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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 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

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 RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – At the Saudi International Handicrafts Week (Banan), visitors to the traditional crafts section are drawn to a pavilion showcasing the work of Faris Nayef Al-Harma, a craftsman specializing in Najdi incense burners and traditional doors. His work reflects more than two decades of practice, research, and efforts to preserve key elements of Saudi architectural heritage. Al-Harma said his connection to crafts began a

📷SPA Jazan, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – As winter approaches each year, the mountainous and coastal regions of Jazan mark the start of the falcon hunting season, a deeply rooted tradition that remains a vital part of Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage and desert identity, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Falconers begin preparing in late autumn, coinciding with the annual falcon migration from Central Asia to warmer climates. Running from September through

📷SPA Riyadh, September 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Thadiq, the regional capital of Al-Mahmal, is recognized for its...

📷SPA Arar, September 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Suhail Nights 2025 festival in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region is...

📷SPA Qassim, September 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The centuries-old craft of making Sabha (prayer beads or Tasbih beads)...