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
Northern Borders rock art reveals ancient life
- Among the most notable remains are stone structures scattered northwest of Arar
- Evidence ranges from the Neolithic era to Islamic times, forming a chronological record
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region contains numerous archaeological sites, reflecting a long history of human settlement dating back to early periods, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Among the most notable remains are stone structures scattered northwest of Arar.
Varying in shape, size and design, specialists believe these structures date to the end of the Neolithic period and the beginning of subsequent eras. They are thought to have been used as stone tombs to preserve the remains of the dead.
Evidence ranges from the Neolithic era to Islamic times, forming a chronological record that highlights the diversity of communities that once lived in the region and how they interacted with their natural environment over centuries.
Ajab Al-Otaibi, director general of antiquities at the Heritage Commission, said the stone structures and rock art sites in the Northern Borders region represent an integral part of Saudi Arabia’s national cultural heritage and serve as an important resource for archaeological studies and scientific research.
He highlighted the importance of surveys, documentation and protection efforts to preserve these cultural landmarks as a historical legacy for future generations.
The region is also home to several important rock art sites, such as Shu’ayb Hamer, which features a wide and diverse collection of drawings carved on natural rock surfaces, marking it as a key site that documented early human activity in the area.
The artworks depict scenes of hunting, horsemanship, dancing, daily life and social rituals. They were created using a variety of artistic styles, most notably framed and abstract forms, and produced through different techniques including incizing and pecking, both direct and indirect.
The carvings portray human figures and a range of animals, including camels, horses and gazelles, as well as some wild and predatory species that have long since disappeared.
These images provide insight into the richness of the natural environment in earlier periods and help researchers understand the evolving relationship between humans and their surroundings.
