Exploring the rich tapestry of the Arabian Peninsula’s heritage. Unearthing captivating stories and traditions.
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King Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia at the opening ceremony of the railway line in Riyadh (1951).
Photographs of Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Saud bin Jalawi attending a baseball game in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1950.
Al Malid (المالد), a resonant folk art form prevalent in Oman and the United Arab Emirates, encapsulates the spiritual adulation and deep-seated reverence for Islam and its prophet, Muhammad (peace be upon him). This traditional chant integrates distinct styles like Al-Huwwama,…
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Lulwah Al-Hamoud is a Saudi Arabian visionary artist who has gained recognition for her exceptional fusion of traditional Islamic art with modern conceptual themes. Her intricate exploration of geometric patterns, which form the foundations of Islamic art, is reinterpreted…
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1) https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/533137#google_vignette
2) https://en.vogue.me/culture/saudi-artist-lulwah-al-homoud-video/
A sketch of a traditional house in Riyadh by Yasser el-Sheshtawy’s father, 1970s
In the second century BCE, Ab Ghilan, a Hadhramaut king, established an incense station in the city of Ghilan, located in the southern part of Audat Sudair in Najd. He built his palace there, reputedly with the help of Jinn (genies), resulting in a grand and magnificent…
Moudhi Al Kathiri (موضي الكثيري), also known as Moudhi Al-Lamiyah (موضي اللامية), played a crucial role in the history and politics of the Arabian Peninsula. As the wife of Imam Muhammad bin Saud (محمد بن سعود), the founder of the first Saudi state, her influence extended well…
Michele Shbat and her partner, American expatriates living in Arabia, dressed in traditional southern Saudi garb, stand with a southern local in Abha, Asir Province of Saudi Arabia, 2011.
Sayyed Hassan Ibrahim, the Yemeni delegate, and then-Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud served as the Saudi foreign minister during the United Nations’ second session in New York, 1947.
Misfat Al Abriyeen (مِسفاة العبريين) is a picturesque village located on the western edge of the Al Hajar Mountains, 7 km east of Al Hamra town in the Sultanate of Oman. Known for its stunning scenery, this village stands out as a tourist destination. Nestled on mountain slopes…
The Siege of Muscat
The Siege of Muscat stands out as a pivotal event in the history of Oman, beginning under a veil of hospitality. Sultan Taimur bin Faisal’s guests, who arrived under the pretext of a friendly visit, were secretly assessing the city’s defenses. This deceptive…
“الناس ما همَّها ظروفكْ
كود الذي يحزن لغمّكْ
وإن شلت حملك على كتوفكْ
بتموت ما احدٍ ترى يمّكْ.”
‘Your fate in life is yours alone,
No one cares about your woes and moans,
But bear not your burden all on your own,
You’ll depart this world, unknown and alone.’
— Prince Badr bin
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https://www.emirates247.com/arts-culture/passing-of-saudi-poet-prince-badr-bin-abdul-mohsen-aged-75-2024-05-04-1.732050
The historic Palace of Jabra, in Taif, western Saudi Arabia.
بدوي مع جمله في سكن شركة ارامكو في مدينة بقيق ( صاحب البيت مركب له باب حساوي 😅 ) 1968 م
1919🇸🇦🇬🇧: 15 year old Prince Faisal, future King of Saudi Arabia, visits Pathe studios in Wardour Street, London.
#theoldbahrain #saudiarabia
Rashed Al-Khalaawi (راشد الخلاوي), a distinguished Arabian astronomer and poet, was born in Najd, today known as central Saudi Arabia, during a period of little historical documentation referred to as the “Lost Period.” Despite this, he astounded scholars with his mastery of
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Sulaiman Al-Bassam, the young Najdi merchant from Qassim, penned a letter to his wife in 1913, pledging his unwavering loyalty to her alone and beseeching God for more time together while traveling from Unayzah to Bahrain.
Huda al-Rasheed, born in Unayzah, began her career as an editor in Jeddah in the early 1970s at Okaz newspaper & Jeddah Radio, where she presented a political & arts program. In 1974, she made history by joining BBC studios in London, becoming the first woman from the GCC to…
A rare photograph of Sir Hajj Muhammad Ali Zainal Ali Reda, the Dean of the Arab Community in India and King of Diamonds, warmly receiving a distinguished guest.
His visitor on the right is Sheikh Abdullah bin Muhammad Abdullah Al-Fawzan, a wealthy Najdi pearl merchant from…
رسمات نادرة لمؤلفها كلودين جيرفايس – (1897م).
– رسمة رجل #حجازي بدوي يحمل بندقية على الإبل في #جدة.
– رسمة امرأة و طفلة من قبيلة بدوية في منطقة #جدة.
– الزي #الحجازي للرجل و المرأة.
– رجل بدوي ما بين مكة و جدة.
