Royal reserve sheds light on Saudi Arabia’s historic palaces

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Updated 02 October 2025
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Royal reserve sheds light on Saudi Arabia’s historic palaces

  • The authority’s pavilion highlights the historic palaces of King Abdulaziz located within the reserve, which date back more than 90 years

RIYADH: The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority has opened its pavilion at International Restoration Week, which began on Wednesday and continues until Oct. 5 in the Jax District of Diriyah.

Organized by the Heritage Commission, the event features participation from a distinguished group of local and international organizations.

The authority’s pavilion highlights the historic palaces of King Abdulaziz located within the reserve, which date back more than 90 years.

The pavilion also features a presentation on the historic Darb Zubaydah, one of the most significant ancient pilgrimage routes stretching over 1,400 km from Kufa to Makkah, which passes through the reserve.

The display includes an overview of key sites along the trail within the reserve’s boundaries, such as ponds, dams, and reservoirs.

The authority’s participation in the event highlights its dedication to preserving the cultural significance of historic sites, and showcases the Kingdom's distinguished efforts in heritage restoration and preservation.


Crown prince, US president discuss regional escalation in phone call

Updated 01 March 2026
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Crown prince, US president discuss regional escalation in phone call

  • Trump expressed Washington's condemnation of the blatant missile attacks against the Kingdom
  • The crown prince also discussed the ongoing military escalation in a separate call with the president of Syria

RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a telephone call on Saturday from US President Donald Trump, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Trump expressed Washington's condemnation of the blatant missile attacks against the Kingdom, which were intercepted by the Kingdom's air defenses. 

He affirmed US support for the Kingdom and its backing of all measures taken by the Kingdom to confront these Iranian violations that undermine the security and stability of the region, SPA added.

In a separate call, Crown Prince Mohammed and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa discussed the ongoing military escalation in the region.

Al-Sharaa affirmed his country’s support for and solidarity with the Kingdom, SPA said in another report. 

The Syrian president emphasized his country’s. rejection of any violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty or any threat to its security and stability.

The crown prince also separately received calls from the Ruler of Oman, Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and discussed developments in the region amid Iran’s military escalation that targeted the Kingdom and other Gulf countries, SPA reported.