Emirates has deployed three additional flights to Riyadh to support the influx of travellers to and from the Kingdom over the National Day weekend. Conveniently scheduled so travelers can make the most of the celebrations, the additional flights will depart Dubai International Airport on 20 September, 21 September and 24 September. All flights will be…
Noor Riyadh 2023 to be held from 30 Nov to 16 Dec in Saudi Arabia
Noor Riyadh, the Largest Light Art Festival in the World, will return for its third edition in Riyadh, with the festival running from November 30 to December 16, 2023, and the exhibition from November 30, 2023 to March 2, 2024. The citywide festival will illuminate Riyadh with large-scale light art installations, building projections, performances, and more.…
Athar Festival catalyses Saudi creativity during one of its most transformative eras
2023 will go down as the year Saudi Arabia truly came into its own as a regional creative hotspot. From fine arts and fashion to entertainment and e-sports, the Kingdom’s achievements can be attributed to not only government sector support but a desire to shape the predominant national narrative. The architects of this movement are,…
Cruise Saudi collaborates with COLUMBIA blue, for new premium cruise line AROYA Cruises
100% PIF-owned company Cruise Saudi is working with globally renowned leaders in the tech and innovation industry for the creation of its new premium cruise line, AROYA Cruises, and the latest partner to be announced is leisure services platform, COLUMBIA blue – The Leisure Group with its operational brands COLUMBIA cruise services for the technical operations…
Mastercard and Saudi Esports Federation connect Kingdom’s gamers to their passions at Gamers8
Building on the success of the inaugural edition of the largest gaming and esports festival in the world, Gamers8, Mastercard has announced its return to the 2023 edition, which will be larger than ever. Mastercard’s role underlines the company’s commitment to delivering a diverse and exciting range of experiences for young people and passionate gamers…
New Line Aroya Cruises To Offer Cruises in Saudi Arabia
Cruise Saudi, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, is establishing Aroya Cruises. The name Aroya is derived from the two words “Arabian” and “roya,” which mean “vision” or “dream,” respectively. Supporting Cruise Saudi’s aims of hosting 1.3 million cruise travellers by 2035 and generating 50,000 jobs directly and indirectly, the…
Saudi Arabia announces new instant e-visa options for visitors
Saudi Arabia recently announced new instant e-visa options that will facilitate UK, US, and Schengen visa holders, as well as permanent residents of the UK, US, and any EU country to obtain tourist e-visas to Saudi through www.mofa.gov.sa. Saudi Arabia previously extended regulations to provide visas upon arrival to the six categories, and this comes as…
AZIMUTH returns to AlUla for Saudi National Day Celebrations
AZIMUTH, the renowned music and entertainment extravaganza, is set to make a grand return to the picturesque oasis city of AlUla in Saudi Arabia, in line with the country’s National Day commemorations this year. Spanning from the 21st to 22nd of September, the musical event’s highly anticipated third edition will grace a stunning new venue in AlUla,…
Cruise Saudi to recruit new local talents at the Ministry of Tourism’s first job fair
Cruise Saudi – a Public Investment Fund fully-owned business – is committed to creating 50,000 direct and indirect jobs in Saudi by 2035, which will benefit the local workforce. In line with this, Cruise Saudi was keen to participate in the Ministry of Tourism’s first two-day Tourism Job Fair, with the aim of recruiting Saudi…
‘Advanced contact’ between Israel and Saudi Arabia for direct flights for Hajj travel
Saudi Arabia and Israel are continuing to cultivate “advanced contact” to facilitate direct flights to the Kingdom for Palestinians and Israeli Muslims intending to travel for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. According to the Israeli Channel 12, the two countries are holding discussions regarding the launch of direct flights between Tel Aviv and Saudi airports in order…
