Saudi Arabia turns green for 93rd National Day … and rehearses for Expo 2030

Saudi Arabia turns green for 93rd National Day … and rehearses for Expo 2030

  • In a special edition, Arab News explains why Saudi capital is perfect venue for world fair
By Rahaf Jambi ·

Saudi Arabia is bidding to host World Expo 2030 in Riyadh to highlight its vast potential to the world. (@Riyadh_Expo2030)

How World Expo in Riyadh could be the perfect capstone for Saudi Vision 2030 achievements

  • 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
By RAWAN RADWAN and LAMA ALHAMAWI ·

‘World Expo projects prepare a city for the future by stimulating development,’ BIE chief Kerkentzes tells Arab News photos

‘World Expo projects prepare a city for the future by stimulating development,’ BIE chief Kerkentzes tells Arab News

  • 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
By Hakima Bedouani ·

Prince Faisal meets Cypriot president, Turkish and Thai FMs on sidelines of UNGA photos

Prince Faisal meets Cypriot president, Turkish and Thai FMs on sidelines of UNGA

  • The prince discussed relations and ways of boosting cooperation with both ministers
By Arab News ·

Lebanon education bosses move to ban book with Israeli flag on cover

Lebanon education bosses move to ban book with Israeli flag on cover

  • Legal measures planned against those who committed fraudulent copying, printing, and distortion of textbook
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Indonesia pledges continued support for Palestinian statehood, urges UN to ‘walk the talk’

Indonesia pledges continued support for Palestinian statehood, urges UN to ‘walk the talk’

  • ‘For far too long, we’ve allowed our Palestinian brothers and sisters to suffer’: FM tells General Assembly
  • Retno Marsudi also calls for global solidarity with Afghans, especially women and girls
By Natalia Laskowska ·

Special How eight mega-projects are transforming Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh into a global destination photos

How eight mega-projects are transforming Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh into a global destination

  • 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
By Ghadi Joudah ·

Special Saudi Maritime Congress makes a splash

Saudi Maritime Congress makes a splash

By Jasmine Bager ·

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Advanced Media to launch Arabic edition of CINE digital filmmaking workshops in Riyadh

  • 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
By Arab News ·

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Advanced Media to launch Arabic edition of CINE digital filmmaking workshops in Riyadh

  • 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
By Arab News ·