Update
video
video
- City was confirmed as the successor host to Osaka in 2025
- Event expected to represent culmination of Vision 2030 and showcase Kingdom’s achievements
Special
- Riyadh competed against South Korea and Italy to hold the prestigious event
- Guests attending the celebratory event included the Ambassador of France to the Kingdom Ludovic Pouille
- Adam Al-Ghul, Bassem Abu El-Wafa killed in raid on refugee camp
- Tom Hurndall was shot by an IDF sniper while assisting Palestinian children caught in the crossfire in Gaza
- Event hosted by Kingdom’s Ministry of Media
- Showcases best of Saudi cultural, development projects
Print Edition
Infographic
Luxury tourism destination atop KSA’s highest peak
READ ARTICLE: Saudi crown prince launches ‘Soudah Peaks’ masterplan
Decoders
Who was Tarafa bin Al-Abd?
A sixth-century poet from the Bakr tribe, Tarafa bin Al-Abd was one of the seven renowned poets featured in the ancient Arabic poetry anthology. The Saudi Ministry of Culture is to stage the Tarafa bin Al-Abd Festival from Nov. 16 to 24 in Al-Ahsa, in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, to highlight the life, career, and works of the poet.
Islamic World District Project
A major initiative being implemented in the holy city of Madinah, the Islamic World District Project is envisioned to offer high-quality residential and hospitality services to enrich the religious and cultural experiences of visitors, along with Umrah and Hajj pilgrims, during their visit to Madinah. The project is expected to include 18,000 hotel rooms upon completion, with eco-friendly means of transportation.
Social media
In-Focus
Russia-Ukraine Conflict
- The head of the Polish National Security Bureau said in a post on social media X late on Tuesday that Poland would send military advisers to its NATO ally Finland
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: “This is an absolutely redundant measure to ensure border security because there is no threat there”
- Jeddah Yacht Club hosts the second preliminary sailboat race until Dec. 2
- Saudi Sailing Federation’s CEO Samia Baghdadi said: “We aim for this championship to inspire Saudi athletes in water sports”
© 2023 SAUDI RESEARCH & PUBLISHING COMPANY, All Rights Reserved And subject to Terms of Use Agreement.