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Al-Ardah is a dance of war and peace, it was used as an art of war, especially when King Abdulaziz Al-Saud unified the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Nowadays, it is held on various festive occasions. The Al-Ardah Al-Najdiah (derived from the Najd region in the Kingdom) attracted Arab historians and writers, such as the well-known writer Abbas Mahmoud Al-Aqqad. The dance was added to the list of UNESCO World Intangible Heritage in 2015.