s original city walls came down in the 1940s, its unique architecture and charm are preserved to this day. With the old city gates, historic mosques, a variety of traditional souqs (markets), and a museum, there’s plenty to see and do in the Al-Balad section of Jeddah.

Floating Mosque

The mosque doesn’t actually float but is built on the stilts surrounded by serene waters of Historic Jeddah. The city comes alive during the day and at night as the beaches and fountains are illuminated.

The mosque is open at all times but you can find many entertainment and accommodation options around it, such as the Movenpick Resorts, Radisson Blu Hotel or the Sheraton.

Jeddah Beaches

You gotta admit, nothing beats the scenic beauty and charm of Jeddah beaches in Saudi Arabia. Where you feel the sea breeze, with a hot cup of coffee and families mingling about.

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A sweep visit to Jeddah’s Durrat Al Arus, the first established private beach, consisting of more than 1000 rentable beach villas, a marina, a diving school, and an amusement park. We’re absolutely sure you will enjoy your time there.

Historic Jeddah Souqs

From the alleyways of souq Al Badu and souq Al Alawi to other cultural souqs that are over 140 years old, offering a wide range of antiques and treasures. From fabric stores, incense, bakeries, to all types of valuables.

It’s proven to be difficult to not spend a fortune at those souqs. Make sure you come prepared with a money-filled pocket & wit, as you’re going to be doing a great deal of purchasing & bargaining.

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Top 5 Most Popular Shopping Malls in Riyadh

If you’re a shopping enthusiast then you’ve picked the perfect city in Saudi Arabia. Not only is it popular for being the country’s financial center and a rich source of history and heritage, but is also an excellent place for a fun night out and overall entertainment. With its unstable weather conditions, ranging from extremely hot and dusty to bone-chilling cold and windy, its inhabitants had no choice but to seek out other means of entertainment that can be enjoyed indoors. And this is why we chose to make a list of the Top 5 Most Popular Shopping Malls in Riyadh.

And among its highly celebrated forms of entertainment are shopping malls. It may look baffling coming across so many shopping malls and having to pick between them. But that’s what Hala Yalla is here for. Make sure to clear up your plans for the weekend.

Top 5 Most Popular Shopping Malls in Riyadh

Riyadh Park

Although being relatively new, it hasn’t taken Riyadh Park long to gain popularity and recognition among people in Riyadh and other cities, as it’s right in the center of the capital. The mall is spacious and holds one of the most fascinating architectural designs. Not just that, Riyadh Park also houses many of the biggest and popular international brands, in addition to having a wide variety of restaurants and coffee shops to choose from, such as The Cheesecake Factory and Salt. If you have kids, then treat them to some of the fun rides at Magic Planet, while you enjoy your time with the most experience immersive and tech-advanced cinema in the kingdom, Vox Cinema.

Address: Northern Ring Road, Al Aqiq.
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Panorama

Panorama Mall is pretty well known for housing multiple brands. It may not be the largest but that makes up for easier navigation and reduced anxiety by giving you too many choices and options. It holds a diverse network of amazing restaurants, one of which is Piato, the Italian masterpiece. They’ve got two of the coziest coffee shops in the city, Papparoti, and Ferzatche.

Address: Al Takhaussi Street, Al Mathar Ash Shamali.
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Al Nakheel

This shopping mall will present you with numerous top-quality brands, such as Tommy Hilfiger, COACH, Roberto Cavalli, Beverly Hills, Polo Club, Fred Perry, and many more. There’s also an amazing selection of restaurants and coffee shops. You can enjoy an elegant breakfast at the french cafe: Paul. If you’re a fan of Turkish delicacies then check out Simit Sarayı. Pay a visit to Sparky’s on the 2nd floor, it has options for mechanical adventure games, modern computer games, and three-dimensional cinema, open to all ages. Try out some, or perhaps all of them!

Address: Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz, Exist 9.
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Granada

Having recently been expanded, providing greater space along with greater plans of adding more entertainment venues and shopping outlets. The brands in Granada mall vary with a great selection and an attractive mix of local and international brands that are meant to satisfy the desires of all family members and age groups. On the first floor, you’ll find a wide choice of restaurants and candy shops which are some of the best in the city. There is also a kids’ area on the same floor, you get to enjoy a delicious meal while watching your bundles of joy having the best time of their lives.

Address: Eastern Ring Road, Al Shuhada.
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Kingdom Center

Last but not the least, is one of the most visited tourist spots in Riyadh, the Kingdom Center. It houses a glamourous shopping mall, the Four Seasons hotel, and on the 99th floor lies the Sky Bridge, providing you with a panoramic view of the beautiful city of Riyadh from 300 meters above! The entrance fee is 63 SAR, it’s open from 12 PM – 11 PM on Saturday to Thursday, 4 PM to 11 PM on Fridays. A visit to the Kingdom Center also offers an opportunity to check out highly popular brands, jewelry, and other merchandise. At the basement level, there’s a food court, along with a Caribou Coffee nearby the parking lot, and the biggest in the world: Al Masaa Cafe, talk about an unforgettable experience.

Address: King Fahad Road, Al Olaya.
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Unfortunately, due to the on-going circumstances of the pandemic, temporary precautionary measures have been taken, which include: Closing down cinemas, indoors gaming and entertainment centers, dining services in restaurants and cafes (External requests are available). We tend to be extra careful with our beloved Hala Yalla users, so don’t forget to always follow preventive and precautionary measures.

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Top 5 Tourist Places in Riyadh You Should Visit Next

Welcome to one of the wealthiest countries in the world. A perfect blend of medieval and millennial is found in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. Once a walled trading route, you can envision the bold future this city holds in its architecture, souqs, cuisines, and culture as a whole. One of the most fascinating histories can be traced back to these top tourist places in Riyadh. So pack your bags, get your camera ready and start your tour at these fantastic places in the city.

Globe Experience – Faisaliah Center

If you’ve been in central Riyadh for even a few hours, you may have spotted the enormous towers standing tall among the skyline. One of those has a giant globe at its top and that’s what we’re talking about here.

The Globe Experience is a spectacular viewing platform inside an enormous glass ball that’s 24m in diameter, made of 655 glass panels, and suspended just below the top of Al Faisaliah Tower. There’s a restaurant inside the globe that you can book a reservation for and through the doors, you get an entire 360-view of the city. The tower is located off Olaya street.

Sky Bridge – Kingdom Center

Another famous tower dotting Riyadh’s skyline is the Kingdom Center. Not for the faint-hearted or those suffering from vertigo, here, high-speed lifts fly you at 180km/h to the 99th-floor Sky Bridge.

As the tower is shaped like a can opener, the Sky Bridge is suspended 300 meters above the city, offering spectacular views across the Riyadh skyline and beyond, and is a must-do experience for tourists passing through the capital.

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Edge of the World

The most famous desert trek from Riyadh is definitely the Edge of the World. Aptly named, this spectacular spot offers uninterrupted views across the barren valley floor and to the horizon, from the edge. These dramatic views earned the site its nickname, and have helped turn it into one of Riyadh’s most popular tourist destinations.

It’s roughly a 90-minute drive from the capital city, located 90km far. It forms part of the vast Tuwaiq cliffs, which stretch over more than 600km through central Saudi. It typically takes between 15 and 30 minutes to reach the cliff edge, however, there are plenty of opportunities along the way to stop and enjoy the view.

Heet Cave

Ever wondered what’s it like to swim, scuba or snorkel in crystal-clear waters, right in the middle of the desert? Because you can do just that at Ain Heet Cave on the outskirts of Riyadh. Bask in unfiltered waters in one of Saudi Arabia’s most easily accessible wild caves.

Once you near the fragile entrance, you’d notice why this natural wonder is also called Ain Heet. ‘Ain’ means eye in Arabic, and the 20-meter wide entrance has almost the same shape.

While the cave starts narrowing down to approx. 5 meters, carefully watch how you step on the unstable rocks, as the boulders aren’t fixed to the ground. While heading towards Al-Kharj, there’s an exit to Al Heet, about 40 km from Riyadh’s city center.

National Museum

Which visit to a city is ever complete without a trip to its museum? Where decades and centuries-old history can be traced by locals and tourists alike. Such is the charm of the National Museum of Riyadh, part of King Abdul Aziz Historical Centre, and one of the most visited places in the city.

Encased within modernist architecture, its two floors contain eight well-designed and informative galleries covering Arabian prehistory, history, culture, and art. They include audio-visual installments, virtual visits to historical sites, and other excellent interactive displays.

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5 Best Gyms in Riyadh to Sign up For

“Sport is a preserver of health,” says the greatest physician of his time, Hippocrates. Sports have always been an integral part of our history as humans, had our hunter-gatherer ancestors not been practicing sports in a direct or non-direct form, they wouldn’t have been able to survive long enough to pass on their genes. Sports is an essential aspect of our being, an expression of our adaption to the environment. Although one might argue that our surroundings have changed a lot relative to our precedents’, we as species haven’t changed quite as much.

So if our capacity to do sports were to be compromised, so would our ability to survive. And this can already be seen in the form of modern ailments such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol level, and obesity. But you, our smart reader, must’ve already known that hence why you’ve been searching for the best gyms to accommodate your greater goal of ultimate fitness. So without further due, we bring you our list of the 5 Best Gyms in Riyadh to Sign up For.

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Gold’s Gym- The Luxurious One

A pioneering company that has its roots back in 1965, California, where they established their first gym before sports clubs were seen as popular and stylish, even Arnold Schwarzenegger was a frequent guest of theirs. Recognized for their high-tech equipment and a wide diversity of training programs that include personal training and group training. They’ve only got one branch in Riyadh, upside of that? You might come across somebody popular if you were to start training there.
Location: Al Tahlia Street (Men only)
Website: Click here.

Fit Forever Fitness – Women only

If you’re looking for a gym that caters to just women, then Fit Forever Fitness is a good option. Not only is it notable for its exclusivity to women, but also for having one of the highest standards of cleanliness and quality. With a customized work program that aligns with your fitness goals, a selection of 120 group training programs with no additional fees, along with having top-notch professional equipment and flexible working hours, no wonder it’s on our list of 5 Best Gyms in Riyadh to Sign up For.

Location: Al Rawdah Club, Al Yasmeen Club
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Arena– All about Novelty and Exclusivity

It’s highly distinguishable for its comprehensive Functional Training programs, which use a set of exercises that aim to achieve a smooth performance of daily activities, such as carrying groceries to the car or moving furniture around. It’s also popular for its Martial Arts programs, such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, known also as the “gentle art” that has the final goal of getting the enemy to submit, by means of grappling and ground fighting. It’s open to all kinds of genders, and even aspiring young athletes.

Location: Arena North Almathar, Arena Boulevard
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Fast Fit EMS – A Special Power Suit

A 20-minutes-per-week plan that targets the majority of your body’s muscle through the use of Electro Muscular Stimulation (EMS). It’s basically a special suit with electrodes attached to it, that is intended to be placed on your major muscle groups resulting in induced electrical impulses that intensify the body’s muscle contraction, which you’ll be performing under professional supervision.

Location: Al Waha (men only), Al Wurud (men & women), Al Narjis (men & women).
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NuYu- For more variety

We will close our list of 5 Best Gyms in Riyadh to Sign up For with one of the leading chains of boutique fitness centers for women in Saudi Arabia and an excellent option for many athletes. They provide you with the most professional, internationally-certified trainers. It’s a comprehensive health club, that constitutes a spa, healthy cafe, yoga, fitness zone with TRX, spinning studio, and kickboxing, to name a few.

Location: Al Taawan, Al Waha, Irqah, Ishbiliyah.
Website: Click here.
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Visit Museum of Illusions in Riyadh: Your Break from Reality

Escapism is an essential aspect of our existence, it provides temporary relief allowing us to recharge and return to our busy day-to-day life with more hope and vitality. If you’re wondering what to do this weekend, and don’t fancy going to past-visited places, we’ve got just the right entertainment for you! Whether you choose to visit with your friends, family or go solo, at the Museum of Illusions (MOI) you’re sure to have your mind and all senses blown.

One-of-its-kind Museum

Immerse yourself into the illusions of the Vortex Tunnel, a first of its kind in this part of the world. It will drive you insane, by altering your stance on what’s real and what’s not. Be prepared to lose your balance, and don’t forget to hold on tight. What ensues is a battle of the senses – sight vs touch in this case. Your hands gripping along the bridge reaffirming that the body hasn’t moved an inch throughout, whereas the beaming tunnel spiraling endlessly, counters the previous assumption. In the end, you might feel a bit light-headed but wouldn’t mind another helping of this thrill ride.

A Perceptual Play

“The more I see, the less I know for sure,” said the legend John Lennon, and never has this quote held more truth than for such an illusionary spectacle. Prepare to get your perceptions completely bedazzled with this one. Who would’ve known that your surrounding environment played a key role in determining how others perceived you, philosophically and metaphorically speaking. Don’t believe me? Try this chair for yourself.

Not Everything is What it Seems at Museum of Illusions

Never knew Shawarma platter would be a thing of the past, ever since the launch of the “Head Platter”. One look at such an exciting exhibit and I am sure you’d roll your eyes or scream out loud. But fret not, as things are not always what they seem. Surprise your friends this week with your head on the plate because having a body along with it is too mainstream.

Is size just an illusion?

Don’t think so? Then try out this mysterious room, it’ll make you question a lot of things. At first, it may look like any normal room, but your size is altered as a function of your position, an excellent opportunity for taking pictures and sharing them with your friends to freak them out.

Here, the Law of Gravitational Attraction Doesn’t Exist

Get ready to have your brain dazzled, with a surface that’s neither flat nor slanted. But that’s not the only out-of-ordinary thing that you’re going to notice, with objects being drawn into the sky, water streaming uphill, things that are beyond expression that you have to witness yourself in the hopes of making sense of it.

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A Room Where Your Imagination is the Limit

Ever wanted to stand upside-down but the circumstances didn’t allow it? Well, now you don’t have an excuse. Experience what life looks like from multiple angles, quite literally.

And much more…

We don’t want to spoil the experience for you, so hurry and get tickets to this one-of-a-kind museum. Tickets to the Museum of Illusions are available through their main website or you can buy them directly at the museum.

Tickets costs:

SAR 80 for Adults
SAR 60 for Children
SAR 250 for Family discount (2 Adults + 2 Children)

The museum is open Saturday to Thursday from 10 am to midnight and Friday from 1 pm to midnight.
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Top 5 Most-Visited Historical Places in Riyadh

The capital city of Saudi Arabia has grown from a mud-bricked trading hub in the middle of nowhere with barely any visitors to being one of the busiest and wealthiest cities in the world. Despite the well-reserved and traditional social upbringing that many of its inhabitants have had, they are among the most welcoming, generous, and kind people you’ll ever come across. As Saudi Arabia continues to focus on growing its tourism sector through the means of attracting international visitors, as well as its local people, one can expect to see a lot of historically rich places being open to the public. So if you’re looking for the most-visited historical places in Riyadh, you’ve come to the right place!

Al Masmak Fort:

Built-in 1865 and located in the central part of Riyadh. It’s home to a museum that’s rated as one of the most visited tourist destinations in the city. The word “Masmak ” stands for high and forfeited, and it has served multiple functions throughout its existence. From being a warehouse for weapons and ammo to turning into a prison and later overseen and maintained by King Salman Ibn Abdul Aziz who was responsible for establishing Al Masmak Historical Museum in 1995 AD. The SCTH launched an app for a virtual tour through 3D images of Al Masmak Fort to chronologically display the history of modern Saudi Arabia. The museum houses a wide variety of historical artifacts and is an excellent place for those who want to learn about the country’s heritage. The entrance is free.

Deerah Souq:

Not so far from Al Masmak Fort lies quite a noteworthy shopping center, immensely popular for the gold shops that some people call it the Deerah Gold Souq. It has a plethora of small shops selling carpets, traditional clothes, and many eye-catching antiques and handcrafts. And what makes it so special is the existence of a wide variety of options selling the same commodity but with slight differences that only an expert such as yourself would be able to notice, so it’s an excellent opportunity for bargaining (most of the shop owners speak English) and comparing merchandise in order to end up with the best deal possible.

Murabba Palace:

Built-in 1938 as a governmental facility for hosting official meetings and conferences, it was here where the convention of opening the country for oil inspection was signed. And it was also King Abdul Aziz’s personal residence, a spacious and comfortable place to accommodate the King’s family. The Murabba Palace houses many historical artifacts and photos about the country’s creation, as well as personal belongings and gifts that the King had received.

The National Museum:

Part of King Abdul Aziz Historical Center, it was established in 1999 as a historical and cultural center while being the Kingdom’s biggest museum. The museum consists of 8 exhibitions walking the visitors through different periods of time in chronologically correct order: Man and the Universe, Arabian Kingdoms, The Pre-Islamic Era, Prophet Mohammad’s Mission, Islam and the Arabian Peninsula, First and the Second Saudi States, The Unification, and The Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques. It’s a charming scenery for those who seek to learn more about the history and heritage of the Arab Peninsula.

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Historical Diriyah:

How can we finish an article on the most-visited historical places in Riyadh without talking about the home of the Saudi Royal family and the first Saudi capital, the city of Diriyah. It’s among the 5 Saudi historical sites identified by the UNESCO List of World Heritage. One of the largest Arabian Peninsula cities before it was later destroyed in 1818 by the Ottoman armies, the city is now one of the most sought-after places worldwide, a bright and shining cultural, historical, and tourist attraction spot.

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Your Top 10 Destinations For Winter in Saudi Arabia

Under the cool January breezes, we welcomed the New Year full of hope, happiness and FUN. Quite many things might change this year, except our mission at Hala Yalla – to find the best ways to keep you happy, especially in this beautiful season with our amazing destinations for winter in Saudi Arabia.

Here we have some exciting winter experiences and adventures you can easily book to give your New Year a special start.

Top Places to Enjoy Winter in Saudi Arabia

Open Skies & Campfires at Rawdat Tinhat⛺

See a different side to Arabia at Rawdat Tinhat. Located adjacent to the Rawdat Khuraim nature reserve and park – also known as the King’s Forest – take an overnight trip during these cool winter months to watch the desert transform into a beautiful green oasis.

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Bicycle Path – North Corniche🚴

Ride your bike by the sea and breathe in the fresh air. Enjoy a fully equipped walkway for athletes and a spectacular view for exercising.

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Two days in King Abdullah Economic City🌇

Time passes quickly in this beautiful city, with a multitude of high-end restaurants, charming beaches, and a lot of activities that must be tried.

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King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture – Ithra🗿

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A place not from anywhere, if you’re looking for a place that inspires you, nurtures you with creativity, and satisfies your curiosity, then Ithra must be your next stop.

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Explore the Eastern Province😍

Boasting endless views of the tranquil Arabian Gulf, the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia is your ultimate arts, sports and entertainment destination. Dip into science and innovation at SCITECH, dive deep into Saudi’s history at Ithra or enjoy scenic views at the beachfront. There’s so much to do!

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Dadan Kingdom🌄

Visit the most exciting display of more than a dozen tombs at Al Ula’s historic city of Dadan. Built meticulously from stone between the late 9th and early 8th century, you can view ancient inscriptions, rock sculptures and statues among the ruins of the city.

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A’arif Fort🌴

Visit this beautiful and historic landmark that offers a wonderful sight of the northern city. Perched on top of a mountain, A’arif Fortress was built in order to guard the city against possible enemies and still stands as a majestic tourist spot.

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Wadi Namar Lake🌊

Experience nature up close and spend your time in a breathtaking landscape surrounded by palm trees and winding roads.

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Wadi Tayeb Al Ism🌄

Tayeb Al-Ism – also known as The Valley of Moses – is one of the magical natural wonders of Saudi Arabia that’ll take you by surprise. This incredible canyon of Tabuk Province is located on the Gulf of Aqaba, just 15 kilometers north of the coastal town of Maqna.

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Aseel Resort🏄

A luxurious and private space awaits you at the Aseel Resort in the heart of Diriyah. Enjoy a peaceful ambiance on the other side of the bustling capital city, shaded under palm trees and amazing food.

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How did the Esports Industry Evolve into a Market Worth Billions?

Evolution of the Esports Industry

Here’s one of the most fascinating histories to read about. Gamers and non-gamers would be equally interested to know how a home video game business turned into a billion-dollar esports industry over the last few decades. This history goes back to our childhood, an important part of the memories of many generations, creating huge revenues that stunned the world. With record speed, esports caught the attention of global markets and companies and made first-class stars compete with the most famous singers and actors, and provided us with adventurous, imaginary worlds that simulate our reality.

Many esports companies crossed boundaries while introducing the latest gaming technology in the hands of gamers. One such futuristic technology being the telo GameZ Lenovo Legion gaming phone. Looking ahead of market trends, telo GameZ has launched the most technologically advanced smartphone, specially designed for gamers who like to play on the go. Its revolutionary architecture has the world’s first customized horizontal UI, that allows the players to play in landscape mode. Never miss your moment of glory, with the first horizontal, front-facing camera that you can activate in 0.5 seconds. It’s a live broadcast room you can take with you anywhere!

Now get ready for a beautiful journey through time with esports history dating all the way back to the seventies.

Esports in the ’70s

One of the most important features of this period is the spread of arcade games which were played on electronic machines located in gaming stores and markets and worked using coins.

We can say that video game consoles lived their early childhood in arcade machines. These games provided unique experiences for players, entering venues that mixed bold colorful lighting with sounds of games getting louder each second. These venues were teeming with players of all ages, choosing among many enticing options for the most popular games. It became an ideal place for young players to gather with their peers on weekends and summer holidays.

In 1973, the first electronic games championship was organized at Stanford University for Space War – created in the 1960s – where participating students competed to win a one-year subscription to Rolling Stone magazine.

The 1970s games were characterized by their simplicity and their reliance on text technology. Space Invader and Pong are one of the most famous games of that phase. Pong was released in the early ‘70s by Atari, an electronic table tennis game that gained great popularity and led many Atari competitors to imitate it. Space Invader also tops the list, as one of the oldest digital shooter games designed by Japanese developer Tomohiro Nishikado.

Esports in the ‘80s

The 1980s saw a technological and creative shift in the esports industry. Games became somewhat complex, having a wider narrative, and advanced gameplay levels, thanks to the use of 2D technologies that provided innovative visual styles not present in the ‘70s. New devices like Nintendo and Sega Genesis conquered all homes and captivated the hearts of players, young and old. Nintendo was one of the most beautiful gifts you could give to any player of the ‘80s!

Pac-Man topped the gaming scene around the world, followed quickly by Super Mario. Everyone loved the little red hat plumber who lived in the Mushroom Kingdom trying to fight bad guys and prevent Princess Peach from being kidnapped.

One major highlight of the ‘80s was the release of Tetris on Game Boy. Distinguished by its simple design, Tetris enabled users to enjoy 20 hours of playing with only a few batteries. Many portable gaming systems that came after Game Boy couldn’t compete or achieve the same popularity.

Esports in the ‘90s

The esports industry continued to develop rapidly in the 1990s. New features in electronic games were introduced using advanced technologies that mix 2D and 3D graphics, professional music, in addition to the emergence of PC and mobile games.

Read: Without Ralph Baer, we wouldn’t know video games.

Not to forget the internet’s massive contribution in revolutionizing the world of video games and forever changing the culture of esports. With the advent of online gaming consoles, hundreds of thousands of players around the world are playing and communicating like never before, despite their different geographical locations and cultural backgrounds.

The most famous games of that period, Sonic the Hedgehog and Street Fighter with its upgraded version, achieved widespread popularity and were among the most played games of the ‘90s. Sonic was Sega’s brainchild brought to life in 1991, characterized by its high speed, to compete with our beloved Italian plumber – Mario. The game was instantly popular and gained international recognition with a movie released in 2020 too!

Another major milestone of this era was the release of PlayStation, a device that replaced all previous gaming technologies. PlayStation came with many amazing features that gained the confidence of gamers and removed many competitors from the arena. Discs with expanded memory, allowing music lovers to put CDs of their favorite songs and many such cool features. PlayStation also introduced players to a modern-day gaming console.

Esports from 2000 – present day

It’s quite difficult to summarize this era within a few lines, but the most important thing that distinguished it was the creation of our mega-star YouTube in 2005. Grabbing the attention of gamers worldwide and providing them with an apt platform that they’ve waited decades for, players raced to create their own broadcast channels on YouTube, allowing fans to interact with them directly.

YouTube gained in popularity and the number of views and subscriptions for game channels reached millions. YouTube succeeded in being a leading platform for educational and entertainment content for esports. Gaming giants like Fortnite and FIFA created their own YouTube channels.

Entering the arena was Twitch in 2011, to compete with YouTube as a video broadcasting platform specializing in video games. The platform received nearly 15 million daily active users to view the content provided, equivalent to the total population of New York and Chicago combined! The platform also broke a record by hosting 436,000 viewers for a live broadcast of Bungie’s and Activision’s Destiny 2 premier.

The esports industry evolved massively in this period, using advanced technologies such as first-player perspective, third-player perspective, and fixed 3D graphics.

Famous games such as FIFA, Fortnite, PUBG, and Call of Duty have brought a lot to the esports scene, all of which we’re witnessing nowadays. Many world championships for the most popular games are being held at Kafu Games, and many players in KSA have made esports their primary source of income. As for the investments, they are estimated at billions of dollars from giant sponsors.

These are quick glimpses from the history of esports across the most important historical periods! The evolution of video games won’t stop here as industry leaders are promising us incredible technologies.

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5 Easy Exercises for Gamers to Deliver a Top Performance

Esports has picked up momentum in the last few years, with their popularity reaching all age groups. The change in the scenario due to the pandemic has made gaming an integral part of everyday lives. With the advancement in gaming technologies, people are spending hours on end in front of their screens, immersed in the enchanting worlds of video games. Doctors and physicians now promote special exercises for gamers to combat physical and mental stress while competing in tournaments.

Are there exercises for gamers like other athletes?

For onlookers, playing online may seem comfortable, requiring minimum physical effort, especially as the player spends most of his time sitting on a chair or couch with the controller in his hands without having to move much. In fact, video gaming is no less dangerous than any other sporting activity in terms of pain and physical injuries.

With companies competing to offer games that make players spend long hours on gaming chairs, many gamers complain of physical pain like eye strain, injuries, muscle and joint pain in different areas of the body such as the neck, back, shoulders, spine, and so on. This is due to the lack of interest in fitness and neglect of regular exercise by gamers.

The increasing number of professionals and amateur gamers around the world has led to the interest of sports and health communities in educating esports players about the importance of maintaining their physical and mental fitness. They provide special exercises that help gamers maintain their gameplay while also being in good health.

Here are some quick exercises for gamers that can easily be done wherever you are:

Hand and Wrist Exercises

Hand injuries are the most common in gamers, including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, and synovitis, due to overuse of hands and repeated pressure on the fingers and hand area during gaming.

Stopping for a while and practicing this exercise can help you avoid such problems:

Tape the palms of your hands together
Start with gentle pressure with your fingers up and elbows out
Keep your elbows in place and start lowering your hands. The stretching will increase and you will feel slight discomfort but without pain.
Hold this position for 30 seconds.

Shoulder Exercises

Among the most common causes of shoulder pain in gamers are wrong postures – leaning on the elbows while playing, or leaning on the knees and bending forward to look at the screen.

Take a short break from playing and start the following exercise:

Stand up straight with your arms at your side, with your feet shoulder-width apart
Slowly move your shoulder forward, making large circles
Repeat the movement backward until the set is complete

Neck Exercises

Like other physical pains mentioned above, wrong postures and prolonged gaming without a break can cause pain and stiffness in the neck.

The following exercise will correct your posture while playing:

Begin by tilting your head gently forward so that your chin touches the chest area, hold for five seconds, then return to the normal position
Turn your head to the left until you feel a slight stretch. Hold for five seconds, then repeat on the right side
Push your head forward until you feel a stretch in your throat. Hold for five seconds, then go back up gently
Gently tilt your head to the side while trying to touch your ear to the shoulder until you feel a slight stretch. Hold for five seconds, then go back gently. Repeat on the other side.
Start by massaging the muscles between your ears and your collarbone gently for about a minute.
Repeat this exercise two to three times on 3 or 4 sets

Lower Back Exercises

Low back pain is the second most common pain pattern in gamers, due to lack of movement, failure to adjust the screen at eye-level, or bending incorrectly during play, which leads to pressure on the spine and muscle strain in the lower back area.

Try the following exercise to release pressure on your lower back:

Sit up straight on the edge of the chair and lean forward slightly in the lower back
Hold both ends of the resistance band in both hands
Place your hands over your head, keeping your elbows aligned with your ears
Lean forward 45 to 60 degrees or as far as you can while maintaining your posture
Return to your starting point in step three
Repeat this exercise ten times on 3 sets

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Cardio Exercises

Cardio exercises are some of the best ones a gamer can effectively practice to relieve stress, tension, and pressure during play. In addition, it works to improve their mental state before starting their favorite games!

The McGill University of Canada has presented wonderful research that indicates gamers who practice cardio exercises before playing do better than those who don’t.

Choose from the many cardio exercises like walking, jogging, skipping, climbing stairs, and more that’ll affect your gaming performance.

Accustom yourself to taking short breaks while playing. Experts recommend taking a 5-10 minute break every hour. These breaks will help your muscles relax after intense gameplay.

Mental Fitness

Speaking of a gamer’s physical fitness, we shouldn’t lose sight of the importance of mental fitness. A professional esports player, like any other athlete, needs ideal mental care that enables him to compete at the highest levels. With the tough competitive nature of a gamer’s life, often ending up in isolation to provide long broadcast hours, or to participate in huge tournaments to achieve important titles, an esports player may be exposed to psychological pressures more than others.

And so we’re here to remind you, that success never interferes with giving your mind some time to relax and move away from the screen for a little while.

Habits that help your mental health shouldn’t be overlooked. Don’t neglect your social life, enjoy weekends, meet up with close friends, hang out with family. This will increase your willingness to always give your best.

Always get in the habit of exercising during your daily routine to enjoy playing and achieving the highest scores🏆

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5 Ways Gaming Technology has Evolved over the Years

Evolution of Gaming Technology Through Time

Human civilizations and societies have known games since time immemorial. You can imagine the evolution of gaming technology since the first game was discovered in Egyptian cemeteries, dating back to 3500 BC, through the first board game after the 17th century, which led to creating card and table games in vibrant shapes.

In the 20th century, Mrs. Elizabeth Maggie invented the Monopoly game and that’s when the board games industry started to grow exponentially. The first computer was built in 1937, nearly ten years later, computer scientists began designing simple games as part of their research, and the first-ever digital game was the XO game. After nearly 70 years, we began to look around and watch the development of electronic games, which began from a very primitive digital game to an accelerated revolution in the world of video games, with the future promising us a lot.

The first computer game ever, tic-tac-toe called Bernie the Brain (1950): https://youtu.be/U2Jtz2veWlE

Read here about the father and pioneer of video games – Ralph Baer

Mobile Gaming

Mobile gaming has picked up momentum in the last few years. The change in the scenario due to the pandemic has made mobile gaming an integral part of everyday lives. Although led by gaming enthusiasts and pro gamers, it also boasts a dedicated user base of lifestyle gamers who subscribe to non-competitive mobile games as part of everyday routine.

The first mobile game was our classic Tetris, released at the beginning of the 20th century. After that, the famous Snake game was released on Nokia phones. Today, the App Store and Play Store are crowded with a huge number of games from varied genres. The development of the gaming industry has accelerated adaptation to new technologies.

Today’s games are more engaging and require powerful hardware to get the best experience. There’s an urgent need and a clear direction for the manufacture of mobile phones dedicated to video games that meet the desires of the players. Looking ahead of market trends, telo GameZ has launched the most technologically advanced smartphone. telo Gamez Lenovo Legion is the ultimate gaming mobile phone, specially designed for gamers who like to play on the go. Its revolutionary technology architecture has the world’s first customized horizontal UI, satisfying the aspirations of gamers everywhere.

Tetris: https://youtu.be/2MzT-Yas5Yo

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

With the introduction of artificial intelligence into the world of games, we interact with greater enthusiasm because the course of the story and its endings are no longer exclusively one dimensional. It’s quite natural that your end is similar to the endings of other players by only 20%, and the gap between the similarity of the endings continues to expand. Thanks to the sandbox principle that allowed us to play in open worlds we’d never seen before.

In Watch Dogs, for example, the characters learn and interact with you in a smarter way. Be vigilant in your interactions, in this game the characters won’t forget your side troubles, and with the passage of time the game will become more difficult every time as if it grows with you.

In competitive games, playing against virtual players on the computer is no longer a trivial matter. Be ready to face opponents of your own level, who learn through you, as we watch now in FIFA 21.

AI in Watchdogs: https://youtu.be/HTK-bVRzp5k

Extended Reality (XR)

Extended reality includes all gaming technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and reality technologies that haven’t yet launched. Imagine playing with these technologies in the amazing explorations that Ubisoft provided in Assassin Creed, which enables you to play just for adventure without the need to perform tasks. Immerse yourself in the exploration of ancient Egyptian civilization as if you were in the era of Pharaohs.

Let’s imagine you’re in the midst of a crowded port market, sun beaming in the sky, the voices of people surround you, cats hovering nearby and the types of commodities grab your attention.

It’s an opportunity to enjoy discovering a world from the present to the future and back in time to the distant past. Go on a journey that knows no boundaries of time and space whenever you want.

Below, you can watch an expedition by NatGeo to the frozen North Pole through virtual reality: https://youtu.be/QjLjeSQYQh4

Cloud Play – Play on Demand

All it takes is a screen and internet to enter a world of games stored in the cloud. Enjoy playing wherever you are and regardless of your device. It’s a real leap in the world of games, worth noting that there are few who speculate that cloud gaming will be the end of consoles.

Among the most famous gaming clouds are Stadia by Google, Xcloud provided by Microsoft for Xbox and PlayStation Now from Sony.

It’s in the Name

Games Industry – a leading website for news and all things gaming – once tweeted:

“Call of Duty earned more than twice the Marvel Universe box office, and double the Star Wars earnings.”

Players loved the development of characters’ dialogues, storytelling, graphics, and music, which caught the attention of international directors, composers, writers, and even actors, and many of them flocked to the gaming world. We saw Elliot Page in Beyond, Rami Malek in Until Dawn, and Norman Reedus in Death Stranding.

In addition, we’ve seen giants such as Coca-Cola and Red Bull now offer exclusive sponsorships for esports tournaments, not to mention the sponsorships provided to video game heroes and stars just like international celebrities, as the sites circulate their news and millions of fans cheer for them.

Finally, the big prizes for the tournaments indicate huge profits, like Dota, for example, in its tournament presented major prizes with a total of $34 Million.

Gaming technology is a lot more than it shows. It’s the next big thing in digital.

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