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His Royal Highness Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud (1934 - 2012), one of the sons of the Founder King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud , served as Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior , and Honorary President of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers. He held the longest tenure as Minister of Interior in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, spanning approximately thirty-seven years, from 1975 to 2012. Life of Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz wa...

Hira Cultural District is a cultural and tourist landmark in the city of Makkah al-Mukarramah. It is located at the foot of Mount Hira, which is a popular destination for visitors to the Grand Mosque throughout the year. The district is adjacent to the road parallel to King Faisal Road, which connects Makkah al-Mukarramah and Taif, serving as a main artery for those entering or leaving Makkah. Supervising entities of Hira Cultural District Hira Cultural District is overseen by the Royal Commiss...

Housing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refers to housing expansion since the establishment of Saudi Arabia to meet the rising housing needs of Saudi citizens. The first development plan (1970-1975) proposed the establishment of an institution to mobilize private funds and direct them toward housing projects and real estate development. This initiative included preparing designs for model residential neighborhoods to be built in selected locations, illustrating the type of housing that aligns wi...

The Chambers of Commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are non-profit entities aimed at promoting various commercial activities across commercial sectors. They represent the interests of the business community - within their jurisdiction - to ministries, authorities, and public institutions, and also work to protect and develop them. Establishment of Saudi Chambers The establishment of the Chambers of Commerce in the Kingdom dates back to the mid-twentieth century. The initial idea to create a...

The Haji and Mu'tamer's Gift Charitable Association (Hadiyah)  is a non-profit civil institution specializing in serving pilgrims in Makkah al-Mukarramah, including pilgrims and Umrah performers. It was registered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in 2008 under number 499. The association is classified as one of the organizations that provide religious guidance, education, and pilgrim service, with its headquarters in Makkah al-Mukarramah. Its services exten...

Okaz Newspaper is a newspaper in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its first issue was published in Taif City, Makkah al-Mukkaramah Province, on May 28, 1960. It is issued daily by the Okaz Organization for Press and Publication. It is headquartered in Jeddah. Founding of Okaz Newspaper The ownership of the newspaper, previously held by an individual, was transferred to a civil society institution following a Royal Decree issued in 1964, which ended individual ownership of local magazines and newspa...

The phenomenon of rock art has emerged throughout human history, being the oldest human artifacts, found on mountain outcrops, caves, or rocky surfaces. These were found in places that were considered ancient human settlements. Among these is the rock art in Hail Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , which has been a global historical site since the nineteenth century. The arab ancestors left traces of their human experiences through drawings representing human and animal figures. It was re...

Jood Eskan is a national platform that contributes to providing suitable housing for the neediest families in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It aims to engage the community in charitable housing contributions and connects individual contributors with the most needy families in the housing sector. It is one of the initiatives of the National Developmental Housing Foundation. Jood Eskan Platform partnerships The platform collaborates with 240 charitable organizations and supported more than 23,000 ...

Naif Arab University for Security Sciences is an Arab organization with legal personality and diplomatic status, serving as the academic body for the Arab Interior Ministers Council. It focuses on graduate studies, scientific research, and training in security fields and relevant areas. The university is headquartered in the capital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. History of the university The idea of establishing the university was first discussed following the inaugural Conference of Arab P...

The Saudi Society of Clinical Pharmacy (SSCP) is a Saudi entity that deals with everything that concerns the field of clinical pharmacy. It aims to enhance the role of clinical pharmacy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by supporting specialists and practitioners in the field. The SSCP undertakes various activities to develop and improve their performance, including conducting and encouraging scientific research, enhancing educational programs, and raising awareness among the general public. The s...