Arabic. Aḥmed ʿAbdul-Ghafūr ʿAṭṭār () had said in an article that the dialect of the Hejaz, especially that which is spoken in Belad Ghamdi and Zahran. is close to the Classical Dialect. Faiṣal Ghorī (), a known scholar of Arabic literature, wrote in his book Qabaʾil Al-Ḥijāz () "The Quranic Arabic upon which our grammar is based on does not exist in any tribe. The only thing we can say is that there are some tribes whose language is much closer to classical language. The tribes of Belad Ghamid and Zahran are a good example of this." Media Al Baha is served by four major Arabic newspapers, Asharq Al Awsat, Al Watan, Okaz, and Al Bilad, as well as two major English newspapers, the Saudi Gazette and Arab News. Okaz and Al Watan are the primary newspapers of Al Baha and some other Saudi cities. With over a million readers; they focus mainly on issues that affect the city. Al Baha Today (e-version Newspaper) is a daily electronic newspaper directed at locals, new residents, incoming visitors, tourists, and the developing tourism business sector. The magazine serves as a guide to the city's sights and attractions, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. It can be accessed via Albahatoday. Television stations serving the city area include Saudi TV1, Saudi TV2, Saudi TV Sports, Al Ekhbariya, the ART channels network and hundreds of cable, satellite and other specialty television providers. Distances to other Saudi cities Al Baha to Jeddah: To Riyadh: To Taif : To the Islamic holy city of Mecca: To the city of Muhammad: To Khobar: To Abha: Natural resources The region is known for its ancient mining sites. Major gold mining areas were those of Khayāl al-Maṣnaʿ () and Al-‘Aqīq (). The village of Kuna has over one hundred building structures which date back to South Arabian Civilization. Wildlife Visitors from inside the kingdom and nearby countries are particularly attracted to the area by its more than 53 forests, which include the Raghdan forest, which covers an area of just from the city. Iit has been provided with children's playgrounds and other amenities. The Amdan forest is to the north of Al Baha. It abounds in olive trees, Ara'r shrubs and other natural vegetation. The Wadi Feig forest is from Al Baha. It is encircled by a green valley littered with apricot, pomegranate and grape orchards. The forest of Wadi Al Ageeg