Asir is the headquarters of the Paragliding Association.

The Saudi Shaheen Paragliding Federation has announced the selection of the city of Abha in the Asir region as the official headquarters of the federation, as the Asir Mountains represent the first place for paragliding and are characterized by high altitudes, including the highest peak in the Kingdom at an altitude of 3015 meters above sea level practicing paragliding (unpowered) in the Kingdom, it aims to provide a suitable and attractive environment for paragliding amateurs and professionals and to qualify a new generation of Saudi talent to compete in local and international competitions. .