JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is emerging as a top destination for solo female travelers seeking a vibrant cultural scene, world-class events and regions rich in heritage. The Kingdom has been ranked the safest G20 country based on international indicators, while the city of Madinah received the highest safety rating for female solo travel worldwide by InsureMyTrip for … Read more
CAIRO: Saudi Arabia is witnessing a significant surge in female entrepreneurship, positioning the Kingdom as a global leader in women-led small and medium-sized enterprises. This growth comes as Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial landscape flourishes, with SMEs becoming increasingly dominant. By the third quarter of 2023, the Kingdom boasted 1.27 million SMEs, showcasing the country’s commitment to … Read more
Corey Anderson wins vacant Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship as PFL era launches BELFAST: A new era of MMA kicked off in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Friday night with the Bellator Champions Series, a card that saw a new champion crowned, and the most decorated champion in promotional history retain his title.It was the first event … Read more
RIYADH: The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns this weekend for the Sao Paulo E-Prix, which marks the competition’s fourth round of season 10. Last year, the Sao Paulo E-Prix delivered some of the most exciting racing of the championship. The Anhembi Sambadrome circuit saw 114 overtakes and 11 lead changes, with a nail-biting … Read more
AL-KHOBAR: In honor of International Women’s Day, the Alliance Francaise Khobar brought together three Saudi women entrepreneurs on March 6 for an engaging conversation centered on empowerment and overcoming challenges. The evening was attended by community members interested in learning more about the areas of expertise represented on the panel. The Alliance Francaise Khobar offers … Read more
RIYADH: Cricket is a game that has an almost magical ability to unite South Asian expatriates in their second home Saudi Arabia. On every weekend and whenever there is a time to play, mostly on public holidays, they gather at some grounds, parks and open spaces to play street cricket. For decades, early-morning gatherings were … Read more
How a Saudi rewilding scheme is bringing the Arabian leopard back from the brink of extinction RIYADH: Conservation experts from Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla have this year succeeded in breeding seven Arabian leopard cubs in captivity in the hope of increasing the population of the critically endangered species in the wild. There are … Read more
Saudi Arabia continues to sign strategic deals with global players at defense show RIYADH: The World Defense show in Riyadh continued for the fifth day with a flurry of deals signed between top international companies and Saudi firms. As many as 10 agreements were sealed by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense with local and international … Read more
Steven Gerrard: Al-Ettifaq need to do ‘a lot’ of business in January transfer window RIYADH: Al-Ettifaq manager Steven Gerrard has said that the club will need to do “a lot” of business in the January transfer window to get to the level he wants in the Roshn Saudi League. Al-Ettifaq were beaten 3-1 at Al-Nassr … Read more