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Update Abha in bloom: Jacaranda season boosts tourism in Asir highlands

Abha in bloom: Jacaranda season boosts tourism in Asir highlands

  • Purple canopies transform city into springtime attraction
  • Mild climate, expanding green spaces draw visitors and creators
By SPA ·
A record amount of rainfall was recorded in the Asir region of Saudi Arabia. (SPA) photos

Saudi Arabia’s Asir records highest rainfall at Abha airport

By SPA ·
Special From Jeddah to Abha, Saudis turn to local escapes

From Jeddah to Abha, Saudis turn to local escapes

By Afshan Aziz ·
Saudi initiative brings patients to Abha for healing and hope

Saudi initiative brings patients to Abha for healing and hope

By SALEH FAREED ·
The pomegranate is a long-held symbol of Asir identity. (SPA)

Asir marks start of pomegranate season

By Arab News ·
Abha and Rijal Almaa highlight Asir’s position as a region where natural beauty meets heritage. (SPA)

Visitors travel to Asir for autumn views, heritage trails

By Arab News ·
The Place: Tanumah governorate in southwest Saudi Arabia

The Place: Tanumah governorate in southwest Saudi Arabia

By SPA ·
The forum aimed to promote film criticism as part of a strategy to enhance the Kingdom’s cultural identity. (SPA)

Abha hosts first in series of forums

By SPA ·
Abha Chamber of Commerce officials meet ambassador of Peru

Abha Chamber of Commerce officials meet ambassador of Peru

By Arab News ·
Aseer’s blooming bounty: How rare flowers turn southern region into a year-round honey hub photos

Aseer’s blooming bounty: How rare flowers turn southern region into a year-round honey hub

By Arab News ·
Silver jewelry exhibition draws crowds at Abha Festival

Silver jewelry exhibition draws crowds at Abha Festival

By Arab News ·
The doors display the exceptional and unique skills of local artisans that have been passed down through generations. (SPA)

Craftsmanship of decorated wooden doors reflects Aseer’s artistic heritage

By SPA ·
Fog envelops neighborhoods, gardens, and roads, turning Abha’s day into dusk and instilling serenity. (SPA) photos

Fog, walking trails attract trekkers to Abha

By Arab News ·

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