Photos:   (50) Resaults

1960s

SAUDI ARABIA - 1967: 7 piastre violet and dull green postage stamp depicting Gas-Oil Separating Plant at Buqqa, the complex industrial infrastructure of the facility, which was a vital part of the nation's burgeoning petroleum industry. A prominent feature of the design is the Royal Cartouche of King Saud, which is typically placed in a corner to signify state authority over the natural resource. Celebration the country's modern industrial achievements, specifically focusing on the separation of

SAUDI ARABIA - 1967: 7 piastre violet and dull green postage stamp depicting Gas-Oil Separating Plant at Buqqa, the complex industrial infrastructure of the facility, which was a vital part of the nation's burgeoning petroleum industry. A prominent feature of the design is the Royal Cartouche of King Saud, which is typically placed in a corner to signify state authority over the natural resource. Celebration the country's modern industrial achievements, specifically focusing on the separation of
No description available

1960s, historical, Al-Kharj Oasis, Saudi Arabia, an area known as a 'water land' due to its many natural springs and deep water pools. As the land was fertile and could support agricutural production, Al-Kharj was selected in 1938 as the site to establish a government experimental farm, which subsequently developed into a major food producing area for cerals, dates, fruits and vegetables and later livestock and poultry.

1960s, historical, Al-Kharj Oasis, Saudi Arabia, an area known as a 'water land' due to its many natural springs and deep water pools. As the land was fertile and could support agricutural production, Al-Kharj was selected in 1938 as the site to establish a government experimental farm, which subsequently developed into a major food producing area for cerals, dates, fruits and vegetables and later livestock and poultry.
No description available

1960s, historical, modern high-rise apartment buildings and parked cars in a street in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

1960s, historical, modern high-rise apartment buildings and parked cars in a street in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
No description available

1960s, historical, exterior of the airport building at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Originally known as the Dhahran Aifield when it was built in 1961 by the United States, it was the first Saudi Arabian airport to be constructed and was shared with the Royal Saudi Air Force, before being converted later for commerical use. The Dhahran International Airport became a busy passenger airport, but stil retaiined its connections with the King Abdulaziz Air base of the Royal Saudi Air Force. In 1999 it went

1960s, historical, exterior of the airport building at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Originally known as the Dhahran Aifield when it was built in 1961 by the United States, it was the first Saudi Arabian airport to be constructed and was shared with the Royal Saudi Air Force, before being converted later for commerical use. The Dhahran International Airport became a busy passenger airport, but stil retaiined its connections with the King Abdulaziz Air base of the Royal Saudi Air Force. In 1999 it went
No description available

1960s, a ship moored in the oil port of the industrial area known as Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia. Developed by the Arabian American Oil Company (Aramco) after the discovery of nearby oil in the 1930s, it grew to become a major Persian Gulf terminal of pipelines and artificial docks to accomodate large oil tankers. A petroleum refinery and storage tanks are also located there. Seen in the distance is a tall stack with a flame burning on top. This stack, called a flare, is a prominent feature of ever

1960s, a ship moored in the oil port of the industrial area known as Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia. Developed by the Arabian American Oil Company (Aramco) after the discovery of nearby oil in the 1930s, it grew to become a major Persian Gulf terminal of pipelines and artificial docks to accomodate large oil tankers. A petroleum refinery and storage tanks are also located there. Seen in the distance is a tall stack with a flame burning on top. This stack, called a flare, is a prominent feature of ever
No description available

1964, historical, Al-Kharj Oasis, poultry farm, Saudi Arabia. The area of Al-Kharj is known as a 'water land' due to its many natural springs and deep water pools. As the land was fertile and could support agricutural production, Al-Kharj was selected in 1938 as the site to establish a government experimental farm, which subsequently developed into a major food producing region for cerals, dates, fruits and vegetables and later livestock and poultry.

1964, historical, Al-Kharj Oasis, poultry farm, Saudi Arabia. The area of Al-Kharj is known as a 'water land' due to its many natural springs and deep water pools. As the land was fertile and could support agricutural production, Al-Kharj was selected in 1938 as the site to establish a government experimental farm, which subsequently developed into a major food producing region for cerals, dates, fruits and vegetables and later livestock and poultry.
No description available

1960s, historical, Saudi Arabia, a small petro-chemical plant out in the desert, beside a shallow area of water with two tall chimneys dominating the skyline.

1960s, historical, Saudi Arabia, a small petro-chemical plant out in the desert, beside a shallow area of water with two tall chimneys dominating the skyline.
No description available

1964, historical, exterior of the two-story building of the Al-Thagher Model School, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a primary and secondary boys only educational establishment. The school was originally established in Taif in the early 1950s by the Faisal of Saudi Arabia. In 1964, the Faisal, the King of Saudi Arabia, built a large campus for the school in Jeddah seen here, which became the most prestigious school in the city. The Saudi Arabian born Islamic terrorist, Osama bin Laden was a pupil at Al-Th

1964, historical, exterior of the two-story building of the Al-Thagher Model School, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a primary and secondary boys only educational establishment. The school was originally established in Taif in the early 1950s by the Faisal of Saudi Arabia. In 1964, the Faisal, the King of Saudi Arabia, built a large campus for the school in Jeddah seen here, which became the most prestigious school in the city. The Saudi Arabian born Islamic terrorist, Osama bin Laden was a pupil at Al-Th
No description available

1960s, historical, old buildings, with semi-enclosed traditional arabic wooden balconies in Old town, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

1960s, historical, old buildings, with semi-enclosed traditional arabic wooden balconies in Old town, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
No description available

1960s, historical, Exterior of the Al-Thaghr Model Schools, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was established by the King of Saudi Arabia (Faisal of Saudi Arabia) in 1964 in a two-storey modern building with two wings, one for middle-school pupils and another for upper or high school students. Live-in quarters and dormitories were on the school's second floor. A prestigious educational establishment, English language was taught and pupils wore western-style uniforms, unlike the normal saudi schools, wher

1960s, historical, Exterior of the Al-Thaghr Model Schools, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was established by the King of Saudi Arabia (Faisal of Saudi Arabia) in 1964 in a two-storey modern building with two wings, one for middle-school pupils and another for upper or high school students. Live-in quarters and dormitories were on the school's second floor. A prestigious educational establishment, English language was taught and pupils wore western-style uniforms, unlike the normal saudi schools, wher
No description available

1960s, historical, exterior view of the giant fertiliser industrial complex of SAFCO, the first petrolchemical in Saudi Arabia, established in 1965 in Dammam.

1960s, historical, exterior view of the giant fertiliser industrial complex of SAFCO, the first petrolchemical in Saudi Arabia, established in 1965 in Dammam.
No description available

1960s, historical, view from above of a deep water pool at the Al-Kharj Oasis, Saudi Arabia, an area known as a 'water land' due to its many natural springs. As the land was fertile and could support agricutural production, Al-Kharj was selected in 1938 as the site to establish a government experimental farm, which subsequently developed into a major food producing area for cerals, dates, fruits and vegetables and later livestock and poultry.

1960s, historical, view from above of a deep water pool at the Al-Kharj Oasis, Saudi Arabia, an area known as a 'water land' due to its many natural springs. As the land was fertile and could support agricutural production, Al-Kharj was selected in 1938 as the site to establish a government experimental farm, which subsequently developed into a major food producing area for cerals, dates, fruits and vegetables and later livestock and poultry.
No description available

Dinner in honor of Saud bin Abdul Aziz, King of Saudi Arabia, (settings u0026 flowers). Floral centerpiece and table settings for a stag dinner in honor of Saud bin Abdul Aziz, King of Saudi Arabia. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.

Dinner in honor of Saud bin Abdul Aziz, King of Saudi Arabia, (settings u0026 flowers). Floral centerpiece and table settings for a stag dinner in honor of Saud bin Abdul Aziz, King of Saudi Arabia. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
No description available

1960s, historical, concrete domes on legs, Saudi Arabia

1960s, historical, concrete domes on legs, Saudi Arabia
No description available

1960s, historical, exterior view of the giant fertiliser industrial complex of SAFCO, the first petrolchemical in Saudi Arabia, established in 1965 in Dammam.

1960s, historical, exterior view of the giant fertiliser industrial complex of SAFCO, the first petrolchemical in Saudi Arabia, established in 1965 in Dammam.
No description available

1960s, Exterior of Al-Thaghr Model Schools, Saudi Arabia.

1960s, Exterior of Al-Thaghr Model Schools, Saudi Arabia.
No description available

Aramco's Ras Tanura Refinery is the oldest in the Kingdom. Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, abt 1968.

Aramco's Ras Tanura Refinery is the oldest in the Kingdom. Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, abt 1968.
No description available

1960s, historical, modern architecture, a new circular shaped tower apartment building in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

1960s, historical, modern architecture, a new circular shaped tower apartment building in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
No description available

1960s, historical, exterior view of the Saudi National TV studios in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where the first news and studio based programmes were broadcast from. Saudi TV (STV) was in its infancy in this era and most programmes shown where foreign ones, many imported from the USA. The lack of production facilities and skilled staff was coupled by the desire to avoid Egyptian media influence, considered to be radical, as Abdel Nasser in 1952 had overthrown the monarchy in Egypt. Saudi TV's developm

1960s, historical, exterior view of the Saudi National TV studios in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where the first news and studio based programmes were broadcast from. Saudi TV (STV) was in its infancy in this era and most programmes shown where foreign ones, many imported from the USA. The lack of production facilities and skilled staff was coupled by the desire to avoid Egyptian media influence, considered to be radical, as Abdel Nasser in 1952 had overthrown the monarchy in Egypt. Saudi TV's developm
No description available

Historical images of a large irrigation canal in a large oasis in Hofuf, Saudi Arabia (in the area of Al-Ahsa / Al-Hasa) in 1968.

Historical images of a large irrigation canal in a large oasis in Hofuf, Saudi Arabia (in the area of Al-Ahsa / Al-Hasa) in 1968.
No description available

1960s, historical, an imported American automobile parked on an empty street outside a traditional Saudi stone building in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a modern apartment block in the background.

1960s, historical, an imported American automobile parked on an empty street outside a traditional Saudi stone building in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a modern apartment block in the background.
No description available

Official first day cover Federation of Saudi Arabia new definitive issue. Former British colony of Aden. 1st April 1965

Official first day cover Federation of Saudi Arabia new definitive issue. Former British colony of Aden. 1st April 1965
No description available

1960s, historical, overhead view of a desert freeway, Saudi Arabia.

1960s, historical, overhead view of a desert freeway, Saudi Arabia.
No description available

Jeddah - Marine Security Guard Residence - 1960, United States photographs Related to Embassies, Consulates, and Other Overseas Buildings

Jeddah - Marine Security Guard Residence - 1960, United States photographs Related to Embassies, Consulates, and Other Overseas Buildings
No description available

1960s, historical, a view across Al Hada mountains, Taif, Saudi Arabia. Mecca can be seen from this viewpoint, which is reached by a winding mountain road, parts which can be seen on the lower right of the picture.

1960s, historical, a view across Al Hada mountains, Taif, Saudi Arabia. Mecca can be seen from this viewpoint, which is reached by a winding mountain road, parts which can be seen on the lower right of the picture.
No description available

Historical images of architecture near a large oasis in Hofuf, Saudi Arabia (in the area of Al-Ahsa / Al-Hasa) in 1968.

Historical images of architecture near a large oasis in Hofuf, Saudi Arabia (in the area of Al-Ahsa / Al-Hasa) in 1968.
No description available

1960s, historical, architecture, a wall at the new airport at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, showing the architectural style built at this time. The first airport built in the country, the terminal building, a mix traditional islamic influences and modern, was designed by Minoru Yamaskai and completed in 1961,

1960s, historical, architecture, a wall at the new airport at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, showing the architectural style built at this time. The first airport built in the country, the terminal building, a mix traditional islamic influences and modern, was designed by Minoru Yamaskai and completed in 1961,
No description available

1960s, historical, view of large pipework and towers at a oil refinery, Saudi Arabia

1960s, historical, view of large pipework and towers at a oil refinery, Saudi Arabia
No description available

1960s, Saudi Arabia, exterior view of Cementco, a Saudi cement factory, in Al Hofuf, showing smoke coming out of a chimney and a sign in Arabic and in English above at the entrance.

1960s, Saudi Arabia, exterior view of Cementco, a Saudi cement factory, in Al Hofuf, showing smoke coming out of a chimney and a sign in Arabic and in English above at the entrance.
No description available

Jeddah - Compound Site - 1960, United States photographs Related to Embassies, Consulates, and Other Overseas Buildings

Jeddah - Compound Site - 1960, United States photographs Related to Embassies, Consulates, and Other Overseas Buildings
No description available

1960s historical, distant view of a fertiliser factory in the desert, Saudi Arabia, showing smoke coming from the industrial complex. The barren, arid soil meant that there was a huge need for fertilisers to enrich the farming land that would be developed around the regions springs.

1960s historical, distant view of a fertiliser factory in the desert, Saudi Arabia, showing smoke coming from the industrial complex. The barren, arid soil meant that there was a huge need for fertilisers to enrich the farming land that would be developed around the regions springs.
No description available

1960s, the Facility of Science building, Riyadh University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The University, the first in the country, was established in 1957 by King Saudi bin Abdulalziz.

1960s, the Facility of Science building, Riyadh University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The University, the first in the country, was established in 1957 by King Saudi bin Abdulalziz.
No description available

1960s, historical picture showing two crude oil pipelines beside each other, extending across a large barren desert area, Saudi Arabia.

1960s, historical picture showing two crude oil pipelines beside each other, extending across a large barren desert area, Saudi Arabia.
No description available

1970s clock tower at Justice Square in Riyadh

1970s clock tower at Justice Square in Riyadh
No description available

1960s, historical, exterior view of the Saudi National TV studios in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where the first news and studio based programmes were broadcast from. Saudi TV (STV) was in its infancy in this era and most programmes shown where foreign ones, many imported from the USA. The lack of production facilities and skilled staff was coupled by the desire to avoid Egyptian media influence, considered to be radical, as Abdel Nasser in 1952 had overthrown the monarchy in Egypt. Saudi TV's developm

1960s, historical, exterior view of the Saudi National TV studios in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where the first news and studio based programmes were broadcast from. Saudi TV (STV) was in its infancy in this era and most programmes shown where foreign ones, many imported from the USA. The lack of production facilities and skilled staff was coupled by the desire to avoid Egyptian media influence, considered to be radical, as Abdel Nasser in 1952 had overthrown the monarchy in Egypt. Saudi TV's developm
No description available

1960s, historical, Al-Hasa Oasis, a plantation of tamarisk trees, grown to prevent soil eroson and to control the sand, Saudi Arabia. Both a shrub and a tree, tamarisk trees are very deep-rooted, with roots capable of growing up to 30 feet below ground. In an area of sand desert, the springs that exist in the region allow agriculture to be practised all year round, in particular the production of dates.

1960s, historical, Al-Hasa Oasis, a plantation of tamarisk trees, grown to prevent soil eroson and to control the sand, Saudi Arabia. Both a shrub and a tree, tamarisk trees are very deep-rooted, with roots capable of growing up to 30 feet below ground. In an area of sand desert, the springs that exist in the region allow agriculture to be practised all year round, in particular the production of dates.
No description available

1960s, historical, Entrance of the Al-Thaghr Model Schools, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was established by the King of Saudi Arabia (Faisal of Saudi Arabia) in 1964 in a two-storey modern building with two wings, one for middle-school pupils and another for upper or high school students. Live-in quarters and dormitories were on the school's second floor. A prestigious educational establishment, English language was taught and pupils wore western-style uniforms, unlike the normal saudi schools, wher

1960s, historical, Entrance of the Al-Thaghr Model Schools, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was established by the King of Saudi Arabia (Faisal of Saudi Arabia) in 1964 in a two-storey modern building with two wings, one for middle-school pupils and another for upper or high school students. Live-in quarters and dormitories were on the school's second floor. A prestigious educational establishment, English language was taught and pupils wore western-style uniforms, unlike the normal saudi schools, wher
No description available

1960s, historical, exterior view of a newly constructed building, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

1960s, historical, exterior view of a newly constructed building, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
No description available

Jeddah - Compound Site - 1960, United States photographs Related to Embassies, Consulates, and Other Overseas Buildings

Jeddah - Compound Site - 1960, United States photographs Related to Embassies, Consulates, and Other Overseas Buildings
No description available

1970s clock tower at Justice Square in Riyadh

1970s clock tower at Justice Square in Riyadh
No description available

Jeddah - Compound Site - 1960, United States photographs Related to Embassies, Consulates, and Other Overseas Buildings

Jeddah - Compound Site - 1960, United States photographs Related to Embassies, Consulates, and Other Overseas Buildings
No description available

1960s, historical, Exterior of the Al-Thaghr Model Schools, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was established by the King of Saudi Arabia (Faisal of Saudi Arabia) in 1964 in a two-storey modern building with two wings, one for middle-school pupils and another for upper or high school students. Live-in quarters and dormitories were on the school's second floor. A prestigious educational establishment, English language was taught and pupils wore western-style uniforms, unlike the normal saudi schools, wher

1960s, historical, Exterior of the Al-Thaghr Model Schools, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was established by the King of Saudi Arabia (Faisal of Saudi Arabia) in 1964 in a two-storey modern building with two wings, one for middle-school pupils and another for upper or high school students. Live-in quarters and dormitories were on the school's second floor. A prestigious educational establishment, English language was taught and pupils wore western-style uniforms, unlike the normal saudi schools, wher
No description available

1960s, historical, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, a tower under construction at the new College of Petroleum and Minerals, established in 1963 to provide education about its two most valuable natural resources. It became a University in 1975. It 1986 it was renamed after King Fahd, King of the Country from 1982 to 2005.

1960s, historical, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, a tower under construction at the new College of Petroleum and Minerals, established in 1963 to provide education about its two most valuable natural resources. It became a University in 1975. It 1986 it was renamed after King Fahd, King of the Country from 1982 to 2005.
No description available

1960s, historical, exeterior view of the new Faculty of Pharmacy at the Unversity of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1957 by King Saud bin Abulaziz, Riyadh University was the first university in the kingdom, and was established by Royal Decree to offer higher education and professional training to its young population. in 1981 it was renamed King Saud Unversity (KSU) after its founder.

1960s, historical, exeterior view of the new Faculty of Pharmacy at the Unversity of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1957 by King Saud bin Abulaziz, Riyadh University was the first university in the kingdom, and was established by Royal Decree to offer higher education and professional training to its young population. in 1981 it was renamed King Saud Unversity (KSU) after its founder.
No description available

1960s, historical, Chemical factory out in the desert, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

1960s, historical, Chemical factory out in the desert, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
No description available

SAUDI ARABIA - 1963: 20 piastre blue and dull purple Air Post stamp depicting artwork Saudi Airlines Convair CV-240 is an American airliner that Convair manufactured from 1947 to 1954, initially as a possible replacement for the ubiquitous Douglas DC-3. Featuring a more modern design with cabin pressurization, the 240 series made some inroads as a commercial airliner, and had a long development cycle that produced various civil and military variants. Though reduced in numbers by attrition, vario

SAUDI ARABIA - 1963: 20 piastre blue and dull purple Air Post stamp depicting artwork Saudi Airlines Convair CV-240 is an American airliner that Convair manufactured from 1947 to 1954, initially as a possible replacement for the ubiquitous Douglas DC-3. Featuring a more modern design with cabin pressurization, the 240 series made some inroads as a commercial airliner, and had a long development cycle that produced various civil and military variants. Though reduced in numbers by attrition, vario
No description available

1960s, historical, front view of the entance of the recently constructed college of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1963 to provide education on the two most important natural and valuable resources in the kingdom, it became a University in 1975, expanding its educational offering. It was renamed after King Fahd in 1986.

1960s, historical, front view of the entance of the recently constructed college of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1963 to provide education on the two most important natural and valuable resources in the kingdom, it became a University in 1975, expanding its educational offering. It was renamed after King Fahd in 1986.
No description available

Clock known to the locals as the Big Ben of Riyadh at Chop Chop Square in Saudi Arabia

Clock known to the locals as the Big Ben of Riyadh at Chop Chop Square in Saudi Arabia
No description available

1960s, historical picture showing new modern appartment blocks, some part-built and in the distance some older buildings in the sea port city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

1960s, historical picture showing new modern appartment blocks, some part-built and in the distance some older buildings in the sea port city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
No description available

1960s, Saudi Arabia, out in the desert,a new tower being built at an oil refinery.

1960s, Saudi Arabia, out in the desert,a new tower being built at an oil refinery.
No description available

We use cookies to provide for you a better experience. For more information check our Cookie policy.

2026 © ArabsStock. All rights reserved.