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Exhibits at King Abdulaziz Palace in Laynah Document Depth of Civilization in Arabian Peninsula

The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its associated social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship - SPA
The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its associated social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship - SPA
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Exhibits at King Abdulaziz Palace in Laynah Document Depth of Civilization in Arabian Peninsula

The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its associated social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship - SPA
The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its associated social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship - SPA

Heritage and historical exhibits at King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of the palace activation events organized by Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.

The exhibits feature rare heritage and historical artifacts reflecting distant historical periods and carrying cultural and scientific significance that document lifestyles, living patterns, and environmental shifts witnessed in the region over the centuries, SPA reported.

Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.

The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its associated social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.

The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until February 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment that reflects the region’s identity and deep-rooted heritage.

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Music Commission's Saudi Trouq Program Highlights Kingdom's Artistic Diversity

The tour is part of the Music Commission’s efforts to preserve musical heritage - SPA
The tour is part of the Music Commission’s efforts to preserve musical heritage - SPA
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Music Commission's Saudi Trouq Program Highlights Kingdom's Artistic Diversity

The tour is part of the Music Commission’s efforts to preserve musical heritage - SPA
The tour is part of the Music Commission’s efforts to preserve musical heritage - SPA

The Saudi Trouq program, dedicated to preserving the heritage of traditional music, has concluded its documentary tour covering five distinct musical genres.

The tour involved three major trips across cities and governorates, including Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Yanbu, Al-Ahsa, and Al-Qatif, during which the team carefully observed and recorded musical traditions within their dynamic cultural and social settings, SPA reported.

Through its extensive documentary tour, the program captured 160 recordings representing five musical genres across five locations in six regions, with the participation of 196 specialists and artists, including leading practitioners of Saudi music.

This tour is part of the Music Commission’s efforts to preserve musical heritage and ensure its transmission across generations through visual, audio, and written materials that serve as resources for researchers and students, highlighting the Kingdom’s cultural and artistic diversity.

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Makkah's Holy Quran Museum Showcases Rare 9th Century Manuscript

The Holy Quran Museum is showcasing a rare quarter of the Holy Quran estimated to date back to the 15th century. (SPA)
The Holy Quran Museum is showcasing a rare quarter of the Holy Quran estimated to date back to the 15th century. (SPA)
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Makkah's Holy Quran Museum Showcases Rare 9th Century Manuscript

The Holy Quran Museum is showcasing a rare quarter of the Holy Quran estimated to date back to the 15th century. (SPA)
The Holy Quran Museum is showcasing a rare quarter of the Holy Quran estimated to date back to the 15th century. (SPA)

The Holy Quran Museum in Makkah's Hira Cultural District is showcasing a rare quarter of the Holy Quran, specifically part 25, estimated to date back to the 15th century, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.

Written in the Levantine Naskh script, the manuscript is distinguished by its intricate decorations and exquisite gilding.

Preserved at the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, the exhibition is part of a collaborative effort to highlight Quranic treasures and rare manuscripts.

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Al Bisht Al-Hasawi Festival Celebrates Saudi Heritage

Open daily, the festival offers cultural activities, including theatrical performances and interactive experiences about the bisht. (SPA)
Open daily, the festival offers cultural activities, including theatrical performances and interactive experiences about the bisht. (SPA)
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Al Bisht Al-Hasawi Festival Celebrates Saudi Heritage

Open daily, the festival offers cultural activities, including theatrical performances and interactive experiences about the bisht. (SPA)
Open daily, the festival offers cultural activities, including theatrical performances and interactive experiences about the bisht. (SPA)

Under the patronage of Governor of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Region Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz inaugurated

The third edition of Al Bisht Al-Hasawi Festival kicked off on Tuesday under the patronage of Governor of Eastern Region Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz.

The event was inaugurated by Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz and organized by the Heritage Commission. It runs for 11 days at Ibrahim Palace in Al-Ahsa.

The deputy governor highlighted the festival’s role in preserving traditional crafts and supporting artisans as essential to Saudi cultural identity.

At the festival, he met with bisht merchants from various countries and toured workshops by the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) and the children's area, which teaches children about bisht craftsmanship.

Open daily, the festival offers cultural activities, including theatrical performances and interactive experiences about the bisht. Visitors can wear the bisht and learn about the etiquette of color selection.

This year's edition marks the first national celebration of the bisht following its inclusion by UNESCO in December 2025 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The festival supports the Heritage Commission's mission to protect cultural heritage and promote handicrafts, highlighting Al-Ahsa’s global significance.