Saudi Arabia News
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Saudi Arabia’s 'Gingerbread Village' named in UN list of world’s Best Tourism Villages
Nestled in the mountainous Asir region of Saudi Arabia, Rijal Almaa is officially one of the "Best Tourism Villages" in...
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Spotify reveals most-streamed artists in North Africa, with Arab artists on top
North African countries in the Arab world are streaming local content on Spotify more than neighbouring Arab countries, exclusive data...
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Six must-see artworks at the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale in Saudi Arabia
The first Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale opened this month just outside of Riyadh. A total of 63 artists are included...
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Lavish side of Saudi's Soundstorm: VIP helicopter arrivals and silver service shawarmas
It is often said DJs are night owls, and that adage is proven true when stepping into the artist village...
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Rediscovering philosophy in the Gulf
In the 7th century, Islam emerged in an area now encompassed by modern-day Saudi Arabia. At a speed unprecedented in...
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Paris exhibition explores Jewish history in Middle East and North Africa
A new exhibition at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris explores Jewish history in the Middle East and North...
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Philippines to reopen to vaccinated tourists on December 1, including from the UAE
The Philippines will reopen to vaccinated travellers on December 1, it was announced on Friday. This comes 20 months after...
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Saudi Arabia’s Jabal Omar gets approval to restructure $800m government loan
Jabal Omar Development Company, one of Saudi Arabia's biggest listed developers, received approval from the Ministry of Finance to restructure...
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Misk Art Week: themes of identity to be explored in Riyadh cultural event
When it first launched in 2016, Misk Art Week was a home-grown affair, with events and exhibitions oriented to a...
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Dubai Airshow 2021: Saudia in ‘advanced talks’ with Boeing and Airbus for widebody jets
Saudi Arabian Airlines, known as Saudia, is considering placing an order for widebody planes next year that will fuel expansion...
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Saudi Arabia's flynas launches first direct international flights to AlUla, from Dubai
Saudi Arabia's low-cost airline flynas is launching its first direct international flights to AlUla International Airport from the UAE and...
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What's inside the nine new hotels opening at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project?
Travellers planning a future visit to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project will be spoilt for choice when it comes to...
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FII: Invest in a balanced energy portfolio, Saudi Arabia's investment minister tells forum
Hydrocarbons will remain part of the economy for decades, raising the need to invest in a balanced portfolio as part...
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Saudi Arabia to establish investment fund to combat climate change in the region
Saudi Arabia plans to establish an investment fund focused on the circular carbon economy and to safeguard the environment after...
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Saudi Arabia unveils plan to reach net-zero by 2060
Saudi Arabia is aiming for a net-zero carbon target by 2060, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said at the Saudi...
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UK and Gulf nations negotiate trade deal
The United Kingdom and the six Gulf Cooperation Council states have begun preliminary talks on a free trade agreement, Bahrain...