Taif

The Provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are the highest administrative division in the Kingdom and represent specific administrative supervision zones. The Kingdom consists of thirteen administrative provinces. Administration of regions Before 1992, the Kingdom was composed of six main regions: Najd, Hejaz, Aseer , Jazan , Najran , and Hail . These regions were governed by sixty-four Governors according to the Law of Governors and Administrative Councils, which was issued in 1940 and speci...

Qarn al-Manazil is one of the archaeological sites in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is the place where the Prophet Muhammed, peace be upon him (PBUH), designated a Miqat for the people of Najd when he said: 'And the people of Najd assume Ihram from Qarn.' Miqat Qarn al-Manazil The mosque of Miqat Qarn al-Manazil (known today as as-Sayl al-Kabir) is located on the eastern bank of Wadi Qarn (as-Sayl al-Kabir) on the Taif –Makkah Road, passing by Nak...

Al-Qusaimi Dance is a traditional dance accompanied by singing, known in the cities of Makkah al-Mukarramah , al-Madinah al-Munawwarah , and Taif . It is one of the diverse traditional arts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , performed at weddings and celebrations as an expression of joy and happiness. The dance represents an artistic heritage that residents are keen to preserve and pass down through generations. Definition of al-Qusaimi Dance Al-Qusaimi Dance is one of the traditional arts known ...

Aqabat al-Kurr, also known as al-Hada Road and Tal'at Karra , is the mountain road crossed by the road connecting Makkah al-Mukarramah City and Taif Governorate to the west, through al-Hada Mountain, which reaches a height of about 2,177 m above sea level. Al-Hada Road is the only one in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province where trucks and large buses are prohibited from traveling throughout the year. Aqabat Al-Kurr history The history of Aqabat al-Kurr, also known as al-Hada Road, stretches bac...

Universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are public academic institutions with independent financial and administrative legal status. They operate under the Kingdom's educational policy as outlined in the Universities Law. Universities focus on post-secondary education, offering specialized programs that enable students to earn bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. These include both governmental and private universities, which house colleges with diverse departments tha...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has registered a number of intangible cultural heritage elements on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO )'s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. They are: Falconry (al-Bizarah) It was registered in 2011 as the art of breeding, training, and hunting with birds of prey, in collaboration with several Gulf, Arab, and international countries. Falconers have passed down this art through generati...

Tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the pillars supporting the national economy, achieving Saudi Vision 2030 . It contributes to diversifying Saudi Arabia's economy, attracting investments, increasing income sources, and providing employment opportunities. Saudi tourism system The tourism sector in Saudi Arabia operates within a unified system that includes three government entities working collaboratively to enhance and elevate the tourism system's efficiency. These enti...

King Faisal Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses is a Saudi Cup designated for three-year-old purebred Arabian horses. It was held at the end of Taif Summer Racing 2021 on a sand track of 1,600 m. The champion of the cup, who was upgraded to listed status by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, received SAR1 million. The race of King Faisal Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses The first edition of the King Faisal Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses began at King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Squar...

Makkah al-Mukarramah City ( Makkat al Mukarramah ), located in the western region of the Kingdom, serves as the administrative capital of Makkah al-Mukarramah Province. It stands as one of the oldest cities globally, bearing significant religious importance for Muslims, who constitute about one-fifth of the global population. It has been a continuous religious destination since ancient times, predating Islam. It is home to al-Kaabah al-Musharrafah, towards which Muslims pray, and the Grand Mos...

Mawaqit al-Ihram are designated locations where individuals intending to perform Hajj or Umrah in Makkah al-Mukarramah are required to pass through in order to enter the state of Ihram . Ihram constitutes one of the four pillars of Hajj, along with standing at Arafat and performing Tawaf al-Ifadah and al-Sai . These Mawaqit were established as a mark of reverence for the Grand Mosque, aiming to steer clear of prohibited behaviors and speech, while engaging in virtuous acts and upholding righteo...