TABUK: The snow that fell on Al-Lawz Mountain on Thursday brought out young people who love to ski, and who turned sand-skiing into ice-skiing.
Visitors were interested in the young people skiing on snow and wanted to try it themselves.
Roads leading to the snow-covered areas were crowded with hikers enjoying the beautiful white mountains and the cold, fresh weather.
The two centers of Alkan and Al-Lawz experienced rainfall accompanied by snow, which attracted large numbers of families from Tabuk city and neighboring districts — and from outside of the area — to see this annual visitor that covers the mountains, valleys and hills of the north of Tabuk each year.
Government sectors concerned with traffic, security and roads, along with the Red Crescent, Civil Defense and the Border Guards, are monitoring the situation and are ready to manage any possible emergency.
The local population gathers every year to watch this phenomenon. They arrive at the mountain early to welcome the snow and consider this time to be the most beautiful of the year.
Last week, Hussein Al-Qahtani, spokesman for the General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection, told the Saudi Press Agency that a cold-air front would push toward the northern areas and would continue until the middle of next week.
The front is expected to cause snowfall, particularly in the Northern Borders and Jawf regions, accompanied by low temperatures, dropping to -2°C.
Snowy Davos closes as skiing season opens in Saudi Arabia
Snowy Davos closes as skiing season opens in Saudi Arabia
Taif festival celebrates Saudi Arabia’s literary icons
- It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content
TAIF: A special section highlighting key Saudi literary figures forms part of the Writers and Readers Festival in Taif.
The area explores the lives of distinguished writers, poets, and authors who have shaped the Kingdom’s creative landscape, influencing literature, journalism, theater and intellectual thought.
It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, the festival runs until Jan. 15 and features 42 prominent publishing houses from Saudi Arabia and overseas, offering visitors the chance to explore the latest works in literature, philosophy and general knowledge.
Meanwhile, the festival’s interactive murals section engages visitors with openwork art panels, allowing them to contribute to the city’s features and identity.
The murals depict Taif’s natural and historical landmarks, including Al-Hada Mountain, the Taif rose gardens, and traditional Hijazi palaces. Others are inspired by Souq Okaz, a historic literary and commercial center linked to the region’s poetic heritage.
Designed by a visual artist, they blend folk-inspired elements with imaginative expression, creating a collaborative experience that celebrates the city’s beauty and brings art closer to the public.
