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The Yemen Linnet (Linaria yemenensis) is a registered common breeding resident bird in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Measuring eleven to twelve cm in size and weighing thirteen to fifteen g, the Yemen Linnet is not a regionally and globally endangered species. Moreover, its regional and global population curves are stable. Habitat of the Yemen Linnet The Yemen Linnet lives at an altitude of more than 1,800 m, in the regions housing trees and shrubs, namely junipers. The bird prefers to live nea...

The volcanic fields ( harrat ) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which contain volcanic craters on their surfaces, date back approximately thirty million years. They stretch from the south to the north of the Kingdom. Here is a list of the five deepest volcanic craters in the Kingdom: Al-Wahbah Crater 'Maqla’ Timiyyah' A large crater with a lake inside, it has a diameter of two thousand m and a depth of 220 m. It is located in Harrat Kishb, approximately 250 km from Taif Governorate ....

The Saudi Climbing Academy is an academy specialized in teaching and training rock climbing and long-distance hiking practitioners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is supervised by the Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation (SCHF ) and is headquartered in Jeddah City . The academy organizes training programs and tournaments for various age groups, aiming to discover potential talents to represent Saudi Arabia in climbing and long-distance hiking. Work of the Saudi Climbing Academy The Saudi Cli...

Souk Okaz is located in Taif Governorate , Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was held on the location of the historical market that was a symbol of pre-Islamic Arab poetry, literature, and culture. It was revived by the Kingdom in 2007, when Souk Okaz Annual Festival was founded to revive the market, keep abreast with the time, and preserve its historical value. Souk Okaz assumed a significant economic and cultural role in the lives of pre-Islamic and early...

There was a wide variety of professions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the past, due to the diversity in local communities and the differing landscapes across the provinces, including: · Pilgrim Guidance (al- Towafah ): The guide ( al-Mutawif ) assists pilgrims in performing their religious rituals. · Rose Distillation: It means producing rosewater through distillation, a craft famous in Taif Province , known for its rose cultivation. · Water Distribution ( as-Siqayah ): It is a popular p...

Tamees is a popular type of bread commonly served at breakfast and dinner tables in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is made using white or whole wheat flour and was initially known in the Makkah al-Mukarramah Province before spreading to other provinces of Saudi Arabia. The origin of Tamees in Saudi Arabia Makkah al-Mukarramah Province has been known as one of the most culturally diverse areas in Saudi Arabia in terms of culinary traditions, due to its religious centrality as the home of al-Kaa...

Saudi Television refers to the group of TV channels broadcasting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It began operation in 1965 with the launch of al-Saudiya channel . It is headquartered in the capital, Riyadh . It is supervised by the Saudi Broadcasting Authority affiliated with the Ministry of Media . It comprises eight channels: al-Saudiya, SBC Channel, al-Ekhbariya Channel , Saudi Sports Channel, Quran Channel, Sunnah Channel, Thikrayat Channel, and Saudi Now Channel. Early days of TV broadcas...

The Saudi-Kuwaiti Relations refer to the diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait. Their beginnings date back to 1893, thirty-nine years before the unification of Saudi Arabia. These relations emerged from Saudi Arabia's foreign policy perspective, which is based on seeking relationships that serve the country's interests and diversifying diplomatic connections with all nations in accordance with the principles on which Saudi Arabia is founded. ...

Highway 10 is a major roadway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , stretching from the south to the east. It serves as a key artery in the Saudi land transportation network. Route of Highway 10 Highway 10 begins at its intersection with Coastal Highway 5 and extends eastward, crossing three provinces: Jazan , Aseer , and Riyadh . It passes through several cities and governorates, including ad-Darb Governorate, then heads north through Abha , Khamis Mushayt , Tathleeth , al-Khamasin, as-Sulayyil, al...

The Gulf Theater Festival 2024 is the fourteenth edition of the festival. It was organized by the Theater and Performing Arts Commission , one of the commissions under the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event was held from September 10 to 17, 2024, with the participation of artists, theater professionals, and critics from various Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, presenting a range of diverse cultural and artistic performances and activities. Objectives of the G...