More than a thousand years old, Jeddah’s Al-Balad neighborhood is a UNESCO World Heritage site and, as the historic gateway to Mecca, has been pulling in visitors for centuries.

27 July 2012 JEDDAH -- Downtown Jeddah, known as Al-Balad is the place where thousands of Saudis and expatriates go to experience authentic and traditional festivities during Ramadan.. For residents ...

Once a thriving port on the Red Sea, Al Balad has witnessed centuries of change, serving as a crucial hub for trade and pilgrimage to Mecca. Today, the area’s restoration is breathing new life into ...

Al-Balad is famous for its colorful architecture. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou) This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows a view of the historic and cultural district of Al-Balad in the western coastal city ...

Jeddah - Asdaf News: The Balad Al-Fann initiative, which opened on December 7th, is showcasing a number of art projects in Jeddah's Historic Dis ...

But Al-Balad has seen better days, and I’m here with Bakhsh to learn how the Ministry of Culture—and a new 15-year project supported by a grant as part of Vision 2030, the country’s ...

Al-Balad air base, 64 km north of Baghdad, houses 27 F-16 fighter jets that Iraqi forces use to conduct airstrikes against ISIS hideouts in the country, ...