ThePlace: Naseef House, residence for King Abdul Aziz in 1925

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Updated 11 July 2020
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ThePlace: Naseef House, residence for King Abdul Aziz in 1925

  • Today, Naseef House is a cultural center offering exhibitions, lectures and and a variety of visitor attractions

Naseef House is one of Jeddah’s architectural highlights, and a favorite with tourists and visitors.
The restored coral house in the historic Al-Balad district became a royal residence for King Abdul Aziz after he captured the city in 1925. Inside you can see ramps that were installed to allow camels to walk all the way up to the upper terrace.
A beautiful neem tree at the entrance was once believed to be the only tree in Jeddah.
Today, Naseef House is a cultural center offering exhibitions, lectures and and a variety of visitor attractions.


Crown prince meets with Pakistan prime minister

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Crown prince meets with Pakistan prime minister

RIYADH: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The Pakistani premier arrived in Jeddah on Thursday and was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz and other officials, SPA added.

According to the office of the Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif affirmed full support for Saudi Arabia during his meeting with the crown prince.