<The third phase of the Design Guidelines for Saudi Architecture began today, covering major government projects and commercial buildings in three new cities: Jizan, Sakaka and Buraidah, joining Dammam, Khobar, Qatif, Hail, Al Baha, Medina, Najran, Abha, Taif and Al Ahsa, which were covered in the first and second phases of the Saudi Architecture Map launched by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Design Guidelines for Saudi Architecture, in March last year.

His Majesty's Crown Prince, Crown Prince, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Design Guidelines for Saudi Architecture. The Saudi Architecture Map embodies the efforts of His Royal Highness to enhance the national urban identity, improve the quality of life, and improve the urban landscape in the Kingdom's cities, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

The map includes 19 architectural styles inspired by the geographical and cultural characteristics of the Kingdom, which were identified based on architectural and historical studies that reflect the legacy of building handed down through generations.

In conjunction with the launch of the map. In conjunction with the launch of this map, specialized design studios have been established under development authorities, strategic offices and regional secretariats to play a pivotal role in supporting the design process, raising the quality of urban outputs and ensuring their alignment with the approved guidelines.

The models covered by the Saudi Architecture Map includes Najdi architecture, northern Najdi architecture, Tabuk coastal architecture, Medina architecture, Medina countryside architecture, Hejazi coastal architecture, Taif architecture, Sarawat Mountains architecture. Asir Edition, Tihama Foothills, Tihama Coast, Tihama Coast, Abha Highlands, Farsan Islands, Bisha Desert, Najran Desert, Al-Ahsa Oasis, Al-Qatif, East Coast, and Eastern Najdiya.