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Filipino Times
19-06-2025
- General
- Filipino Times
Saudi Arabia registers over 700 new archaeological sites
Saudi Arabia has officially registered 744 new archaeological sites, the Heritage Commission confirmed. This brings the total number of documented sites in the National Antiquities Register to 10,061 across the Kingdom. According to the Saudi Press Agency, these newly registered sites are spread across multiple regions, led by Riyadh with 253 sites, followed by Madinah with 167, Najran with 86, Tabuk with 72, Aseer with 64, Qassim with 30, Jazan with 23, Makkah with 11, the Eastern Region with 13, Hail with 13, Al-Jouf with 10, and the Northern Borders with 2 sites. This large-scale registration aligns with the Antiquities, Museums, and Urban Heritage Law, established through a Royal Decree, which authorizes the commission's CEO to officially list sites of heritage value. By expanding the register, the commission strengthens efforts to protect, manage, and preserve sites that reflect Saudi Arabia's diverse cultural and historical identity. Authorities stressed that safeguarding heritage is a shared responsibility and called on residents and citizens to report any sites not yet documented through the Balagh platform, the commission's official social media channels, or by contacting the Unified Security Operations Center at 911.
CairoScene
19-06-2025
- General
- CairoScene
744 New Archaeological Sites Registered by Saudi Heritage Commission
Saudi's Heritage Commission has registered 744 new archaeological sites—now 10,061 total—across 13 regions, highlighting efforts to document and preserve the Kingdom's heritage. The Heritage Commission announced the registration of 744 new archaeological sites in the National Antiquities Register, increasing the national total to 10,061. The newly added sites are found in several regions across Saudi Arabia, namely: Riyadh (253), Madinah (167), Najran (86), Tabuk (72), Asir (64), Qassim (30), Jazan (23), Makkah (11), Eastern Province (13), Hail (13), Al-Jouf (10), Northern Borders (2), and the Najran region. These registrations follow the Antiquities, Museums, and Urban Heritage Law (Royal Decree 9/1/1436 AH) and the Heritage Commission's board resolution allowing site registration by its CEO. The move reinforces legal protections and ensures documentation of sites with historical and cultural significance. The Commission stressed the importance of community involvement, urging citizens and residents to report unregistered locations via the Balagh platform, social media, or through emergency contact at 911.
Saudi Gazette
17-06-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Heritage Commission registers over 700 new archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Heritage Commission revealed that 744 new archaeological sites have been added to the National Antiquities Register, bringing the total to 10,061 across the Kingdom. This milestone highlights the richness and diversity of Saudi Arabia's cultural heritage and reflects the commission's continuous commitment to documenting and preserving these sites. The newly registered sites span various regions of the Kingdom, including Riyadh (253), Makkah (11), Madinah (167), Qassim (30), Eastern Province (13), Asir (64), Tabuk (72), Hail (13), Northern Borders (2), Jazan (23), Najran (86), and Al-Jouf (10). The registrations comply with the Antiquities, Museums, and Urban Heritage Law, issued by Royal Decree on 9/1/1436 AH, and follow a resolution by the Heritage Commission's Board of Directors authorizing its CEO to register archaeological and heritage sites. This initiative aims to strengthen protection for sites of historical and cultural value and ensure proper documentation. Emphasizing that community participation is a key pillar in preserving and promoting the Kingdom's national heritage, the Heritage Commission called on citizens and residents to support these efforts by reporting unregistered sites via the Balagh platform, official social media channels, or the Unified Security Operations Center at 911.
Zawya
16-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt postpones official opening of Grand Egyptian Museum to Q4 2025
Arab Finance: The official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum has been postponed to the fourth quarter (Q4) of this year, according to a statement issued by Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The museum was initially scheduled for inauguration on July 3rd. However, the ministry cited the current regional developments as the reason behind the delay. A new date for the official opening will be announced in due course, following coordination with relevant authorities. Until the official opening date approaches, the Grand Egyptian Museum will continue to receive visitors as part of its ongoing trial phase. © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Iraqi News
31-05-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Culture Minister announces price reductions to support tourism
Baghdad-INA Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities Ahmed Fakak al-Badrani announced on Saturday that the ministry has provided numerous facilities to support tourism in Iraq, including reduced transportation, hotel, and restaurant fares, he also noted that tourism has witnessed a significant boom during the current government's tenure. Al-Badrani told the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "The Ministry of Culture has a large and busy program under the patronage of the Prime Minister, and activities are ongoing to improve the reality of tourism, restore many antiquities, open many tourist cities, and open hotels in cooperation with Iraqi Airways in order to give applicants an opportunity by reducing travel fees and agreeing with the hotels affiliated with the ministry to reduce hotel and restaurant fees as factors to attract tourism." He pointed out that "tourism has witnessed a significant renaissance during the current government's term, and our ambition is even greater for tourism to become a permanent and sustainable resource that provides significant sums to the Iraqi budget, given the presence of a large and diverse tourism attraction." He added, "Iraq attracts Arab, Western, and European tourists for archaeological, recreational, and therapeutic tourism, such as the sulfur springs in Anbar, Mosul, and Karbala, as well as religious tourism in cities such as Karbala, Najaf, Baghdad, and Mosul,also in Basra are Rabia al-Adawiya, al-Hasan al-Basri, and Ibn Sirin, and in Baghdad are al-Kadhimiya, al-Nu'man, al-Junayd al-Baghdadi, and al-Saqti, as well as many other religious heritage sites. These tourism factors have prompted the government of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to devote great attention to these sites in order to attract tourists." Al-Fakak confirmed, "We have provided many facilities to attract Arab and foreign tourists, and soon Iraqi Airways will announce a reduction in fares, now that the Arab Summit has concluded successfully, hotels will reduce prices, and many restaurants will also offer promotions, serving Baghdadi, Mosuli, Basrai and other dishes to Arab and European tourists."
