Space clubs in Saudi Arabia - in pictures

  • Ghaida Aloumi is the founder of AstroGeeks, a social media group for people interested in space. Photo: Ghaida Aloumi
    Ghaida Aloumi is the founder of AstroGeeks, a social media group for people interested in space. Photo: Ghaida Aloumi
  • The group holds a space observation event in 2019. Photo: Ghaida Aloumi
    The group holds a space observation event in 2019. Photo: Ghaida Aloumi
  • Children use a telescope to gaze at the stars at the AstroGeeks event. Photo: Ghaida Aloumi
    Children use a telescope to gaze at the stars at the AstroGeeks event. Photo: Ghaida Aloumi
  • Saudi author Mohammad Bahareth launched the Space Club as a platform for enthusiasts in the Arab world to talk about the sector. Photo: Mohammad Bahareth
    Saudi author Mohammad Bahareth launched the Space Club as a platform for enthusiasts in the Arab world to talk about the sector. Photo: Mohammad Bahareth
  • Mr Bahareth, 37, last year received a licence to operate the club, which he says has got more Saudis interested in space. Photo: Mohammad Bahareth
    Mr Bahareth, 37, last year received a licence to operate the club, which he says has got more Saudis interested in space. Photo: Mohammad Bahareth