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The Quba Mosque, the first Islamic mosque in al0-Madinah al-Munawwarah. (Saudipedia)
History

Historical Mosques in Saudi Arabia

Historical mosques in the Kingdom are some of the most important landmarks of urban and cultural heritage in the nation, as they are places of worship for Muslims. These mosques are characterized by their simplicity, and tend to sheer away from extravagance. Since they were first established by the founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, the Kingdom maintained them by rehabilitating them for worship and prayer, restoring their urban authenticity and strengthening their religious and cultural status.

The Quba Mosque, the first Islamic mosque in al0-Madinah al-Munawwarah. (Saudipedia)
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Historical mosques in the Kingdom are some of the most important landmarks of urban and cultural heritage in the nation, as they are places of worship for Muslims. These mosques are characterized by their simplicity, and tend to sheer away from extravagance. Since they were first established by the founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud , the Kingdom maintained them by rehabilitating them for worship and prayer, restoring their urban authenticity and strengthening their religious and c...

Ibex Reserve in al-Hariq Governorate, one of the nature reserves in the Kingdom. (SPA)
Geography

Nature Reserves in Saudi Arabia

The Nature Reserves in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are designated geographical areas aimed at preserving natural habitats and biodiversity and protecting a range of integrated natural ecosystems. These areas are managed through specific mechanisms and entities.

Ibex Reserve in al-Hariq Governorate, one of the nature reserves in the Kingdom. (SPA)
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The Nature Reserves in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are designated geographical areas aimed at preserving natural habitats and biodiversity and protecting a range of integrated natural ecosystems. These areas are managed through specific mechanisms and entities. Area of all nature reserves in Saudi Arabia The total area of all nature reserves in the Kingdom is estimated to be around 16.86 percent of the Kingdom's total area. History of wildlife protection in Saudi Arabia In 1991, a document...

A fruit-bearing fig tree at a farm in the Kingdom. (SPA)
Government and Politics

Fig Cultivation in Saudi Arabia

Fig Cultivation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is widespread across most regions of the Kingdom, and the fruit is one of the seasonal crops achieving self-sufficiency levels, with production covering domestic consumption and leaving a surplus.

A fruit-bearing fig tree at a farm in the Kingdom. (SPA)
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Fig Cultivation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is widespread across most regions of the Kingdom, and the fruit is one of the seasonal crops achieving self-sufficiency levels, with production covering domestic consumption and leaving a surplus. Fig production in Saudi Arabia Fig is cultivated over an area exceeding 1,421 ha, distributed across eleven provinces within the Kingdom. The annual production reaches approximately 28,000 t, ensuring that the Kingdom achieves a self-sufficiency rate of 1...

Al-Hada Road linking Makkah al-Mukarramah and Taif. (SPA)
Government and Politics

What Is the First Paved Road in Saudi Arabia?

The first paved road in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is Aqabat al-Kurr (al-Hada Road), which connects Makkah al-Mukarramah City and Taif Governorate. It was constructed in 1925, with a length of twelve km, cutting through Mount al-Hada. The road ends at the summit of al-Hada Center at an elevation exceeding two thousand m above sea level.

Al-Hada Road linking Makkah al-Mukarramah and Taif. (SPA)
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The first paved road in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is Aqabat al-Kurr (al-Hada Road), which connects Makkah al-Mukarramah City and Taif Governorate . It was constructed in 1925, with a length of twelve km, cutting through Mount al-Hada. The road ends at the summit of al-Hada Center at an elevation exceeding two thousand m above sea level. After King Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud visited al-Hada Center in Taif Governorate in 1955, he issued an order in 1958 to expand the Taif-al-Hada Road. The task...

King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital building in Jeddah. (SPA)
Government and Politics

List of Government Hospitals in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province

Al-Noor Specialist Hospital in Makkah al-Mukarramah City

Established in 1983, it operates under the supervision of the Directorate of Health Affairs in Makkah al-Mukarramah. It is located on the Third Ring Road near the Holy Sites (Muzdalifah), about 3.5 km from the Grand Mosque.

King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital building in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Al-Noor Specialist Hospital in Makkah al-Mukarramah City Established in 1983, it operates under the supervision of the Directorate of Health Affairs in Makkah al-Mukarramah . It is located on the Third Ring Road near the Holy Sites (Muzdalifah ), about 3.5 km from the Grand Mosque . King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah al-Mukarramah City It was inaugurated on November 28, 2009. In 2022, the medical city obtained the HIMSS EMRAM Stage Six certification for electronic health record systems from t...

Photo depicting the Taif Rose harvesting season. (SPA)
Government and Politics

Cultivation of Aromatic Plants in Saudi Arabia

The Cultivation of Aromatic Plants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refers to a type of organized cultivation widely found in several provinces and governorates of the Kingdom. These regions include Jazan Province whose farms annually produce around eight hundred t of aromatic plants. Roses and other aromatic plants are cultivated in Taif Governorate and Aseer Province for the extraction of volatile and essential oils for commercial purposes. Yarrows are among the most notable aromatic plant varieties cultivated in the Northern Borders Province.

Photo depicting the Taif Rose harvesting season. (SPA)
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The Cultivation of Aromatic Plants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refers to a type of organized cultivation widely found in several provinces and governorates of the Kingdom. These regions include Jazan Province whose farms annually produce around eight hundred t of aromatic plants. Roses and other aromatic plants are cultivated in Taif Governorate and Aseer Province for the extraction of volatile and essential oils for commercial purposes. Yarrows are among the most notable aromatic plant vari...

Historic Khuzam Palace in Jeddah Governorate. SPA (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))
History

List of Nine Historical Palaces in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province

Makkah al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is home to several historical palaces, including:

Historic Khuzam Palace in Jeddah Governorate. SPA (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))
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Makkah al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is home to several historical palaces, including: King Abdulaziz Palace in Hadda Located in Hadda Center, midway between the cities of Makkah al-Mukarramah and Jeddah . This palace witnessed the signing of an agreement by the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud with Sir Gilbert Clayton, the representative of the British government, to delineate the borders between Najd and eastern Jordan. Khuzam Palace Located in Jeddah Go...

Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))
Royal Family

Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud

King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Bin Faisal Bin Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud (1877 - 1953) was the founder and unifier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its first king. He was titled the Sultan, Ibn Saud, and Mu'azi (comforter), and was known as Abu Turki. He was the son of the last Imam of the Second Saudi State, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal, and the ninth ruler from Al Saud family. He assumed the rule in his twenties and ruled for fifty-four years, making him the longest-reigning ruler in the history of the Saudi state.

Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))
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King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Bin Faisal Bin Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud (1877 - 1953) was the founder and unifier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , and its first king. He was titled the Sultan, Ibn Saud, and Mu'azi (comforter), and was known as Abu Turki. He was the son of the last Imam of the Second Saudi State , Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal , and the ninth ruler from Al Saud family. He assumed the rule in his twenties and ruled for fifty-four years, making him the longest-re...

One of Saudi Aramco's facilities. (Darah)
Economy and Business

Saudi Aramco

Saudi Aramco is one of the largest integrated energy and chemicals companies in the world. Headquartered in Dhahran, east of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the company produces around twelve million bbl of crude oil daily.

One of Saudi Aramco's facilities. (Darah)
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Saudi Aramco is one of the largest integrated energy and chemicals companies in the world. Headquartered in Dhahran , east of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , the company produces around twelve million bbl of crude oil daily. Also known as the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Saudi Aramco ranks among the largest companies in the world by market capitalization. Its annual revenues rival those of entire nations, making it a cornerstone of the Saudi economy. The company operates across the full production ...

An illustration of Imam Saud Bin Abdulazi. (Darah)
Royal Family

Saud Bin Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Al Saud

Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Bin Saud (1748-1814) was the grandson of the founder of the First Saudi State and its third Imam. He was known as Abu Abdullah and was nicknamed 'Saud the Great' due to the state reaching the peak of its expansion and greatness during his reign, as well as the political, economic, and scientific standing it attained. Renowned for his courage, he was a fearsome military commander whose banner was never defeated in all his campaigns.

An illustration of Imam Saud Bin Abdulazi. (Darah)
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Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Bin Saud (1748-1814) was the grandson of the founder of the First Saudi State and its third Imam. He was known as Abu Abdullah and was nicknamed 'Saud the Great' due to the state reaching the peak of its expansion and greatness during his reign, as well as the political, economic, and scientific standing it attained. Renowned for his courage, he was a fearsome military commander whose banner was never defeated in all his campaigns. The upbringing o...

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