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SCTA attempts to ENHANCE the sense of value of citizen and his awareness of patriotism. It believes that, the national assets are better preserved by its nationals themselves. Hence it has developed several programs and plans to promote the awareness of citizen on the achievements of his homeland, as a TRUE representation of his history, CULTURE and affiliation to the homeland as a living proof though the interaction between him and his ENVIRONMENT. It believes that he must protect it and conserve it, in the same way he projects his lineage and antecedents. In this pursuit, SCTA has opened up several avenues so that citizen can contribute through them towards the safeguarding of his architectural HERITAGE by knowing it, informing others about it, maintaining it and reporting of any damage or theft done to it.

SCTA attempts to enhance the sense of value of citizen and his awareness of patriotism. It believes that, the national assets are better preserved by its nationals themselves. Hence it has developed several programs and plans to promote the awareness of citizen on the achievements of his homeland, as a true representation of his history, culture and affiliation to the homeland as a living proof though the interaction between him and his environment. It believes that he must protect it and conserve it, in the same way he projects his lineage and antecedents. In this pursuit, SCTA has opened up several avenues so that citizen can contribute through them towards the safeguarding of his architectural heritage by knowing it, informing others about it, maintaining it and reporting of any damage or theft done to it.

SCTA prepares its tourism plans based on the GENERAL vision and IDEALS of the State. For this purpose, several Royal RESOLUTIONS were ISSUED by the State, according to what the Commission has submitted. Like for example, a decision to stop REMOVAL of any heritage building without the coordination and consent with the Commission. This is to enhance the protection and preservation of monuments and architectural heritage in the Kingdom.

SCTA prepares its tourism plans based on the general vision and ideals of the State. For this purpose, several Royal resolutions were issued by the State, according to what the Commission has submitted. Like for example, a decision to stop removal of any heritage building without the coordination and consent with the Commission. This is to enhance the protection and preservation of monuments and architectural heritage in the Kingdom.

The Commission conducts its programs according to a higher strategy which targets the enhancement of the tourist work in relation to the fields of architectural HERITAGE through SETTING up the regulations and legislations that contribute to control of the mechanisms of dealing with constructional heritage and help in procedures of COORDINATION among all concerned parties and setting up the scientific and technical specifications of the antiquities and constructional heritage.

This was finalized by establishing specialized companies to take care of the architectural heritage in all of its FEATURES including renovation and maintenance, in addition to setting up programs for conserving constructional heritage from natural risks and environmental disasters. This is operated through national capabilities, and this is the natural context of the SCTA’s PROJECTS, as the Saudi tourism and its programs are marketed by Saudi hands.

The Commission conducts its programs according to a higher strategy which targets the enhancement of the tourist work in relation to the fields of architectural heritage through setting up the regulations and legislations that contribute to control of the mechanisms of dealing with constructional heritage and help in procedures of coordination among all concerned parties and setting up the scientific and technical specifications of the antiquities and constructional heritage.

This was finalized by establishing specialized companies to take care of the architectural heritage in all of its features including renovation and maintenance, in addition to setting up programs for conserving constructional heritage from natural risks and environmental disasters. This is operated through national capabilities, and this is the natural context of the SCTA’s projects, as the Saudi tourism and its programs are marketed by Saudi hands.

The constructional heritage is considered as a natural and historical EXTENSION of the citizen. Therefore, citizen is a main partner in caring for it and conserving it. As a package of the private properties, the Commission has set up a balanced organizational frames for supporting it, for facilitating its means of maintenance, renovation, and conserving from the ENVIRONMENTAL effects and others.

The Commission also SETS up systems that give the citizen the chance to denote or to put his properties under supervision of the Commission. Moral right of Person of private OWNERSHIP is completely saved, and the Commission believes in a national value which is summarized in the importance of conserving the COUNTRY’s properties and gains, and participation of all in this effort.

The constructional heritage is considered as a natural and historical extension of the citizen. Therefore, citizen is a main partner in caring for it and conserving it. As a package of the private properties, the Commission has set up a balanced organizational frames for supporting it, for facilitating its means of maintenance, renovation, and conserving from the environmental effects and others.

The Commission also sets up systems that give the citizen the chance to denote or to put his properties under supervision of the Commission. Moral right of Person of private ownership is completely saved, and the Commission believes in a national value which is summarized in the importance of conserving the country’s properties and gains, and participation of all in this effort.

Tourist plans and programs of the Commission pay great attention to fields of constructional activity as one of the main tourist destinations in the Kingdom. They have emotional dimension through the deep FEELING of the CITIZEN towards the heritage national symbols. For this purpose, the Commission has drawn the plans, set up the STUDIES and supported the prizes in this field. It also supported ESTABLISHMENT of centers and PRIVATE and institutional societies for conserving constructional heritage.

Tourist plans and programs of the Commission pay great attention to fields of constructional activity as one of the main tourist destinations in the Kingdom. They have emotional dimension through the deep feeling of the citizen towards the heritage national symbols. For this purpose, the Commission has drawn the plans, set up the studies and supported the prizes in this field. It also supported establishment of centers and private and institutional societies for conserving constructional heritage.

In its various TOURIST routes, the Commission builds ADVANCED experience houses and research centers. This WAY it assigns the stages of study and planning to its experts who are specialized in these fields. It also announces for its projects and plans in architectural heritage and others after FINISHING the stages of monitoring, induction, study and analysis, and it also issues detailed memos for its decisions and its administrative vision of its plans.

In its various tourist routes, the Commission builds advanced experience houses and research centers. This way it assigns the stages of study and planning to its experts who are specialized in these fields. It also announces for its projects and plans in architectural heritage and others after finishing the stages of monitoring, induction, study and analysis, and it also issues detailed memos for its decisions and its administrative vision of its plans.

Here we can point to MODELS of built HERITAGE with its various shapes in the Kingdom such as palaces, villages, wells, castles, FORTIFICATIONS and OTHERS such as: Al Dir’riyah, Al Masmak palace, Shubra, Al Murabba', Al Saggaf, Khuza, Bait Nasif, Al Ula, Al Ebhda, Aeirif castle, heritage market of Al Majlis, Amara palace in Al Ras and Caf at Al Jouf, Alsi'ari, Al Haditha, Umal-Ajras village. These are models reflecting the constructional richness in the Kingdom in a way representing various geographical areas, and various historical stages.

Here we can point to models of built heritage with its various shapes in the Kingdom such as palaces, villages, wells, castles, fortifications and others such as: Al Dir’riyah, Al Masmak palace, Shubra, Al Murabba', Al Saggaf, Khuza, Bait Nasif, Al Ula, Al Ebhda, Aeirif castle, heritage market of Al Majlis, Amara palace in Al Ras and Caf at Al Jouf, Alsi'ari, Al Haditha, Umal-Ajras village. These are models reflecting the constructional richness in the Kingdom in a way representing various geographical areas, and various historical stages.

This refers to whatever is constructed by man such as CITIES, villages, areas, buildings and gardens of ARCHEOLOGICAL, constructional, economic, scientific or cultural value. Its classifications covers the heritage buildings including their decorations and the related furniture as well as the constructional heritage areas such as cities, villages and areas of their HISTORICAL, archeological and social importance with all of their constructional network, public YARDS and roads.

This refers to whatever is constructed by man such as cities, villages, areas, buildings and gardens of archeological, constructional, economic, scientific or cultural value. Its classifications covers the heritage buildings including their decorations and the related furniture as well as the constructional heritage areas such as cities, villages and areas of their historical, archeological and social importance with all of their constructional network, public yards and roads.

There are five support programs from Almiawiya fund and others for owners of special museums. Also licenses were issued for more than 34 private museums. This means that these museums commit to their obligations, responsibilities and procedures which must be taken, matters must be provided and services which must be offered. For INSTANCE, these museums must commit to specific times for opening and CLOSING, procedures taken against FIRE, and taking care of the REGISTRATION of pieces and others.

There are five support programs from Almiawiya fund and others for owners of special museums. Also licenses were issued for more than 34 private museums. This means that these museums commit to their obligations, responsibilities and procedures which must be taken, matters must be provided and services which must be offered. For instance, these museums must commit to specific times for opening and closing, procedures taken against fire, and taking care of the registration of pieces and others.

There are plans for five new museums financed by the state, in Dammam, Asir, Tabuk and Albaha, and for the first time, new museums are established after a gap of some years, in addition to establishing 7 new museums constructed in the HISTORICAL PALACES such as Al Badi'a palace in RIYADH.

There is an integrated program for DEVELOPING 11 existing museums, in addition to plan of developing King Abdulaziz museum or Holy Quran House in Madina which will be the most important museum and Holy Quran center in the world. It is a museum for displaying the old mushafs (Quran books), mushafs TECHNOLOGIES, recitation halls and the large rare collections.

There are plans for five new museums financed by the state, in Dammam, Asir, Tabuk and Albaha, and for the first time, new museums are established after a gap of some years, in addition to establishing 7 new museums constructed in the historical palaces such as Al Badi'a palace in Riyadh.

There is an integrated program for developing 11 existing museums, in addition to plan of developing King Abdulaziz museum or Holy Quran House in Madina which will be the most important museum and Holy Quran center in the world. It is a museum for displaying the old mushafs (Quran books), mushafs technologies, recitation halls and the large rare collections.

In the Kingdom with its DIFFERENT areas and provinces there is a museum wealth specialized in antiquities, and it is variable according to nature and quality of the museum contents like sections and ITEMS or according to the party which supervises the museum.

According to these divisions, museums in the Kingdom are divided into the following: 

• Museums AFFILIATED to antiquities and museums sector at the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities such as the: National Museum in Riyadh. 
• Museums affiliated to universities and institutes such as the Museum of King Saud University.
• There are also the specialized museums and the REGIONAL museums in all areas of the Kingdom, in addition to the private archeological and heritage museums.

In the Kingdom with its different areas and provinces there is a museum wealth specialized in antiquities, and it is variable according to nature and quality of the museum contents like sections and items or according to the party which supervises the museum.

According to these divisions, museums in the Kingdom are divided into the following: 

Tourism and antiquities do not constitute a muscular activity FREE of its scientific dimensions. It is a fruit and result of a large number of studies, discoveries and surveys and this is what the Commission takes care of and establishes through the research centers, symposium and researches which it provides or requires through the several dual agreements whose conditions are put by the Commission. SCTA may provide a large number of studies and researches in the fields of tourism and antiquities in RELATION to its projects and plans. The Commission even TOOK care of futures science through the ideas, visions and studies which are specialized in the horizons of future tourism work in the KINGDOM.

Tourism and antiquities do not constitute a muscular activity free of its scientific dimensions. It is a fruit and result of a large number of studies, discoveries and surveys and this is what the Commission takes care of and establishes through the research centers, symposium and researches which it provides or requires through the several dual agreements whose conditions are put by the Commission. SCTA may provide a large number of studies and researches in the fields of tourism and antiquities in relation to its projects and plans. The Commission even took care of futures science through the ideas, visions and studies which are specialized in the horizons of future tourism work in the Kingdom.

The international TOURIST experience integrates among them, and the Gulf, Arabian and international meetings are held to exchange experiences, opinions and PLANS and to assess the experiences, and this is what the Commission seeks, and it prepares, discusses, studies and offers the SAUDI experience in them. In all that it benefits from the march of OTHERS who have had experience in the tourist activities. But all this shall be ACCORDING to the religious, national and social prospective in a way that achieves benefit to the country and citizen.

The international tourist experience integrates among them, and the Gulf, Arabian and international meetings are held to exchange experiences, opinions and plans and to assess the experiences, and this is what the Commission seeks, and it prepares, discusses, studies and offers the Saudi experience in them. In all that it benefits from the march of others who have had experience in the tourist activities. But all this shall be according to the religious, national and social prospective in a way that achieves benefit to the country and citizen.

Provision of services goes through the comprehensive development PLANS of the ARCHEOLOGICAL and heritage places as these are INTEGRATED projects of the places according to their importance and priority. The development plans moves in progression, and there are several sites implemented and have BECOME qualified to receive the tourists and visitors, and they started practicing its NATURAL role.

Provision of services goes through the comprehensive development plans of the archeological and heritage places as these are integrated projects of the places according to their importance and priority. The development plans moves in progression, and there are several sites implemented and have become qualified to receive the tourists and visitors, and they started practicing its natural role.

SCTA does not believe that there is a limit for services and education, so we can point out to distinctive and DIVERSIFIED tourist models which the Commission has led to reach its CURRENT level, and the wheel of development, marketing and investment is still going on. Some of these are: seasonal festivals in the areas, the Red Sea Development Project, CONTRIBUTION in Okaz market, the region museums and Al Dir’iyah, and registering Madain Saleh WITHIN the International HERITAGE List.

SCTA does not believe that there is a limit for services and education, so we can point out to distinctive and diversified tourist models which the Commission has led to reach its current level, and the wheel of development, marketing and investment is still going on. Some of these are: seasonal festivals in the areas, the Red Sea Development Project, contribution in Okaz market, the region museums and Al Dir’iyah, and registering Madain Saleh within the International Heritage List.

The Commission does not IMPLEMENT special agenda which society does not know, and it observes, assesses and plans for the tourist and archeological activity through the State's principles and decisions. The State –May ALLAH Support It- assigned the field of tourism and antiquities to an official organization which is aware of the country’s principles and works for sake of safeguarding its gains within the framework of Shari ‘a principles.

Attention by the Commission takes place within SEVERAL frames such as: guidance related to value of this heritage, controlling IMPROPER practices, finding persons to guide all people and define sites and explain their value, and controls. This will guarantee for us safeguarding country’s gains, RESTRICTING improper practices and strengthening the realistic and deep understanding of the great values in the Islamic history.

The Commission does not implement special agenda which society does not know, and it observes, assesses and plans for the tourist and archeological activity through the State's principles and decisions. The State –May Allah Support It- assigned the field of tourism and antiquities to an official organization which is aware of the country’s principles and works for sake of safeguarding its gains within the framework of Shari ‘a principles.

Attention by the Commission takes place within several frames such as: guidance related to value of this heritage, controlling improper practices, finding persons to guide all people and define sites and explain their value, and controls. This will guarantee for us safeguarding country’s gains, restricting improper practices and strengthening the realistic and deep understanding of the great values in the Islamic history.

SCTA implement its tourist plans through deep belief in the value of HERITAGE without looking to its identity. However, when its identity and its historical and cultural elements are related to Islamic religion, it will have higher importance and care. The Commission has early and urgently taken care of monitoring landmarks of the Islamic heritage in the Kingdom, and it was guided with the way of the State- May Allah safeguard it – for dealing with the Islamic antiquities by being strict in stopping any assault or distortion against them. In this concern, the ROYAL decree was issued on 14/4/1429H with a great support and follow up by tourism Commission.

It decides upon the matter of offending the sites of Islamic heritage, assigns the Commission to count all sites of Islamic heritage in Holy MAKKAH and Al Madina Al Munawwara, stops all kinds of offenses against all sites including mosques, and it assigns the Commission to work with the concerned parties in relation to the ARCHEOLOGICAL aspect, and with some mosques which have their religious, SPIRITUAL, constructional and historical value.

SCTA implement its tourist plans through deep belief in the value of heritage without looking to its identity. However, when its identity and its historical and cultural elements are related to Islamic religion, it will have higher importance and care. The Commission has early and urgently taken care of monitoring landmarks of the Islamic heritage in the Kingdom, and it was guided with the way of the State- May Allah safeguard it – for dealing with the Islamic antiquities by being strict in stopping any assault or distortion against them. In this concern, the Royal decree was issued on 14/4/1429H with a great support and follow up by tourism Commission.

It decides upon the matter of offending the sites of Islamic heritage, assigns the Commission to count all sites of Islamic heritage in Holy Makkah and Al Madina Al Munawwara, stops all kinds of offenses against all sites including mosques, and it assigns the Commission to work with the concerned parties in relation to the archeological aspect, and with some mosques which have their religious, spiritual, constructional and historical value.

Movement of archeological survey in the Kingdom moves through efforts of the scientific, technical and administrative entities in the Commission and the UNIVERSITIES, in addition to efforts of researchers. The Kingdom STILL has a historical depth that promises with different and revolving discoveries, especially with the fact that the historical texts indicate that there are large scopes not yet discovered and routs which still NEEDS exploring. Therefore, the Commission puts FUTURE expansion plans in services, and in the field of researches and studies to RECTIFY previous defects.

Movement of archeological survey in the Kingdom moves through efforts of the scientific, technical and administrative entities in the Commission and the universities, in addition to efforts of researchers. The Kingdom still has a historical depth that promises with different and revolving discoveries, especially with the fact that the historical texts indicate that there are large scopes not yet discovered and routs which still needs exploring. Therefore, the Commission puts future expansion plans in services, and in the field of researches and studies to rectify previous defects.

The Islamic antiquities in the Kingdom represent main face of antiquities of Islam. It is the cradle and first HOME of Islam, so the first movement of Islam between Makkah and Madina, then the strong launch of spreading it is the first incubator of Islam in which the archeological LANDMARKS are formed. The Commission is guided by principles of the state in dealing with heritage and safeguarding it. There is also a scientific route which scientists and researchers in the Kingdom have started and SCTA has supervised its growth and CONTINUATION by studying the geographical, archeological and historical landmarks in the Kingdom through RELIGIOUS texts and provisions.

The Islamic antiquities in the Kingdom represent main face of antiquities of Islam. It is the cradle and first home of Islam, so the first movement of Islam between Makkah and Madina, then the strong launch of spreading it is the first incubator of Islam in which the archeological landmarks are formed. The Commission is guided by principles of the state in dealing with heritage and safeguarding it. There is also a scientific route which scientists and researchers in the Kingdom have started and SCTA has supervised its growth and continuation by studying the geographical, archeological and historical landmarks in the Kingdom through religious texts and provisions.

We can point out to a number of sites such as: Al Okhdud, Al FAW, Wajba, Al Ula, Old Jeddah, Old Dir’iyah and others. These represent competitive archeological environments, and they can be reproduced, and invested for tourism. For this the Commission SETS up SEVERAL plans and programs, and work is still continuing in rehabilitating these sites in order to PERFORM administrative procedures related to REGISTERING them in the International Heritage List.

We can point out to a number of sites such as: Al Okhdud, Al Faw, Wajba, Al Ula, Old Jeddah, Old Dir’iyah and others. These represent competitive archeological environments, and they can be reproduced, and invested for tourism. For this the Commission sets up several plans and programs, and work is still continuing in rehabilitating these sites in order to perform administrative procedures related to registering them in the International Heritage List.

Movement of recording the sites through higher vision to OPENNESS of the Kingdom to world civilization and effective entry in the international SOCIETY are active through the historical COMMON areas through the state's systems and principles. The first Saudi site was registered in the International Heritage List of UNISCO, was Madain Saleh. This was in Rajab in 1429H (2008G), and there are two sites nominated to be added to the list, and these are: OLD Dir’iyah, and Old Jeddah. Related administrative PROCEDURES have started in this concern.

Movement of recording the sites through higher vision to openness of the Kingdom to world civilization and effective entry in the international society are active through the historical common areas through the state's systems and principles. The first Saudi site was registered in the International Heritage List of UNISCO, was Madain Saleh. This was in Rajab in 1429H (2008G), and there are two sites nominated to be added to the list, and these are: Old Dir’iyah, and Old Jeddah. Related administrative procedures have started in this concern.

The historical and cultural depth of the Kingdom has led it to be a focus of CONCERN of the Arab, Islamic and WORLD countries through various objectives such as the historical, archeological and constructional aspects. It’s discovered antiquities and construction stand as incentive for reading and taking care by specialist though the movement of exploring, search and MINING is still ACTIVE in the Kingdom, and the Kingdom coordinates between the concerned parties in this context.

The historical and cultural depth of the Kingdom has led it to be a focus of concern of the Arab, Islamic and world countries through various objectives such as the historical, archeological and constructional aspects. It’s discovered antiquities and construction stand as incentive for reading and taking care by specialist though the movement of exploring, search and mining is still active in the Kingdom, and the Kingdom coordinates between the concerned parties in this context.

The Kingdom’s land is a large theatre for many old civilizations, and they are, with their fixed and movable types represent the historical depth of man and his culture, and they can be classified as follows: 

• Islamic SITES, which cover whatever is related to Islamic civilization. 
• The world archeological sites such as Madain Saleh.
• Architectural sites such as old Jeddah and Al Dir’iyah.
• The archeological CASTLE such as: Alzarib, Alwaji, Almwailih, Alazlam, Shamsan, Darin, Tarut, Almuazam, Tabuk.
• Tourist sites which can be linked to past EVENTS, such as: Al Thomama, Al Aflaj, Um-al-Dhamiran, Islamic Mabian, Khaif Alzahra, Zubaida, Badiat Bani Amru, Al Okhdud, Al ABLA, Bir Hama, Al Rajajil, Al Gara, Al Rabza, Jabal Al LUZ, Taima and others.

The Kingdom’s land is a large theatre for many old civilizations, and they are, with their fixed and movable types represent the historical depth of man and his culture, and they can be classified as follows: 

The handicraft and TRADITIONAL industries REPRESENT an economic STYLE of high value. So, it is one of the remarkable tourist destinations in various cultures. The traditional handicrafts and industries constitute GREAT richness in the Kingdom according to geographical and cultural diversity in them. More than 20 thousand craftsmen have been found working in about 45 groups of handicraft industries. This has led the Commission to launch the national project for developing manual handicrafts and industries to perform the function of reviving the handicrafts and industries. This project made several successes, and the national strategy for handicrafts and industries development was established. In addition to that, development courses were held in this field.

The handicraft and traditional industries represent an economic style of high value. So, it is one of the remarkable tourist destinations in various cultures. The traditional handicrafts and industries constitute great richness in the Kingdom according to geographical and cultural diversity in them. More than 20 thousand craftsmen have been found working in about 45 groups of handicraft industries. This has led the Commission to launch the national project for developing manual handicrafts and industries to perform the function of reviving the handicrafts and industries. This project made several successes, and the national strategy for handicrafts and industries development was established. In addition to that, development courses were held in this field.

The festivals and ceremonies gain their glory from several factors, the most important AMONG which are diversity and availability of services. These are standards on which Commission focuses, and which it ADOPTS to assess the activity, licensing and support by considering these standards as part of the guarantees that contributes to marketing of the tourist product, WHETHER in festivals, ceremonies and others. This is assured in the festivals and ceremonies through its open public nature where there is NEED for diversity that leads all to find their interests and find their SUITABLE services.

The festivals and ceremonies gain their glory from several factors, the most important among which are diversity and availability of services. These are standards on which Commission focuses, and which it adopts to assess the activity, licensing and support by considering these standards as part of the guarantees that contributes to marketing of the tourist product, whether in festivals, ceremonies and others. This is assured in the festivals and ceremonies through its open public nature where there is need for diversity that leads all to find their interests and find their suitable services.

CONSERVING the historical depth of tourism is one of the main principles of the Commission. Therefore SCTA looks at the FESTIVALS with glorious historical balance as a national gain which SHALL be conserved, developed and QUALIFIED. So, the plans and studies that guarantee growth of tourist activity are set up through these two routes: Historical factor and tourist PREPARATION. We can point out to efforts of the Commission among other institutions in retaking care of Okaz historical festival.

Conserving the historical depth of tourism is one of the main principles of the Commission. Therefore SCTA looks at the festivals with glorious historical balance as a national gain which shall be conserved, developed and qualified. So, the plans and studies that guarantee growth of tourist activity are set up through these two routes: Historical factor and tourist preparation. We can point out to efforts of the Commission among other institutions in retaking care of Okaz historical festival.

Some festivals are connected with special seasons linked with them at time level such as: festivals of holidays but SCTA sets up TOURISM routes which generalize tourist interest to be inclusive and not RESTRICTED to a time or place. Also the Commission intensifies the activities in the seasons of HIGH tourist ACTIVITY, and adds to them programs giving them WIDER range in terms of time and place.

Some festivals are connected with special seasons linked with them at time level such as: festivals of holidays but SCTA sets up tourism routes which generalize tourist interest to be inclusive and not restricted to a time or place. Also the Commission intensifies the activities in the seasons of high tourist activity, and adds to them programs giving them wider range in terms of time and place.

Tourist festivals and ceremonies are composed of a package of VARIOUS PROGRAMS. If the recreational, DEFINITIVE and service programs constitute significant portion, cultural programs in their general concept is a main COMPONENT among components of tourist festivals and ceremonies, in addition to the FACT that the tourism is a great cultural concept depicted by its multiple routes.

Tourist festivals and ceremonies are composed of a package of various programs. If the recreational, definitive and service programs constitute significant portion, cultural programs in their general concept is a main component among components of tourist festivals and ceremonies, in addition to the fact that the tourism is a great cultural concept depicted by its multiple routes.

This happens in the Saudi tourist festivals and ceremonies through factors of ENVIRONMENT and history in them. There are tourist modes which are specialized, for environmental conditions –at types of sea or plant types, or they are connected with desert activities or others, yet the Commission does not cancel or RESTRICT a natural trend of any festival, and it even works to give independent identity so that its TOURISM fruits BECOME of competitive regional dimension. This does not contradict with the trend that the Commission supports by providing festivals and ceremonies through diversity, VARIETY and multiplicity in its activities and programs.

This happens in the Saudi tourist festivals and ceremonies through factors of environment and history in them. There are tourist modes which are specialized, for environmental conditions –at types of sea or plant types, or they are connected with desert activities or others, yet the Commission does not cancel or restrict a natural trend of any festival, and it even works to give independent identity so that its tourism fruits become of competitive regional dimension. This does not contradict with the trend that the Commission supports by providing festivals and ceremonies through diversity, variety and multiplicity in its activities and programs.

There are festivals and ceremonies organized by the KINGDOM in its various establishments and sectors which witness several participations by COUNTRIES of the ARAB Gulf, Arabic world and Western world. There are also journeys and tourist programs organized by the COMMISSION in which states and INDIVIDUALS from various cultures and nationalities participate.

There are festivals and ceremonies organized by the Kingdom in its various establishments and sectors which witness several participations by countries of the Arab Gulf, Arabic world and Western world. There are also journeys and tourist programs organized by the Commission in which states and individuals from various cultures and nationalities participate.

TOURISM in the KINGDOM is based on the value of diversity, so it is not strange that one of the principles of festivals and ceremonies organized in the Kingdom is diversity which is an environmental and technical condition and not only ADMINISTRATIVE condition. Therefore, we find in one festival or ceremony a number of coastal options according to what is PROVIDED by capabilities of this or that festival and according to the tourist vision acknowledged and supported by the Commission.

This has led festivals and ceremonies to have an increasing audience, visitors and tourists from various REGIONS of the Kingdom. Some visitors and tourists showed commitment to attend some festivals and ceremonies, and a number of these festivals have become a main option for the Saudi family.

Tourism in the Kingdom is based on the value of diversity, so it is not strange that one of the principles of festivals and ceremonies organized in the Kingdom is diversity which is an environmental and technical condition and not only administrative condition. Therefore, we find in one festival or ceremony a number of coastal options according to what is provided by capabilities of this or that festival and according to the tourist vision acknowledged and supported by the Commission.

This has led festivals and ceremonies to have an increasing audience, visitors and tourists from various regions of the Kingdom. Some visitors and tourists showed commitment to attend some festivals and ceremonies, and a number of these festivals have become a main option for the Saudi family.

The Commission sets up general organizational FRAMES which contribute to enhancing the tourism movement and UPGRADING fields of coordination between festivals and ceremonies. For the SAKE of this, it does not set up systems which MAY lead to weak performance or delay, because it knows that the regions and cities of the Kingdom have got their ABSOLUTE uniqueness. Ceremonies invest the days of holiday and vacations, and this way they all participate in its activities. So the Commission works hard though the senior management and tourism bodies in the regions by setting incentive frames for the activities, and so that connection is made among them for benefit of all.

The Commission sets up general organizational frames which contribute to enhancing the tourism movement and upgrading fields of coordination between festivals and ceremonies. For the sake of this, it does not set up systems which may lead to weak performance or delay, because it knows that the regions and cities of the Kingdom have got their absolute uniqueness. Ceremonies invest the days of holiday and vacations, and this way they all participate in its activities. So the Commission works hard though the senior management and tourism bodies in the regions by setting incentive frames for the activities, and so that connection is made among them for benefit of all.

Yes. This is an important priority for all persons dealing with travel and tourism AGENCIES in a way that all procedures can be made through the INTERNET. This does not CONFLICT with good openness in the centers that provide services and their various BRANCHES.

Yes. This is an important priority for all persons dealing with travel and tourism agencies in a way that all procedures can be made through the internet. This does not conflict with good openness in the centers that provide services and their various branches.

SCTA offers on its site all the SERVICES which it provides directly, and this COVERS the systems, procedures, models, announcements, systems, festivals, ceremonies and contact numbers. The Commission also puts serious development plans of the WEBSITE to BECOME IDEAL model of the government and service sites.

SCTA offers on its site all the services which it provides directly, and this covers the systems, procedures, models, announcements, systems, festivals, ceremonies and contact numbers. The Commission also puts serious development plans of the website to become ideal model of the government and service sites.

Internet started to have its presence at various levels. Therefore, TOURISM got its main share from this service. People started to allot a good PART of their times to KNOW the tourist SERVICES offered. Commission and the concerned party must provide the general services on the net, and to provide it in the EASY way.

Internet started to have its presence at various levels. Therefore, tourism got its main share from this service. People started to allot a good part of their times to know the tourist services offered. Commission and the concerned party must provide the general services on the net, and to provide it in the easy way.

The tourist product is MARKETED through the network by providing all INFORMATION about it, providing several tourist options and discounted OFFERS, and setting mechanisms of CONNECTION to facilitate benefiting from services.

The tourist product is marketed through the network by providing all information about it, providing several tourist options and discounted offers, and setting mechanisms of connection to facilitate benefiting from services.

The contemporary international competition in various FIELDS occurs in different places through effective presence of internet sites, and this is a fact with which tourism programs and ACTIVITIES deal with utmost seriousness. Therefore, the Commission’s site was provided with SURE and revolving detailed information on the Commission’s activities which LEAD BROWSER to find the full answer to his enquiries.

The contemporary international competition in various fields occurs in different places through effective presence of internet sites, and this is a fact with which tourism programs and activities deal with utmost seriousness. Therefore, the Commission’s site was provided with sure and revolving detailed information on the Commission’s activities which lead browser to find the full answer to his enquiries.

SCTA believes that the concept of TOURISM varies continuously through the continuous international developments. Therefore, its organizational programs took the technical dimension by offering pure technical visions and programs that adopt internet in conveying its message or use of the technical product among the tourist means and routes. The widely expanding systems which uses Bluetooth as a means of transfer of INFORMATION and tourist guidance is one of the means of technology ADOPTED by the Commission in this CONTEXT. Touch screens available in the airports is also one of the means of neo technology adopted.

SCTA believes that the concept of tourism varies continuously through the continuous international developments. Therefore, its organizational programs took the technical dimension by offering pure technical visions and programs that adopt internet in conveying its message or use of the technical product among the tourist means and routes. The widely expanding systems which uses Bluetooth as a means of transfer of information and tourist guidance is one of the means of technology adopted by the Commission in this context. Touch screens available in the airports is also one of the means of neo technology adopted.

Photography is a moment FULL of emotion and RECORDING the beautiful TIMES such as tourism. In addition to that, it is also an international hobby which is rapidly growing. Therefore, the Commission encourages it especially after the regulatory system AGREED to ORGANIZE photography in public places.

Photography is a moment full of emotion and recording the beautiful times such as tourism. In addition to that, it is also an international hobby which is rapidly growing. Therefore, the Commission encourages it especially after the regulatory system agreed to organize photography in public places.

The Commission sends its media messages through all available mass media, and it does not use any one media and leave the OTHERS. It SETS a media vision to be ADOPTED by the its agencies in all regions in terms of enacting the TOURIST information and news to get to the concerned category. The audience presence of the events and its increasing trend proved success of the Commission in its vision. Besides, SCTA has set up a periodic increasing growth rate which it must achieve. This way the Commission looks to its previous achievements as first step and it builds on their continuous successes.

The Commission sends its media messages through all available mass media, and it does not use any one media and leave the others. It sets a media vision to be adopted by the its agencies in all regions in terms of enacting the tourist information and news to get to the concerned category. The audience presence of the events and its increasing trend proved success of the Commission in its vision. Besides, SCTA has set up a periodic increasing growth rate which it must achieve. This way the Commission looks to its previous achievements as first step and it builds on their continuous successes.

The Commission as an extension of the environment, GEOGRAPHY and culture, sets up the programs, events and activities to REFLECT activity of the citizen, in which citizen and tourist in general finds privacy and special nature of the place. This provides wide FIELDS to represent the areas, cities and seasons in various tourist routes. The sea environment makes the activities derived from it in a DIRECT reflection of the SCTA’s vision in various areas and seasons.

The Commission as an extension of the environment, geography and culture, sets up the programs, events and activities to reflect activity of the citizen, in which citizen and tourist in general finds privacy and special nature of the place. This provides wide fields to represent the areas, cities and seasons in various tourist routes. The sea environment makes the activities derived from it in a direct reflection of the SCTA’s vision in various areas and seasons.

There are NATURAL tourist modes related to desert, sea, mountains and the likes, and there is a creative tourism connected with all types of sports. The Commission has, in association with the concerned systems, ALLOTTED a tourist route concerned with activating these modes and ENACTING them within the multiple tourist PROGRAMS in the various areas and SEASONS.

There are natural tourist modes related to desert, sea, mountains and the likes, and there is a creative tourism connected with all types of sports. The Commission has, in association with the concerned systems, allotted a tourist route concerned with activating these modes and enacting them within the multiple tourist programs in the various areas and seasons.

The Kingdom sets up its products and activities according to national and strategic priorities. The Saudi tourist is the first TARGET as we believe in his RIGHT to knowing achievements of his country and its history. In addition to that, Saudi tourist represents a main category after which the world tourist PROGRAMS are RUNNING. This attention paid to Saudi tourist does not contradict with setting of a Saudi route through which activity is prepared for world tourism by launching the electronic visa system in ASSOCIATION with the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and through which tourist visa is awarded to some selected categories of foreign tourists to visit the tourist sites in the Kingdom.

The Kingdom sets up its products and activities according to national and strategic priorities. The Saudi tourist is the first target as we believe in his right to knowing achievements of his country and its history. In addition to that, Saudi tourist represents a main category after which the world tourist programs are running. This attention paid to Saudi tourist does not contradict with setting of a Saudi route through which activity is prepared for world tourism by launching the electronic visa system in association with the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and through which tourist visa is awarded to some selected categories of foreign tourists to visit the tourist sites in the Kingdom.

All the CONCERNED entities participate in SETTING up the general recommendations of the main holidays and VACATIONS in the Kingdom, which are: Eid Alfitr and Eid Aladhha. As for the SUMMER holiday of the schools, it lasts for 3 months. The holidays of Eid Alfitr, Eid Aladhha and mid-term school holidays covered in the remaining part of the year. The 23rd of September every year is the National Day of the Kingdom as it is the anniversary of the unification of the Kingdom under the name of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and it is an OFFICIAL holiday.

All the concerned entities participate in setting up the general recommendations of the main holidays and vacations in the Kingdom, which are: Eid Alfitr and Eid Aladhha. As for the summer holiday of the schools, it lasts for 3 months. The holidays of Eid Alfitr, Eid Aladhha and mid-term school holidays covered in the remaining part of the year. The 23rd of September every year is the National Day of the Kingdom as it is the anniversary of the unification of the Kingdom under the name of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and it is an official holiday.

Tourism is seen as an important SOURCE of EMPLOYMENT for citizens where tourism’s different ACTIVITIES provide various opportunities for jobs. SCTA enhances tourism jobs Saudization as well as encourages different sectors of the society to engage in tourism activity.

Tourism is seen as an important source of employment for citizens where tourism’s different activities provide various opportunities for jobs. SCTA enhances tourism jobs Saudization as well as encourages different sectors of the society to engage in tourism activity.

SCTA WORKS for transfer of work from its traditional framework to the PROFESSIONAL organizational framework. Therefore, it tries in the heritage events and festivals to find a financial source contributing in development of the local societies in the provinces, CITIES and VILLAGES. And to activate the tourist mode in the villages and festivals, and to strengthen sprit of solidarity among its individuals through development of services which encourage tourist INVESTMENT. The program started presently to develop five villages at: Algatt, Alolla, Wajba, Zi Ain and Rijal Alma'.

SCTA works for transfer of work from its traditional framework to the professional organizational framework. Therefore, it tries in the heritage events and festivals to find a financial source contributing in development of the local societies in the provinces, cities and villages. And to activate the tourist mode in the villages and festivals, and to strengthen sprit of solidarity among its individuals through development of services which encourage tourist investment. The program started presently to develop five villages at: Algatt, Alolla, Wajba, Zi Ain and Rijal Alma'.

Tourist activity is CONSIDERED as CUMULATIVE activity performed by the institutions and systems, and for which individuals work actively. It is an activity of wide national nature, and it is not subjected to casual individual discretions and cannot be performed by untrained capabilities or non trained individuals. So, the Commission has set up gradual organizational FRAMES through which ideas and projects move from one stage to the other STEADILY in a way that enhances its projects and leads it to be aware of its strategy, and provides it with change to be assessed by the CONCERNED persons.

Tourist activity is considered as cumulative activity performed by the institutions and systems, and for which individuals work actively. It is an activity of wide national nature, and it is not subjected to casual individual discretions and cannot be performed by untrained capabilities or non trained individuals. So, the Commission has set up gradual organizational frames through which ideas and projects move from one stage to the other steadily in a way that enhances its projects and leads it to be aware of its strategy, and provides it with change to be assessed by the concerned persons.

The Commission ORGANIZES the programs and ACTIVITIES which encourage marketing and tourist investment such as the meetings of travel and tourism, joint tourist PROGRAM established by the Commission in association with the LARGE marketing companies in the private sector. These ideas and other similar ONES directly contribute in the routes of tourism such as orientation, education, training, qualification, marketing and investment. The Commission passed an ideal experience in this context.

The Commission organizes the programs and activities which encourage marketing and tourist investment such as the meetings of travel and tourism, joint tourist program established by the Commission in association with the large marketing companies in the private sector. These ideas and other similar ones directly contribute in the routes of tourism such as orientation, education, training, qualification, marketing and investment. The Commission passed an ideal experience in this context.

Saudi tourism market is a WIDE and profitable market, and the businessmen ACCEPT in an increasing WAY. The economic movement, GROWTH of tourism awareness, and multiplicity of the tourists in addition to all international circumstances are all means which contribute in increasing acceptance to TOURIST product.

Saudi tourism market is a wide and profitable market, and the businessmen accept in an increasing way. The economic movement, growth of tourism awareness, and multiplicity of the tourists in addition to all international circumstances are all means which contribute in increasing acceptance to tourist product.

The Commission is always ready to offer various and new experiences, but emphasizes to confirm to the higher principles, such as continuous tourism production. This TRACK is shared by all of its sectors, in order for APPLYING the principle of re-production and recycling the tourism. The tourist product is invested in it in various forms in permanent ways. This product does not keep to its elementary state, but is SUBJECTED to continuous development and STUDY, and all its elements are EXHAUSTED to be offered again.

The Commission is always ready to offer various and new experiences, but emphasizes to confirm to the higher principles, such as continuous tourism production. This track is shared by all of its sectors, in order for applying the principle of re-production and recycling the tourism. The tourist product is invested in it in various forms in permanent ways. This product does not keep to its elementary state, but is subjected to continuous development and study, and all its elements are exhausted to be offered again.