In 2021, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia adopted the purple color for the ceremonial carpets used in official guest receptions in a joint initiative between the Ministry of Culture and the Royal Protocol. The color was inspired by the colors of lavender, basil, and Teucrium oliverianum flowers that cover the Saudi deserts in spring. It symbolizes the hospitality and generosity for which the Saudi people are known and expresses the growth that the Kingdom aims to achieve through Saudi Vision 2030 . ...

Al-Khoya is a traditional practice from the Arabian Peninsula that Saudi kings have continued to preserve. They are employees of a lower rank than the Royal Guard, who are always seen around the kings. They are characterized by dedication, loyalty, and brotherhood, and they perform security and service tasks for the king. During the reign of the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud , al-Khoya were divided into fifteen groups, alternating around the clock in the palace in a system cal...