Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority announces launch of development management plan

RIYADH: The board of directors of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority announced the launch of the reserve’s integrated development management plan, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.  The plan is a roadmap in line with global standards, covering the environmental, economic, social, tourism, and cultural aspects of the 24,500 square kilometer reserve. … Read more

Saudi crown prince receives speaker of Arab Parliament in Jeddah

RIYADH: Director General of the Human Resources Development Fund Turki bin Abdullah Al-Jawini said that the fund has assisted more than 153,000 Saudi men and women in securing employment in the private sector during the first half of 2024. Al-Jawini said that the fund disbursed SR3.79 billion ($1 billion) to private sector establishments for training, employment … Read more

Saudi FM in Tehran conveys king, crown prince condolences for Iran president death

RIYADH: Saudi ginseng, an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers, has reappeared after a 20-year absence in the deserts of the Northern Border region, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. Nasser Rashid Al-Majlad, president of Amana Environmental Association in the region, said the plant has several names: Al-Abab, Saudi ginseng, or ashwagandha, and has reappeared again … Read more

Saudi Cabinet: Crown prince reassures council of King’s health

TOKYO: The Saudi Arabia-Japan Vision 2030 Business Forum took place in Tokyo on Tuesday with over 300 industry officials and leaders discussing ways to boost trade, investment and cultural ties. In her keynote speech, Sara Al-Sayed, Saudi Arabia’s deputy minister of international partnerships at the Ministry of Investment, outlined plans for further collaboration between the … Read more

Saudi crown prince, Iraqi PM discuss Middle East escalation

JEDDAH: Ali Alhammadi, a Saudi 32-year-old visual artist from Aldawadmi in Riyadh, has carved out a remarkable pathway in the world of art since his professional debut in 2017. Passionate about visual arts since childhood, Alhammadi’s artistic inspiration was ignited by the “Saudi renaissance” in line with Vision 2030, prompting him to embark on a … Read more

UK’s Prince William, wife Kate, ‘saddened’ by Sydney stabbing

LONDON: Britain’s Prince William and his wife Catherine said Saturday they were “shocked and saddened” by a stabbing at a shopping center in Sydney that left six people dead and several others wounded. The incident occurred at the sprawling Westfield Bondi Junction mall complex, which was packed with thousands of Saturday afternoon shoppers. Australian police … Read more

Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa expecting first child

DUBAI: Dutch Moroccan Egyptian model Imaan Hammam stars in the newest campaign for Austrian jewelry label Swarovski’s Spring 2024 collection. Lensed by photographer Steven Meisel, the campaign portraits feature Hammam alongside models Irina Shayk, Karlie Kloss, Fei Fei Sun and Abby Champion, who transform into mythical creatures from the sea. The campaign reimagines Venus as … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman perform Eid Al-Fitr prayers

RIYADH: One of the most beloved Eid Al-Fitr customs around the world is exchanging Eid gifts, or Eidiyah, as a sincere way to express gratitude and love to family and friends. Eid is a time of joy, gratitude and togetherness following the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims are required to fast from sunrise … Read more

Saudi crown prince exchanges Eid greetings with Turkish president, Sultan of Oman

JEDDAH: As Eid Al-Fitr approaches, tailoring shops, chocolate stores and barber shops in the Kingdom are doing brisk business as a large number of customers visit them ahead of the Eid Al-Fitr celebrations. Jeddah’s traditional marketplace for thobe — the traditional Saudi attire — in Al-Baghdadia is buzzing with activity as vendors and tailors cater … Read more

Bahrain’s crown prince leaves after Saudi visit

JEDDAH: As Eid Al-Fitr approaches, tailoring shops, chocolate stores and barber shops in the Kingdom are doing brisk business as a large number of customers visit them ahead of the Eid Al-Fitr celebrations. Jeddah’s traditional marketplace for thobe — the traditional Saudi attire — in Al-Baghdadia is buzzing with activity as vendors and tailors cater … Read more