Fog, walking trails attract trekkers to Abha

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Fog envelops neighborhoods, gardens, and roads, turning Abha’s day into dusk and instilling serenity. (SPA)
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Fog envelops neighborhoods, gardens, and roads, turning Abha’s day into dusk and instilling serenity. (SPA)
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Fog envelops neighborhoods, gardens, and roads, turning Abha’s day into dusk and instilling serenity. (SPA)
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Updated 06 August 2024
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Fog, walking trails attract trekkers to Abha

  • The fog has driven young and old to the walking trails scattered throughout Abha city

RIYADH: The sight of fog enveloping Abha in the morning and evening, creating beautiful panoramic views, has captivated walking enthusiasts of all ages, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The fog has driven young and old to the walking trails scattered throughout Abha city. These trails are extremely popular during the summer season, as they enable tourists to enjoy the mild, cool weather and the sight of clouds over mountain peaks.




Fog envelops neighborhoods, gardens, and roads, turning Abha’s day into dusk and instilling serenity. (SPA)

Fog envelops neighborhoods, gardens, and roads, turning Abha’s day into dusk and instilling serenity, the SPA said.

It also reported that tourists enjoy the foggy weather to go for walks, especially on famous trails like Al-Dabab, Al-Mashhad, Art Street, Al-Badee, Al-Murooj, and Al-Rawdah, near the city’s airport, as well as the Million’s Park walkway in Al-Mahalah.

The Asir Municipality has equipped these areas with seating, children’s play areas, sports areas, restrooms, public squares, green spaces, and beautiful sculptures, creating a safe and attractive recreational environment that also helps improve public health and the quality of life.

 


KSrelief expands aid efforts across 5 nations

Updated 11 November 2025
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KSrelief expands aid efforts across 5 nations

  • Under the agreement, three artesian wells, each about 400 meters deep, will be drilled and equipped with submersible pumps, accessories, and integrated solar power systems

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues to make an impact by providing critical assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

KSrelief recently signed a cooperation agreement in Riyadh with a civil society organization to improve sustainable access to clean water for residents of Taiz, Yemen.

Under the agreement, three artesian wells, each about 400 meters deep, will be drilled and equipped with submersible pumps, accessories, and integrated solar power systems.

Solar systems will also be installed to operate three existing wells. The project will include community campaigns on water conservation, hygiene, and protection of water sources from pollution.

In Khartoum State, Sudan, KSrelief distributed 800 food parcels, benefiting 5,239 people as part of the Madad project. 

Meanwhile, nine medical volunteers providing eye care in Nigeria screened 32,262 children and provided 1,651 pairs of glasses.

In Chad, KSrelief distributed 500 food baskets to 3,000 vulnerable individuals, while in Syria, the agency provided food baskets to 975 needy families in Latakia governorate.