Government | Monday 3 January, 2022 9:15 am

Saudi Arabia launches e-maritime transit visa for those coming to Kingdom via cruise trips

RIYADH - Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced on Saturday that it had launched an e-maritime transit visa for those coming to the Kingdom via cruise ships. The ministry said that the e-visa will be issued to those arriving via cruises, as the beneficiaries who are...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 3 January, 2022 9:10 am

Mountains in Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk: Popular destination for those looking for snow fun

JEDDAH: Local residents have been heading for the northwest of the Kingdom to enjoy the sight of the latest snowfall. People in the Tabuk region near the Jordanian border woke up on New Year’s Day to find the desert sands covered in a blanket of white snow. The Jabal Al-Lawz mountain...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 3 January, 2022 9:02 am

Shurooq’s 'Al Hira Beach' to feature pro skatepark by Kota in Sharjah

SHARJAH, 2nd January, 2022 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) announces the development of Sharjah’s newest pro skatepark attraction which will be part of its much anticipated and upcoming beach destination, Al Hira Beach.Scheduled for completion in Q1 of 2022,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 2 January, 2022 9:15 am

Saudi Arabia’s Dhee Ayn lit up to mark Arabic calligraphy’s addition to UNESCO list

BAHA: Light shows illuminated the facades of 58 palaces in the archaeological village of Dhee Ayn in Baha to celebrate the addition of Arabic calligraphy to UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.The Saudi Heritage Commission said the celebrations would last for a week and that light shows ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 2 January, 2022 9:10 am

Saudi custom license plate auction raising millions for Interior Ministry

JEDDAH: An online Saudi government auction for custom license plates is attracting hundreds of bidders and raising millions. The event aims to raise funds for the General Directorate of Traffic, which operates under the ministry and is responsible for certifying the license...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 2 January, 2022 8:58 am

Ministry of Culture Launches Podcast "1949" As One of Its Latest Digital Products

The Ministry of Culture launched an audio podcast entitled "1949" that deals with cultural issues and discusses them in various formats to reflect what is going on in the Saudi cultural sector with its 16 various sub-sectors.The podcast "1949" will deal in each episode a topic belonging to one of...

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Business & Money | Sunday 2 January, 2022 8:30 am

Jazeera Paints Calls for Introspection with the Warm Embrace of 2022 Color Trends.

Jazeera Paints, a top-notch paint and coating company, vigorously paving its way in the Kingdom, kick-starts a bracing new beginning with the launching of the “2022 Color Trends”. This year, a soulful, nourishing and enlightening four-color collection is incorporated in paint, only to reflect...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 1 January, 2022 2:33 pm

Saudi Arabia 2021: Top 8 Events

After Vision 2030 was unveiled, many noteworthy achievements have been made to support the Kingdom’s economic diversification objectives and build a prosperous future for the people of Saudi Arabia. This year was filled with remarkable successes across the vision's three pillars; a Vibrant...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 1 January, 2022 2:29 pm

Saudi Falcons Club participates in Expo 2020

DUBAI — The Saudi Falcons Club participated in Expo 2020 Dubai, through events celebrating the World Wildlife Day, which is organized this year under the theme "Life on Earth", and celebrated annually on Dece. 30.The club’s participation came within the GCC pavilion, where the club displayed,...

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Government | Saturday 1 January, 2022 2:14 pm

Ministry of Culture launches ‘Year of Saudi Coffee’ logo and website

RIYADH — The Ministry of Culture on Friday unveiled the visual identity and website for its latest initiative, the “Year of Saudi Coffee”.The logo was inspired by the “Finjal” or the small coffee cup used for drinking coffee, which is also considered a symbol for Saudi generosity and...

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