ALULA: The children’s area of the AlUla Date Festival has been a hit with young attendees. The area offers seven activities: freehand drawing, agricultural education, physical games, carnival games, photography, confectionery, and face painting.
The Royal Commission for AlUla, which organized the festival, has ensured parents can take part in games with their children and provided all the necessary tools and materials for drawing. Local farmers have also been engaged to instruct children on the principles of agriculture.
The establishment of the children’s area aligns with the commission’s goal to make the festival an enticing destination for families. The design of the children’s area is inspired by AlUla’s environment, heritage, and culture, all presented in a manner intended to help children connect with their heritage and the diverse products of AlUla.
The commission has also launched the AlUla Date Festival Market, which will run until November 11.
AlUla Date Festival’s children’s area draws crowds
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AlUla Date Festival’s children’s area draws crowds
- The Royal Commission for AlUla, which organized the festival, has ensured parents can take part in games with their children
King Abdulaziz Foundation reveals rare images from king’s 1916 Basra visit
- Photographs form part of a wider collection documented by British photographer Gertrude Bell
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Foundation has revealed archival photographs documenting King Abdulaziz’s tour of the outskirts of Basra in 1916, a visit that came at an early stage of his efforts to build regional relationships.
One of the photographs, taken by British photographer Gertrude Bell, shows King Abdulaziz standing with his men in the Basra desert, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The image reflects his early political and diplomatic engagement in the region, as he sought to strengthen ties with neighboring areas and engage with the wider Arab and international community, SPA added.
The photograph forms part of a wider collection documented by Bell, which records key developments and transformations across the Arabian Peninsula during the early 20th century.
The Basra visit holds particular significance in King Abdulaziz’s journey as a unifying leader.
Rather than crossing borders in pursuit of power, the visit reflected an approach focused on stability, cooperation and long-term regional harmony, laying the groundwork for a leadership style defined by pragmatism and openness, SPA said.
