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CairoScene
04-05-2025
- CairoScene
Seven Stunning UNESCO Sites to Add to Your Saudi Travel List
From rock-carved cities to lush oases, Saudi's UNESCO treasures will leave you with no choice but to extend your stay in the Kingdom. From ancient trade routes to landscapes that stretch back millennia, Saudi Arabia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites aren't just relics of the past—they are portals to worlds forgotten by time. Whether it's the rock-carved tombs of Al-Ula standing as silent witnesses to a bygone civilization, or the untouched beauty of the Ḥimā Cultural Area, where desert dunes meet ancient petroglyphs, each site offers a chance to step into the past, feel the echoes of ancient civilizations, and experience nature at its most raw and untamed. Now that we've set the stage, here's a closer look at the UNESCO treasures that make Saudi Arabia's history and landscapes truly unforgettable. Hegra Archaeological Site Tucked away in the northern deserts, the Kingdom's first World Heritage Site is a captivating Nabataean city, much like Petra in Jordan, with stunning rock-cut tombs and ancient inscriptions dating back to the 1st century BCE. At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah 📍Riyadh The birthplace of the first Saudi dynasty, this historical district of 15th-century mud-brick palaces and forts once served as the political and cultural center of the Arabian Peninsula. Al-Ahsa Oasis One of the largest oases in the world, Al-Ahsa has been a thriving agricultural hub for thousands of years, famed for its ancient irrigation systems, lush palm groves, and thriving culture. Al Balad (Historic Jeddah) Known for its well-preserved coral architecture, vibrant souks, and buzzing cultural scene, Jeddah's historic district has been a key port for the Hajj pilgrimage for centuries, acting as a gateway to Makkah. Rock Art in the Ha'il Region Featuring thousands of rock carvings covering 10,000 years of history, these prehistoric art pieces paint a picture of early human life and biodiversity in the Arabian Peninsula. Ḥimā Cultural Area Famous for its ancient rock art and inscriptions, this site gives a glimpse into the development of human civilization in the Arabian Peninsula over 7,000 years and is one of the Kingdom's best-kept secrets. 'Uruq Bani Ma'arid Protected Area Celebrated for its rich biodiversity and conservation efforts, including the successful reintroduction of the Arabian oryx, this is Saudi Arabia's first natural UNESCO site.
Zawya
17-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
GCC central banks' governors meet with officials of People's Bank of China
Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani took part yesterday, in the joint meeting between the governors of the central banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the People's Bank of China in the presence of H E Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China, on the sidelines of the first edition of Al-Ula annual Conference for Emerging Market Economies, held on 16-17, 2025, in the city of Al-Ula in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meeting addressed a number of topics on the agenda, and appropriate decisions were taken. Governor H E Sheikh Bandar also took part in a panel titled 'Resilience of the Financial System in Emerging Markets' during the first edition of Al-Ula annual Conference for Emerging Market Economies, held on 16-17 February, 2025, in the city of Al-Ula in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Conference aims to address the challenges and opportunities facing emerging market economies. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
