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SPA JEDDAH, April 11, 2026, Saudi Arabia Breaking News - As late winter gives way to early spring, the desert of the Northern Borders Region is being covered with blooming anemones, known in Arabic as Shaqaiq Al-Numan, in a seasonal scene that highlights the beauty of the desert and its botanical diversity following the rainy season. The Saudi Press Agency observed anemones spreading across several wilderness areas, covering wide stretches of land in bright red and creating s

SPA MAKKAH, April 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District is showcasing a rare copy of the Holy Quran dating back to the 19th century, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The manuscript reflects the reverence historically shown by Muslims toward the Holy Quran as well as the care devoted to its artistic and decorative presentation. The copy is adorned with intricate decorations, gilding and floral motifs across its opening, middle

SPA RIYADH, April 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Taif’s rose farms are seeing stronger production this harvest season, helped by favorable weather conditions that have improved crop quality and increased output, according to farmers and tourism operatos. Taif Governorate has more than 910 rose farms and about 1.14mn rose shrubs, producing around 550 mn roses a year during a harvest season that lasts about 45 days. The farms are concentrated in the highland areas of Al

SPA ALULA, March 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Hegra in AlUla, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to rock-cut Nabataean tombs dating back to the first century A.D. and now also highlights the story of Hina bint Wahb, whose face has been reconstructed using modern techniques. According to the Royal Commission for AlUla, the archaeological site contains around 141 rock-cut tombs, 93 of them with carved façades decorated with geometric motifs and

SPA Makkah, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Hijr Ismail, located on the northern side of the Holy Kaaba inside the Grand Mosque, remains one of the most prominent architectural landmarks associated with the Kaaba and its historical development through the centuries. Historical accounts indicate that the area originally formed part of the Kaaba when Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail raised its foundations, before Quraysh excluded it from the structure during the recon

SPA AlUla, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — AlUla has seen rising demand since the start of Ramadan from residents and visitors seeking quiet surroundings and varied tourism experiences that combine desert landscapes with heritage and historical sites. The governorate’s calm atmosphere has remained one of its main attractions during the holy month, with many fasting visitors choosing places away from the pace of major cities. AlUla’s landscape of mountains, rock format

SPA Madinah, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The qibla wall of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah represents one of the mosque’s prominent architectural elements, reflecting the artistic precision and aesthetic traditions of Islamic architecture. The wall features intricate vegetal ornamentation that decorates its surfaces, forming a unified decorative composition that highlights the craftsmanship and design traditions developed throughout the mosque’s historical expansi

SPA AlUla, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla governorate holds a rich human and civilizational heritage spanning thousands of years, reflected in rock inscriptions, archaeological sites and ancient trade routes that document the presence of successive civilizations in the region. Rock inscriptions found across AlUla’s mountains and valleys provide a visual record of civilizations that passed through the area, illustrating how early communities documented their liv

SPA Makkah, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque is intensifying fragrance and incense operations across the Grand Mosque in Makkah during Ramadan as part of its service plan for worshippers and Umrah performers. Corridors, courtyards and prayer areas of the Grand Mosque are regularly perfumed with traditional Arabian scents including oud oil, musk and amber to enhance the

SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Abdulaziz Road remains one of the most prominent architectural and cultural landmarks in Jeddah, reflecting the city’s historic evolution and long-standing connection to maritime trade. Located in the heart of historic Jeddah, the road has for decades served as a major commercial and social artery linking traditional markets with the seaport. Historic buildings line both sides of the street, showcasing the distinc

SPA Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Maqam Ibrahim remains one of the most prominent religious and historical landmarks inside the Grand Mosque, symbolizing the story of the construction of the Kaaba. According to Islamic tradition, the stone bears the footprint marks of the Prophet Prophet Ibrahim, left while he was building the Kaaba with the help of his son Prophet Ismail. The Maqam holds a special place in Islamic belief and is referenced in the Qur’a

Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia will mark Flag Day on March 11, commemorating the anniversary of King Abdulaziz approving the final design of the national flag in 1937. The occasion was formally designated in 2023 by a royal decree issued by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Saudi Arabia’s national flag has symbolized the state since its founding in 1727. The flag’s green field represents growth and prosperity, while the Shahada reflects pe

SPA RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s national flag holds a central place in the Saudi Ardah, the Kingdom’s traditional sword dance performed during national celebrations, official events and state receptions. The Ardah features performers standing in synchronized rows while a flag bearer is positioned at the center. Participants, dressed in traditional attire, perform coordinated sword movements to the rhythm of drums and the chanting of pat

SPA RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah has undergone a series of major expansions during the Saudi era aimed at facilitating the movement of worshippers and visitors while preserving its Islamic architectural character. The first Saudi expansion began in 1952 (1372 AH) and continued until 1955 (1375 AH), adding about 16,326 square meters to the mosque and increasing its capacity to nearly 28,000 worshippers. A second expansion

SPA Riyadh, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – An open-air exhibition featuring works from the Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium is welcoming visitors in Riyadh during Ramadan, offering a public art experience along Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street. The exhibition is one of the outcomes of the seventh edition of the Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium, part of the Riyadh Art Program supervised by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. The display incl

SPA Madinah, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The lighting system at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah includes 138,650 units designed to enhance the site’s architecture and support a tranquil atmosphere for worshippers, according to information released by the authority overseeing the mosque. The network includes 297 chandeliers and 8,219 column-mounted units to provide visibility across corridors. It also includes 10,546 units engraved with the name of Allah, amon

SPA AlUla, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The AlUla Manara team held a Ramadan astronomy evening on Wednesday at the Old Town Amphitheatre in AlUla Governorate as part of the “Journey Through the Stars” series and cultural programmes accompanying Ramadan. The event combined astronomy storytelling with moon observation under AlUla’s skies and featured astronomy expert Majed Al-Zahoufi, according to the information provided. Side activities included a lantern-maki

Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques is rehabilitating Al-Hawza Mosque in Dhahran Al-Janoub in Aseer as part of efforts to preserve Islamic heritage under Vision 2030. The mosque was built in 8 AH by Ali ibn Abi Talib during a trip to Yemen to spread Islam, according to the information provided. It is among the oldest mosques in the region and underwent expansions in 1213 AH and 1

SPA AlUla, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Palm oases are among the most prominent agricultural features of AlUla, where date palms have long been central to residents’ livelihoods, providing food and income and shaping oases set amid mountains and rock formations. Data from the Royal Commission for AlUla’s agricultural center puts the number of palm trees in the governorate’s oases at about 4.144 million, spread across 16,485 hectares. Annual production is estim

SPA AlUla, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla is expanding a long-term programme of environmental initiatives aimed at protecting wildlife and conserving biodiversity through work led by the Royal Commission for AlUla, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The update coincided with World Wildlife Day, observed annually on March 3. The day was designated by the United Nations in 2013 to mark the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endange