RIYADH: Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, Saudi Arabia’s sports minister, is leading a delegation to SportAccord 2024, a gathering of international sports federations and key figures in the world of sports business. Prince Turki, who is also the chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, will be accompanied by Prince Fahad bin Jalawi … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia artist Laila Al-Jindan is not shy about using bold colors and an expressionist style in her paintings and collages as she attempts to interpret the country’s heritage and transformation. “At the same time, I always make sure to reflect Saudi traditions and culture in my paintings in a modern way. I believe … Read more
ABU DHABI: Two women leading the conversation on culture in Saudi Arabia took to the stage on two separate panels at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi on Monday to talk about their respective institutions. Aya Al-Bakree, the CEO at Diriyah Biennale Foundation, and Nada Alhelabi, the strategy and XP Music Futures director at MDLBEAST, were … Read more
JEDDAH: Nestled in the heart of Jeddah’s historic district are heritage hotels launched by the Jeddah Historic District Program under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and in partnership with Al-Balad Development Co. These hotels, including Beit Jokhdar, Beit Al-Rayess and Beit Kedwan, have been meticulously restored while preserving their architectural features to provide … Read more
DUBAI: In times of war — when people are dying by the thousands and hospitals and schools are bombed, as they are in Gaza at this moment — it’s easy to wonder if the arts have any real relevance or role to play. In the face of such pain and destruction, art of any kind can … Read more
Riyadh’s Sports Boulevard to positively impact residents’ fitness culture, survey reveals JEDDAH: In a survey conducted by Sports Boulevard, the exercise habits and attitudes of Riyadh residents have been unveiled for the first time, providing valuable insights into the city’s fitness landscape. The Riyadh Sports Index, based on responses from 1,000 residents, sheds light on … Read more
King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2023 enters Guinness Records as largest falconry competition globally RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2023 has set a new world record by entering in the Guinness World Records for the third time in its history, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. It is now recognized as the largest falconry … Read more