Saudi Arabia’s snow season has begun with a freezing winter downfall covering the Al-Lawz region of Tabuk, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Snow is not uncommon in the north western areas of Alkan and the Al-Lawz Mountain. However, snow rarely reaches the south of Tabuk, where the Harrah Mountains are. The Kingdom is planning to transform mountain tourism with a ski resort in the North West of the country. $500bn mega city NEOM will include the TROJENA ski resort, which is scheduled to be built by 2026. In 2029 it will host the Asian Winter Games.

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