Category: GENERAL

Female Volunteer Training Initiative Launched at Grand Mosque

Riyadh:Grand Mosque: The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has initiated a program to prepare female volunteers for fieldwork at the Grand Mosque. This initiative is designed to improve their efficiency in pe…

Marjan Island Attracts Visitors with Scenic Views and Recreation

Jizan:Marjan Island is drawing numerous visitors who are enjoying the pleasant atmosphere and scenic seaside views, particularly amid the region’s rainy weather. The island offers open spaces for relaxation and a variety of sports and recreational act…

Qassim’s Al-Jidad Season Concludes Annual Date Harvest

Riyadh:Qassim: Farmers in the Qassim Region are currently experiencing the Al-Jidad season, which marks the final stage of the date palm harvest. During this time, they collect the remaining dates from the palm trees, sorting them by variety and ripen…

Stone Towers of Aseer: Guardians of a Rich Architectural Heritage

Riyadh:Aseer: The ‘qasabat,’ or watchtowers, are integral structures in the villages of the old Aseer Region, serving both as defensive mechanisms and storage facilities for grain and provisions. These towers played a pivotal role in the daily lives a…

Harrats Basalt Recognized as Saudi Arabia’s First Heritage Stone

Riyadh:Harrats Basalt represents a significant part of Saudi Arabia’s geological and cultural heritage and has been named the first Saudi heritage stone on the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) list of global heritage stones. This desi…