Kingdom-Spain ties: Both countries share common stances on many issues

  • RIYADH: Saudi-Spanish relations are based not only on traditional friendship and mutual respect, and ties between the two countries, but have progressed into deeper relations when culminated by the exchange of visits at the highest levels.At different times the two countries witnessed the...
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Workshops to make citizens feel closer to homeland

  • RIYADH: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) has taken the lead in celebrating National Day by carrying out an ambitious job-training program for the citizens of Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.“Celebrating the auspicious occasion by activating social engagement, the SCTNH has...
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Call to preserve history, identity of old villages

  • RIYADH: Concerted efforts should be made by officials as well as citizens to preserve the history and identity of ancient villages, Yanbu Gov. Musaad bin Yahya Al-Sulaim has said.“There is also a need to find a permanent place for the products of local families,” he said during a meeting after...
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Tourism festivals created 60,000 temporary jobs

  • ALKHOBAR: Over 60,000 Saudis were provided temporary jobs through tourism festivals and events over the last ten years in the various regions of the Kingdom, Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) has said.Abdullah bin Abdul Malik Al-Morshid, SCTNH director general of tourism...
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Elaf chief: Travel organizations play key role in boosting Saudi tourism

  • Ziyad bin Mahfouz, president of the Elaf Group of Companies, has cited the significant role played by local travel and tourism organizations and associations in the move to further develop Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism industry.He points out that the presence of these organizations can...
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Prince Saud’s body arrives in Jeddah

  • JEDDAH: The body of Prince Saud Al-Faisal arrived in Jeddah on Saturday, two days after his death in Los Angeles.On hand to receive the body were officials and members of the royal family, including Prince Abdullah bin Turki, Prince Mohammed Al Faisal, and Makkah Governor Prince Khaled Al-Faisal,...
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Saudi team visits UAE to polish skills in tourism

  • RIYADH: A delegation from the Kingdom recently visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to explore that country’s successful experience in tourism, in a bid to further develop the sector. Saudi Arabia has been making all-out efforts to promote tourism, including the latest Umrah Plus move, where...
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Riyadh festivities delight thousands

  • RIYADH: The ongoing Riyadh Shopping and Entertainment Festival 2015 has been attracting thousands of visitors every day with substantial increases in the number of visitors as the festival continues during Ramadan.Organized by the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) for the 11th year...
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SCTA partners with key ministries for agri-tourism development

  • RIYADH: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) is making a concerted effort to diversify and fully develop agri-tourism in the Kingdom in collaboration and coordination with its partners including the Ministries of Interior, Municipal and Rural Affairs, and Agriculture, and the...
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