Sakura Garden: A Symphony of Elegance in Jeddah’s Little Asia
In the heart of Jeddah, where tradition meets opulence, a haven of tranquility emerges, inviting discerning patrons to revel in the timeless beauty of cherry blossoms. The Sakura Garden, nestled within the enchanting Little Asia entertainment zone, is not just a fleeting attraction but a testament to the harmonious fusion of Japanese elegance and Arabian charm. As the Jeddah Event Calendar 2023 unfolds, Sakura Garden stands as an epitome of luxury, offering visitors an immersive experience that transcends cultural boundaries. A Blossoming Wonderland: Sakura’s Ethereal Dance The entrance to Sakura Garden is akin to stepping into a dreamscape – an…
Aroya Cruises and Culinary Arts Commission Unveil Irth Culinary Boutique & Café: A Culinary Voyage through Saudi Heritage
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Culinary Arts Commission and Aroya Cruises are set to elevate the culinary experience onboard with the launch of Irth Culinary Boutique & Café. Cruise Saudi Company, the driving force behind Aroya Cruises, announced this visionary partnership that aims to showcase the authentic richness of Saudi culinary arts on the high…
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Exploring the Geological Marvel: Al-Shaq – The Great Canyon of Saudi Arabia in Tabuk Region
Tabuk Region, nestled in the northwestern part of Saudi Arabia, has long been etched into the geological record for its captivating and unique natural features that draw visitors from far and wide. Among these wonders is Al-Shaq, aptly named the Great Canyon of Saudi Arabia, situated 60 km west of the city of Tabuk. Al-Shaq…
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Venice To Start Charging Visitors Entry Fee Next Year
Venice plans to experiment with an admission fee of 5 euros ($5.35) for day trippers next year to try to manage the flow of tourists drawn to its historic canals, Reuters reported, citing the city council on Tuesday. The fee will be applied on a trial basis on 30 days next year, focusing mainly on…
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Amanzoe Villas: The Ultimate Escape To Greece
Imagine waking up to the sound of cicadas and the sight of the sun rising over the azure sea. Imagine spending your days exploring ancient ruins, sailing to idyllic islands, or relaxing by your private pool. Imagine enjoying a gourmet meal under the stars, surrounded by fragrant flowers and flickering candles. Imagine living in a…
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One & Only Spa At One & Only Mandarin, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
PARIS, France – Among the impressive nod to low – impact at One & Only’s Pacific Coast location is the layout of its 27,000 – square – foot spa, which was designed around a large higuera blanca (while fig tree). Like the rest of the property’s 105 freestanding villas that have been built into the…
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TRAVEL | The Top ‘Coronavirus – Safe’ Destinations Of 2021 For GCC Residents
For many 2020 was a write – off for international travel, as coronavirus – induced lockdowns, border closures, restricted flights and uncertainty around whether residents could return home with ease ruled – out plans to visit exotic destinations. From isolates escapes adventure holidays and sun – soaked destinations, there are the countries that have opened…
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TRAVEL ESSENTIALS | AlUla Heritage Sites Reopen To Public End Of October
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has confirmed that the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra, the ancient kingdom of Dadan and the canyons of Jabal Ikmah will be the first sites to re-open to the public, having been largely closed off to visitors in the past period. The RCU announced that residents of AlUla will…
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TRAVEL | Guinness Registers Al-Asha As World Largest Oasis
Al-Ahsa Oasis entered the Guinness World Records as the largest self-contained oasis in the world. According to ‘Guinness’ website, the oasis includes more than 2.5 million palm trees feeding on a huge aquifer through 280 artesian spring and extending over an area of more than 85,4 square kilometers. The Heritage Commission undertook the task of…
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TRAVEL | Bahamas To Lift Quarantine Restrictions For Visitors On Nov.1
Bahamas authorities will soon lift a 14-day quarantine restriction for visitors if they can continuously prove that they are negative for the coronavirus amid the global pandemic. Starting Nov.1, tourists and returning residents will no longer need to isolate for two weeks upon arrival if they can present proof of a negative PCR test within…
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TRAVEL | Saudi Arabia Gradually Lifts Travel Restrictions
Saudi Arabia is gradually lifting the travel ban, by allowing a specific group of people to enter and exit the Kingdom before January 1, the expected date of the complete reopening of the land, maritime and air borders. The exact date for lifting the suspension of travel and allowing the land, sea and air transport…
Keep readingTRAVEL | Saudi Arabia to Lift Some International Flight Restrictions on September 15
Saudi Arabia will partially lift its suspension of international flight as of Sept.15 to allow ‘exceptional categories’ of citizens and residents to travel, the state news agency SPA said on Sunday. The kingdom will scrap all travel restrictions on air, land and sea transport for citizens on Jan.1, 2021, it said. In March, the kingdom…
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TRAVEL | Taj Mahal To Reopen Even As Virus Rages In India
India’s top tourist attraction the Taj Mahal is set to reopen more than six month after it was shut, official said Tuesday, even as the vast nation battles soaring coronavirus infections. India, home to 1.3 billion people, on Monday overtook Brazil to become the world’s second most-infected nation with more than 4.2. million cases, behind…
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TRAVEL ESSENTIAL | 9 Countries You Can Travel To Right Now
Recent trends in international travel aren’t encouraging. Many places are either doubling down on lengthy quarantine requirements or reimposing restrictions as COVID-19 cases spike. Border closures and quarantine rules changed frequently. Air traffic appears to have peaked in August, and it’s unclear what’s ahead for the aviation industry. On all fronts there is a great…
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TRAVEL | Spain’s Canary Islands Are Offering To Pay For Any Expenses Incurred By Travelers Who Get The Coronavirus During A Visit There
Here’s one thing travelers visiting the Canary Islands can cross off their list of potential coronavirus worries: The cost of medical care and mandatory quarantines on the islands. The local government in the Canary Islands is partnering with French insurer Axa to provide Spanish and foreign tourists with free insurance coverage for any coronavirus –…
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TRAVEL | Windsor Castle Reopens Terrace Garden To Public After 40 Years
Windsor Castle, one of the official residence of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, is to open its East Terrace Garden to the public for the first time in more than 40 years. Visitors to the castle, where the queen spent the last few months during Britain’s lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic before travelling to Scotland, will…
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TRAVEL | Bermuda Opens Its Doors To Digital Nomads
Starting August 1st, you can apply for a ‘One Year Residential Certificate’ at a cost of 263. There are a handful of requirements, of course, but none are particularly serious: Over the age of 18; Demonstrate good character and not have conviction for an indictable offence; Possess valid health insurance; Demonstrate employment with a legitimate…
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TRAVEL | Bulgaria Eases Travel Band For Tourists From Ukraine, Balkans
Bulgaria will allow tourists from Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia, Montenegro, Moldova, Israel and Kuwait to visit its resorts as of July 28 if they have negative COVID-19 tests, the health ministry said. The negative tests have to be done 72 hours prior to arrival. Tourists from Ukraine will be allowed on the same…
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TRAVEL TIPS | Cavo Tagoo, Izabel Goulart’s favourite hotel in Mykonos
Every summer, the Brazilian model flies to Mykonos where she has habits at the Cavo Tagoo Hotel, overlooking the sea. It’s hard not to succumb to the sirens of Mykonos. This fabulous island of the Cyclades that mixes all-round small fishing port, windmills, turquoise coves, private VIP beaches, whitewashed village, tables with feet in the…
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TRAVEL | AlUla Has Now An Airport That Can Receive 400,000 Passengers Every Year
Home to some of Saudi Arabia’s most talked-about events, from Formula E to the hot air balloon festival to Winter At Tantora, Al Ula is a historic region in the north west of the Kingdom that attracts visitors from across the globe to its mesmerizing sandstones and rich heritage. This week, it has been announced…
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TRAVEL | Jordan Says To Reopen Airport For Commercial Flights Next Month
Jordan said on Thursday it will partially resume commercial flights from August to a limited number of European and Asian countries on an internationally approved safe list. Government spokesman Amjad Adailah told state-owned Al Mamlaka TV that regular commercial flights from Alia international airport, suspended since March, could begin in the first or second week…
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TRAVEL | Italy Bans Entry From 13 Countries Due To Coronavirus Fears
Italy on Thursday banned entry to people coming from 13 countries that it said presented an excessive rate of COVID-19 infections. The list compiled by the health ministry comprises Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile, Kuwait, North Macedonia, Moldova, Oman, Panama, Peru and Dominican Republic. The ban affects anyone who has stayed or…
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DISCOVER SAUDI ARABIA | Work Begins On World’s Largest Cultural And Heritage Development In Saudi Arabia
RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – While many countries in the world have halted construction work and put projects on hold due to the pandemic, Saudi Arabia continues to move forward with its giga-projects, including the homeland of its forefathers, Diriyah. Construction on the first phase of Diriah Gate has resumed in the past few weeks…
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TRAVEL ESSENTIALS | Greece To Open To Tourists From 29 Countries From June 15
Greece said on Friday it will open to visitors from 29 countries from June 15, days before its peak tourism season begins. The countries are: Germany, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Cyprus, Israel, Switzerland, Japan, Malta, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Australia, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Albania, Estonia, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Hungary, South Korea, Serbia, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia,…
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TRAVEL ALERT | Saudi Arabia To Extend Tourist Visas For Three Month Free Of Charge
Saudi Arabia will extend tourist visas which expired during the suspension of international flight amid the coronavirus pandemic automatically for a period of three months free of charge, according to an official statement. The Kingdom’s General Directorate of Passports announced that the General Directorate of Passport would extend the visas automatically through the system without…
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TRAVEL | Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project Reveals Beauty Location Of Resort Water Villas
The developer behind Saudi Arabia’s mega-city Red Sea Project said it has begun to identify the location of its overwater assets around four key islands at the destination in the Kingdom’s western coast, according to a statement from The Red Sea Development Company. The process of identifying the right location will inform the positioning of…
Keep readingTRAVEL BAN | Saudi Arabia Bans Travel To EU And 12 More Countries As Coronavirus Total In Kingdom More Than Doubles To 45
Saudi Arabia on Thursday temporarily stooped all travel to almost of Europe and 12 more countries in Asia and Africa as the number of coronavirus cases in the Kingdom jumper to 45. The ministry of Health on Wednesday said the latest cases include a man and a women who were tested and placed in quarantine…
Keep readingTRAVEL ESSENTIALS | Passports Calls On Visitors With Visit Visa To Adhere To Regulations
RIYADH – The General Directorate of Passports affirmed the importance of all visitors with a visit visa to adhere to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s regulation and instructions, and to abide to extend the visit visa before its expiry date, stressing that who is not abiding to extend the visa, he/she shall be exposed to…
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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…
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TRAVEL | Italy Cancels Venice Carnival In Bid To Halt Spread Of Virus
Scrambling to contain rapidly rising number of new coronavirus infections in Italy, the largest amount outside Asia, authorities on Sunday stepped up measures to ban public gathering, including stopping Venice’s famed carnival events, which have drawn tens of thousands of revelers to a region this is now in the heart of the outbreak. ‘The ordinance…
Keep readingTRAVEL ALERT | NEWS ALWERT | Saudi Arabia Bans Citizens From Traveling To China
The General Directorate of Passports has announced the suspension of travel citizens and expatriates to the People’s Republic of China, within the framework of the health procedures adopted in Saudi Arabia to prevent the novel coronavirus. ‘Trips to China by citizens or (foreign) residents are suspended in accordance with the preventive health measures the Kingdom…
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TRAVEL | Abu Simbel, Egypt
Why go now: Enjoy a private audience with Ramses II Tourism to Egypt is rebounding from its steep decline in the wake of the 2011 Arab Spring Revolution. However, the feeling of having a destination to yourself still can be found at Abu Simbel, deep in the south of Egypt near its border with Sudan.…
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TRAVEL | EasyJet Joins Tui In Restarting Flights to Sharm el Sheikh
TRAVEL | EasyJet Joins Tui In Restarting Flights to Sharm el Sheikh U.K. officials declared last autumn that it was safe again for direct flights to the Egyptian resort to resume. EasyJet says it will restart flights to Sharm el Sheikh in June – more than four years after direct services from the U.K. were…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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WELLBEING | 5 Travelling Tips That Promise To Help You Beat Jet Lag
Whether you’re a frequent flyer or an occasional globetrotter, traveling through time zones can have a huge impact on your body. To help you shake off the post-plane lag as quickly as possible, here’s are our guide to what to do before you fly, while in the air and after you land, to feel refreshed,…
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TRAVEL ESSENTIALS | Best Things To Do On Water In Egypt
Best Things To Do On Water In Egypt There’s no getting around the fact that Egypt is an arid destination. Wedged between the Sahara and Arabia, around 95% of the desert is unrelenting desert. But Egypt is also blessed with a liquid bounty. Ancients called it the gift of the Nile. But it’s much more…
Keep readingARTS & CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT | Everything You Need To Know About Saudi Arabia’s Winter At Tantora Festival
Everything You Need To Know About Saudi Arabia’s Winter At Tantora Festival The Winter Season in the Middle East brings with it the best of what the region has to offer in the form of cultural events. Both tourists and residents can expect an uncountable number of concerts, fashion events, art exhibitions, racing events as…
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CELEBRATE THE LIFE | Where To Watch New Year Fireworks In UAE
In a few weeks, the UAE will ring in the New Year with massive fireworks displays taking place across the country. Residents can expect record-setting displays this years as landmarks across the country are expected to ting in 2020 with world-famous displays for everyone to enjoy. Here are some of the best locations to around…
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TRAVEL | The Most Visited Cities In The World 2019
Hong Kong has been beset by political unrest and protests in 2019, but that hasn’t stopped it from being named the most visited destination in the world this year. According to UK-based market research company Euronmonitor International Top 100 City Destinations 2019 report, the Asian metroplos will clock up 26 million international tourist visits before…
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ROYALS | Hamdan Bin Mohammed And Mohammed Bin Salman Visit Headquarters Of Expo 2020 Dubai
Crown Prince of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, visited the headquarters of Expo 2020 Dubai. The mega event, which features the participation of 192 countries, is scheduled to…
Keep readingSAUDI ARABIA | King Salman Presides Over Laying Of Foundation Stone Of Diriyah Gate
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz presided on Wednesday over the laying of the foundation stone of the Diriyah Gate Preoject. Upon his arrival at the venue, King Salman was received by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Governor of the Riyadh region Prince Faisal…
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ARTS & CULTURES & ENTERTAINMENT | “Roads of Arabia” Kicks Off Next Week In Rome
RIYADH/SAUDI ARABIA: The “Roads of Arabia Masterpieces of Antiquities in Saudi Arabia Across the Ages” exhibition opens at the National Museum of Rome on November 26. Saudi Minister of Culture Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud and Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage and Activities Dario Franceschini will inaugurate the exhibition. The event is organized by…
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Aman’s New Luxurious Kyoto Hotel Offers Total Serenity And Even ‘Forest Bathing’
The Aman Kyoto is profoundly connected to nature, from the natural hot spring feeding its onsen to the kitchen garden supplying the restaurant. Ever since 1988, when Aman opened the doors to its first guesthouse in Thailand’s Phuket, the hotelier has prided itself on offering guests not just a place to stay, but a gateway…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Keep readingTRAVEL | 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…
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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…
Keep readingARTS & 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…
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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…
Keep readingARTS & 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.…
Keep readingART & 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…
Keep readingTRAVEL | 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…
Keep readingARTS & CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT | Saudi Tourism Authority In Cooperation With Ministry Of Culture Prepare To Organize “Masterpieces Of The Kingdom’s Monuments” Exhibition In Rome
Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) is set to open the exhibition” Trade Routes in Arabian Peninsula – Masterpieces of the Monuments of Saudi Arabia through the Ages”, in cooperation with Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the National Roman Museum in the Italian capital of Rome late October…
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ARTS & CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT | Saudi Arabia’s Biggest Entertainment Event To Host International Starts, Shows
Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season will bring 14 international stat acts and an array of exclusive shows to the country’s capital, the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) announced on Saturday. The season will run from October 11 to December 15, 2019 and host renowned artists including Bruno Mars, Pitbull, John Legend, and Alicia…
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