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Arab News
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
City Hub Festival in Al-Baha attracts thousands
AL-BAHA: The City Hub Festival in Al-Baha witnessed a large turnout of visitors since its launch, attracting thousands of people of all ages. The event is part of an entertainment tour organized by the General Entertainment Authority, targeting various regions of the Kingdom. This event promotes tourism and contributes to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The event includes the Circus Tent area, which dazzles audiences with professional performances. (SPA) City Hub continues to welcome visitors daily from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., offering a comprehensive range of entertainment and interactive experiences. Activities include live shows, electronic gaming zones, educational experiences for children, a bird park, and horror and adventure facilities, in addition to a dedicated area for restaurants, cafes, and various markets, which has contributed to attracting large numbers of families and young people. • The festival is part of the authority's efforts to enhance local entertainment and raise visitor satisfaction. • Visitors have praised the organization and the quality of the programs and events offered. • The City Hub Festival in Al-Baha runs through the end of July before continuing its tour to other cities across the Kingdom. The event also includes the Circus Tent area, which dazzles audiences with professional performances, including a dancing fountain, trampoline shows, and 360-degree motorcycle stunts. It also features dedicated spaces for artistic performances within a safe and organized entertainment environment. The festival is part of the authority's efforts to enhance local entertainment, raise visitor satisfaction, and highlight the Kingdom's tourism and cultural services. Visitors have praised the organization and the quality of the programs and events offered. The City Hub Festival in Al-Baha runs through the end of July before continuing its tour to other cities across the Kingdom.
Arab News
13-07-2025
- Arab News
Prince Mashari Park in Bani Hassan
(Photos by SPA) Nestled in the heart of Al-Baha's mountainous landscape, Prince Mashari bin Saud Park in Bani Hassan governorate has emerged as one of the region's most captivating tourist destinations. It offers a tranquil escape through its lush greenery, flowing waterfalls, and mountain views, particularly during the summer months when the climate is refreshingly mild. Spanning more than 1.89 million square meters, the park is a natural sanctuary that appeals to nature lovers and vacationers alike. Its trails wind through pristine valleys and ravines dotted with juniper trees, creating a serene environment for those seeking relaxation and a break from the fast-paced rhythm of daily life.
Asharq Al-Awsat
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Third ‘Al-Dar Festival' Celebrates Artisans in Al Mousa Heritage Village in Al-Baha
The third edition of Al-Dar Festival continues in Al Mousa Heritage Village in Al-Baha Region, offering vibrant cultural experiences that revive folk heritage and promote community participation. The festival stands out as a major attraction in Al-Baha Summer 2025 events, drawing visitors and vacationers from across the Kingdom, SPA reported. More than 17 artisans are showcasing their handmade crafts directly for visitors, alongside the 'Al-Dar' crafts exhibition, which features products by over 50 artisans and handicraft makers. The exhibition operates within a direct support and marketing framework aimed at empowering participants and promoting the sustainability of their work. Al Mousa Heritage Village, which includes 32 traditional homes, welcomes festivalgoers daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. across more than 15 different sections, including handicrafts, productive families, live cooking, a children's theater, traditional Ardah performances, the Sand House, and games inspired by the region's heritage.
Zawya
01-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi's NWC expected to award Al-Makhwah Sewage Network Phase 2 contract in Q3
Saudi Arabia's National Water Company (NWC) is expected to award the construction contract for Phase 2 of the Al-Makhwah Governorate Sewage Networks project in the Al-Baha province in the third quarter of 2025. The construction tender was issued on 25 May 2025 with expression of interest submissions due by 27 May and final bid submissions by 22 June 2025. 'The contract is expected to be awarded in September 2025, with project completion scheduled for the third quarter of 2027,' a source aware of the details told Zawya Projects. The project scope includes construction and completion of sewage networks in the Al-Makhwah Governorate. (Reporting by Deva Palanisamy; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Arab News
27-06-2025
- Arab News
Al-Hussam Park: a tourist attraction in the heart of picturesque Al-Baha
RIYADH: The artificial lake, green landscapes, and waterfalls and fountains of Al-Hussam Park in the heart of picturesque Al-Baha attract a large number of nature lovers, holiday-makers and picnickers every summer season. The city, which sits high on a mountain plateau, is set for a vibrant summer season this year under the slogan 'Color Your Summer,' featuring raffles and daily prize giveaways. Mohammed Faisal, a botany professor at King Saud University, who has visited the city on several official trips, told Arab News; 'Prince Hussam Park is a beautiful destination, I enjoy the exquisite beauty of this summer tourism spot in a refreshing environment with intermittent rains and cold breeze from the nearby foggy mountaintops of Al-Baha. It stands as one of the key tourist attractions in its region and serves as a recreational destination for residents and visitors alike.' The park, named after Al-Baha Emir Prince Hussam Bin Saud, overlooks the city on one side and the Tihami sector on the other. Nadeem Ahmad, an engineer working in the city, told Arab News: 'Set on the mountain top and close to the Sarawat Mountains in the Al-Baha city, (the park) is one of the region's most prominent ecotourism destinations. Its scenic beauty complements nearby Raghadan Park and adds to the array of parks and gardens scattered across this picturesque region. It's a must-visit tourist spot if you are in the Kingdom.' The region's mayor, Dr. Ali bin Mohammed Al-Sawat, told the Saudi Press Agency that the total area of the park is 160,000 square meters, with green spaces covering 132,264 square meters. The park includes 36 seating areas, 21 shaded structures, 1,400 trees, 4,000 shrubs, a 1,200-square-meter artificial lake, 500 parking spaces, four children's play areas, 35 restrooms, a 1,000-square-meter 'interactive fountain,' two 10-meter-high waterfalls, a 700-meter walking path, prayer areas for men and women, and a plaza that includes an open-air theater covering some 5,000 square meters with seating for up to 1,000 people. 'Al-Hussam Park hosts a variety of cultural and artistic events every summer, including traditional performances that reflect the region's heritage, a children's theater offering educational and entertainment activities, and diverse cultural shows representing various communities,' Al-Sawat noted. The park has also implemented several new projects to accommodate elderly visitors and people with special needs, the SPA reported.
