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Leaders
21-03-2025
- General
- Leaders
Crown Prince's Project Revives Historic Al-Najdi Mosque
The Al-Najdi Mosque on Farasan Island has entered phase two of restoration under the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project. This initiative aims to revive historic mosques across Saudi Arabia. Historic Significance and Architectural Beauty Built in 1929, Al-Najdi Mosque is among Jazan's oldest worship sites. Renovations focus on preserving its unique architecture, including plant motifs, artistic designs, and glass elements. The mosque's 12 colorful domes and intricate arches reflect its cultural heritage. Post-renovation, the mosque will span 609.15 square meters, accommodating 248 worshipers. Its construction took 13 years, with paintings and inscriptions imported from India. It honors Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Tamimi, known as Al-Najdi, its founder. National Restoration Initiative The crown prince's project targets 30 mosques nationwide. Riyadh will see six renovations, Makkah five, and Madinah four. Asir gets three, while the Eastern Region, Al-Jouf, and Jazan receive two each. Remaining regions, including Hail and Al-Qassim, will renovate one mosque apiece. This effort underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to safeguarding religious and architectural heritage. Each restored mosque tells a story of faith, artistry, and national identity. Short link : Post Views: 42
Broadcast Pro
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Asharq Documentary and Asharq Discovery announce exclusive Ramadan line-up
A fresh take on the Ramadan content offerings, bringing a mix of history, culture and investigative content, including newly released originals, exclusives and returning favourites. Asharq Documentary and Asharq Discovery have announced an exclusive selection of documentaries, factual programmes and insightful content for the month of Ramadan. Viewers can enjoy a variety of content for free across Asharq's TV channels—Asharq Discovery and Asharq Documentary—as well as on digital platforms, social media and the Asharq VOD service, NOW . Leading this year's lineup, Asharq Documentary presents two original productions that explore cultural and historical narratives. Saudi Mosques delves into the restoration of historic mosques in Saudi Arabia under the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project, highlighting efforts to preserve architectural and cultural heritage. Expanding its diverse offerings, Asharq Documentary introduces two exclusive new titles. Fasting: The New Investigation examines the growing global trend of fasting, from detox regimens to intermittent fasting, shedding light on its health benefits and scientific debates. Royal Table takes viewers on a culinary journey, uncovering the history and cultural significance of royal feasts from around the world. The lineup also includes a range of health-focused documentaries, including Our Brain , which explores discoveries about the human mind, and The Nature Effect , which reveals how nature positively impacts physical and mental well-being. Asharq Discovery also brings an engaging mix of programmes this Ramadan, blending entertainment with informative content. A returning favourite, The Critics , now in its third season, features top Saudi critics offering daily reviews and insights on Ramadan dramas. Additionally, Fatafeat's popular cooking show Matbakh Manal Al Alem remains a highlight, available for free viewing. Asharq's NOW library further expands the Ramadan offering with some of Asharq Discovery's best original titles, including Bassma , Food Tales , Test Drive Riyadh , In Other News and Diet Master . Covering themes from true crime and inspiring stories to food, cinema, business and health, the platform ensures a diverse viewing experience throughout the holy month. Speaking about the shows, Mohammed Al Yousei, General Manager of Asharq Discovery and Asharq Documentary, commented: 'The entertainment industry is witnessing a significant shift in audience preferences, with a notable increase in demand for non-drama and documentary content. At Asharq, we are leading this shift by redefining factual entertainment—offering audiences an alternative to traditional Ramadan viewing with investigative storytelling, cultural explorations, and inspiring narratives. With our multiplatform offering, we ensure that premium content is more accessible than ever, meeting the evolving tastes of today's viewers.'
