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US singing sensation Mariah Carey dazzled a full house at the Marayah hall in AlUla, Saudi Arabia on Friday evening. (Supplied/Experience AlUla)
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US singing sensation Mariah Carey dazzled a full house at the Marayah hall in AlUla, Saudi Arabia on Friday evening. (Supplied/Experience AlUla)
Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance. (Supplied/Experience AlUla)
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Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance. (Supplied/Experience AlUla)
Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance. (Supplied/Experience AlUla)
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Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance. (Supplied/Experience AlUla)
Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance. (Supplied/Experience AlUla)
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Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance. (Supplied/Experience AlUla)
Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance. (Supplied/Experience AlUla)
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Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance. (Supplied/Experience AlUla)
Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance. (Supplied/Experience AlUla)
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Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance. (Supplied/Experience AlUla)
Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance. (Supplied/Experience AlUla)
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Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance. (Supplied/Experience AlUla)
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Updated 23 October 2022
Arab News

Mariah at Maraya: Pop diva wows crowd at Banyan Tree opening in AlUla

Mariah at Maraya: Pop diva wows crowd at Banyan Tree opening in AlUla
  • Singer was performing as part of a special VIP program to inaugurate Banyan Tree
  • New Banyan Tree is a luxury villa, tented resort
Updated 23 October 2022
Arab News

ALULA: US singing sensation Mariah Carey dazzled a full house at the Maraya Hall in AlUla, Saudi Arabia on Friday evening.

The singer was performing live as part of a special VIP program to inaugurate Banyan Tree, the newest resort to open at the historic mountainous location.

Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance who embarked on a remarkable evening of celebrations.

The all-villa resort offers 79 luxurious tented villas in one of the world's most mysterious and exciting new destinations, infused with elements from the nomadic nature of Nabataean design and heritage.

 

 

The performance in Saudi Arabia was her first full show in three years, and included hits from across her decades-long career.




The legendary pop diva wowed the crowds with hits from a decades-long career. (AN Photo)

Carey joins Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli and R&B superstar Alicia Keys as the latest international artists to perform at the Maraya venue, which next month will also see OneRepublic and John Legend perform.

Topics: Saudi Arabia Mariah Carey AlUla

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Famous kabsa-loving Japanese influencer to help boost Saudi tourism

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TOKYO: Japanese influencer Akira Takatoriya, also known as Shams Qamar, or Sun Moon, has been appointed by the Saudi Tourism Authority to promote the industry in the Kingdom.

“I got selected by the Japan office of the Saudi Arabian Government Tourism Office in Tokyo, as we established a tourism promotion group ‘Date Palm Society’ to provide information to encourage more Japanese people to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for sightseeing,” Takatoriya told Arab News recently, about his appointment on May 25.

He said: “It is a great honor to be selected as a member of one of the most famous Japanese guidebooks, the ‘Globe Trotter Travel Guide.’ The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is still largely unknown, but in recent years it has (developed and) hosted not only infrastructure facilities but also various large and small events.”

“I would like everyone to know more about this country (Saudi Arabia), which has many attractions such as the overwhelming wilderness centered in the desert, and the surprisingly unknown mountainous and forested areas in the south.”

The Saudi Tourism Authority is aiming to attract 30,000 Japanese tourists yearly. Takatoriya said: “I would be happy if a direct flight between Japan and Saudi Arabia could be established soon, and the number of visitors from both countries would increase.” 

Topics: Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) Akira Takatoriya Japan

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JEDDAH: The Masam project to clear land mines in Yemen cleared 3,989 mines, unexploded ordnance and explosive devices during May as part of its humanitarian mission.
The project also dismantled 3,239 unexploded ordnance and 674 anti-tank mines.
Since its launch by Saudi Arabia in June 2018, the project has cleared 400,070 mines, unexploded ordnance and explosive devices randomly planted by Houthi militias around Yemen.
Osama Al-Gosaibi, the project director, said that these numbers highlight the success of this humanitarian work in Yemen, with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center also working to ensure a safe life for Yemenis.

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Exhibition at Hayy Jameel explores questions of work and leisure

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JEDDAH: Hayy Jameel, Jeddah’s home for the arts, is playing host to the exhibition “Silent Hands,” which features unique creations and works of global artists in the attendance of the creative community, guests and representatives of various art schools in the city.

The exhibition, which opened on Tuesday, explores questions of work and leisure.

Boasting works by Pacita Abad, Hangama Amiri, Mohammed Kazem, Maha Malluh, Khairullah Rahim, Anhar Salem, and Aarti Sunder, the exhibition engages with spaces of work, both physical and virtual, and their intersections with gender, financial independence, social mobility, and migration.

Curated by Art Jameel’s Rotana Shaker, alongside guest curators Zain Al Saie and Jean Wong, the exhibition aims to support curatorial development and is a prelude to a new annual open call for curatorial projects.

Shaker told Arab News: “The exhibition showcases a wide range of artistic disciplines, from sculpture and painting to digital and sculptural installation.

“Each artist brings a unique vision and perspective to the concept of space and place, creating a rich and varied tapestry of interpretations that speak to the complexity of our world.

“It is about how we work and where we work. So, the artists who are coming from different kinds of backgrounds are looking for ideas which focus on the capacity of space when they are working out of their office.”

Ruba Al-Sweel, communications manager at Art Jameel, said the exhibition featured a diverse array of artists from Saudi Arabia, Singapore, India, the UAE, the Philippines, Yemen, and Canada.

The exhibition includes paintings, photographs, drawings, and videos, and the selection reflects the diverse ways that artists engage space and place to explore questions of identity, memory, history, technology, and desire.

“Silent Hands” is taking place in a special gallery at Hayy Jameel until Oct. 16.

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Prince Mohammed wished the president success and the Turkish people further progress and prosperity.

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