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Al-Ahsa Oasis is an extensive series of palm groves that covers a part of al-Ahsa Governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia containing around 2.7 million palm trees. The oasis spans an area of approximately 85.4 km². It is part of a rich urban fabric that includes irrigation canals, freshwater springs, wells, al-Asfar Lake , historical buildings, and archaeological sites showcasing the continuous human scene in the region since the Neolithic period, making it an except...
Stone houses are one of the ancient dwellings. Today, they represent a significant aspect of Saudi heritage . These houses were primarily constructed in mountainous areas where stones, a key building material, were readily available due to the abundance of rocks. Roofs were often covered with locally available timber from trees such as juniper, acacia, and Ziziphus spina-christi. The construction of these houses required collaboration among several workers to divide the tasks. Some of these sto...
Al-Muftaha Village is a tourist village located in Abha City in Aseer Province , southwestern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It serves as a cultural center for traditional, visual, and photographic arts, as well as handicrafts and artisanal industries. The Ministry of Culture is responsible for overseeing, operating, and maintaining al-Muftaha Village, working within a collaborative framework with relevant official entities such as the Emirate of Aseer Province, the Aseer Region Development Authorit...
The National Cultural Project for the Renewal of Our Relationship with the Book is one of the sustainable national cultural projects at the King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh City . It aims to strengthen the bond between books and individuals in society by providing a conducive environment for reading activities and serving as an incubator for research, reading, and exploration initiatives. Establishment of the National Cultural Project for the Renewal of Our Relationship with the Book The...
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 Camel Studies Grant is a research initiative launched by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture on June 6, 2024. The grant aims to promote camel care and highlight its connection to cultural, economic, social, historical, environmental, and health aspects through scientific research across various specialized fields. The grant was introduced on the occasion of the national designation of 2024 as the Year of the Camel , coinciding wi...
Saudi Publishing Houses are one of the cultural sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , with their establishments dating back to the 1950s. 'Dar al-Madani' in Jeddah City was the first publishing house officially founded in the Kingdom. Over a period of three decades, from 1956 to 1988, Saudi publishing houses produced nearly 4,709 books. Saudi publishing houses history 'Dar al-Madani' was established in Jeddah City in 1956, followed by the establishment of Makkah Library f...
The Cultural Licenses Platform 'Abde’a' is an e-platform launched by the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2021. The platform allows practitioners, talents, and institutions to obtain permits to engage in cultural and artistic activities, enabling them to acquire licenses to operate in these sectors. The Ministry of Culture aims to make the platform a reference that allows all categories to contribute to creating an organized cultural environment characterized by...
Year of the Camel 2024 is a year during which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates camels by organizing various local and international events and activities. This designation followed the approval of the Council of Ministers , chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. This designation reflects the cultural and civilizational significance of camels in the Kingdom, acknowledging their deep-rooted connection as a genuine cultural heritage and an essent...
The Rababah is a primitive musical instrument, historically known in the northern regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It used to be a companion for the nomads during their gatherings and celebrations. Even today, it remains an integral part of the folk music culture in festivals and national celebrations within and beyond the Kingdom. Rababah industry The Rababah is crafted from simple tools available to desert dwellers like tree wood and goat skin. It holds significant value among desert ...
The Arabic Observatory of Translation (AOT) is an initiative launched in 2022 by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission , one of the commissions of the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It aims to organize Arab efforts in the field of translation by creating an Arabic observatory that serves as a literary hub where the efforts of authors, translators, and publishers converge, documenting the movement of translation in the Arab world. Establishment of Arabic Obs...
King Abdulaziz Historical Center is located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the historical al-Murabba Neighborhood in the center of Riyadh City . The center was established by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) and spans 440,000 m 2 . It was inaugurated on January 22, 1999, to commemorate the passing of one hundred years since the entry of the founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud into Riyadh. King Abdulaziz Historical Center aims to be a cultural and civilizational landma...
