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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

PESERVE IN RESERVE
Sharaan natural reserve in AlUla governorate provides a suitable environment for various types of wild animals that live in the area since ancient times. Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman inaugurated this reserve, which spreads over an area of 1500 square kilometers with diverse terrain consisting of rugged mountains, rocks, and valleys. The reserve hosts many types of wild animals, including gazelle, Arabian oryx, ibex, and African ostriches. There are protection programs to preserve the endangered species in the reserve. There are plans in the “Green Saudi” and “Green Middle East” initiatives announced by the Crown Prince to protect vegetation cover and natural reserves across the Kingdom. —SPA
April 07, 2021

PESERVE IN RESERVE

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THE SKY'S THE LIMIT
The Saudi Arabian Hot Air Ballooning Federation (SAHAB) announced the launch of the first phase of the training program for obtaining a license from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The program includes training in theory, which will be followed by field training in the Dutch city of Hengelo. The first batch of Saudi trainees began their three-month theoretical training. AlUla Governorate hosts the headquarters of the federation, which was established after the remarkable success of the Balloon Festival, organized in AlUla during the years of 2018 and 2019. The federation has found a place in the Guinness Book of Records for the longest display of glowing balloons in the world, with 100 balloons that decorated the sky of AlUla for a distance of more than three kilometers as...
March 25, 2021

THE SKY'S THE LIMIT

SPECTACULAR SHOW
The spectacular dome installation by Russian artists Ilya and Emilia Kabakov captivate large number of visitors at the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, one of the 13 venues of the magnificent Noor Riyadh light and art festival. The dome consists of a large structure, including multiple openings from which colored illuminations radiate in all directions in a variety of coordinated forms with its visual displays and musical repertoire that coincides with the change of its momentary colors. — SPA
March 24, 2021

SPECTACULAR SHOW

ELEGANT & FRAGRANT
The fragrant lavender plants are spread in the deserts of the Al-Jouf region. Showcasing a captivating beauty in a vast terrain, it has become a favorite destination for picnickers and perfume manufacturers. The violet plant scents its surroundings with its pleasant aroma and beautiful appearance. Lavender flowers are known to represent purity, silence, serenity, grace and calmness. Its purple is the color of royalty that speaks of elegance, refinement and luxury. —SPA
March 10, 2021

ELEGANT & FRAGRANT

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