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Jazan Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia contains many historical landmarks, including: Beit al-German (House of the Germans) in Farasan: Located on Qummah Island, southwest of Farasan, it is known as the 'German Castle.' According to historian Mohammed Ahmad al-Aqeeli, the building dates back to 1901, during the Turkish-German alliance, and was intended to be used as a coal storage facility. Beit al-German has three entrances on the northern side facing the coast, each 3.20 m wi...

In the 2021 tourist season, the Royal Commission for al-Ula launched 'al-Ula Moments', featuring four festivals: Winter at Tantora Festival The third edition of the Winter at Tantora Festival , part of al-Ula Moments, included a series of musical and artistic celebrations, performances, and sports competitions. Al-Ula Arts Festival Held from February 13, 2022, to March 31, 2022, the festival featured a variety of entertainment and art exhibitions. Al-Ula Wellness Festival Organized fr...

The National Cultural Awards are granted to Saudi citizens and active institutions that achieve accomplishments across sixteen cultural and artistic tracks, launched by the Ministry of Culture in 2020. Winners receive financial and moral support to enhance their activities, in addition to honorary representation of a cultural sector at events and occasions held during the year they won. The awards include: First: Main Awards Cultural Pioneer Award The award is granted based on the individual’...

Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Museum, located at Hejaz Railway Station in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah , west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, consists of fourteen halls showcasing the history and heritage of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, from prehistoric times to the modern era. It also includes restored and rehabilitated buildings of Hejaz Railway Station in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. The museum’s contents include: Buildings of Hejaz Railway Station. Locomotive Repair Workshop Museum. Hall for temporary a...

Aseer Province , located in the southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is rich in many handicrafts and traditional industries that represent the province's culture and traditions, as well as the skills and talents of its people, contributing to the preservation of traditional arts. Among these are: - The art of ' al-Qatt al-Asiri ,' which was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2017, is an ancient art form in Aseer Province. It is used to decorate t...

Riyadh Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rich in various traditional crafts and handicrafts, which are mostly preserved within the cultural and historical context today. This list includes ten traditional handicrafts in Riyadh: Mud construction: This profession is a historically inherited craft. Forming heritage models with clay: It is a depiction of large old buildings, and embodying them with clay models. Palm products manufacturing: This includes palm leaf products such as cages, ro...

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization 'UNESCO' inscribed eight Saudi locations in its world heritage list; namely: al-Hijr Site (Mada'in Salih), at-Turaif Neighborhood in Historic ad-Diriyah , Historic Jeddah , Rock Art in Jubbah and al-Shuwaymis, al-Ahsa Oasis , Hima Cultural Area in Najran , Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve , and the Cultural Landscape of al-Faw Archaeological Area, south of Riyadh Province . Al-Hijr (Mada'in Salih) The first ...

The Riyadh Metro  (Riyadh Train) was inaugurated by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on November 27, 2024. It is divided into six lines with six globally agreed-upon colors, facilitating the commuting process. Their total length is about 176 km. Blue Line: al-Olaya - al-Batha axis It spans a length of thirty-eight km, of which 17.3 km are underground tunnels. It has two main stations, in addition to three public parking buildings that can accommodate 1,...