Archaeological discoveries and rock inscriptions in Najran created during the early age of Islam are important historical sources to document social life during that time. In addition, they contain evidence of human heritage from thousands of years ago, and are tangible proof of the authenticity of Islamic civilization and the spread of its precious heritage.
In a field tour in the city of Najran, the Saudi Press Agency recorded many ancient archaeological inscriptions and drawings, some of which date back to the early first Hijri century, in the mountains of Al-Zarwaa Al-Darib, Qarn Al-Zaafaran and Al-Markab. The texts vary between poetic verses, Qur’anic verses, preaching phrases, prayers, names of people and other inscriptions written in Musnad, Nabataean, and Kufi scripts. They also demonstrate the civilizational and historical depth of the region during the three centuries that preceded Islam.
The Saudi Heritage Authority is keen to continue its fieldwork to record antiquities and archaeological inscriptions in the region. Almost 200 archaeological and historical sites have been registered in Najran, and excavations are continuing to uncover sites, inscriptions and drawings.
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ThePlace: Saudi Arabia’s Najran famous for largest rock inscriptions
- The texts vary between poetic verses, Qur’anic verses, preaching phrases, prayers, names of people and other inscriptions written in Musnad, Nabataean, and Kufi scripts
Saudi Arabia to hold Human Capability Initiative conference in Riyadh in May
- HCI 2026 set to attract over 15,000 leaders, 250 speakers, including policymakers, industry leaders, experts from various sectors
- Program to focus on optimizing learning, working environments to maximize human capability in age of AI
LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Human Capability Development Program has announced the third edition of the Human Capability Initiative conference, featuring the UK as the country of honor.
The HCI will be held under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, from May 3-4.
HCI 2026 is set to attract over 15,000 leaders and feature 250 speakers, including policymakers, industry leaders, and experts from various sectors.
Under the theme “The Human Code,” the program will focus on optimizing learning and working environments to maximize human capability in the age of artificial intelligence.
Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, Saudi Arabia's minister of education and chairman of the Executive Committee of the HCDP, said the conference would showcase the Kingdom’s commitment to investing in people for sustainable economic growth and to enriching a global dialogue.
He added: “Human potential remains the most critical driver of progress in a rapidly changing global landscape, and investing in humans is the most critical pillar in building a competitive economy and a knowledge-based society.”
Majid Al-Kassabi, the Saudi minister of commerce and chairman of the Economic and Social Committee of the Saudi-British Strategic Partnership Council, welcomed the UK as the conference’s country of honor.
He said: “(This) represents a continuation of the strategic cooperation between (Saudi Arabia and the UK), including the launch of the Skills of the Future initiative at the 2025 HCI conference, focused on advancing economic cooperation, educational exchange, and workforce development.”
The last two HCI conferences attracted over 23,000 participants, featured 550 speakers, and announced 156 partnerships, organizers said.
The HCDP aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, focusing on enhancing citizens’ potential and competitiveness, they added.
