RIYADH: The Jeddah Historic District Program will showcase its UNESCO credentials at the ITB Berlin international travel show taking place March 5-7, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Historic Jeddah, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014, comprises more than 600 historic buildings showcasing unique architectural styles that illustrate the ingenuity of its inhabitants in adapting to their surroundings.
The district is also known for its vibrant markets, adding to its appeal.
The Ministry of Culture oversees the JHDP, which is dedicated to revitalizing Jeddah’s historical center, Al-Balad, with the goal of transforming it into a cultural and arts hub and a distinguished destination for heritage tourism.
At the ITB Berlin, one of the largest tourism events globally, the program will highlight 34 heritage hotels within the district. These hotels, such as Beit Jokhdar, Beit Al-Rayess, and Beit Kedwan, have been carefully renovated to conserve their architectural integrity, while offering visitors a chance to experience traditional and contemporary styles.
Each year the ITB Berlin gathers roughly 10,000 exhibitors from over 180 countries, including municipality officials, tour operators, booking system developers, airlines, hotels and other businesses.
JHDP’s participation at the event is part of its effort to enhance its international visibility at key tourism and travel events, aiming to showcase the historical and cultural richness of the area and promote Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage on a global scale, SPA added.
Jeddah Historic District showcases heritage hotels at ITB Berlin
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Jeddah Historic District showcases heritage hotels at ITB Berlin
- Hotels have been carefully renovated to conserve their architectural integrity
More than 1,100 scouts assist worshippers at the Two Holy Mosques
MAKKAH: The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association is running public service camps at the Two Holy Mosques during Ramadan, involving more than 1,100 scout leaders and members.
The volunteer program runs throughout the fasting month, providing services to Umrah performers, other worshippers, and fasting visitors in close coordination with the relevant authorities, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The scout teams’ tasks include providing guidance, orientation and crowd management services, assisting the elderly and people with disabilities, and delivering humanitarian and on-site support at designated locations at the Two Holy Mosques.
Backed by intensive training and preparation programs, the scouts have strengthened their readiness on the ground and elevated their performance to meet the association’s highest standards of quality and governance, reflecting their commitment to leadership and excellence in organized volunteer work.
The association emphasized that these camps are managed under a unified institutional framework that brings together all scouting sectors, following clear operational plans and precise organizational structures.
This approach helps standardize procedures, boost performance efficiency, and maximize the positive effect of services provided, fulfilling the vision of the Kingdom’s leadership in caring for visitors to the Two Holy Mosques and facilitating their rituals with ease and peace of mind.
