Al-Balad Bazaar revives cultural heritage of Jeddah

Al-Balad Bazaar is held in a special location in the heart of Historic Jeddah. (SPA)
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Updated 13 February 2024
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Al-Balad Bazaar revives cultural heritage of Jeddah

JEDDAH: Al-Balad Bazaar events continued at Al-Dahab Square in Historic Jeddah, showcasing a variety of local products and handicrafts through 30 commercial outlets.

The aim is to emphasize the cultural heritage of Al-Balad, preserve the local heritage, revive local folklore, and promote cultural tourism in the city, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The year-long event plays a significant role in supporting youth and productive families. It provides them with sales outlets to display and sell their products throughout the year.

Al-Balad Bazaar is held in a special location in the heart of Historic Jeddah to exemplify the significant efforts made by the Historic Jeddah Program in reviving Saudi cultural heritage and promoting the city’s status as a premier tourist destination.

The event offers a diverse range of products, including traditional clothing, handicrafts, accessories, popular dishes, and pieces of art, emphasizing cultural heritage and introducing visitors and tourists to traditional crafts at reasonable prices.

It serves as a distinctive platform for revitalizing cultural heritage and fostering communication across diverse societal segments, making it a notable cultural destination that enhances the city’s tourism scene.

Supported by the Saudi Ministry of Culture, Al-Balad Bazaar draws a significant number of visitors and tourists, who express admiration for the cultural and artistic products, contributing to the revitalization of commercial activity in Historic Jeddah.


Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya ‘shaping the future,’ says executive ahead of Six Flags opening

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Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya ‘shaping the future,’ says executive ahead of Six Flags opening

  • Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari underscored the Kingdom’s recent monumental achievements in alignment with Six Flags Qiddiya City’s symbolic upcoming opening, stating: “We, in Saudi Arabia do not start where others end, we start where others dream”

RIYADH: Qiddiya is “shaping the future of entire sectors,” the entertainment megaproject’s managing director said at a press conference on Monday ahead of the official opening of Six Flags on Dec. 31.

Abdullah Al-Dawood took to the podium to share his pride in Qiddiya City’s speedy progress.

Six Flags Qiddiya City Entrance. (AN Photo by Basmah Albasrawi)

“Today, Six Flags Qiddiya City is complete, and Aquaarabia is over 95 percent complete,” he said.

With doors set to open in nine days, Al-Dawood made sure to remind the audience that this milestone is only the beginning of a grander vision for Qiddiya City and the Kingdom as a whole.

Abdullah Al-Dawood, Managing Director of Qiddiya Investment Company speaks at Six Flags Press Conference. (AN Photo by Basmah Albasrawi)

“What we are doing today goes beyond simply developing a project, it is about building a city and shaping the future of entire sectors. God willing, the Kingdom will be among the leading countries in the fields of entertainment, sports, culture and tourism” he said.

Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari underscored the Kingdom’s recent monumental achievements in alignment with Six Flags Qiddiya City’s symbolic upcoming opening, stating: “We, in Saudi Arabia do not start where others end, we start where others dream.”

En route to the park, Qiddiya executives welcomed members of the press to their grand project as mountains made way to rollercoaster views.

Qiddiya’s progress in becoming a hub for entertainment and sports is visible in the daylight as cranes and construction crew gathered to finalize building some of the most anticipated projects such as Aquaarabia, a waterpark, and golf courses in the heart of the desert.

The park is the first Six Flags outside of North America and forms part of Qiddiya Investment Co.’s flagship development.