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Economy and Business

Al-Soudah Season

Al-Soudah Season is a tourism season launched by the General Authority for Tourism and National Heritage (currently the Ministry of Tourism) in 2019 in the city of Abha in the Asir Province. It's part of the Saudi Seasons initiative, which also included the Taif Season. Al-Soudah Season showcased tourist, historical, and cultural sites, highlighting the cultural and artistic diversity of the Province.

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Al-Soudah Season is a tourism  season launched by the General Authority for Tourism and National Heritage (currently the Ministry of Tourism ) in 2019 in the city of Abha  in the Asir Province. It's part of the Saudi Seasons initiative, which also included the Taif Season. Al-Soudah Season showcased tourist, historical, and cultural sites, highlighting the cultural and artistic diversity of the Province. Al-Soudah hosted the season's activities. It is a mountainous area located with...

Souq al-Alawi in Jeddah. (Saudipedia)
Society

Traditional Markets in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province

Traditional markets in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, like other traditional markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, can be either open or partially/fully enclosed. In Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, and particularly in the western region, these markets typically follow the 'extended bazaar' style. This style features a long, covered passage flanked by shops on both sides, with occasional side alleys that are usually narrow and uncovered, overlooked by more shops. These alleys often lead to a central square, which is typically near a space designated for camel resting areas.
Souq al-Alawi in Jeddah. (Saudipedia)
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Traditional markets in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , like other traditional markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, can be either open or partially/fully enclosed. In Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , and particularly in the western region, these markets typically follow the 'extended bazaar' style. This style features a long, covered passage flanked by shops on both sides, with occasional side alleys that are usually narrow and uncovered, overlooked by more shops. These alleys often...

Vegetation coverage of al-Soudah Peaks in Aseer Province. (Saudipedia)
Geography

Al-Soudah Mountain

Al-Soudah Mountain is one of the mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and has its highest peak. It is located in the Aseer Province and is situated about twenty km away from the city of Abha, standing at an elevation of approximately 3,015 m above sea level. It is part of the Sarawat Mountains, which extends from the north of Taif City to the Saudi-Yemeni border in the south.

Vegetation coverage of al-Soudah Peaks in Aseer Province. (Saudipedia)
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Al-Soudah Mountain is one of the mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and has its highest peak. It is located in the Aseer Province and is situated about twenty km away from the city of Abha, standing at an elevation of approximately 3 , 015 m above sea level. It is part of the Sarawat Mountains , which extends from the north of Taif City to the Saudi-Yemeni border in the south. Al-Soudah Mountain is one of the most prominent monuments in Aseer Province and the Kingdom in general, and it is...

Air traffic controllers inside one of the control towers. (Media Center of the Saudi Air Navigation Services Company)
Government and Politics

Saudi Air Navigation Services Company

Saudi Air Navigation Services Company (SANS) is a Saudi government company specializing in ensuring the safety and security of aircraft movements. It provides air traffic services to all aircraft passing through the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's airspace or using its airports. The establishment of the company was announced in 2016.

Air traffic controllers inside one of the control towers. (Media Center of the Saudi Air Navigation Services Company)
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Saudi Air Navigation Services  Company (SANS) is a Saudi government company specializing in ensuring the safety and security of aircraft movements. It provides air traffic services to all aircraft passing through the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's airspace or using its airports. The establishment of the company was announced in 2016. The strategy of the Saudi Air Navigation Services Company The Saudi Air Navigation Services Company operates in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 through a focused...

A historical image of the pilgrims of the Grand Mosque. (SPA)
Geography

Historical Hajj Routes List

Kufa-Makkah al-Mukarramah Route

It is one of the most prominent Hajj routes during the Islamic era, famously known as 'Zubaida Trail', a reference to Zubaida, the wife of Caliph Haroun al-Rashid, who contributed to its construction. The number of stations along this route is twenty-seven, namely al-Usaylah, al-Muhaddath, Batin Nakhel, al-Hassilk, al-Makhoulin, al-Suqrah, al-Turuq, al-Rukabiyyah, and al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. Basrah route intersects with Kufa route in Ma'adin al-Nuqra.

A historical image of the pilgrims of the Grand Mosque. (SPA)
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Kufa-Makkah al-Mukarramah Route It is one of the most prominent Hajj routes during the Islamic era, famously known as 'Zubaida Trail', a reference to Zubaida, the wife of Caliph Haroun al-Rashid, who contributed to its construction. The number of stations along this route is twenty-seven, namely al-Usaylah, al-Muhaddath, Batin Nakhel, al-Hassilk, al-Makhoulin, al-Suqrah, al-Turuq, al-Rukabiyyah, and al-Madinah al-Munawwarah . Basrah route intersects with Kufa route in Ma'adin al-...

Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal International Prize for Arabic Poetry
Culture

Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal International Prize for Arabic Poetry

Prince Abdullah al-Faisal International Prize for Arabic Poetry is a Saudi literary award with Arabic and international characteristics that aims at honoring those eminent and illustrious in the eloquent Arab poetry domains. It was launched by the advisor of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Khalid al-Faisal, Governor of Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, at the Arab Poetry Academy of Taif University.

Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal International Prize for Arabic Poetry
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Prince Abdullah al-Faisal International Prize for Arabic Poetry is a Saudi literary award with Arabic and international characteristics that aims at honoring those eminent and illustrious in the eloquent Arab poetry domains. It was launched by the advisor of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Khalid al-Faisal , Governor of Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , at the Arab Poetry Academy of Taif University . Prize objectives Prince Abdullah al-Faisal International Prize for Arabic Poetry aims at p...

Wadi Yalamlam is one of the waterways in Maccah Province. (Saudi Geological Survey)
Geography

Wadi Yalamlam

Wadi Yalamlam is one of the seasonal watercourses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of the valleys in the Tihama Plain in western Saudi Arabia. It is located within the boundaries of Makkah al-Mukkaramah Province and is one of the steepest valleys after Wadi Duqah and Wadi Aitud.

Wadi Yalamlam is one of the waterways in Maccah Province. (Saudi Geological Survey)
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Wadi Yalamlam is one of the seasonal watercourses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of the valleys in the Tihama Plain in western Saudi Arabia. It is located within the boundaries of Makkah al-Mukkaramah Province and is one of the steepest valleys after Wadi Duqah and Wadi Aitud. Length of Wadi Yalamlam The Wadi Yalamlam is a valley that runs for 110 km, passing to the south of Makkah al-Mukkaramah and containing the Miqat Yalamlam, a designated site for entering the state of ihram for H...

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Culture

Horizon Documentary Film

The Horizon Documentary Film is a Saudi documentary produced in 2023. It documents the diversity of wildlife and natural resources in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The film was launched by the "Saudi Treasures" initiative (Konoz), which is part of the Center for Government Communication at the Ministry of Media, in collaboration with the National Center for Wildlife.

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The Horizon Documentary Film is a Saudi documentary produced in 2023. It documents the diversity of wildlife and natural resources in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The film was launched by the 'Saudi Treasures' initiative (Konoz), which is part of the Center for Government Communication at the Ministry of Media , in collaboration with the National Center for Wildlife . Objectives of Horizon documentary film The film aims to raise awareness about the environmental diversity in the Kingd...

Aerial view of Jeddah Third Industrial City. (SPA)
Economy and Business

What Are the Industrial Cities in Saudi Arabia?

Cities built with the aim of providing and developing industrial lands in the Kingdom pf Saudi Arabia to establish and operate factories that develop infrastructure and services, such as electricity and water in order to meet the requirements of industrialists and investors, and prepare them for an investment environment. The Kingdom offers incentives for factories in industrial cities, such as customs exemptions and a symbolic rental value.

Aerial view of Jeddah Third Industrial City. (SPA)
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Cities built with the aim of providing and developing industrial lands in the Kingdom pf Saudi Arabia to establish and operate factories that develop infrastructure and services, such as electricity and water in order to meet the requirements of industrialists and investors, and prepare them for an investment environment. The Kingdom offers incentives for factories in industrial cities , such as customs exemptions and a symbolic rental value. Industrial cities in the Kingdom cover about 980 mil...

A picture of the National Theater during its inauguration ceremony at the King Fahd Cultural Center. The picture shows the Minister of Culture, Prince Badr Bin Abdullah Bin Farhan, giving a speech. (Darah)
Culture

Theater in Saudi Arabia

Theater in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia encompasses all aspects of theatrical activities, including writing, performing, and theaters around the Kingdom. Its regulations and laws are managed, regulated, and enacted by the Ministry of Culture, represented by the Theater and Performing Arts Commission. Theater arts is a scientific specialization offered by the Ministry of Culture’s external scholarship program.

A picture of the National Theater during its inauguration ceremony at the King Fahd Cultural Center. The picture shows the Minister of Culture, Prince Badr Bin Abdullah Bin Farhan, giving a speech. (Darah)
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Theater in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia encompasses all aspects of theatrical activities, including writing, performing, and theaters around the Kingdom. Its regulations and laws are managed, regulated, and enacted by the Ministry of Culture , represented by the Theater and Performing Arts Commission . Theater arts is a scientific specialization offered by the Ministry of Culture’s external scholarship program. Saudi theater pioneers Several pioneers  emerged in theatrical writing and enriche...

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