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Historic trails, dramatic peaks position Taif as Saudi Arabia’s emerging hiking capital photos

Historic trails, dramatic peaks position Taif as Saudi Arabia’s emerging hiking capital

  • From ancient caravan routes to lush wadis, the mountain city is converting its cool climate and rugged terrain into premier hub for sustainable ecotourism
By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Mini op-ed: Middle East museums are compelling platforms for dialogue

Mini op-ed: Middle East museums are compelling platforms for dialogue

By Shahnawaz Zali ·
Visiting Venice: Does the Floating City live up to its billing?

Visiting Venice: Does the Floating City live up to its billing?

By Jasmine Bager ·
Thuwal Private Retreat — a unique Saudi destination 

Thuwal Private Retreat — a unique Saudi destination 

By Nada Hameed ·
The Asir Municipality has begun to prepare for the summer tourism season in 2026. (SPA)

Asir upgrades parks ahead of summer tourism surge

By SPA ·
Rixos Murjana: An all-inclusive experience on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast 

Rixos Murjana: An all-inclusive experience on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast 

By Afshan Aziz  ·
Special Saudi film club celebrates first anniversary with screening of adventurer’s documentary

Saudi film club celebrates first anniversary with screening of adventurer’s documentary

By Lama Alhamawi ·
Visitors get a taste of the tropics in Syria’s coastal forest

Visitors get a taste of the tropics in Syria’s coastal forest

By SANA ·
Rijal Almaa Heritage Village is a place well worth visiting for those interested in history and culture. (AN photo) photos

Review: Rijal Almaa Heritage Village in Saudi Arabia boasts rich pre-Islamic and Islamic history

By Sadiya A. Nadeem ·
Six Senses Southern Dunes: A stay shaped by stillness 

Six Senses Southern Dunes: A stay shaped by stillness 

By Nada Hameed ·
How Najdi heritage inspired the design of new desert resort Amansamar  

How Najdi heritage inspired the design of new desert resort Amansamar  

By Shyama Krishna Kumar ·
Umluj Emerges as Sustainable Model for Coastal Tourism in the Red Sea. (SPA) photos

Umluj: A sustainable tourism destination in Saudi Arabia

By SPA ·
What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs

What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs

By AP ·

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