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Al-Kaaki Palace

Al-Kaaki Palace is one of the historical palaces in Taif Governorate in Mecca Province. It was built in the Ancient Roman architectural style by Mohammad Bin Othman al-Qurashi in 1939. The palace has three floors built according to Roman architectural art while maintaining the local engineering traditions. It took about two years to be completed.

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Al-Kaaki Palace  is one of the historical palaces in Taif Governorate in Mecca Province . It was built in the Ancient Roman architectural style by Mohammad Bin Othman al-Qurashi in 1939. The palace has three floors built according to Roman architectural art while maintaining the local engineering traditions. It took about two years to be completed. Contents of Al-Kaaki Palace Al-Kaaki Palace has three floors and includes forty rooms and six kitchens, in addition to a bathroom. The palace was s...

A traditional al-Sadu weaving practice. (SPA)
Culture

Saudi Intangible Cultural Heritage Inscribed on UNESCO List

The Saudi Intangible Cultural Heritage Inscribed on the UNESCO List encompasses oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, ceremonial events, and traditional crafts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom actively implements measures to preserve and protect this heritage in line with the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, to which it became a signatory in January 2008.

A traditional al-Sadu weaving practice. (SPA)
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The Saudi Intangible Cultural Heritage Inscribed on the UNESCO List encompasses oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, ceremonial events, and traditional crafts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom actively implements measures to preserve and protect this heritage in line with the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, to which it became a signatory in January 2008. Intangible cultural heritage list in Saudi Arabia The total number of int...

Al-Samallagi Ancient Dam in Taif. (SPA)
History

Al-Samallagi Ancient Dam

Al-Samallagi Ancient Dam is one of the archaeological sites in Taif Governorate in Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a historical dam that was likely built during the reign of Muawiya Ibn Abi Sufyan. It was given this name in reference to “al-Samlaq,” which means flat land. It is called Thumalah Dam and Bani Hilal Dam. The dam is full of Kufic Arabic writings inscribed on its stones, and it represents an advanced architectural model.

Al-Samallagi Ancient Dam in Taif. (SPA)
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Al-Samallagi Ancient Dam is one of the archaeological sites in Taif Governorate in Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is a historical dam that was likely built during the reign of Muawiya Ibn Abi Sufyan. It was given this name in reference to “ al-Samlaq ,” which means flat land. It is called Thumalah Dam and Bani Hilal Dam. The dam is full of Kufic Arabic writings inscribed on its stones, and it represents an advanced architectural model. The location of al-S...

A SAR train, dedicated to goods and freight transport between cities. (Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services)
Government and Politics

Transport in Saudi Arabia

Transport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refers to its land, maritime, and air transport network. The total road length is approximately 268,000 km, including about 75,000 km of intercity roads. The Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services is responsible for managing and regulating the land, maritime, and air transport systems in the Kingdom.

A SAR train, dedicated to goods and freight transport between cities. (Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services)
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Transport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refers to its land, maritime, and air transport network. The total road length is approximately 268,000 km, including about 75,000 km of intercity roads. The Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services is responsible for managing and regulating the land, maritime, and air transport systems in the Kingdom. National Transport and Logistics Strategy The National Transport and Logistics Strategy represents a significant shift in leveraging the Kingdom’s ca...

Dar al-Tawheed School in Taif Governorate. (SPA)
Government and Politics

Dar al-Tawheed School

Dar al-Tawheed School is the first formal Saudi school for both middle and secondary education, established by the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in Taif Governorate, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in 1945. It was founded to teach Arabic and Shari'ah sciences, coinciding with the educational renaissance in the Kingdom.

Dar al-Tawheed School in Taif Governorate. (SPA)
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Dar al-Tawheed School is the first formal Saudi school for both middle and secondary education, established by the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in Taif Governorate , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in 1945. It was founded to teach Arabic and Shari'ah sciences, coinciding with the educational renaissance in the Kingdom. History of Dar al-Tawheed School Dar al-Tawheed School was preceded by several schools in Saudi Arabia during the reign of King Abdulaziz, including nine ele...

King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz.
Royal Family

Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1913-1982) was the fifth son of the Founding King and the fourth king of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His reign lasted for seven years, and he was succeeded by King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz. His figure earned admiration and appreciation locally and internationally. He was awarded numerous awards and honors from countries and international organizations, including the King Faisal Prize for Service to Islam.

King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz.
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King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1913-1982) was the fifth son of the Founding King and the fourth king of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . His reign lasted for seven years, and he was succeeded by King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz . His figure earned admiration and appreciation locally and internationally. He was awarded numerous awards and honors from countries and international organizations, including the King Faisal Prize for Service to Islam . King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz He is Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Bin ...

The historical Shubra Palace in Taif Governorate. (SPA)
History

The Historical Shubra Palace

The historical Shubra Palace, also known as Taif Museum, is a museum and a historical and architectural landmark located in Taif Governorate within Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its construction began in 1904 and was completed within two years.  It is considered one of the historical landmarks and royal palaces in Taif. Later, the palace was repurposed into a national cultural museum in 1995. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture.

The historical Shubra Palace in Taif Governorate. (SPA)
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The historical Shubra Palace, also known as Taif Museum, is a museum and a historical and architectural landmark located in Taif Governorate within Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its construction began in 1904 and was completed within two years.  It is considered one of the historical landmarks and royal palaces in Taif. Later, the palace was repurposed into a national cultural museum in 1995. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture. The ...

Jabal Kara in Taif, showing the road to Makkah al-Mukarramah. (Saudipedia)
Geography

Jabal Kara

Jabal Kara is one of the mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located southwest of Taif Governorate, Makkah al-Mukarramah Province. It separates Sarat Taif and Tihama of Makkah al-Mukarramah. Its elevation is 2,177 m above sea level, and it is part of the Sarawat Mountains.

Jabal Kara in Taif, showing the road to Makkah al-Mukarramah. (Saudipedia)
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Jabal Kara is one of the mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located southwest of Taif Governorate, Makkah al-Mukarramah Province. It separates Sarat Taif and Tihama of Makkah al-Mukarramah. Its elevation is 2,177 m above sea level, and it is part of the Sarawat Mountains. Jabal Kara history Jabal Kara used to pose an obstacle to movement between Sarat Taif and Tihama of Makkah until Hussein Bin Salamah carved two paths nearly one thousand years ago, one for caravans (Darb al-Jammalah) an...

Roadside sign indicating Highway Forty, a main road linking the west of the Kingdom with its east. (Saudipedia)
Government and Politics

Highway Forty

Highway Forty is one of the vital arteries in the Saudi land transport network and one of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's primary roads. It serves more than 66 percent of the Kingdom’s population as it connects its western and eastern parts. The route passes through three provinces: Makkah al-Mukarramah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province. Highway Forty starts from its intersection with Highway Five in Jeddah Governorate on the Red Sea coast. It proceeds eastward via Makkah al-Mukarramah, as-Sayl al-Kabir, al-Hawiyyah, Radwan, al-Muwayh, Dhalm, ar-Ruwaydah, Halaban, al-Quwayiyyah, al-Muzahimiyyah, and through the capital Riyadh. Highway Riyadh ends at its intersection with Highway (615) in the city of Dammam, and the route’s cumulative length from Jeddah to Dammam is (1,370) km.

Roadside sign indicating Highway Forty, a main road linking the west of the Kingdom with its east. (Saudipedia)
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Highway Forty is one of the vital arteries in the Saudi land transport network and one of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's primary roads. It serves more than 66 percent of the Kingdom’s population as it connects its western and eastern parts. The route passes through three provinces: Makkah al-Mukarramah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province. Highway Forty starts from its intersection with Highway Five in Jeddah Governorate on the Red Sea coast. It proceeds eastward via Makkah al-Mukarramah, as...

One of the aromatic plant farms in the Kingdom. (SPA)
Government and Politics

Does the Kingdom Produce Essential Oils?

Yes, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia produces essential oils, particularly in provinces such as Jazan, Makkah al-Mukarramah (specifically Taif Governorate), and al-Bahah.

One of the aromatic plant farms in the Kingdom. (SPA)
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Yes, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia produces essential oils, particularly in provinces such as Jazan, Makkah al-Mukarramah (specifically Taif Governorate), and al-Bahah. Jazan Province is famous for cultivating aromatic plants, such as jasmine, which, alongside other aromatic plants like screwpine, daffodil, marjoram, wormwood, mugworts, and bulrush, constitute cultural and social heritage. These plants are traditionally associated with weddings, feasts, welcoming guests, celebrating births, and a...

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