Expansion of Madinah’s landmark Masjid Al-Qiblatain underway

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman on an ocular inspection on Wednesday. (SPA)
Updated 28 November 2019
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Expansion of Madinah’s landmark Masjid Al-Qiblatain underway

MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman inspected on Wednesday the progress of work to develop the city’s landmark Masjid Al-Qiblatain site and its surroundings.

The project, covering an area of 50,200 square meters, is aimed at improving public services for visitors and expanding the site to receive more than 4,000 worshippers.

During his visit to the site Prince Faisal, who is chairman of the Madinah Development Authority, listened to a detailed explanation about headway on the first phase of the scheme which was 15 percent completed.   


Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

Updated 30 January 2026
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Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

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

RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the 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 a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.

The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.

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 social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.

The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 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.