سياسات وإرشادات لإعادة تأهيل الأحياء التاريخية والمواقع التراثية في المنطقة الشرقية

Introduction

1.1 Aim of Document

This document offers policies and guidelines for cultural heritage conservation, preservation and development initiatives to be implemented on 12 sites from the Sharqia Region. The development of these ares is under the authority of SDA. The sites are distributed between 4 clusters following the vision of the Ministry of Tourism:

Dammam Cluster: (Dawasir), Tarout Cluster (Qatif & Tarout), Jubail Cluster (Jinnah island, Mussalamiyah island, Jumrok building, Twayya tower and Jabal al Bahri), and the Desert life cluster (Nitaa, Thaj, Quaryat Al

1.2 Project Area

The Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia is home to a vibrant tapestry of history and culture, with heritage sites that capture the essence of its communities, architecture, and way of life. These guidelines and policies have been crafted as part of a larger effort to breathe new life into twelve heritage sites across the province. Each of these sites holds a unique story, and this project seeks to honor those stories while opening them up to the world.

Our aim is to thoughtfully restore and enhance these sites so they can become truly world-class destinations, inviting both

1.2 Project Area

Sites Location and Classification

Twelve (12) heritage sites are identified across the Eastern Province. They are classified based on their location and context as Urban, Waterfront, and Remote sites.

Eastern Province

- Urban: associated with sites located within the boundaries of the city - Waterfront: associated with sites bordering or overlooking the sea - Remote: associated with sites located in rural areas at nearly 300 KM from Dammam city center


1.2 Project Area

Sites Location and Classification

URBAN