Reviving Saudi heritage site: Jeddah’s old town undergoing restoration

Saudi Arabia is spending billions of dollars on developing tourism, while also investing in preserving its cultural heritage.
One area that’s benefitting is the old town in the city of Jeddah.
It’s a UNESCO-listed site known as Al Balad.

Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra explains how its rich history is coming back to life in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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