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Diriyah was founded in 1446 on the banks of Wadi Hanifah and became the capital of the First Saudi State in 1727. Located just fifteen minutes northwest of the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , Riyadh , it possesses several heritage components that are being developed through Diriyah Gate Project . Al-Turaif Heritage District Built in 1766, it was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) in 2010. It is one of...

The palaces where the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud stayed hold significance due to the important events and occasions they witnessed, as well as their historical, heritage, and architectural value over time. Among the palaces inhabited by King Abdulaziz: Khuzam Palace It is a historical palace built by order of King Abdulaziz in the heart of Jeddah in 1928, after his residence between Nassif House and the Green Palace in Jeddah. Khuzam Palace was one of the first buildings to...

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 list of natural reserves in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia boasts nine natural reserves, all managed by the National Center for Wildlife (NCW) . These areas were identified following studies and surveys to ensure their suitability and sustainability for preserving wildlife. Over the last few years, rare animals have been reintroduced into these reserves, and laws have been enacted to protect them from hunting and poaching. The reserves are: Jabal Shada Reserve It spans 68.62 km² and was estab...

The Sakani Program is a program affiliated with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing. It aims to enable Saudi families to own their first home, provide effective housing and financing solutions, and facilitate easier access to homes at prices that suit the families' circumstances. The Sakani Program offers multiple ownership options, including ready-made projects, projects under construction, and self-build projects. It also provides a range of complementary services, which are: Engi...

NEOM Project The Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, launched NEOM Project in 2017, as one of the megaprojects of the Public Investment Fund ( PIF ). The project offers exceptional opportunities, enjoys a major investment capacity exceeding USD500 billion, and is uniquely located between three continents. The NEOM project is strategically located on the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba, covering a total area of 26,500 km 2 . Relying...

Arabian camels are known for several characteristics that make them one of the most adaptable and resilient animals. Notable characteristics include: 1. The ability to store food The camel's digestive system converts food into transfats stored in the camel's hump. 2. The ability to store water Excess water drank by the Arabian camel is stored in the tissues of the abdominal wall. 3. Rumination When water and food are not sufficiently available for camels, they can recover food and wat...

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 ...