ThePlace: Jubbat Hail, an old caravan route through Saudi Arabia’s Nefud Desert

It is one of the largest and most significant archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia. (Photo/Saudi Tourism)
Updated 08 June 2019
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ThePlace: Jubbat Hail, an old caravan route through Saudi Arabia’s Nefud Desert

Jubbat Hail, in the Hail region of northeast Saudi Arabia, is on an old caravan route through the Nefud Desert. 

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015, recent government investment has improved the facilities available to the public there. 

It is one of the largest and most significant archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia, due to its rock inscriptions and carvings dating to the Mesolithic period.It is a beautiful desert destination visited by thousands of tourists from around the world every year. This photo was taken by Hir Bart as part of the Colors of Saudi competition.


Mawhiba opens registration for summer programs 

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Mawhiba opens registration for summer programs 

  • Courses will be hosted by leading national universities and distinguished schools
  • Programs aim to enhance students’ knowledge and personal and scientific skills

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, also known as Mawhiba, has opened registration for its summer programs, offering over 79 academic, research, and international courses in partnership with 45 scientific institutions.

These courses will be hosted by leading national universities and distinguished schools, reflecting its commitment to nurturing gifted students.

The programs, a core part of Mawhiba’s system for developing gifted individuals, aim to enhance students’ knowledge and personal and scientific skills through advanced learning environments.

By collaborating with top universities and research centers, Mawhiba seeks to build a generation that contributes to national innovation and development.

Primarily offered during the summer break, with some available year-round, the programs provide flexible in-person and online learning options, enabling students from across the country to participate. 

Participants will engage in advanced activities, including in STEM fields, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, renewable energy, biomedicine, advanced mathematics, creative design, and digital investigation.