A total of 59,586 architectural heritage assets are now recorded across various regions of the Kingdom following the registration of 9,586 new properties. The new additions were completed in two phases, consisting of 3,000 assets in the first phase and 6,586 in the second.
According to SPA, the Heritage Commission distributed these newly registered assets among the regions of Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, the Eastern Province, Aseer, Tabuk, Hail, the Northern Borders, Najran, and Al-Baha.
The Commission stated that updating the national register ensures regulatory protection and organizes the conservation, restoration, and reuse of assets. This process integrates data into urban development and planning operations while increasing the use of these assets in sustainable development, cultural, and tourism projects.
Citizens and residents are encouraged to report unregistered architectural assets or practices that threaten their integrity. Reports can be submitted via the Commission’s website, official social media accounts, regional offices, or the 911 unified security operations center.
How many architectural assets are now registered in the national register? The total number of registered architectural assets across the different regions of the Kingdom has reached 59,586. This total includes 9,586 recently added properties, which were registered by the Heritage Commission in two separate phases consisting of 3,000 and 6,586 assets respectively.
Which regions are included in the latest registration of heritage assets? The newly registered architectural assets are spread across several regions, including Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, and the Eastern Province. Additionally, assets were registered in Aseer, Tabuk, Hail, the Northern Borders, Najran, and Al-Baha.
What are the benefits of updating the national architectural heritage register? Regularly updating the register provides regulatory protection for assets and helps organize their restoration, conservation, and reuse. Furthermore, it allows the integration of heritage data into urban development operations and expands the use of these assets within tourism, cultural, and sustainable development projects.