Tag: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia seeks to attract 55,000 Korean tourists as it boosts worldwide awareness of its tourism opportunities
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is planning to quintuple this year the number of visitors from South Korea to the kingdom. In 2022, around 11,000 South Koreans visited Saudi Arabia, and the […]
Saudi Arabia, Iran agree to resume diplomatic relations following talks in Beijing
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to resume their diplomatic relations severed in January 2016. The two countries have also agreed to reopen their embassies within two months, thus […]
Deal of the decade: China, Saudi Arabia sign 35 agreements worth $30 billion
RIYADH: Very few visits would have rivalled in significance and success with the official trip made by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Saudi Arabia this week. The Chinese leader traveled […]
First for Saudi Arabia as domestic flight takes off with all-female crew
JEDDAH: Saudi women have made history by flying a plane with a fully female crew. “For the first time in Saudi aviation history! #flyadeal operated the first flight with an […]
Four people killed in Saudi Arabia mountain accident
RIYADH: Four people were killed in Saudi Arabia in a freak accident as they were trying to reach the top of high cliffs known locally as the “Edge of the […]
Saudi-bred falcon sold for $72,000 in international auction
By Habib Toumi RIYADH: A rare falcon was sold at a record $71,994 (270,000 Saudi riyals) during an auction in Saudi Arabia. The International Falcon Breeders Auction (IFBA) said […]
Fighting Climate Change: Saudi Initiative, Green Middle East Initiative a new sustainable pathway to achieve green global targets
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia plans to launch the “Saudi Green Initiative” and the “Middle East Green Initiative” to chart a path for the Kingdom and the region in protecting the planet […]
COVID-19 cases in Saudi Arabia reach 49,176
Riyadh: Saudis have called for stricter action against expatriates who break the curfew rules and do not abide by the measures taken by the state to stem the spread of the Coronavirus […]
Saudi Arabia imposes full curfew for Eid Al Fitr
RIYADH: A 24-hour curfew has been imposed by Saudi Arabia for the holiday of Eid Al Fitr, the feast that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting and […]
In a first for Saudi Arabia, virtual “Art of Isolation” exhibition launched
By Habib Toumi RIYADH: Saudi artists now have the opportunity to display their artwork created during the kingdom’s lockdown on virtual platforms and allow visitors to enjoy exhibitions from […]