The largest oasis on the planet, Al-Ahsa covers an area of over 8,500 hectares on the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the landscape consists of sweeping sand dunes, groves of date palms and meandering natural springs. The Al-Ahsa region represents a remarkable relationship between natural and cultural heritage.

From serene desert expanses to coastal regions teeming with flora and fauna, the many wonders of Saudi Arabia are explored in our latest collection. This six-book series features original works by premier photographers and artists. Each volume uncovers a unique treasure of the Kingdom, whether an ancient city or historic tribe.

Azedine Beschaouch is a historian and archaeologist and has held various positions related to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. He is a member of the Tunisian Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts, and an Officer of the Legion of Honor of France.

Parisian photographer Aline Coquelle contributes to prestigious international publications, and shoots marketing campaigns for various luxury brands. Her other books with Assouline are Palm Springs Style (2005); The Cartier Polo Games (2006); Polo: The Nomadic Tribe (2009); The Italian Dream: Wine, Heritage, Soul (2016); Be Extraordinary: The Spirit of Bentley (2017); Zanzibar (2020); and Polo Heritage (2021).

Rafael Alterio is an Argentinean artist who specializes in painting, engraving and illustrating. He is the co-founder of Atelier Bergere, an art gallery in Paris.

Story: A Kingdom brought to light: Assouline Pays homage to Saudi Arabia, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia Online (Arabia), September 2022

Story: Best New Middle Eastern Coffee Table Art Books to Buy and Display in 2022; By: Nicholas See, GQ Online (Middle East), May 2022