AlUla Launches "Arch Rock and Stargazing" to Promote Environmental Awareness
The AlUla Governorate has unveiled a new community initiative titled 'Arch Rock and Stargazing,' designed to spotlight one of the region's most iconic natural landmarks. This event combines environmental education with immersive experiences, encouraging both fun and a sense of responsibility toward nature.
Launched in celebration of Earth Day (April 22) and Environment Week 2025, the initiative attracted a wide range of participants, including local residents and tourists. The goal is to foster a deeper connection to AlUla's unique landscapes, promote sustainable ecotourism, and engage the community in preserving the area's natural heritage.
Related Topics:
AlUla Manara Unveils Stellar Experience at AlUla Skies Festival 2025
Eid Al-Fitr 2025: Enjoy Unmissable Experiences in AlUla
AlUla Skies Festival 2025: Spectacular Celebration of Celestial Heritage, Discovery
Play Qiddiya City Joins the World Travel, Tourism Council
Short link :
Post Views: 1 Related Stories
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Leaders
16 hours ago
- Leaders
Ithra Celebrates Eid Al-Adha with 31 Festivities
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is set to celebrate Eid Al-Adha through 31 events over three days, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Ithra will provide visitors of all ages with a vast array of entertaining and cultural activities such as music, storytelling, games and workshops. Several activities will be in Arabic but are accessible to all people under the theme of 'Ribbons of Giving.' Ithra Interestingly, the center will host a concert at Ithra Theater by Egyptian oud virtuoso Islam Al-Qasabgy, who is known for mixing classical Arabic music with modern styles. Meanwhile, Ithra Cinema will display the Japanese manga character Chibi Maruko-chan and the Japanese animated fantasy movie 'Kiki's Delivery Service' with Arabic subtitles. Moreover, visitors will have an unmissable opportunity to visit various stunning exhibitions at Ithra Museum, which focus on handicrafts and align with the 'Year of Handicrafts'. Ithra Other festive offerings involve a 96 km trek along the historic Hajj trail that shares many stories about persistence and generosity across generations. Visitors can also enjoy an interactive show titled 'A Melody from Every Land' which celebrates the cultural diversity of the Islamic world and reflects the different traditions of Eid Al-Adha. Guests can enter Ithra from 4 to 11 p.m. during the Eid celebrations for free. Only certain events are ticketed. Related Topics: Ithra Celebrates Gargee'an with Fun and Festivities Eid Al-Adha 2025: Saudi Arabia Announces 4-Day Holiday for Private Sector Ithra Showcases Magnificent Artworks at Art Week Riyadh Short link : Post Views: 33 Related Stories
Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Riyadh announces Eid Al-Adha operating hours for metro and buses
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Riyadh's public transport has announced the Eid Al-Adha holiday operating hours for the Riyadh Metro and city buses, confirming that train services will end at a unified time of 12 midnight across all lines, while start times will vary by route. The Orange Line will operate from 10 a.m. to midnight during the period from June 5 to June 14 (corresponding to Dhul Hijjah 9 to 18). It will return to its regular schedule of 6 a.m. start time on June 15. For the remaining metro lines: On June 5, services will begin at 8 a.m. From June 6 to June 8, operations will start at 10 a.m. From June 9 to June 11, start time will revert to 8 a.m. Regular operations (starting at 6 a.m.) resume from June 12 onward. Meanwhile, Riyadh's bus services will run daily from 5 a.m. to midnight during the period from June 5 to June 12. Additionally, on-demand buses will be available during this period to meet increased holiday travel needs. They urged commuters to stay informed through official channels and the Riyadh transport app for real-time updates.
Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Passports Department announces working hours during Eid Al-Adha holiday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced its working hours during the Eid Al-Adha holiday for 1446 AH across its branches in various regions of the Kingdom, to ensure continued service for urgent cases. The department affirmed its readiness to receive emergency cases that require in-person service and cannot be completed through the Ministry of Interior's Absher electronic platform. Beneficiaries must book an electronic appointment in advance before visiting the offices. In Riyadh, the passport office at the Al-Rimal branch will operate daily from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. throughout the Eid break. In Jeddah, the Sairafi Mall and Tahlia Mall branches will be open from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., starting Sunday, Dhu Al-Hijjah 5 (June 9, 2025), until the end of the working day on Thursday, Dhu Al-Hijjah 9 (June 13, 2025). Elsewhere across the Kingdom, passport offices will operate Sunday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during the holiday Directorate also encouraged the public to take advantage of the 'Tawasul' service, which allows users to submit requests for services that cannot be completed online, without needing to visit passport offices in person.
