RIYADH: Riyadh’s Merwas, considered the biggest art and entertainment factory globally, is proving to be one of Saudi Arabia’s greatest music industry assets. Nada Al-Tuwaijri, co-founder and CEO of Merwas, told Arab News that the facility, which holds the Guinness World Record for the largest music production studio, “is home to all artists.” She added: … Read more
Saudi poet and artist Hana Almilli: ‘After each piece, there’s some sort of conclusion’ DUBAI: Saudi artist Hana Almilli and her two siblings grew up in a household where creativity and self-expression were actively encouraged. “My mom is a poet,” Almilli tells Arab News. “And my dad was very motivating in terms of doing photography.” … Read more
Acclaimed Saudi conceptual artist Maha Malluh talks critical thinking, preserving the past and passion project DUBAI: As Saudi artist Maha Malluh tells it, she didn’t choose art as a career path. It chose her. Malluh was born in the coastal city of Jeddah in 1959 to a family who nurtured her artistic tendencies. “I grew … Read more
How Saudi Arabia is reshaping transportation infrastructure amid climate change challenges RIYADH: In the face of escalating climate change challenges, Saudi Arabia is spearheading a transformation of its transportation sector with a series of groundbreaking initiatives. As the Middle East and North Africa region grapples with surging population growth, rapid urbanization, and a burgeoning middle … Read more
LONDON: With over 40 million PlayStation 5 units sold and countless blockbuster titles to choose from, Sony argues there’s never been a better time to be a fan of the console. Arab News met Robert Fisser, vice president and general manager of Sony PlayStation for the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, India, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and … Read more
RIYADH: Developers of the Qiddiya mega-project in Riyadh announced the launch of the site’s Gaming and Esports District on Thursday, Saudi Press Agency reported. The Qiddiya Investment Company said that it wanted to make Qiddiya a global center for gaming and esports and hoped to attract some of the biggest names in the sector from … Read more