Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 features first display of Holy Kaaba’s Kiswah outside Makkah
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 will feature, from Jan. 25 to May 25, the first public display outside Makkah of the whole Kiswah of the Holy Kaaba. The Diriyah Biennale Foundation is hosting the unprecedented event at the Western Hajj Terminal
Saudi crown prince receives call from Ukraine’s Zelensky
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. During the call, the two leaders discussed the latest developments in the Ukrainian-Russian crisis and efforts made to resolve it.
KSA, China deal to enhance tourism and heritage collaborations
RIYADH: The Royal Commission for AlUla and Dunhuang Academy have signed a strategic partnership to enhance cultural, tourism and heritage collaborations between Saudi Arabia and China. This partnership marks a key milestone in Saudi Arabia-China relations, combining the academy’s 80 years of expertise in
Traditional Al-Sadu pattern forms integral part of the Saudi Arabia’s cultural fabric
RIYADH: The craft of Al-Sadu is alive across the Kingdom — not only in the depths of the Badia, where the art originated, but also in cities, houses, festivals, exhibitions, events, and art and creative galleries. Al-Sadu is a popular cultural and civilizational
Czech president begins official visit to Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: Czech President Petr Pavel arrived in Jeddah on Thursday as part of his official visit to the Kingdom. The leader was welcomed at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of Makkah province. The welcoming committee
Salsola, the camels’ favorite food, plays a big role in fighting desertification
ARAR: Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region is characterized by an abundance of seasonal and annual pastoral plants which helps to fight desertification, increase vegetation cover and biodiversity, and stabilize soil. Estimated at 104,000 sq. km, the region has many species of trees,
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to enhance maritime partnership at AMAN-25
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are united in their commitment to safeguard regional and global waters, using decades of naval collaboration to confront threats and foster stability. This enduring partnership will take center stage at AMAN-2025, a multinational exercise in Karachi aimed at
Saudi Broadcasting Corporation partners with director Timothy Baker for reality show ‘Ozoom’
RIYADH: The Saudi Broadcasting Corporation has announced its collaboration with acclaimed director Timothy Baker, best known for his work with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Baker will apply his expertise to the Saudi version of “Ozoom,” a reality show that helps people to overcome
How AI is driving innovation in event management and urban development in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Artificial intelligence is poised to play a transformative role in Saudi Arabia’s urban development, event management and visitor experiences, particularly as the Kingdom prepares to host major global events like the FIFA World Cup 2034. AI technologies are already central to the
Jazan Education Department focuses on tennis
JAZAN: The Jazan Education Department has launched an ambitious tennis program across its schools. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Saudi Tennis Federation and the Sports for All Federation, targets both male and females. The initiative aims to enhance school athletic programs,