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The coasts of the Farasan Islands in the Jazan region have witnessed frequent dolphin sightings. (SPA)

Farasan Islands dolphin sightings attract tourists

  • These marine mammals are often spotted in groups, leaping through the waves at sunrise and sunset
By SPA ·
Historic houses anchor Farasan Islands’ cultural legacy

Historic houses anchor Farasan Islands’ cultural legacy

By SPA ·
Farasan Islands festival showcases kayaking adventure

Farasan Islands festival showcases kayaking adventure

By SPA ·
Farasan Islands host thousands of migratory birds photos

Farasan Islands host thousands of migratory birds

By SPA ·
Farasan Island Marine Sanctuary added to list of wetlands of international importance

Farasan Island Marine Sanctuary added to list of wetlands of international importance

By Arab News ·
Farasan Islands to spend $112 million on infrastructure, housing photos

Farasan Islands to spend $112 million on infrastructure, housing

By Arab News ·
Dolphin sightings add to Farasan Islands’ growing ecotourism appeal. (SPA)

Dance of the dolphins steals the show at Farasan Islands

By Arab News ·
Farasan Islands celebrate annual harid fish arrival

Farasan Islands celebrate annual harid fish arrival

By Arab News ·
Farasan Islands’ rich marine and wildlife fuel Kingdom’s ecotourism appeal photos

Farasan Islands’ rich marine and wildlife fuel Kingdom’s ecotourism appeal

By Arab News ·
Farasan women used to prepare their homes by painting walls to highlight intricate engravings. (SPA)

A tapestry of traditions: Saudi Arabia’s Farasan Islanders embrace spirit of holy month

By Arab News ·
Ramsar chief visits Farasan Islands for wetland talks photos

Ramsar chief visits Farasan Islands for wetland talks

By Arab News ·
Special Why Saudi Arabia’s Farasan Islands are a haven for flamingos  photos

Why Saudi Arabia’s Farasan Islands are a haven for flamingos 

By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
Ships once carried 30 to 40 islanders in search of pearls, a lucrative source of income in previous centuries. (SPA) photos

Pearls of Farasan offer a deep dive into the past

By Arab News ·

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