Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Minister of Culture Prince Badr Bin Farhan inspected on Monday the project of restoration of urban heritage buildings of architectural and historical significance in the center of Riyadh.

Prince Badr, who’s also the Chairman of Board of Directors of the Heritage Commission, launched the second phase of the project, after completing studies and designs, preparing and managing sites and temporary strengthening of buildings.

The first phase of the project included 15 heritage palaces in Al-Fouta neighborhood and Dhahira, covering three palaces in Eastern Fouta, and seven palaces in Western Fouta, in addition to five royal palaces.

The project aims to preserve urban heritage buildings of architectural and historical significance, highlight the local identity and transform these buildings into an economic, social, cultural and tourism resource.

The Heritage Commission has included the sites in the National Urban Heritage Register.