JEDDAH: Cruise ships were launched in the Red Sea as part of the “Break Free” domestic tourism campaign being held from June 25 to Sept. 30, and covering 10 tourist destinations around Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) launched the initiative as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to highlight the Red Sea’s tourist treasures.
Cruise ships will offer an array of options and packages.
Stringent protocols to safeguard passengers’ health have been put in place by the STA together with the Ministry of Health and tour operators.
The STA is behind Visit Saudi, the official brand for the promotion and revitalization of tourism in the Kingdom.
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Cruise ships on course for Red Sea tourist treasure
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Cruise ships on course for Red Sea tourist treasure
- Cruise ships launched as part of Break Free domestic tourism campaign – June 25 to Sept. 30 – covering 10 tourist destinations around Saudi Arabia
- The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) launched the initiative as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to highlight the Red Sea’s tourist treasures
Archaeologists discover Abbasid coin in Al-Ahsa
RIYADH: The Heritage Commission has concluded its second archaeological season at Ra’s Qurayyah Port in Al-Ahsa governorate, Eastern Province, uncovering 147 diverse architectural units, including large courtyards and ancient wells.
Located 26 km northwest of Al-Uqair Port, the site yielded significant artifacts, including an Abbasid dirham minted in 765 AD, bronze ornaments and glazed pottery, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Comparative analysis and organic sampling indicate the site’s timeline spans from the pre-Islamic era through the early Islamic period and into the late-10th century.
The discovery aligns with the national cultural strategy to document the Kingdom’s tangible heritage and strengthen its scientific and historical presence globally.
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