JEDDAH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has ordered the restoration of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman Palace — also known as Al-Shamsiyyah Palace — at his own expense. The planned restoration is part of the crown prince’s ongoing support for and historical landmarks in the Kingdom. Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan expressed his gratitude to the crown prince for his latest gesture of support for the Kingdom’s culture and heritage. The palace, located on the western bank of the Al-Batha’ Valley near Riyadh’s Al-Murabbah neighborhood, has unique inscriptions that reflect the prevalent local style of architecture from the 1950s, he said.