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It takes you around an hour to drive a 4-wheel drive (4WD) from the centre of Riyadh to the famous Red Sand in the southwest.

In Arabic, Rub' al Khali means “the Empty Quarter”.

Oman is one of the oldest countries on the Arabian Peninsula. It has endless deserts and coastlines along the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. One can’t help but imagine the countless camels and caravans transporting frankincense thousands of years ago, as the frankincense trade route connected the world. Today, Oman blends ancient and modern cultures, home to over 500 ancient forts, magnificent natural scenery, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This has made Oman the No. 7 most visit-worthy country in the world in 2022 according to Lonely Planet. Follow【GreaterGo】to explore this Belt and Road travel destination!

Ha’il Region is a region located in northern Saudi Arabia. In the region, there are two sites that house petroglyphs depicting the history of the Arabian Peninsula. They are Jubbah and Shuwaymis. The process of creating the petroglyphs dated back to Mesolithic 10,000 years ago and lasted for several thousand years.

On 13th January 1902, Abdul-Aziz from the House of Saud led his army to recapture Riyadh by conquering the Masmak Fort overnight. The recapture became a crucial starting point for Ibn Saud in unifying Najd, Hejaz and “The Holy City of Mecca”, finally the whole Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh, meaning “garden” in Arabic, is where the House of Saud emerged. It has later become the capital of the kingdom, witnessing Saudi Arabia’s contemporary development.