Jeddah: The Heritage Commission in Jeddah launched a special screening of a documentary film that introduces underwater cultural heritage and highlights its importance within the national heritage framework.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the film highlights the commission's efforts in research, documentation, and protection of the marine environment, while raising public awareness of underwater heritage and its growing cultural significance.

The documentary follows research teams and divers as they uncover archaeological evidence beneath the Red Sea. This includes shipwrecks, artifacts, and traces of human activity across different historical periods, offering insight into the Kingdom's maritime history.

The screening reflects the growing importance of underwater heritage in the cultural landscape and emphasizes the role of heritage in shaping identity, history, and national memory.