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In Asir, a key government initiative involves transferring expertise from veteran fishermen to younger ones. (SPA)

Asir reeling in rich Red Sea fish yields

  • Supported by Saudi authorities, local fishermen haul in record revenue of $41m
By Arab News ·
Asir border guards arrest smuggler with 124 kg of qat

Asir border guards arrest smuggler with 124 kg of qat

By Arab News ·
Asir historic landmark among UN best tourism villages

Asir historic landmark among UN best tourism villages

By Arab News ·
Asir launches campaign to promote organic food culture

Asir launches campaign to promote organic food culture

By Arab News ·
Authorities seize 692 kg of qat, arrest offenders in Jazan, Asir

Authorities seize 692 kg of qat, arrest offenders in Jazan, Asir

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 ·
Saudi PIF’s Aseer Investment Co. inks deal with private sector to develop tourism project

Saudi PIF’s Aseer Investment Co. inks deal with private sector to develop tourism project

By Reem Walid ·
Asir region’s diverse habitats, from highlands to plains, provide ideal conditions for a variety of bird species to thrive. (SPA photos

Vibrant feathers in Asir’s cap

By Arab News ·
Saudi Arabia’s completed Qunfudah-Sabt Al-Jarah road project expected to improve traffic safety

Saudi Arabia’s completed Qunfudah-Sabt Al-Jarah road project expected to improve traffic safety

By Arab News ·
Saudi men enjoy a dish from Asia called Mashgouth. (Supplied)

Film exploring culinary heritage of Saudi Arabia’s Asir region wins award

By Arab News ·
Saudi Coffee Company Academy recently conducted a training program on “best agricultural practices” in Asir.

Saudi academy trains more than 1,000 farmers in advanced coffee cultivation in Asir

By Arab News ·
The Saudi Coffee Company Academy has launched a program in the Asir region to enhance coffee cultivation.

New program boosts coffee cultivation skills in Asir

By Arab News ·
Unearthing the story behind Asir’s Al-Meger Palace

Unearthing the story behind Asir’s Al-Meger Palace

By Ghadi Joudah ·

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