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
Saudi Arabia to host ‘dialogue’ between southern Yemeni factions
- The conference hopes to ‘develop a comprehensive vision’ to fulfill the aspirations of Yemenis
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry has invited factions in south Yemen to hold a dialogue in Riyadh to “discuss just solutions to the southern cause.”
The ministry statement said the conference in the Saudi capital had been requested by Rashad Al-Alimi, President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, and the Kingdom urged all factions to participate “to develop a comprehensive vision” that would fulfill the aspirations of the southern people.
The separatist Southern Transitional Council has recently seized territory in the governorates of Hadramaut and Al-Mahra.
Saudi Arabia said the STC action poses a direct threat to the Kingdom’s national security, and regional stability.
Earlier this week, the military coalition supporting Yemen’s government carried out airstrikes targeting a shipment of weapons and vehicles destined for southern separatist forces. The shipment arrived in the port of Al-Mukalla on two vessels.
Saudi Arabia has reiterated the only way to bring the southern cause to a resolution is through dialogue.
Gulf and Arab countries on Tuesday offered their support for the internationally recognized government in Yemen.
