DAMMAM: The King Fahd Causeway has recorded the highest number of travelers since its opening, with 131,000 people crossing in one day, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
The previous highest number was 129,437 passengers. The spokesman for the Eastern Province Passports Department, Col. Mualla Marzouq Al-Otaibi, said movement was achieved smoothly in cooperation with related sectors.
He added that the increased flow of travelers has not affected security aspects or the speed of processing paperwork at the crossing.
During the mid-year school leave, Bahrain becomes the top destination for people in Saudi Arabia, especially the Eastern Province.
This is due to several factors, including Bahrain’s proximity, and the many events and shopping offers targeting visitors from Saudi Arabia.
The causeway connecting the two countries was opened in November 1986, and has contributed to expanding their commercial exchanges. The bridge cost $564 million and took more than four years to build.
Last year, the National Program to Support the Management of Projects in Public Entities and the King Fahd Causeway Authority signed a memorandum of understanding to raise
the efficiency of the KFCA’s facility and asset management, as well as its overall operation and maintenance practices.
King Fahd Causeway records highest number of travelers
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King Fahd Causeway records highest number of travelers
- During the mid-year school leave, Bahrain becomes the top destination for people in Saudi Arabia, especially the Eastern Province
Al-Madana Heritage Village showcases cultural traditions in northern Asir
RIYADH: Residents of Al-Madana Heritage Village in Al-Namas governorate have been celebrating local heritage during a Ramadan event held as part of a community initiative, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Launched by Governor of Asir Region Prince Turki bin Talal, the initiative aims to enhance community engagement and promote cultural heritage as a sustainable development resource.
The event showcased the village’s heritage identity, aiming to position it as a notable tourist destination. It evoked daily life from the past and embodied social values that shaped the region.
Activities included plowing fields with oxen, threshing wheat by hand, and simulating the historical reception of pilgrims heading to Makkah.
Traditional methods for preparing charitable meals were also demonstrated, highlighting ancient customs.
The event attracted broad participation from residents and officials, showing community cohesion in preserving and promoting heritage as part of regional tourism.
Organizers said that the event was a model for activating cultural heritage as a pillar of sustainable development, enhancing tourism in northern Asir and elevating heritage villages as cultural destinations.
