- Saudi capital is competing with Busan, in South Korea, and Rome to host the prestigious event
- Expo in Riyadh would be an opportunity to show the changes accomplished in less than a decade
- Kerkentzes is secretary general of the Bureau International des Expositions, which selects expo host nations
- BIE member states will convene in November for 173rd General Assembly to pick the host of the global event in 2030
- The prince discussed relations and ways of boosting cooperation with both ministers
- Attia claimed that Aswan is “one of the best governorates in the field of tourism, and the best winter resort in the world”
- The new app, he explained, allows tourists to access “all necessary information, such as tourist places, hotels, and hospitals”
- Sevastopol was put under an air raid alert for about an hour after debris from intercepted missiles fell near a pier
- Loud blasts were also heard near Vilne in northern Crimea, followed by rising clouds of smoke
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- Sports Boulevard, New Murabba, Qiddiya and King Salman Park are just some of the city’s highly-anticipated attractions
- These sustainable and innovative urban spaces will promote culture, heritage, entertainment, leisure and recreation
- The event on Oct. 6-7 aims to give industry professionals, content creators and enthusiasts a chance to learn about the latest industry trends in digital cinema
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King Salman International Airport
Now under construction, King Salman International Airport (KSIA) in Riyadh is envisioned to become one of the world's largest and most sustainable airports, covering an area of approximately 57 square kilometers. It will have six parallel runways including the existing terminals of King Khalid International Airport (KKIA). Once completed, the project, backed by the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund, is expected to accommodate up to 120 million travelers by 2030 and 185 million travelers by 2050.
Who is Kariman Abuljadayel?
Kariman Abuljadayel was a contestant in the 100-meter sprint event in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro, becoming the first Saudi woman athlete to compete in that category. In 2019, she and fellow athletes set up the Saudi Rowing Federation, now in the thick of preparations to compete in the 2024 Games in Paris. Apart from spending time on the water, Abuljadayel also serves as an adviser for the development of a world-class sports ecosystem in NEOM. Just recently, she gave an interview with Arab News' The Mayman Show.
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict
- Sevastopol was put under an air raid alert for about an hour after debris from intercepted missiles fell near a pier
- Loud blasts were also heard near Vilne in northern Crimea, followed by rising clouds of smoke
- Athlete Dunia Abu Talib and equestrian Ahmed Al-Sharbatly carry Saudi Arabian flag during opening ceremony
- Saudi taekwondo competitors Wahid Mughais and Abrar Al-Bukhari will begin their competition in the poomsae category on Sunday
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