Diriyah
Diriyah is the historic home of the House of Saud and the first Saudi state, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a cultural destination on the edge of Ri…
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Al-Ahsa Oasis
Al-Ahsa is one of the largest natural oases in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than two million date palms.
Al-Balad, Historic Jeddah
Al-Balad is the historic old town of Jeddah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its coral-stone houses and distinctive wooden balconies.
Hofuf
Hofuf is the largest city of the Al-Ahsa oasis in eastern Saudi Arabia, a centre of date cultivation and a gateway to the region's heritage.
Saudi Arabia–Jordan relations
Saudi Arabia and Jordan maintain close bilateral relations founded on geographic proximity, shared regional interests and extensive economic and secur…
Saudi travellers to Jordan
A practical guide for travellers from Saudi Arabia to Jordan: border crossings, flights, road travel, Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Aqaba, Amman and…
Archaeology of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has a rich archaeological record spanning Palaeolithic settlements, ancient kingdoms and early Islamic sites, with major discoveries in r…
UNESCO World Heritage in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has seven UNESCO World Heritage properties, from the Nabataean tombs of Hegra to the rock art of Hail and the Al-Ahsa Oasis.
The First Saudi State
The first Saudi state was founded in Diriyah in 1744 and grew to control much of the Arabian Peninsula before its destruction by Ottoman forces in 181…
Islamic heritage sites in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia contains numerous sites associated with early Islamic history, from the Quba Mosque to the historic pilgrimage routes.
The Asir Mountains
The Asir Mountains form the highest and wettest part of Saudi Arabia, with terraced agriculture, juniper forests and a cool climate.
Masmak Fortress
Masmak Fortress is a mud-brick fortress in central Riyadh, famous as the site of the recapture of Riyadh in 1902.
Regions of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is divided into thirteen administrative regions, from the vast Eastern Province to the mountainous south-west, each with its own capital…
Al-Ula
Al-Ula is an ancient oasis in north-western Saudi Arabia, home to the Nabataean tombs of Hegra and a centre of cultural tourism under Vision 2030.
Abha
Abha is the capital of Asir Province, a highland city at over 2,200 metres known for its cool climate, mountain scenery and traditional architecture.
Culture of Saudi Arabia
Saudi culture blends Arab and Islamic traditions with the customs of the desert and the coast, expressed in hospitality, poetry, dress, crafts and fes…
Arabic Coffee
Arabic coffee, known as qahwa, is a central symbol of Saudi hospitality, served in small cups with dates and governed by elaborate customs.
Government of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy governed under the Basic Law of 1992, with the King as head of state and the Council of Ministers and Shura Counc…
The Basic Law of Governance
The Basic Law of Governance, issued in 1992, is the closest document to a constitution in Saudi Arabia, defining the state and its institutions.
Hegra (Mada'in Salih)
Hegra, also known as Mada'in Salih, is the largest Nabataean settlement south of Petra and the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia.