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Arab News
29-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
App launched for Jeddah Historic District visitors
JEDDAH: The Ministry of Culture has launched a dedicated app for the Jeddah Historic District, known as Al-Balad, offering innovative interactive services to enrich visitors' experiences and showcase the area's cultural heritage. The launch is a part of the Historic Jeddah Revitalization Project, sponsored by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The project aims to transform Al-Balad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, into a vibrant urban center that reflects its historical spirit and positions it as a global cultural and tourist destination. The app enables users to plan routes, receive real-time activity alerts, and access historical content to enhance their understanding of the landmarks, according to the SPA. This initiative supports the ministry's broader efforts to preserve the district's urban heritage and elevate its cultural profile locally and internationally. The goal is to establish the district as a hub for businesses, cultural initiatives, and entrepreneurs, enhancing its status as an inviting destination for visitors.
Asharq Al-Awsat
29-04-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Ministry of Culture Launches New App for Visitors to Historic Jeddah
In a step that underscores its commitment to digital transformation, the Saudi Ministry of Culture launched a dedicated application for the Jeddah Historic District by providing innovative interactive services that enrich visitors' experience and introduce them to the area's cultural heritage, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. The launch comes as part of the Historic Jeddah Revitalization Project, sponsored by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The project aims to transform the area into an integrated urban center that reflects its historical spirit, establishing it as a global cultural and tourist destination. The application allows users to plan their routes within the Jeddah Historic District and receive instant notifications of ongoing activities, in addition to documented historical content that deepens their understanding of the landmarks they visit. This initiative is part of the ministry's efforts to implement strategic projects that contribute to preserving the district's urban heritage and boost its presence in the local and international cultural scene.
