المملكة: Saudi architecture contributes to highlighting the Kingdom’s identity globally

The Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Support Center for Development, confirmed. Ibrahim bin Muhammad Al -Sultan, that Saudi architecture is a modern extension of the rich national urban heritage, as it aims to preserve the distinctive local architectural patterns, and develop them using renewable technologies that keep pace with the requirements of modern urban growth, which contributes to highlighting the identity of the urban kingdom at the global level.
The Sultan thanked and appreciated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may God bless him – and to His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister – may God protect him – on the occasion of the launch of the map of Saudi architecture, which the Crown Prince initiated and directed to work closely and follow all its details until its completion.

Improving the urban environment

M. The Sultan indicates that Saudi Arabia represents the fruit of a joint cooperation between the Center for Support for Development Bodies and the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing and the Life Quality Program, with the aim of promoting urban identity in the Kingdom, improving the urban environment and upgrading the quality of life for citizens, residents and visitors, which reflects positively on enhancing the position of Saudi cities at cultural, tourism and economic levels.

He stressed the importance of Saudi Arabia as a qualitative shift in the urban field, and it is expected to have clear and concrete positive effects in promoting the aesthetic of the urban environment, and improving the level of quality of life in all areas and urban communities, cities and villages throughout the Kingdom.

19 architectural styles

The launch of His Highness the Crown Prince – may God protect him – reflects the map of Saudi architecture, which includes 19 architectural models, the interest and keenness of His Highness to preserve and celebrate the diverse and rich urban and cultural legacy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi architecture launched by His Highness the Crown Prince – may God protect him – contribute to achieving the target of Saudi Vision 2030 to developing the urban scene and improving the quality of life, which enhances the position of Saudi cities in terms of cultural, tourism and economic aspects.

Geographical and civilizational diversity

Saudi architecture embodies the national trends in improving the urban scene and raising the quality of life, through designs that reflect the architecture of each geographical scope.
It also contributes to achieving the target of Saudi Vision 2030 by creating societies and vitality that contributes to strengthening the local economy, and supporting the cultural and tourism sectors.
Saudi architecture reflects the rich urban and cultural heritage of the Kingdom, highlighting the geographical and civilizational diversity that was reflected in each architectural style in various regions and cities of the Kingdom.
Through this initiative, the traditional style is revived with modern methods, ensuring the continuation of the aesthetic and historical values ​​of buildings and urban spaces.