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The Saudi flag is deeply rooted in the history of the Saudi state since its founding in the eighteenth century. It has undergone several stages through official institutions as follows: 1727 The banner of the First Saudi State , since the time of Imam Mohammed Bin Saud, was green, made from silk and wool, with the phrase 'There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah' written on it. 1824 The Second Saudi State continued to use the same banner. 1902 Two crossed sword...

Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture in Makkah al-Mukarramah Inaugurated in 2000, the exhibition encompasses several halls that showcase the Islamic art of the Two Holy Mosques since the early beginnings of Islam. These halls include the Grand Mosque Hall, comprising al-Kaaba al-Musharrafa Ladder, which dates back over two hundred years, in addition to the enclosure of Maqam Ibrahim . The exhibition also features al-Kaaba al-Musharrafa Hall, which includes al-Kaabah al-Musharrafa...

The nights of Ramadan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are marked by the practice of various traditional games, with enthusiasts typically gathering after the Taraweeh prayer. These games are considered part of the inherited traditions in the Kingdom. In the past, streets would host active traditional games for both adults and children, such as football and volleyball, in addition to games that bring families together at home or with friends in rest areas. Among these games: Foosball A game that ...

After the recapture of Riyadh  by the founding King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman al-Saud in 1902, he ordered the erection of a wall surrounding the city. The wall had several main gates known as al-Darawiz , positioned on different sides of the wall. Additionally, there were smaller gateways designed for pedestrians, known as Nuqb . Some of these gates have been demolished, while others still exist. They are as follows: Al-Thumairi Gate Located to the east of the city, it was known as  al-Murwah...

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 Red Sea Project consists of an archipelago of approximately ninety islands. The list of islands where project facilities will be established includes: Shura Island Shura Island is the main island in the project. It features eleven hotels, marinas, and golf courses. It is designed in the shape of a dolphin. Ummahat Islands Ummahat Islands feature 'St. Regis Red Sea Resort,' which opened in 2024 and includes ninety villas floating over the water and along the beachfront. It also hos...

Historians from within the state and travelers who visited its regions documented the history of the First Saudi State and the eras of its Imams, contributing to the preservation of the history, civilization, and culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The historians’ documentation was akin to historical records, as they mentioned events and occurrences according to the years. As for the Orientalists and travelers, they visited the regions of the First Saudi State and shared their observatio...

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...