On Friday, Saudi Arabia announced the death of Abu Sanad, the oldest guide and tour guide in the Kingdom, at the age of 90, on the first day of Eid Al-Adha, after he was infected with the new Corona virus.
Saeed bin Jamaan, famous for his nickname Abu Sanad, an illiterate man, does not read or write, but he is fluent in addition to Arabic speaking in 3 languages: English, French and Italian.
The late was a significant and important milestone in tourism activity in that region, due to his long experience, deep knowledge of heritage and his ability to speak different languages, along with his simplicity and spontaneity in dealing with tourists.
The Abu Sanad family consists of 7 sons and 6 daughters, all of whom are married and have children, but none of them inherited the profession from his father.