Farasan Islands are an archipelago of 84 islands made of coral reefs located about 40 kilometers offshore from the city of Jizan. This stunning destination breaks all stereotypes about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With its pristine[...]
Jizan Province is like no other in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is indeed exceptional in several regards.
A Landscape of Contrasts
In a country often stereotyped by endless sand dunes, Jizan stands out with its tall green mountains,[...]
People of the Desert
The people of Saudi Arabia have their origins in the desert. Even though the vast majority of the population now reside in cities and towns, there is still an immense fondness for evenings spent under the stars, away[...]
The Lava Fields of the Harrat Khaybar
In the heart of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lies a geological wonder that is unlike any other in the world. While it may come as a surprise to many, Saudi Arabia is home to numerous volcanoes, including[...]
The Importance of the Darb Zubaydah
When the Abbasid Caliphs took power in 132 AH/750 CE, one of their first major decisions was to move the capital of the Caliphate from Damascus to Kufa in today’s Iraq. Shortly after this move, as early[...]