- 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
- Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a lawyer believed to be based in Canada, was designated as a terrorist by Indian authorities in 2020
Special
photos
photos
- 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
Print Edition
Infographic
Decoders
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.
Social media
In-Focus
Russia-Ukraine Conflict
- Photos and video showed large plumes of smoke over the building in Sevastopol in annexed Crimea
- The Russian-installed governor of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhayev, said no one was injured outside the burning headquarters
- Jediah Morgan of Ripper GC opened with a 5-under 66 during the first round as he looks to retain spot for next season
- Sergio Garcia, Louis Oosthuizen, Anirban Lahiri and Sebastian Munoz also head a packed leaderboard
Recommended
© 2023 SAUDI RESEARCH & PUBLISHING COMPANY, All Rights Reserved And subject to Terms of Use Agreement.