Five heritage villages are to be developed in various locations in Saudi Arabia in a bid to boost the country's tourism industry, reported Arab News. The villages will be tourist centres built to look like traditional Arab towns and will feature regional architecture, crafts, costume and cuisine. The villages will also strengthen the local economy with job opportunities for people living in nearby communities. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted July 08, 2006
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