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The visual icons in the Eastern Province are associated with their locations as architectural or natural icons. They can be used as symbols referring to the province they belong to, within Saudi culture in general, and include the following: Al-Ahsa Oasis In 2018, it was added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization 'UNESCO' World Heritage Sites list as one of the largest ancient palm oases in the world. King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) ...

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...

- Saudi Ardah   is a traditional art in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ; performed at celebrations, social events, and holidays in the Kingdom. It is locally known as al-Ardah al-Najdiyah , with its name derived from 'al-Ard,' meaning a grand army. In 2015, it was inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (oral). - Samri Art: Samri is a form of traditional music that originated in Qassim and spread ...

Various regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia host entertainment seasons that feature diverse programs and special events, including: 1- Riyadh Season This event is a global entertainment festival held annually in Riyadh City . It is one of the initiatives of ‏the General Entertainment Authority‏ in the Kingdom. The first edition was launched on October 11, 2019, across areas totaling approximately fourteen million m², under the slogan 'Imagine.' The season featured around one h...

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, camels are given different names based on their ages. These names include: As-Salil or as-Saqib : A newborn camel, whose gender is not yet known. Al-Hawar : From birth to six months old. Al-Makhlool : From six months to twelve months old. Al-Mufroud or al-Faseel: From one year to two years old. Al-Luqai: From two years to three years old. Al-Haq: From three years to four years old. Al-Jathaa: From four years to five years old. Ath-Thinee: From five years to six y...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia annually organizes a number of events and festivals to stimulate tourism both domestically and internationally, and to promote the cultural and civilizational heritage of the Kingdom. Here is a list of ten festivals that have been held or are held in the Kingdom: 'Janadriyah' National Heritage and Culture Festival The 'Janadriyah' National Heritage and Culture Festival is one of the oldest festivals in the Kingdom, launched in Riyadh City in 1985....

Yes, cinemas are spread across about twenty cities in the Kingdom, such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Abha, and Taif. The number of cinemas reached fifty-six by 2022, totaling 518 screens. Over 1,144 films from thirty-eight countries in twenty-two languages have been screened, including approximately twenty-two Saudi films. Ticket sales amounted to approximately 30,860,956 tickets Cinema was present in the Kingdom since the 1950s until the end of the 1970s. The first appearance of a Saudi local f...

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 ...