Saturday, 30 January, 2021 - 12:45
A market in Yanbu. Jeddah - Saeed Al-Abyad
According to historians, the name of Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu is derived from the over 99 wells (nabi’ is the Arabic word for well) in the port city that was the backbone of the economy 1,400 years ago.
At that time, it was a critical transitory point in the trade route between Syria and Egypt, and with the spread of Islam and pilgrims passage through Yanbu al-Nakhal (Arabic for palm), its prominence increased further.
Four major markets, along with the port of Yanbu, propelled the city’s economic rise and ensured its prosperity for centuries.
The inscription of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait’s traditional weaving of
Al Sadu on the Intangible Heritage list is another step toward achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030; particularly in the field of culture; said Princess Haifa Bint Abdulaziz Al-Muqrin; Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to UNESCO, on Friday.
Lauding the generous support of the leadership; Princess Haifa congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman; and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, and Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan on the remarkable achievement.
She also said that the achievement reflects the keenness of the leadership in the national heritage,; their concern for the national cultural identity, and the importance of highlighting it regionally and globally.