Hail’s farms offer journey into rural Saudi life

Visitors can immerse in a serene environment that reflects the richness of Hail’s landscape and heritage. (SPA)
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Updated 01 September 2025
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Hail’s farms offer journey into rural Saudi life

  • Sites have been preserved by owners

RIYADH: Rural tourism in Hail is thriving and offers visitors tranquility, natural beauty, and the authentic experience of Saudi country life.

The region’s farms have been preserved by their owners, allowing guests to connect with traditional agriculture and heritage, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.




Visitors can immerse in a serene environment that reflects the richness of Hail’s landscape and heritage. (SPA)

Walking among groves of date palms, citrus trees, and plants, visitors are immersed in a serene environment that reflects the richness of Hail’s landscape.

Shaded seating areas invite relaxation, with traditional Arabic coffee served at the heart of nature.

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Hail’s farms have been preserved by their owners, allowing guests to connect with traditional agriculture and heritage.

Rustic cottages, water features, and children’s play areas add to the charm of the experience.

Many sites also host demonstrations of traditional irrigation methods, including the Blackstone water pump with its rhythmic sounds recreating the past experience of drawing water from deep wells.




Visitors can immerse in a serene environment that reflects the richness of Hail’s landscape and heritage. (SPA)

Other displays feature traditional honey-extraction techniques, heritage coffee pots, and incense burners to showcase the region’s artisanal traditions.

Several rural locations also feature museums in which artifacts and tools from earlier generations highlight cultural memories of the area.

Enclosures with birds and pygmy goats further enrich the family-friendly atmosphere.

Guests can complete their visit by consuming local produce, which helps to provide a taste of Hail’s hospitality.

 


Saudi crown prince receives written message from president of Tanzania

Updated 17 December 2025
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Saudi crown prince receives written message from president of Tanzania

  • The letter, about relations between the countries, is delivered by Tanzania’s foreign minister during a meeting with the Kingdom’s deputy foreign minister

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message on Tuesday from President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania about relations between their countries.

It was delivered by Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Tanzania’s foreign minister, and accepted on the crown prince’s behalf by Waleed Elkhereiji, the Kingdom’s deputy minister of foreign affairs.

During their meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh, the ministers discussed bilateral relations and ways in which they might be enhanced in all sectors, the Saudi Press Agency reported.