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  • Rural Tourism in Saudi Arabia: 450 Farms of Authentic Experience

    Rural Tourism in Saudi Arabia: 450 Farms of Authentic Experience

    JAZAN — Rural tourism farms have become an increasingly important part of Saudi Arabia’s domestic tourism sector in recent years. Across the Kingdom, agricultural areas are being transformed into destinations that combine nature, hospitality, and authentic rural experiences, reflecting growing demand for nature-based tourism. According to the Cooperative Association for Agricultural, Rural and Environmental Tourism, the Kingdom is home to around 450 licensed rural tourism farms, highlighting growing investment in the sector and its expanding role within the national tourism

  • 40 births of Arabian gazelles in the royal reserve

    40 births of Arabian gazelles in the royal reserve

    RAFHA — More than 40 Arabian sand gazelle births recorded at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve during the first quarter of 2026. This reflects the success of endangered species reintroduction programs carried out by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority and the effectiveness of efforts to conserve biodiversity and enhance ecosystem sustainability within the reserve.The authority stated that the births were documented through continuous field monitoring conducted by specialized teams. It noted that the high rate of natural reproduction among Arabian s

  • June in Saudi Arabia: What to Expect from the Heat Based on 40 Years of Data

    June in Saudi Arabia: What to Expect from the Heat Based on 40 Years of Data

    Saudi Arabia has been experiencing a wide range of weather conditions, from moderate to freezing, throughout the year, including prolonged cold waves and localized heavy rainfall events concentrated in the Kingdom's southwestern regions. However, based on the National Center for Meteorology's (NCM) long-term monitoring of June weather patterns from 1985 to 2025 across the Kingdom, Saudi Arabia seems to be approaching one of its driest and hottest months.

  • Rain in Asir and Jizan: Weekly Forecast

    Rain in Asir and Jizan: Weekly Forecast

    JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts rain in several parts of the Kingdom from Thursday to Wednesday. The NCM has released an animated map that shows rainfall levels and the travel path. Starting Thursday afternoon, rainfall is expected in the southern region, specifically in areas around Asir, including its capital, Abah, and the southeastern part of Jazan. Later in the evening, the rain will begin to dissipate, with some rain around Abah before it disappears completely. According to the animated map, no rain will affect any parts of the kingdom until late in the after

  • Thassos Marble in the Prophet's Mosque: an engineering marvel and architectural heritage

    Thassos Marble in the Prophet's Mosque: an engineering marvel and architectural heritage

    MADINAH — Prophet’s Mosque’s cooling system is enhanced by 117,000 square meters of white Thassos marble, according to the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. The authority said the marble covers the rooftop and outdoor courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque, serving as both a prominent architectural feature and a key component of its environmental cooling system. Renowned for its bright white color and high reflective properties, Thassos marble helps reduce ambient temperatures while maintaining a cool surface, allowing wo