Jeddah: Nawaf Alfadly, the projects manager of the heritage assets restoration department for the Jeddah Historic District Program, emphasized the initiative’s goal of revitalizing heritage buildings to enhance the experience of visitors and residents, aiming to transform the area into a prominent tourist destination. In an interview with Arab News, Alfadly highlighted the importance of … Read more
RIYADH: Sanad Hourani was raised on philanthropic values from a young age which has inspired him to do more for his community. Hourani and his friend Yousef Amjad established Subha, a Jeddah-based non-profit organization bringing the city’s youth together through charitable initiatives. Hourani told Arab News recently: “I realized the need for it. As much … Read more
HOUSTON/SINGAPORE: Oil prices were mixed on Tuesday, after posting losses the previous session, as broad economic concerns outweighed continued tensions in the Middle East that led to more tanker diversions, according to Reuters. Brent crude futures gained 3 cents, or about 0.04 percent, to $78.15 a barrel at 9:47 a.m. Saudi time. The contract had … Read more
RIYADH: Passenger numbers at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz International Airport hit a record high of 42.7 million in 2023, a 36 percent increase from the previous year. The total number of flights through the Jeddah-based facility reached 250,000, up 25 percent compared to 2022, which did not exceed 200,000. Terminal 1 topped the list with … Read more