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Taibah University

Taibah University is a Saudi public university established in 2003 and one of the eight universities established during the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. These universities include, King Khalid University 1998,2- Qassim University 2003, Taif University 2004, Hail University 2005, Jazan University 2005, Jouf University 2005, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences 2005.

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Taibah University is a Saudi public university established in 2003 and one of the eight universities established during the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. These universities include, King Khalid University 1998,2- Qassim University 2003, Taif University 2004, Hail University 2005, Jazan University 2005, Jouf University 2005, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences 2005. The main headquarters of Taibah University is located in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia. It ...

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Umm al-Qura University

Umm al-Qura University is a Saudi public university located in Makkah al-Mukarramah in the western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The College of Sharia, established in 1949 by the order of the Founding King Abdulaziz Al Saud, was considered the cornerstone of the university. It is the first university education edifice in the Kingdom.

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Umm al-Qura University is a Saudi public university located in Makkah al-Mukarramah in the western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The College of Sharia, established in 1949 by the order of the Founding King Abdulaziz Al Saud, was considered the cornerstone of the university. It is the first university education edifice in the Kingdom. Umm al-Qura University campuses Umm Al-Qura University, along with the three other public universities located in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, represent...

An archeological building in al-Arfaa site in Taif (Ministry of Culture).
History

Al-Arfaa Monuments

Al-Arfaa Monuments, Al-Arfaa Mountains, are among the archaeological sites in Makkah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They are adjacent to Souk Okaz, east of Taif, and are considered one of the most prominent rock-inscription sites in the region. They include animal drawings such as goats, deer, etc., dating back to the pre-second millennium BC, in addition to Thamudic inscriptions and Kufic scripts.

An archeological building in al-Arfaa site in Taif (Ministry of Culture).
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Al-Arfaa Monuments , Al-Arfaa Mountains, are among the archaeological sites in Makkah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . They are adjacent to Souk Okaz , east of Taif , and are considered one of the most prominent rock-inscription sites in the region. They include animal drawings such as goats, deer, etc., dating back to the pre-second millennium BC, in addition to Thamudic inscriptions and Kufic scripts. Monuments discovered in Al-Arfaa Al-Arfaa Monuments' site is linked to the geo...

Jabal Thawr. Prophet Muhammad and Abu Bakr sought refuge in its cave. (SPA)
History

Ghar Thawr

Ghar Thawr is a historical Islamic landmark in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, associated with the life of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him (PBUH). It serves as a significant destination for pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors to Makkah, as it represents an essential stage of the Prophet's migration to Madinah.

Jabal Thawr. Prophet Muhammad and Abu Bakr sought refuge in its cave. (SPA)
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Ghar Thawr is a historical Islamic landmark in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , associated with the life of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him (PBUH). It serves as a significant destination for pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors to Makkah , as it represents an essential stage of the Prophet's migration to Madinah . Religious significance of Ghar Thawr Prophet Muhammad and his companion Abu Bakr sought refuge in the cave for three days after leaving Makkah on their way to Madinah to avoi...

One of the barley farms in the Kingdom. (SPA)
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Barley Cultivation in the Kingdom

Barley Cultivation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Barley, recognized as a field crop, finds suitability for cultivation in select regions within the Kingdom. With the issuance of a resolution by the Council of Ministers to stop green fodder cultivation, including barley, in 2018, due to its significant water consumption, barley cultivation persists in the Kingdom on a limited scale and is subject to controls set by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture.

One of the barley farms in the Kingdom. (SPA)
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Barley Cultivation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Barley, recognized as a field crop, finds suitability for cultivation in select regions within the Kingdom. With the issuance of a resolution by the Council of Ministers to stop green fodder cultivation, including barley, in 2018, due to its significant water consumption, barley cultivation persists in the Kingdom on a limited scale and is subject to controls set by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. Regulations for barley cul...

The ruins of the ancient city of Hegra in al-Ula Governorate. (Saudipedia)
Economy and Business

Historical Tourism in Saudi Arabia

Historical tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refers to the travel or movement of individuals or groups from outside to inside the Kingdom. It even includes their movement within the Kingdom for the purpose of visiting its historical sites.

The ruins of the ancient city of Hegra in al-Ula Governorate. (Saudipedia)
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Historical tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refers to the travel or movement of individuals or groups from outside to inside the Kingdom. It even includes their movement within the Kingdom for the purpose of visiting its historical sites. The Kingdom is characterized by its cultural and historical depth, as proven by its archaeological and heritage evidence. On its land, kingdoms and states were founded that contributed to the development of human civilization. Moreover, the Kingdom is th...

Mohammad Bin Abdulmalik Al al-Sheikh
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Mohammad Bin Abdulmalik Al al-Sheikh

His Excellency Mohammad Bin Abdulmalik Bin Abdullah Al al-Sheikh (born on July 21, 1969) has been a Minister of State, member of the Council of Ministers, and member of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since January 29, 2015. He is also the chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property.

Mohammad Bin Abdulmalik Al al-Sheikh
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His Excellency Mohammad Bin Abdulmalik Bin Abdullah Al al-Sheikh (born on July 21, 1969) has been a Minister of State, member of the Council of Ministers , and member of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since January 29, 2015. He is also the chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property . His education Born in the city of Taif , Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , west of the Kingdom, he finished his university educ...

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Economy and Business

Matarat Holding Company

Matarat Holding Company is a closed joint-stock company affiliated with the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation. It was established on April 13, 2013, to create opportunities for local and international investors in the airport sector and develop airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Matarat Holding Company is a closed joint-stock company affiliated with the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation. It was established on April 13, 2013, to create opportunities for local and international investors in the airport sector and develop airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company operates based on the civil aviation sector strategy to engage the private sector, govern air transportation according to principles that support the industry's future, and adhere to globa...

Hejaz Mountains range in western the Kingdom. (Saudipedia)
Geography

Hejaz Mountains

The Hejaz Mountains are a range of mountains that form the central portion of the western highlands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They extend from the north of Taif Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province to the south of al-Wajh City in Tabuk Province. The coastal plain is confined between the Hejaz Mountains and the coast, narrowing further towards the north until it disappears near the edges of the northern Hejaz Mountains. The Hejaz Mountains are lower and less rugged compared to the Sarawat Mountains, and they give rise to a series of valleys to the west that flow into the Red Sea.

Hejaz Mountains range in western the Kingdom. (Saudipedia)
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The Hejaz Mountains are a range of mountains that form the central portion of the western highlands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They extend from the north of Taif Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province to the south of al-Wajh City in Tabuk Province. The coastal plain is confined between the Hejaz Mountains and the coast, narrowing further towards the north until it disappears near the edges of the northern Hejaz Mountains. The Hejaz Mountains are lower and less rugged compared to the ...

Al Shafa Mountains in Taif Governorate are one of the available locations for climbing. (SPA)
Society

What Climbing Locations Are Available in Saudi Arabia?

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a variety of landscapes, with the highlands being a popular destination among tourists who are interested in mountaineering and hiking due to the highlands' mild climate all year long.

Al Shafa Mountains in Taif Governorate are one of the available locations for climbing. (SPA)
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a variety of landscapes, with the highlands being a popular destination among tourists who are interested in mountaineering and hiking due to the highlands' mild climate all year long. Saudi Arabia established the Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation in 2017, which is concerned with organizing social and scientific events, tourism activities, exploration adventures, and mountain sports. The Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation has identified suitable locatio...

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