Hijaz Mountains

Thursday, 04 November 2021

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Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea to mark a landmark opening in Saudi Arabia

TravelDailyNews 02 Nov 2021

... Hijaz Mountains.

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Born to be wild: A daring vision of the Arabian leopard’s future

The Independent 20 Sep 2021

Surveys carried out in the mid and late 2000s suggest that although these leopards had disappeared from the Medina Mountains in the north of the country, they may still survive “in reasonable numbers though at very low densities” in Hijaz and the Sarawat Mountains further to the south, close to the border with Yemen.

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Saudi Arabia’s historic Hisma range reveals signposts to ancient past

Arab News 21 May 2021

“Saudi Arabia includes plains that narrow and expand, mountain heights, and plateaux and deserts with oases,” she said ... These mountains are about 1,000 meters above sea level, and are located east of the Hijaz range, and are bordered by Al-Sharat mountains to the north, Wadi Araba to the northwest and Harrat Al-Rahat to the south.

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The Journey Through Time: A master plan for preserving and sustainably developing Saudi Arabia’s ancient AlUla

Arab News 07 Apr 2021

Hegra is situated on a large plain southeast of the Hijaz Mountains, studded with hills of sandstone, isolated or grouped together to form massifs that have been dramatically sculpted by the northwesterly winds that have blown through the region every spring and early summer since the dawn of time.

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Luxury, adventure await visitors as Saudi Arabia’s AlUla serves up fresh feast of flavors

Arab News 20 Mar 2021

For adventure tourists, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has added an array of activities, including a thrilling zipline, which reaches speed of more than 100km/h while offering views of the surrounding Hijaz Mountains.

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Saudi peak is a beacon of calm among the clouds

Arab News 09 Jan 2021

The mountain is part of the Hijaz range in Al-Dayer governorate, which has stepped up activities to attract winter visitors, with mountain trails, museums and rural lodges, plus the introduction of agricultural festivals highlighting products such as coffee, mangoes, and honey ... • The mountain is part of the Hijaz range in Al-Dayer governorate.

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Saudi Arabia’s AlUla, city of ancient cultures, hosts 41st GCC Summit

Arab News 04 Jan 2021

... near the volcanic freeway, where it is surrounded by mountainous terrain ... Tucked away in the shadows of the Hijaz Mountains that span the length of the western region, AlUla was once a city bustling with activity and its influence reached across the Arabian Peninsula and beyond.

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Hiking adds thrill to Saudi Winter Season

Arab News 25 Dec 2020

It is an extension of the Hijaz mountain range which rises about 2,500 meters above the sea level, making it one of the top attractions for tourists to explore ... • It is an extension of the Hijaz mountain range which rises about 2,500 meters above the sea level, making it one of the top attractions for tourists to explore.

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What is Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Tourism Project?

The National 08 Dec 2020

What is Saudi Arabia's Red Sea tourism project? ... It promises to keep visitors busy with ancient archeological sites dating back to the Nabatean civilization, dives on the world's fourth-largest barrier reef system, wildlife and marine habitats in the Hijaz mountains and in the Red Sea and even a dormant volacano ... Read More ... Yes ... .

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Arab News en Français partners with Experience AlUla

Arab News 14 Jul 2020

Set on a large plain southeast of the Hijaz mountains, studded with hills of sandstone dramatically sculpted by the northwesterly winds that have blown through the region every spring and early summer since the dawn of time, the city was created by the Nabataeans, the still ...

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Crowds gather in Saudi Arabia to view rare solar eclipse

Arab News 26 Dec 2019

JEDDAH ... “The sun rose during the eclipse and the view was simply majestic. With a special lens to protect my camera, I was able to bear witness to one of the rarest occurrences ever in Saudi Arabia, and capture it with a view of some of the unique mountain ranges in Al-Ahsa ... FASTFACTS ... “The sun was rising just above the Hijaz mountains to my right ... ....