Category: Heritage
Heritage
LatestAl‑Maru keeps Asir’s stone facades alive
Abha, Saudi Arabia —Traditional stone buildings in Asir still carry one of their most recognisable features: al-maru, the shiny white stone that has long marked the region’s ornamentation. It sits against darker masonry with a...
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Saudi Ambassador Visits Rihani Museum in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon — The Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Lebanon, Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Dosari, visited the Museum of the late Lebanese writer and thinker Amin al-Rihani in Al-Freikeh, in Lebanon’s Metn...
Ministry runs courses for preachers across four countries
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has organized four scientific courses to qualify preachers, imams and khateebs in Ethiopia, Cameroon, Djibouti and Cambodia. The ministry carried out the...
AlUla Marks World Camel Day
AlUla, Saudi Arabia —World Camel Day arrives each year with a simple reminder and a large historical shadow. It asks us to look again at an animal that shaped travel, trade, endurance, and memory across deserts and routes of...
Al-Handa and the Northern Borders heritage
Rafha, Saudi Arabia — “Al-Handa” stands among the best-known traditional performances in the north of the Kingdom, especially in the Northern Borders region. It carries the sound of inherited popular chants, and it also carries...
Najran Event Turns to the Life of the Text
Najran, Saudi Arabia — The Najran House of Culture, working with the Professional Literature Association, held a literary event that placed conversation at the center of creativity. The gathering, titled “The Text’s...
Culinary Arts Authority Ends Taste of London Run
London, United Kingdom — The Culinary Arts Authority has concluded its fourth participation in Taste of London 2026, the festival held in Regent’s Park from 17 to 21 June. The brief official note points to continuity...
Iqraa Program Announced at the Prophet’s Mosque
Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia — The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has announced an Iqraa program for men and women through the Iqraa Sheikhdom at the Prophet’s Mosque. The...
Darat King Abdulaziz opens summer track for postgraduates
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Darat King Abdulaziz has launched the postgraduate students track for its 2026 summer program at its headquarters in Al-Murabba, Riyadh. The initiative sits within the institution’s wider effort to support...
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World Camel Day and the Northern Borders herd
Rafha, Saudi Arabia — Coinciding with World Camel Day on June 22, camels in the Northern Borders region stand as one of the clearest symbols of local heritage. They also remain tied to daily life, identity, and economic...
Saudi Artisanal Company & Ayadi AlUla Partner to Empower Artisans
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi Artisanal Company Ayadi AlUla strategic partnership marks a...
Golden Weaver Bird: Nature’s Nest Engineer Thrives in Asir
SPA — The Golden Weaver bird, Asir, a marvel of avian craftsmanship, stands out in Asir’s...
“Tutfish” Tradition Preserves Al-Madinah’s Premium Date Harvest
SPA — Al‑Madinah is renowned across the Kingdom for its premium date varieties, including Ajwa,...
House of Islamic Arts Opens in Jeddah with 1,000 Historic Artifacts
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — The newly launched House of Islamic Arts museum in Jeddah is the first in...
Al Abu Sarah Palaces Reborn as Asir’s Cultural Tourism Gem
SPA — In the village of Al-Azizah, located in the Al-Soudah Center, west of Abha, the Al Abu Sarah...
Al-Ardiyat’s Ancient Inscriptions Reveal Arabia’s Rich History
SPA — The governorate of Al-Ardiyat, located in the Makkah region, boasts some of the most...
Diriyah Company Named Among TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2025
Diriyah, Saudi Arabia — Diriyah Company has been named one of the 100 most influential companies...
