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Saudi scientist Ibrahim Al-Alim performed prayers at the North Pole during an expedition with the Russian Navy in 1990, shortly before the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
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The traditional Madeni bridal gown from Saudi Arabia's western province, specifically Madinah. The dress's tiered pattern and pastel or hot pink tones set it apart from other traditional western Saudi bridal gowns.
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The Saudi doctor, Hanan Ali Al-Subaie, in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, (1987).
الدكتورة السعودية حنان علي السبيعي في الظهران، السعودية، (١٩٨٧).
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A well dressed Saudi Arabian man in Taif, by Wilfred Thesiger (1946).
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Rare photographs of Saudi Arabia's late monarch, King Abdullah.
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Georgina Rodriguez dressed in a Bisht Abaya—in the hue of mint for Saudi National Day, which is the classic a modernised style of Bisht, the traditional Arabian cloak.
The bisht, which is worn in Arabia and the nearby regions where Arabian tribes are found, is one of the most
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Saudi men in the streets of Riyadh during Prince Charles' 1986 visit to Saudi Arabia.
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Emirati women in their traditional attires, by Eve Arnold (1970s).
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Al-Sadu (السدو)
Nestled within the vast and stunning Arabian Peninsula lies a culture steeped in rich history and timeless beauty - where the sun-kissed desert sands glimmer in golden hues and the gentle whispers of the wind evoke stories of ancient people. This is the story of
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A photo of a young Bedouin Kuwaiti girl holding her lamb, during the Gulf War, (1991).
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In Saudi Arabia ceremonial carpets are made not in red, but in violet, with the Bedouin knitting pattern ’Sadu’ added on edges. Violet represents the lavender flower fields of the deserts of Saudi.
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Stunning photograph taken in 1939 shows Khamis Bin Rimthan, a gifted Bedouin from the eastern part of Saudi Arabia who was given the mission by King Abdulaziz to assist American geologist Max Steineke in discovering the kingdom's first oil well, also known as Dammam No. 7 or the
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"الناس ما همَّها ظروفكْ
كود الذي يحزن لغمّكْ
وإن شلت حملك على كتوفكْ
بتموت ما احدٍ ترى يمّكْ."
'Your fate in life is yours alone,
No one cares about your woes and moans,
But bear not your burden all on your own,
You'll depart this world, unknown and alone.'
— Prince Badr bin
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A fascinating early 1900s photograph of two seemingly in shape bedouins from the Arabian Peninsula.
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The Yemenite Jewish community, an ancient and indigenous group on the Arabian Peninsula, has a rich history dating back over 2,500 years. Pre-Islamic Arabia has been a melting pot for various faiths, including those associated with Abrahamic religions. Judaism has been the de
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Saudi falconers on a hunting excursion in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1984).
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🪡: The northern edge of Saudi Arabia, particularly Jabal Al-louz in Tabouk province, is one of the few sites in the Arabian Peninsula that has been blanketed in snow every winter for centuries. Here's a brief thread on snowy northern mountain [1/8]
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A photographe of a telecom worker from Bahrain, taken in the 1980s.
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Rare portrait of Saud, the second ruler of Saudi Arabia, showing the 𝘒𝘰𝘩𝘭 encircling his eyes.
Arabic Kohl is a powder consisting of natural charcoal bits, cloves, and antimony stone. In the Arabian culture, it was worn by both men and women, and was mostly protective gear.
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One of the traditional Saudi Arabian gowns in the western region is called 𝘢𝘭-𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘩 or 𝘢𝘭-𝘏𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪. Ladies connected to Al-Sharif family used to wear it indoors. It’s typically a light, flowing dress with large sleeves composed of chiffon, cotton, or silk.
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"𝘒𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘮-𝘮𝘢𝘬!" is the nose salutation men in the Arabian Peninsula traditionally give each other. Nose-on-nose greetings are a signal of camaraderie, unity, & kinship between two peers and denote their regard for one another. [1/5]
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Female Saudi equestrians wear traditional Arabian attire as they compete in the 2019 Souk Okaz Festival—hosted in Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Pictured are different looks by Saudi makeup artist, Waad Alturki, which are inspired by local traditional peninsular Arabian attires for the
#SaudiFoundingDay
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A photograph of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulwahab Al-Fihani Al-Subaie, an Arabian pearl merchant, taken in Mecca, 1900.
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Tarfa bint Mohammed Al Shaalan Al-Anezi is depicted in a rare photograph that was taken in 1925. Tarfa, a Bedouin Sheikha—the female equivalent of a Sheikh—lived in northern Saudi Arabia. Her granddaughter, Maha Jadaan Mijhim Al Muhaid, gave the photograph to the Mansoojat
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Iram of the Pillars (إرم ذات العماد), refers to an ancient lost city. It holds a significant place in Arabian folklore and historical accounts, describe it as the "Atlantis of the Sands" or the "Lost City of Ubar."
The legend of Iram and it’s mention in ancient texts, including
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Etab (عتاب) was an iconic pop singer from Saudi Arabia who left a lasting impact on the Arabic music industry, particularly in the Gulf region.
She was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 1947, with the birth name Tarouf Abdulkhair Hawsawi (طروف عبدالخير هوساوي), to parents who
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Young Saudi woman wearing regional traditional clothing from Jazan, a port city in southwest Saudi Arabia and the capital of Jizan region, as captured by Thierry Mauger in 1988.
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The Arabic word for "Genius" is Abqari, and it is believed to have originated from the legendary Valley of Abqar (وادي عبقر), steeped in myth and folklore. This fabled valley is said to have existed in the Arabian Peninsula, potentially located along the eastern borders of Yemen
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In 1946, the American newspaper "Weekly" featured an illustrative depiction of King Abdulaziz accompanied by his entourage during their visit to Cairo, Egypt.
It was in this setting that a notable moment was captured, as King Abdulaziz demonstrated respect by averting his gaze
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A young Saudi man wears a Shemagh in Asir, southern Saudi Arabia, in 1975.
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A map showing the distribution of camels on the Arabian Peninsula and in Central Asia.
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Two rare photos depict Princess Madawi bint Abdulaziz, a daughter of Saudi Arabia’s first king. She is pictured wearing the 𝘈𝘭-𝘉𝘰𝘬𝘩𝘯𝘢𝘬 (البخنق)—which is a traditional headpiece worn by young girls in central and eastern Arabia respectively.
It is often made out of
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Happy Saudi Founding Day!
Diriyah was established as the capital of the first centralized Arabian state, 400 years after the fall of the Abbasid Caliphate. This was a pivotal moment in the history of peninsular Arabia as it brought together various provinces on the Arabian
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Two different traditional Saudi attires, one from the South, and the other from the North and Central Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabian model Asma Al-Turk is featured in a special edition of
@hiamag
magazine—one that is titled “the Saudi era,” and that celebrates the Saudi National Day.
The model, one of many featured in this special edition, embodies the western coast culture of Saudi Arabia by
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Kumzar, an isolated enclave accessible solely by boat, has nurtured the distinctive Kumzari dialect, weaving influences from 45 languages like Arabic, Persian, French, Portuguese, and English into its linguistic tapestry.
Situated at the northern tip of Oman along the vital
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Mountains of Hail, north-central Saudi Arabia.
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Ai-generated images of Arabian women from the Arabian Peninsula, by Ghada AlMuhanna.
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Traditional dresses are an essential symbol of a nation's culture, creativity, and natural resources. They often incorporate unique patterns, colors, and fabrics specific to the origin culture. These garments not only serve as a form of artistic expression but also play a crucial
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The first authenticated photograph taken in the UAE was of Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan (often known as Zayed the First), in 1866. He reigned the Sheikdom of Abu Dhabi for 54 years until passing away in 1909.
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Throughout history, the Arabian culture has exhibited diverse methodologies in naming their progeny, indicating the deep importance placed on the act of assigning a name. The process was imbued with a complex fabric of beliefs, customs, and rituals, which were shaped by various
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The themes of Kim Sin-ae's Arabian versions of "𝘒𝘪𝘴𝘴," inspired by the renowned Gustav Klimt’s "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘪𝘴𝘴" are: Saudi Arabia's central, northern, and southern regions, followed by Oman and northern Yemen.
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The picturesque Farsan islands, a group of coral islands in the Red Sea about 40 kilometres off Jizan, Saudi Arabia, were chosen by Arabian pearl traders to reside on for various reasons.
Two beautiful buildings that were erected on the islands more than a century ago are shown
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Women of the Harb tribe in the Hijaz desert, Saudi Arabia, 1971.
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King Faisal of Saudi Arabia Arrives to a Royal Welcome by Queen Elizabeth II, (1967).
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A Saudi vlogger wearing a traditional Southern Saudi attire of Al-Bahah.
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Pictured here are the companions of King Saud, the second king of Saudi Arabia, during his 1957 visit to Washington, D.C., the USA.
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The historic Palace of Jabra, in Taif, western Saudi Arabia.
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A traditional Saudi dress called the 𝘔𝘰𝘲𝘵𝘢'𝘢 𝘕𝘢𝘫𝘥𝘪 was worn by women in the Qassim region of modern-day Saudi Arabia. It comes in two colors—burgundy & red—& is often decorated with motifs of palm tree fronds, which are significant in this local culture.
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A Saudi soldier and a paratrooper from the Czechoslovak Republic playing guitars in Kuwait City, during the Gulf War (1991).
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In the southern province of Saudi Arabia, men proudly don their traditional costume known as as “𝘈𝘭-𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘪” (البيدي), or "𝘈𝘭 𝘑𝘶𝘣𝘢” (الجبه), crafted from pure wool.
This distinctive costume is exclusively worn by the Ghamid and Zahran tribes in Saudi Arabia.
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“The Bedouin Gentleman: A Dashing Gazelle Hunter”
A title for an article about the United Arab Emirates' Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
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Around 1650 years ago, Queen Mavia or Mawia (ماوية), the ruler of the Tanukhid people who inhabited present-day southern Syria, Jordan, and northern Saudi Arabia, staged a rebellion against the Roman Empire. She was insurmountable, therefore she compelled the Romans to submit to
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A selection of illustrations from Julius Euting's trip to Ha'il, present-day Saudi Arabia, documented in his diary in 1883.
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Rare photographs of Saudi craftsman Ali Al-Nogedan seated alongside the traditional Najdi doors he constructed.
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The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1980s).
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A photograph of an Arab woman wearing a veil.
This shot is part of a series of 65 projectable lantern slides linked to the Arab revolt of 1916-18, a key event during World War I.
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Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, by Eve Arnold (1971).
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The two powerful women Ghaliyya Al Bogammiah and Moudhi Al-Bassam, who had a significant impact on Saudi history served as the inspiration for the
#SaudiFoundingDay
makeup looks by Saudi makeup artist Wa'ad Al-Turki. [1/12]
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A Bedouin of the Yam tribe in Najran, east southern Saudi Arabia, in the 1940s.
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In a remarkable archaeological find, two exceptionally rare statues depicting the legendary figures of Heracles and Hippocrates have been unearthed in the ancient city of Al-Faw, located in Saudi Arabia. This discovery has sparked great excitement among experts and historians,
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Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Al-Maktoum, 1979.
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Anti-Malaria Campaign in Qatif, Saudi Arabia, 1948.
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The soon-to-be Princess Rajwa Al-Saif donned in a gown that was designed after the traditional Saudi Najdi bridal gown from Riyadh known as 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘣 𝘈𝘴-𝘚𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪 for her pre-wedding event. She wore a dress with pieces from both Jordanian and Saudi Arabian cultures to honour
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Different peninsular Arabian men who participated in the Arab revolt from Tabouk, Riyadh, Mecca, Madinah and other modern-day Saudi regions, by Eric Kennington, 1927.
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A Qahwaji, sometimes referred to as a "Sabab صباب," is an expert in the preparation and serving of Arabic coffee who mostly works in Saudi Arabia and several GCC countries. On top of that, Qahwajis are well-versed in Arabic coffee's cultural significance and traditions,
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The Gown That Steals Your Heart ❤️
The Nashel thobe is one of the feminine Arabian designs of clothing that is popular throughout the peninsula and in nearby areas like Mesopotamia. Along with expressing cultural identity, this traditional clothing reflects the elegance of
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The first Arab envoy to visit the US was Oman's Ahmad bin Na'aman Al Ka'abi in 1840. The mission was primarily a business venture, & the cargo of ᴀʟ-𝘚𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘩 (ship) comprised coffee beans, dates, gum copal, and salted hides, all of which were unloaded in New York.
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Safeyah Binzagr, a Saudi Arabian artist from Jeddah, who is credited with popularising fine arts in her country. 𝘚𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘪 𝘈𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘢, 𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵'𝘴 𝘝𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵, is the name of her book about Saudi art, which has been translated into French & English.
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An image captured by Ibrahim Sarhan in Tabouk, northwestern Saudi Arabia, shows Hejazi Bedouins competing in a camel race.
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A historical play depicts the life of the Nabateans, in Al-Ula, Northwest Saudi Arabia, Mar 18, 2021.
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Agal-– an ancient headgear and crown worn by both commoners & rulers alike. It is an Arab mark of dignity that is worn by Arabian men on the Arabian & Sinai Peninsulas, some parts of Mesopotamia & the Levant. It’s a doubled-up, usually black, cord that binds the wearer's Shemagh.
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Illustrations of female traditional dresses from "The Art of Arabian Costume: A Saudi Arabian Profile," by Heather Colyer Ross, (1981). 1\2.
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𝘈𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘫 𝘈𝘥-𝘋𝘪𝘭𝘮, or the pigeons towers of Ad-Dilam, is a historic structure, now abandoned, that housed pigeons used by farmers—of Ad-Dilm city in Riyadh province, Saudi Arabia—to fertilise farmland.
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Women in Bahrain wearing rich, gold embroidered dresses (Thobe Alnashal) in 1979.
📸 Christine Osborne
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A few weeks ago, Kuwait unveiled the attire for its female athletes for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
Designed by Farah Al-Babtain, the uniform is inspired by the traditional Kuwaiti Thoub and the national poem "Memoirs of a Sailor" by Mohammed Al-Fayez.
This
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Talal bin Abdullah Al-Rashid, the Emir of Najd, caressing gazelles in Ha'il, northern Saudi Arabia, 1850s.
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Photographs captured by an American doctor in the 1950s of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
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Portraits of members of the Adwan tribe, a Hejazi tribe from western Saudi Arabia.
The first photo dates back to the 1910s, while the last two are from the 1940s.
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A Bedouin stands with his camel in Hafouf, Ahsa, eastern Saudi Arabia (1954).
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The lion tombs of Dedan is a historical landmark in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. The people of Dedan chose a red mountain in a valley to carve their tombs in. It is estimated that the tombs date back to the 5th century B.C.
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A traditional tribal dress worn by females in Taif, western Saudi Arabia.
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𝐈𝐛𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐮𝐭𝐟𝐢
Khayriyyah Qurban, known by her stage name Ibtisam Lutfi, a sightless Saudi singer, was among the first female musicians in the region's music scene in the 1960s. She was the first female performer on the Saudi national TV channel. Khayriyyah Qurban.
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Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, circa 1960s.
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From 1931 to 1979, Sotheby's Suction House featured and auctioned off a remarkable collection of photographs taken in Saudi Arabia, including this rare one of a Saudi man and his three children.
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📌 Architecture in the arabian peninsula: A thread
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