Dr Turki Faisal Al Rasheed’s recent visit to Jazan from 29 January to 01 February 2014 with his Saudi Oxford Advanced Management Leadership Programme (SOAMLP) colleagues was both educational and interesting. The visit coincided with the ongoing Jazan winter festival, which reflects the deep-rooted customs and culture of the region.
The SOAMLP visit to Jazan was educational and vacation. The group have agreed to explore all areas of Saudi Arabia. We have previously visited Abha and Hail.
Jazan is called nature’s treasure, the Pearl of the South and a place of generosity, kindness and finest hospitality. It has high mountain peaks with perennial green cover, and tucked within them are spectacular waterfalls that create beautiful lakes which are no less splendorous than the pristine beaches on the islands nearby (Arab News 2014).
Dr Al Rasheed and colleagues visited several tourist sites including the mountains of Jazan, Wadi Lajab, the cultural heritage pavilion of Jazan, local souks, etc. The visit was arranged by Jazan the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities headed by Rustom Magboul Al-Kubaisi under the supervision of Dr Walid Al Humeidi through the coordination of Mr Omar Al Marshady.
Raith, Jazan SOAMLP photo 30 Jan. 2014
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