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The Supreme Commission for Tourism (SCT) was established by Resolution of the
Council of Ministers, No. (9), dated 14/04/2000. By a subsequent decision of the
Council of Ministers No. (78), dated 24/03/2008 SCT's name was changed to Saudi
Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), having assumed control of the
Antiquities and Museums sector in 2008.
On June 29, 2015, the Council of
Ministers approved to change the name of (Saudi Commission for Tourism and
Antiquities (SCTA) into the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage
(SCTH). (The) Major objective of SCTH is to bring about the unified leadership
and strategic planning for tourism in order to create a precise framework for
consolidation and restructuring of the tourism industry, as well as planning for
its steady growth. Hence, the authority on the Souk Okaz
Supervision was transferred to SCTH after (it) was under the supervision of
the Makah Province for the past ten years.
Sources:
https://scth.gov.sa/en/AboutSCTA/Pages/FAQS.aspx,
https://ar.wikipedia.org/,
https://scth.gov.sa/en/Programs-Activities/Programs/Pages/Souk-Okaz.aspx/a> and
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Commission_for_Tourism_and_National_Heritage.
SCTNH's logo (https://scth.gov.sa/AboutSCTA/Documents/SCTH-logo.pdf)
was designed as an expression of its identity and reflection of its vision,
activities and goals it strives to achieve.
The logo design had passed
through several stages, during which it witnessed a campaign and solid drive,
like the development of the tourism industry itself. The first was assigning the
task to a specialized institution, and then appointing a committee of marketing
and advertising experts to understand the organization from within by visiting
various parts of the kingdom and close monitoring of the tourism industry. These
were but some of the prominent features in the development of this "unique
logo".
SCTNH's logo with its expressive colors and symbolic angles does
not describe any one idea or a particular activity. A work of art is open to
multiple meanings and reading. It goes to describe the entity through bright
colors and harmonious expression of a modern organization. The novelty and the
spectrum of colors reflect the dynamism and decisiveness, while the curved lines
crisscrossing and interconnecting symbolizes the complexity of the tourism
industry itself.
SCTNH's logo embodies the principle of partnership
between the stakeholders that have been approved by the state in the development
of tourism industry. Harmonious lines of the logo converge to form a palm tree
(a sign of generosity and hospitality) and a pair of crossing swords
demonstrates authority, tradition and heritage. Thus, the logo reflects the
singularity and the brevity of an official institution of a modern vibrant Saudi
Arabia.
At the same time, the logo symbolizes the colors of a rainbow,
and points to the ceremonial and geographical diversity, the wealth of the rich
environments and the biodiversity in the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia with its
different social customs, heritage and popular cultures in its regions is
represented in the logo with thirteen acute angles of a palm. In fact, there are
thirteen regions in the Kingdom with attractive tourism activities that are rich
and unique.
The method of drawing lines and moving without the return to
a central point indicates decentralization of authority in this nascent
organization. The spontaneous flow of work without active participation of
central hold will eliminates delays and hindrances in the achievement of its
progress.
Perhaps the adoption of ‘Zohair’ lines by SCTNH to write the
names of regions in the logo, gives a meaningful identity for the organization.
Using ‘Zohair’ lines for the main titles of its various publications, confirms
Commission's attention to return to Heritage and introspection. Zohair lines
converted to contemporary style underscores adherence to the old, at the same
time giving it a touch of sophistication and openness.
Zohair lines are
found in the oldest Islamic inscriptions, being discovered at the time of valued
companions of the Prophet (God bless them) in the Arabian Peninsula. They stem
from the authenticity of the Arab Islamic heritage, culturally distinct, thus
becoming a milestone for SCTNH to express its identity and authenticity,
ensuring theme's openness to multiple readings and connotations.
Source:
https://scth.gov.sa/en/AboutSCTA/Pages/OurLogo.aspx
Its flag is the
logo (https://scth.gov.sa/AboutSCTA/PublishingImages/Logo/logo.jpg)
in the middle of a white horizontal flag, as seen here (first flag from left to
right):
http://saudievents.sa/Content/Events-Images/81a4043e-8554-4c2c-91b8-d20d04a883fa/1.jpeg
(source:
http://saudievents.sa/Event-Details?id=81a4043e-8554-4c2c-91b8-d20d04a883fa).
For additional information go to SCTH (official website): https://scth.gov.sa/
Esteban Rivera, ,
27 May 2018
![[Souk Okaz Supervision (Saudi Arabia)]](../images/s/sa_skkaz.gif)
image by Tomislav Šipek, 28 May 2018
"سوق عكاظ (English: Souk Okaz) is a souq, or open air market, near Ta'if, in
Saudi Arabia). It was the largest and best known souq in pre-Islamic times.
Today it is a popular tourist destination."
Sources:
http://sooqokaz.com/,
https://scth.gov.sa/en/Programs-Activities/Programs/Pages/Souk-Okaz.aspx,
and
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Souk_Okaz.
Its flag is the logo
(without the lower inscription) (https://scth.gov.sa/okaz/PublishingImages/logo-footer11.png)
over a white horizontal flag, as seen here (third flag from left to right):
http://sooqokaz.com/
(source:
http://sooqokaz.com/)
For additional information go to Sooq Okaz
(official website): http://sooqokaz.com/
Esteban Rivera 27 May 2018
