In the desert, quality of life for people who live there is closely linked with a deep respect and understanding for the natural environment. These regions urgently require attention by international organizations, private-sector partners, national and local authorities and associations to combat environmental degradation and improve the living conditions of desert communities, many of whom live in extreme poverty.

Deserts are unique and have their own cultural identity, traditions and potential to develop and host new activities, some of which, like tourism, have not always been suitably planned or implemented in a sustainable manner. That is why, Teachers College has decided to fill in the gap in such a neglected issue. It has organized and hosted the Teachers College Desert Tourism Exhibition to deepen the concept of desert tourism and to help preserve cultural heritage by turning the knowledge, craft skills and cultural traditions of local communities into an attraction for desert tourists.

The Teachers College Desert Tourism Exhibition can help desert travelers who are seeking solitude, authenticity, cultures and traditions to be well-acquainted with the local people and unspoiled landscapes. It also guides them to have the choice of travel method and know the rules that ensure a high quality of interaction, a good travel experience and satisfaction. The Exhibition is aimed at those interested in desert tourism, to encourage them to work jointly to develop sustainable desert tourism strategies. In partnership with the College, tourism professionals can and should be a driving force in this process by designing tourism products that respect the human dignity and often fragile living conditions of the communities involved, while promoting social development and respect for the environment. 

Recreational Activities of the Exhibition include:

·      Positioning Devices.

·      Land Communication Devices.

·      Travel and logistical arrangements that have the least possible impact on the environment.

·      Lodging and Catering Materials.

·      Forms of access that harmonize with the landscapes visited.

·      Group size and flow management.

·      Controls on distances travelled and time spent at sites.

·      Measures to ensure direct and indirect benefits for local communities.

·      Content quality criteria: thematic travel, understanding of landscapes and people.

·      Hawk Hunting.

·      Guidebooks.

·      Gallery for Wild Life in Saudi Arabia.

·      Gallery for Hawk Hunters.

·      Related Cultural Activities.

The Exhibition has attracted a large number of families and visitors who appreciated the activities held and endow the exhibition with a sense of fun and recreation.