ThePlace: Shoubra Palace, first historical palace in KSA’s highland city of Taif

Shoubra Palace of Taif. (Photo by Sarah Bawazir/Colors of Saudi competition)
Updated 23 November 2019
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ThePlace: Shoubra Palace, first historical palace in KSA’s highland city of Taif

The Shoubra Palace was built in 1907, as the first historical palace in the beautiful city of Taif.

It represents distinctive architectural elements, and is one of the most important historic features in the city.

It is now a heritage and antiquities museum. The museum has three sections: The period before Islam, beginning from the Stone Age to Jahiliya; Islamic heritage; and the Kingdom’s unification. It contains a large number of important artifacts.

This photograph was taken by Sarah Bawazir as part of the Colors of Saudi competition.


Creative career event empowers talent in Jeddah

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Creative career event empowers talent in Jeddah

JEDDAH: Art Jameel in Jeddah recently concluded its inaugural Creative Careers Days — a three-day interactive program “designed to accelerate professional growth within the Kingdom’s creative sectors,” the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

The event featured workshops on topics including photography, design, and digital content, as well as strategic sessions on business management, pricing, and the impact of AI on artistic practices.

By offering portfolio reviews and expert mentoring in legal and marketing frameworks, the gathering “effectively bridged the gap between raw talent and market demand,” the SPA stated, adding that the initative “reinforces Jeddah’s status as a vital cultural hub and supports an integrated ecosystem in which national talent can translate creative skills into sustainable, long-term careers.”