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Saudi resort’s ‘mirage’ airport is no illusion
Amaala, the luxury tourist destination on Saudi Arabia’s northwest coast, has unveiled plans for an international airport with a design inspired by a desert mirage. The terminal and control tower design was developed by UK-based
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‘Saudi Summer’ plan aims to kick-start Kingdom’s tourism industry
In an effort to kick-start tourist activity as the Kingdom begins to emerge from the coronavirus lockdown, the Saudi Ministry of Tourism is launching a “Saudi Summer” initiative with the slogan “tanaffas,” which is Arabic for
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Saudi Arabia limits Hajj pilgrims to 1,000
Hajj pilgrim numbers could be limited to less or more than 1,000 to protect public health in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Saudi authorities. Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah told a press conference on Tuesday that
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Saudi Ports Authority launches fourth shipping line in 2020
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) on Monday announced the launch of the first direct shipping line connection UAE’s Jebel Ali Port with
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King Salman promotes, appoints 22 judges
King Salman issued a royal decree on Tuesday to promote and appoint 22 judges to the Board of Grievances. The promotions and appointments covered
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Governor of Saudi Arabia's Qassim province launches anti-smoking program
Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal on Tuesday launched an anti-smoking program and reviewed details about the project. Members of the
Read MoreWorld community, Muslim organizations welcome strict Saudi limit on Hajj pilgrims
The international community and Muslim organizations have welcomed Saudi Arabia’s decision to allow only a “very limited” number of pilgrims to perform Hajj this year due to the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Read MoreMadinah governor praises youth initiatives during pandemic
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman on Monday praised the voluntary initiatives taken by the region’s Youth Committee during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. He reviewed a report on those initiatives during an online meeting,
Read MoreJeddah’s new King Abdul Aziz Airport launches APM service Previous
Jeddah’s new King Abdul Aziz International Airport (KAIA) inaugurated, on Monday, the free internal automated people mover (APM) for international arriving and departing passengers. The service transports passengers from the check-in
Read MoreSaudi Arabia: Hajj 2020 to be held with limited number of pilgrims
Hajj will go ahead next month but with a “very limited” number of pilgrims allowed to take part, Saudi Arabia said on Monday. The decision was taken due to the ongoing threat from the coronavirus pandemic and to preserve
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