Saudi Arabia said Wednesday it will hold its biggest sporting event next month, with 6,000 athletes expected to participate, the latest extravaganza in a push to soften its ultra-conservative image. The ‘Saudi Games’ will be held in Riyadh between March 23 and April 1 and will feature 40 sports – including swimming, athletics, archery, badminton … Continue reading SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT | Saudi Arabia Announces Sporting Mega-Event
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TRAVEL ALERT | Ministry Tourism Temporarily Suspends Issuance Of Tourist Visas For Some Counties Where New Coronavirus Is Spread
RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA - - The Ministry of Tourism confirmed that, in coordination with the competent health authorities in the Kingdom, it decided to temporarily suspend the issuance of electronic tourist visas for those coming from (China, Italy, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Kazakhstan), and upon the arrival from those countries. It also decided … Continue reading TRAVEL ALERT | Ministry Tourism Temporarily Suspends Issuance Of Tourist Visas For Some Counties Where New Coronavirus Is Spread
Argan oil has long been embedded in Middle Eastern culture – and is now catching the eye of the world. The strip of land between Morocco’s Atlantic coast and the Atlas Mountains is home to the argan tree. Its fruit is harvested by more than two million people, the majority being Amazigh women, who rely … Continue reading
FASHION | Saudi Shoe Designer Lulu Al-Hassan Shows Off New Collection At LFW
LONDON | OK ladies, take a deep breath and get ready for a new way of looking at shoes. Are they items to protect your feet? Fashion statements from towering heels to trending trainers? Comfy friends or crippling assassins? Or as Lulu Al-Hassan, founder and creative director of the Lulu Al-Hassan, founder and creative director … Continue reading FASHION | Saudi Shoe Designer Lulu Al-Hassan Shows Off New Collection At LFW
Saudi Arabia: NEOM Plans To Be Announced In 2 Months
RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA - - NEOM’s general plan and the phase of implementation and construction of the project will be announced within the coming two months, as the features of the new city will be unveiled to the world three to five years later, announced NEOM CEO Nadhmi al – Nasr. Speaking after the … Continue reading Saudi Arabia: NEOM Plans To Be Announced In 2 Months
ARTS & CULTURE & ENDURANCE | Custodian Of The Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup Set To Roll
JEDDAH | SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla the official organizers of the Winter at Tantora Festival announced the launch of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup 2020, which will take place on Feb.1 in association with the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation. The 120 – kilometers endurance race – in … Continue reading ARTS & CULTURE & ENDURANCE | Custodian Of The Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup Set To Roll
SAUDI CULTURE | Prince Badr Bin Farhan Praises Transfer Of National Museum Supervision To Culture Ministry
Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has praised the cabinet’s decision to transfer the supervision of the National Museum at King Abdulaziz Historical Center to the Culture Ministry. The cabinet also authorized Prince Farhan to form the museum’s Board of Trustees. He expressed appreciation and gratitude to Custodian of the Two … Continue reading SAUDI CULTURE | Prince Badr Bin Farhan Praises Transfer Of National Museum Supervision To Culture Ministry
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS | UAE Cabinet Approves 5 – Year Multi – Entry Tourist Visa
The UAE Cabinet has approved the issuance of a five-year multi-entry tourist visa for all nationalities visiting the country. The decision was made during the Cabinet's first meeting during 2020 the Year of Preparation, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The move comes … Continue reading TRAVEL ESSENTIALS | UAE Cabinet Approves 5 – Year Multi – Entry Tourist Visa
TRAVEL | Saudi Visa On Arrival For Tourists With U.S., U.S., E.U. Visas
RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) announced that visitors with entry visas to the U.S., U.K., and E.U. can enter Saudi Arabia. A source in the SCTH said that this development is a continuation of the launch of the visa, and the Kingdom opening its doors to … Continue reading TRAVEL | Saudi Visa On Arrival For Tourists With U.S., U.S., E.U. Visas
FINE JEWELRY | Saudi Nunn Jewels Unveils its “Sweet Spot”
Inside the Paris Nuun high jewelry boutique, Princess Nourah Al Faisal’s eyes light up with excitement. The designer and founder of the high jewelry brand launched her gilded universe six years ago, yet she unveils each new collection with the authentic joy of a true artist. Only this new collection isn’t a collection per se; … Continue reading FINE JEWELRY | Saudi Nunn Jewels Unveils its “Sweet Spot”
