Saudi Arabia has ‘special place’ in Bangladesh’s foreign policy, envoy says RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has a special place in Bangladesh’s foreign policy, the South Asian nation’s ambassador to the Kingdom said on Monday. Speaking at a reception at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh to mark Bangladesh Independence Day, which falls later this month, Dr. Mohammad … Read more
NEW DELHI: The number of Indians traveling to Saudi Arabia has grown by 50 percent following a series of strategic initiatives in 2023, the Kingdom’s tourism authority said, as it participated in India’s main international travel show over the weekend. The 2024 edition of the South Asian Travel and Tourism Exchange — Asia’s leading platform … Read more
Riyadh: French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin undertook an official visit to Saudi Arabia from Feb. 14 to 16, following an invitation from his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. The two ministers addressed matters concerning the enhancement of security cooperation between Saudi Arabia and France. During his visit to Riyadh, Darmanin met several … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose by 2.5 percent to SR22.6 billion ($6.03 billion) in November 2023 compared to the previous month, official data showed. According to a recent release from the General Authority for Statistics, the Kingdom’s overall merchandise exports experienced a 15.6 percent year-on-year decrease in November, amounting to SR95 billion. … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s annual tourist attraction, Riyadh Season, has surpassed its target of 12 million visitors before reaching the halfway point, according to a top official. Turki Al-Alshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, revealed in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that the event achieved the goal within 60 days. The carnival, among the … Read more
RIYADH: The Dubai Financial Market witnessed a 12.5 percent surge in the number of investor accounts in 2023 as compared to the previous year, the Emirates News Agency, also known as WAM, reported on Tuesday. The report, citing official data, showed that brokerage firms in the emirate’s financial market managed to open 57,054 new investor … Read more
MANILA: The Philippines’ tourism sector has been recovering faster than expected, the government said, as receipts from international visitors in 2023 reached pre-pandemic levels. Known for its white sandy beaches, famous diving spots and diverse culture, the Philippines is dependent on the hospitality sector. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 8.3 million foreigners visited the country … Read more
DUBAI: As Saudi Arabia enters another busy event season, including grand city-based celebrations in Riyadh and Diriyah, a host of new entertainment ventures powered by new technology are opening up in the Kingdom. The latest move came in October when the Kingdom announced it was investing $55 million in HyperSpace, a three-year-old Saudi startup that designs … Read more
Saudi culture ministry launches Arabian Leopard story competition to mark international day RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture announced the launch of the Arabian Leopard Story Competition on Tuesday as a digital contest directed at children and adolescents, the state-run SPA news agency reported. The completion runs until Feb. 10, coinciding with the International Day … Read more
DHAHRAN: Closing out 2023, which has been designated by the Ministry of Culture as the “Year of the Arabic Poetry,” Ithra celebrated International Arabic Language Day, shining a light on Abu Al-Tayyib Al-Mutanabbi, an Abbasi era poet considered a wonder of his time. During the five-day festivities which ended on Dec. 16, more than 10,000 … Read more