The professor of urban design at Al-Baha University, Dr. Abdulaziz Hanash, said the traditional architecture of the courtyard and its urban heritage is one of the most important pillars and comparative advantages that characterize the region.
Exploring the Gem of the Middle East
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East, and fourth most populous in the MENA region with its 2020 population estimated at approximately 35 million people.
80% of Saudi residents live in ten major urban centres â Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Medina, Hofuf, Taif, Khobar, Yanbu, Dhahran, Dammam.
The country is also home to a large community of expatriate residents, including those from Western markets, India and Asia who live in the cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, Yanbu and Dhahran.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is divided into 13 administrative regions, or Provinces, each characterised by their own unique traditions and cultures. The Kingdom is home to the Makkah Region, Riyadh Region, Eastern Province, Asir Region, Jizan Region, Medina Region, Qasim Region, Tabuk Region, Hail Region, Najran Region, Al Jouf Region, Al Baha Region, and the Northern Borders Region.
Interior Minister launches new Absher services February 04, 2021
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH Minister of Interior Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Saud Bin Naif inaugurated on Thursday a number of electronic services via the Absher electronic platform aimed at providing more flexibility in completing the procedures related to the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat).
This included the electronic card service for expatriates identity on the Absher Afrad (individuals) application so as to enable them to keep the e-copy of residency permit (iqama) on smartphones.
It also included the beneficiaries’ communication service with Jawazat to implement services that are not available earlier electronically and only with going personally to Jawazat offices, and the registration service for citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, visitors, and dependents on the Absher platform with entering the border number or iqama number.