Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 2 February, 2015 1:09 am |

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) in Al-Ahsa is studying a project to create a tourist track to Al-Qarah village bringing the total number of tourist tracks to four with one in the central oasis, the second in central Hofuf and the third in Al-Uqair which are all currently under construction.

SCTA Director General in Al-Ahsa, Ali bin Taher Al-Haji, said that the decision was made during a meeting with a delegation from Al-Qarah held at the SCTA headquarters in the presence of municipal council member Ali Al-Sultan.
Al-Haji said that Al-Qarah has a number of tourist spots that will enrich the integrated tourism experience, including Jabl Al-Qarah, Dogh Algrash (pottery area), the Sunday market (under development) and Ras Jabl Al-Qarah.
During the meeting, Al-Haji reviewed the efforts of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities under the supervision of Prince Sultan bin Salman, in the development of tourism in the Kingdom.

A discussion followed on Al-Ahsa’s distinctive natural and historical touristic elements with the support of Prince Badr bin Mohammed Al-Jalawi, Al-Ahsa governor and chairman of the Tourism Development Council in the province.
Al-Haji heard the delegation’s suggestions to improve the tourism input which includes the establishment of a pottery museum, a working group to serve artisans and the restoration of the historic gates to the province.

The meeting concluded with the formation of a working group to oversee the technical aspects of the project.
Al-Qarah village is well known for its mountain, Jabl Al-Qarah, which contains numerous caves and massive rocks and boulders. The limestone caves on the mountain are a must-see for visitors. They have a distinctive quality of staying cool in hot weather and warm in the winter.