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Al-Baha’s Audiovisual Heritage Records Generations of Community Life AL-BAHA, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Old photographs, audio recordings and documentaries preserve accounts of community life in Al-Baha, documenting how people built their homes, cultivated the land and maintained local traditions. Al-Baha’s Audiovisual Heritage Records Generations of Community Life Images and recordings of historic villages, agricultural terraces and popular markets show the r

Melwah Racing Elite and Professional Rounds Continue at Saudi Falcons Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Elite and professional rounds of the Melwah Racing continued on Monday as part of the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. The event is organized by the National Center for Falcons. In the opening round for the three-quarter Gyr chick category, falcon “707” took first

Diriyah Gate Authority to Showcase At-Turaif Heritage at Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Diriyah Gate Development Authority will participate in the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 in Riyadh from October 1 to 10, highlighting At-Turaif Historical District and Diriyah’s living heritage, the Saudi Press Agency reported. DGDA will participate as the exhibition’s “Legacy Partner” under the theme

Al-Zabeel: the palm-frond container used in the date harvest | 📷SPA RIYADH AL-KHABRA, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Al-Zabeel, a container woven from palm fronds and leaves, was once used to collect and carry dates during harvest season, SPA reported. Lightweight and durable, it was part of daily life in agricultural communities. It was usually circular or oval, with a base that helped it stand upright and, in some versions, handles for carrying the harve

Saudi National Anthem Evolved From 1946 Royal Salute to 1984 Lyrics | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s national anthem developed over nearly four decades, beginning with a melody composed for the royal salute in 1946 and reaching its current form with the official adoption of lyrics in 1984, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The original composition was created in 1946, corresponding to 1365 AH, as a royal salute without lyrics

Historic Irqah Village Highlights Najdi Heritage in Riyadh RIYADH, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Irqah village, one of the oldest villages in the Riyadh Region, is drawing visitors to a heritage setting shaped by more than a thousand years of history. The village was once an agricultural center, with mud-brick houses, historic mosques, farms and water sources forming part of its architectural and social identity. At the center of the historic village, Bayt Isa offe

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)...