RIYADH — The number of visitors to heritage and historical sites across Saudi Arabia during the year 2024 reached approximately 6.5 million, according to the Ministry of Culture. This is a significant indicator of the growing interest among the (...)
ALULA — AlUla continues to establish itself as one of the premier summer destinations for photography enthusiasts and astronomy lovers. With its unparalleled landscapes and clear skies free from light pollution, it offers an ideal setting for lenses (...)
RIYADH — The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) on Monday issued its monthly report on the punctuality and performance of airports and national carriers during the last month of May. This is based on flights departing or arriving within 15 (...)
NEW YORK — The prestigious Didier Aaron Gallery in New York City, in coordination with the Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in New York, is hosting an art exhibition by renowned French architect Jean-Pierre Heim.
The exhibition highlights the (...)
ALULA — Overlooking the northern part of Madinah, Hadiya Castle stands from a high vantage point between Wadi al-Tabaq and Wadi Khaybar. It embodies a rich historical legacy that tells the story of centuries of pilgrims and traders traveling from (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's media sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation, emerging as a key driver of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 ambitions and offering a rapidly expanding platform for investment and innovation.
Backed by robust policy support, (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, who is also chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, and U.S. President Donald Trump co-chaired the Saudi-U.S. Summit at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on (...)
MUNICH — Saudi Arabia will host the Munich Security Conference (MSC) leaders' meeting in AlUla during the fourth quarter of 2025, further cementing its role as a key platform for international dialogue on security and political affairs.
The (...)
WASHINGTON — Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga issued a joint statement on Syria during the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International (...)
JEDDAH —The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) issued its monthly report on the compliance of airports and national carriers with flight times for the month of March 2025, based on the status of a flight departing or arriving within a period (...)
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a transformation unlike any other, redefining its role on the global stage. The Kingdom is emerging as a major sports hub, investing in artificial intelligence to become a leader in the field, and boldly reimagining urban (...)
ALULA — AlUla has joined the IMD World Smart Cities Index 2025, issued by the International Institute for Management Development, alongside five other Saudi cities that have already joined the index: Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al (...)
ALULA — The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has appointed Abeer Al Akel as the Chief Executive Officer of the commission, following a decision issued by the board on Friday.
Al Akel had been serving as acting CEO of the (...)
ALULA — AlUla is renowned for its diverse agricultural crops, which play a significant role in enriching iftar and suhoor meals during the holy month of Ramadan.
The region's unique natural environment provides fresh, high-quality produce that (...)
ALULA — The National Center for Wildlife, in collaboration with the Royal Commission for AlUla, has released 16 endangered species into the Hegra and Wadi Nakhlah reserves in AlUla.
The release included 10 species in Hegra Reserve, comprising six (...)
RIYADH — The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) stated that most regions of Saudi Arabia will continue to be affected by moderate to heavy thunderstorms starting Friday and continue until Monday.
There is a possibility for light to moderate rain (...)
RIYADH — In the heart of Al-Ula, where history and nature intertwine, vast palm groves have shaped the region's identity for centuries.
Covering more than 16,500 hectares, these groves annually yield over 116,000 tons of dates — an essential part of (...)
TABUK — The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve officially welcomed its fifth ranger corps after their successful graduation from the reserve's nine-week training program. Their joining coincides with the World Wildlife Day, that falls on March (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Hellenic Round Table Meeting, held in Riyadh on Wednesday, agreed to bolster the commercial and investment partnership between Saudi Arabia and Greece. The meeting explored investment opportunities in the construction sector (...)
RIYADH — The Council of Ministers reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's commitment to promoting global peace and security and emphasized the importance of dialogue in resolving international crises. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the (...)
MIAMI — Riyadh Air will take to the skies by the end of 2025, CEO Tony Douglas confirmed on Thursday at the FII Priority Summit in Miami.
"It's all about the build-up now to going live, and by the end of this year, you will see Riyadh Air in the (...)
RIYADH — Over 15 cities across Saudi Arabia are gearing up for grand celebrations marking Saudi Founding Day, with events scheduled from February 20 to 23.
In Riyadh, the municipality has launched a large-scale initiative to decorate the city, (...)
RIYADH — A two-day inaugural annual global Conference on Emerging Market Economies, which concluded in AlUla on Monday, emphasized the importance of unity of purpose and the need to continue working together to sustain emerging market economies' (...)
As the fourth edition of the AlUla Arts Festival reaches its grand finale, visitors are invited to experience an extraordinary closing weekend filled with world-class exhibitions, interactive workshops, film screenings, and cultural (...)
ALULA — Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim has said emerging markets and developing economies have succeeded in moving from low to middle income levels, creating important opportunities for further growth.
Participating in the (...)
