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EXHILARATING EXPERIENCE
The serene beauty of the mountain ranges of Al-Baha with its pleasant weather is a mesmerizing experience for visitors.Situated at an altitude of 2,500 meters from sea level, Al-Baha houses several major tourist attractions, including Ibn Raqosh Palace in the village of Bani Sar and Qaryah Dhee Ain or the marble village.These villages are famous for their ancient human-made civilizations with stone houses carved in the rock.The Ibn Raqosh Palace, which was built in the year 1833, includes five houses built in a unique architectural style, and inside the palace wall there is a mosque with a water pool, where worshipers use the water to perform ablution.Qaryah Dhee Ain village is an outstanding example of traditional human settlements in multi-story stone houses.The village was constructed...
September 05, 2021

EXHILARATING EXPERIENCE

Discover a different world
Tourists tend to travel to destinations that match their passion and enjoy everything that they like to experience.The recreational facilities and adventures on land and sea, arranged by the King Abdullah Economic City located on the Red Sea Coast of Rabigh, are the foremost among these destinations.The city found a place among the 11 major destinations that were included as part of this year’s Summer Tourism Program.The Saudi Tourism Authority launched the program through its portal “Saudi Arabia Spirit” under the slogan of “Our Summer, Your Mood” that kicked off on June 24 and will run until Sept. 30.The Economic City was distinguished as a promising tourist destination, with its marine atmosphere, especially at night, and its appearance with integrated entertainment...
August 01, 2021

Discover a different world

PICTURESQUE PLACE
A captivating view of the picturesque Al-Souda Mountain in the southern Asir region attracts large number of local tourists and visitors.Al-Souda, which is about 20 kms from the city of Abha, is the highest peak along the Sarawat Mountain ranges that run parallel to the Arabian Peninsula on the western side.Al-Souda, Al-Sahab, Al-Habla and Dalgan natural parks are among the oldest and most famous summer parks in the Asir region.These parks are witnessing influx of large numbers of citizens and residents who enjoy the beauty of nature and moderate temperatures in the shade of juniper trees that are widespread on the slopes of the Sarawat Mountains.In summer days, the Asir highlands witness continuous rain that increases the natural parks’ beauty and attractiveness.Visitors are keen to...
August 01, 2021

PICTURESQUE PLACE

Saudi Arabia's team at the Olympics
July 10, 2021

Saudi Arabia's team at the Olympics

COOL COASTAL CITY
The dazzling view of sunset drenches in golden color the Al-Wajh coastal area of the Red Sea in the northern Tabuk region. Located about 325 Kilometers south of Tabuk,A-Wajh is one of the most mesmerizing cities on the Red Sea coast with pristine beaches and captivating coral reefs.The city is a favorite destination for divers Interested in exploring the depth of the sea as well as fishermen looking for lobsters, for which Al-Wajh is famous for. — SPA
June 01, 2021

COOL COASTAL CITY

Architectural wonder
The Omar Bin Al-Khattab Mosque in Dumat Al-Jandal, located adjacent to the Marid Castle, in the northern Saudi province of Al-Jouf. The Second Caliph Omar Bin Al-Khattab ordered the construction of the mosque during the Hijri year 16 while he was heading to Jerusalem. It is one of the oldest historic mosques, which is still being preserved in its old style. The mosque’s architecture represents continuity of the pattern of the design of the first mosques in Islam, particularly the design of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah in its early stages. The shape of the mosque is almost rectangular and built of carved stone, and extends from west to east 32.5 meters of length and 18 meters wide. The mosque consists of the corridor of the qiblah, the mihrab, the minbar, the courtyard and...
April 24, 2021

Architectural wonder

ASIR ART A BINDING FORCE
Several creative Saudi women in the southern region of Asir are engaged in using Al-Qatt Al-Asir, the female traditional interior wall decoration of the region that has been in existence since hundreds of years. This ancient female art form, which involves adoring the houses’ internal walls and especially rooms for receiving guests with Al-Qatt, is considered as a key element of the Asir region’s identity.There are a number of museums and private art galleries on Al-Qatt Al-Asir within houses, run by creative women. The Ministry of Tourism organized specialized training courses in this art form for women and this was instrumental in strengthening the marketing aspect of this ancient art. Subsequently, partnerships were made with international institutions and local bodies specialized...
April 22, 2021

ASIR ART A BINDING FORCE

VINTAGE VISION
Al-Ghamamah Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Madinah. Located 500 meters southwest of Al-Salam Gate of the Prophet’s Mosque, the mosque was built first by the Umayyad Caliph Umar Bin Abdul Aziz when he was the governor of Madinah. The mosque named after Al-Ghamamah, which means cloud, and was constructed on an area covering 480 square meters in the place where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) performed Eid prayer and offered rain-seeking prayer when the city of Madinah faced shortage of rain. — SPA
April 19, 2021

VINTAGE VISION

Culture meets agriculture
Al-Baha is one of Saudi Arabia’s prime tourist destinations, which is famous for its seasonal agricultural crops. Al-Baha farms produce most of the agricultural crops in the region such as grapes, pomegranates, figs, apricots, peaches, mango, guava, beige almonds, bananas, apples, prickly pears, quince and berries. The region’s agricultural grains include white corn, wheat, barley, millet, lentils, sesame, and vegetables of all kinds, in addition to aromatic plants such as mint, basil and kadi. Some farmers rely on agricultural terraces in several valleys in Al-Baha after preserving water for agricultural purposes. They sell their products in local markets in the region as well as in the neighboring region of Makkah – SPA
April 18, 2021

Culture meets agriculture

Fish, fest and feast
The annual Hareed (Parrotfish) Festival kicked off in the Farasan Island in the southwestern region of Jazan. The traditional fishing festival starts every year when swarms of this pretty fish appear in the shallow waters in the Al-Hasis Beach close to the Farasan Island where the local people are waiting to hunt what they can of these fish.The Hareed Festival is celebrated by the people of Farasan Islands in mid-April of every year. The festival has become a key tourist festival that lures both locals and tourists to the region. In previous years before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival was accompanied by folksongs and other cultural and heritage activities, including a contest for the best catcher of the fish — SPA
April 11, 2021

Fish, fest and feast

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