ART & CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT | The Fourth Edition Of Saudi Arabia’s Renowned King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Scheduled For November 1

When it comes to camels, no other nation does it better than Saudi Arabia, a country known for feats such as setting a world record in September last year for its Crown Prince Camel Festival, named the World’s Largest Camel Sporting Event in 2018, and this year for Princess Jamila Bint Abdul Majeed Bin Saud … Continue reading ART & CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT | The Fourth Edition Of Saudi Arabia’s Renowned King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Scheduled For November 1

LIFESTYLE | Bali’s Grandest New Hotel Is A Lesson In Indonesian Opulence

When a hotel is inspired by royalty, you know it’s going to be a cut above the rest. Perch on the edge of a skyscraper-high cliff on Nusa Dua’s crystal clear coastline, Bali’s newest five-star resort, The Apurva Kempinksi, is just that – both in height and grandeur. Inspired by Indonesia’s lavish Majpahit kingdom, the … Continue reading LIFESTYLE | Bali’s Grandest New Hotel Is A Lesson In Indonesian Opulence

TRAVEL2SAUDI | Saudi Arabia Opens Tourist Visas to U.S., European Visa Holders

RIYADH/SAUDI ARABIA, October 13, 2019 – Tourist visas for Saudi Arabia are now available online and on arrival to holidaymakers who already hold a visa from the United States, Britain or the EU’s Schengen zone, expanding eligibility beyond an initial list of 49 countries. The conservative Muslin kingdom, relatively closed off for decades, launched a … Continue reading TRAVEL2SAUDI | Saudi Arabia Opens Tourist Visas to U.S., European Visa Holders

TRAVEL | Saudi Arabia Allows Foreign Men And Women To Share Hotel Rooms

Saudi Arabia is allowing foreign men and women to rent hotel rooms together without proving they are related, after the conservation Muslim kingdom launched a new tourist visa regime to attract holidaymakers. Women, including Saudis, are also permitted to rent hotel rooms by themselves, in a break with previous regulations. The moves appear to pave … Continue reading TRAVEL | Saudi Arabia Allows Foreign Men And Women To Share Hotel Rooms

HIGH LIFE | This New Maldives Hotel Combines Luxury With Sustainability

Prince Harry recently launches his new eco-tourism project, Travalyst, which will bring industry players  - like Booking/com and TripAdvisor – together to protect wildlife habits and combat climate change. “I believe we can – and we must – find new ways to minimise the dangers and maximize the opportunities of tourism”, he said at the … Continue reading HIGH LIFE | This New Maldives Hotel Combines Luxury With Sustainability

ARTS & CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT | Saudi Arabia Implements Public Decency Code As It Opens To Tourists

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 28, 2019 – Saudi Arabia said on Saturday it would issue fines for 19 offence related to public decency, such as immodest dress and public displays of affection, as the Muslim kingdom opens up to foreign tourists. The Interior decision accompanies the launch of a visa regime allowing holidaymakers from 49 … Continue reading ARTS & CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT | Saudi Arabia Implements Public Decency Code As It Opens To Tourists

TRAVEL | Saudi Arabia Opens To Tourists With Investment Appeal And No Abaya Rule

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Arabia threw open its doors to foreign tourists on Friday, launching a new visa regime for 49 countries and appealing to foreign companies to invest in a sector it hopes will contribute 10% of gross domestic product by 2030. The ulta-conservative Muslim kingdom, relatively closed off for decades, has in … Continue reading TRAVEL | Saudi Arabia Opens To Tourists With Investment Appeal And No Abaya Rule

ARTS & CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT | Saudi Arabia To Offer Tourist Visas For The First Time

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Arabia on Friday formally announced that tourist visas will be issued for the first time to visitors from 49 countries around the world. The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) made the announcement at an event in Ad-Diriyah, an ancient city that is now a leading tourist destination. … Continue reading ARTS & CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT | Saudi Arabia To Offer Tourist Visas For The First Time

ART & CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT | Saudi Arabia’s “Winter at Tantora” Festival To Launch Its 2nd Edition in December 19, 2019

AL-ULA, SAUDI ARABIA, September 25, 2019 – “Winter at Tantora 2019” International Festival will be launched in its 2nd version after its first successful debut in 2018, it was reported today. The festival will celebrate the arts, culture, heritage and history in the historic area of Al-Ula, as its events will start as of 19 … Continue reading ART & CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT | Saudi Arabia’s “Winter at Tantora” Festival To Launch Its 2nd Edition in December 19, 2019

TRAVEL | Don’t take CBD products into the UAE, UK Government Warns Travelers.

Your body lotion or e-cigarette get you into serious trouble in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was the British government’s message to travelers to the Emirates – a country with a policy of zero tolerance for bringing drugs to the country. While the UAE’s strict views on drug trafficking are well known, the UK’s … Continue reading TRAVEL | Don’t take CBD products into the UAE, UK Government Warns Travelers.