'Aseer Manuscripts Exhibition' Opens at House of Culture in Ahad Rafidah

The exhibition features numerous manuscripts and historical documents that highlight the region's history. SPA
The exhibition features numerous manuscripts and historical documents that highlight the region's history. SPA
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'Aseer Manuscripts Exhibition' Opens at House of Culture in Ahad Rafidah

The exhibition features numerous manuscripts and historical documents that highlight the region's history. SPA
The exhibition features numerous manuscripts and historical documents that highlight the region's history. SPA

Under the patronage of Governor of 'Aseer Region and Chairman of its Development Authority Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, the 'Aseer Manuscripts Exhibition opened on Friday at the House of Culture in Ahad Rafidah Governorate.

The exhibition, held in partnership between the Regional Development Authority, the Libraries Commission, the 'Aseer History Center, and the King Abdulaziz Public Library, features numerous manuscripts and historical documents that highlight the region's history. It also includes historical coins that were used in 'Aseer at various times, as well as several old photographs, some of which are being displayed for the first time.

Lectures and panel discussions are being held on the sidelines of the exhibition, with the participation of experts covering various topics related to the culture, history, and heritage of the 'Aseer Region.

Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdullah bin Hamid delivered the first lecture, titled "Social Customs in 'Aseer," where he discussed some of the customs and traditions of daily life in the region in the past, highlighting their positive impact on community cohesion.

The exhibition also features a specialized workshop on the restoration of manuscripts and old documents.



6th Crown Prince Camel Festival Opens at Taif Camel Square

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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6th Crown Prince Camel Festival Opens at Taif Camel Square

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Held under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, the sixth edition of the Crown Prince Camel Festival was set to kick off in Taif on Saturday.

The festival, organized by the Saudi Camel Federation, will be held at the Taif Camel Square for one month, from August 10 to September 10.

Preliminary rounds will last for 12 days.

A large number of local and international camel owners are competing in the Mafarid, Haqqa, Laqaya, Jatha'a, Thanaya, Heil, Zamoul and Soudaniyat categories for prizes that topping SAR56 million.

Throughout the festival, 610 races will be held: 360 in the preliminary rounds and 250 in the final stages.

Minister of Sport and Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee President Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal expressed his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed for their support to the sports sector, in general, and camel racing, in particular, and for their dedication to preserving and enriching the Kingdom's cultural heritage.

Deputy President of the International Camel Federation, President of the Saudi Camel Federation and Vice Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee Prince Fahd bin Juluwi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaid also thanked the Crown Prince for patronizing the festival.