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Some 30 artisans are enrolled on a year-long program focused on qa’aid making, taqiyah weaving, and seashell crafts. (SPA)

Jazan’s craft revival supports heritage goals

  • The program aims to revive qa’aid making, once used to create beds and chairs in traditional Jazan homes
  • Trainers teach palm frond binding methods and encourage innovative designs suitable for today’s markets
By Arab News ·
Kunnah season marks peak of Jazan’s fishing wealth

Kunnah season marks peak of Jazan’s fishing wealth

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Jazan is set to open its 21st annual Mango and Tropical Fruits Festival next Wednesday at Sabya Front. (SPA)

Mango and Tropical Fruits Festival to start this week in Jazan

By Arab News ·
Jabal Tuwaiq lift trophy at Jazan region’s 1st Junior Hockey Championship

Jabal Tuwaiq lift trophy at Jazan region’s 1st Junior Hockey Championship

By Arab News ·
Blue tea cultivation in Jazan highlighted

Blue tea cultivation in Jazan highlighted

By SPA ·
Patrols of the Border Guard in Al-Daer, Jazan, foiled an attempt to smuggle 45 kg of hashish. (SPA)

Attempt to smuggle qat foiled in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan

By SPA ·
Attempt to smuggle 22,496 unlicensed pills foiled in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan

Attempt to smuggle 22,496 unlicensed pills foiled in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan

By SPA ·
Saudi authorities foil attempts to smuggle qat, hashish

Saudi authorities foil attempts to smuggle qat, hashish

By Arab News ·
Sandgrouse: An inspirational symbol of beauty and resilience in Jazan

Sandgrouse: An inspirational symbol of beauty and resilience in Jazan

By SPA ·
Indian almonds in Jazan: Tropical fruits at their best season

Indian almonds in Jazan: Tropical fruits at their best season

By SPA ·
Jazan honey festival attracts customers

Jazan honey festival attracts customers

By Arab News ·
Poetry in spotlight at Jazan forum

Poetry in spotlight at Jazan forum

By SPA ·
The Al-Qahar Mountains are among the Kingdom’s most prominent natural landmarks. (SPA)

The allure of Al-Qahar: Adventure awaits in Jazan’s rugged terrain

By Arab News ·

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