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The family holiday edit: from toddlers to teens, find your perfect trip

Would you rather ride a camel amid desert dunes or spot clownfish on a Red Sea snorkelling adventure? Here’s our pick of the best destinations for a family holiday in Saudi

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

Bucket list hotels: 7 incredible stays, from desert retreat to mountain haven

A gorgeous hotel room is always a pleasure, but when the view outside your window is downright jaw-dropping, your stay is elevated from awesome to exceptional. Here we look at seven Saudi must-stays

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

Why departing WTCR is a world cup that will be missed

The 2022 World Touring Car Cup finale in Jeddah last weekend was also the end of an era as the championship that traces its roots back to 2005 calls time. But what will it mean for the future of the TCR platform, and for its newly-crowned champion Mikel Azcona?

Autosport · Nov 29, 2022

Vani Kapoor finishes tied 8th in Aramco Series, 16-year-old Chiara wins title

JEDDAH: India's Vani Kapoor closed the week with a birdie-birdie finish for a solid card of 3-under 69 at the Aramco Series – Jeddah and register a second straight top 10 finish on the Ladies European Tour.

The Times of India · Nov 13, 2022

Sounds of the city: Inside Jeddah’s thriving independent music scene

From dance music mega fests and stadium-rocking concerts to the vibrant independent scene, music in Saudi is thriving. Here travel influencer Sabina Trojanova talks to key members of Jeddah’s music community, from Wall of Sound producer Ahmed Shawly to synthpop duo Fulana, about how young people in Saudi are sharing…

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

King Salman Arrives in Riyadh from Jeddah

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in Riyadh from Jeddah on Tuesday. He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Governor of the Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz and Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz. King Salman was seen…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 26, 2022

LIV Golf star Brooks Koepka made big promise to brother before pocketing £4.2m in Jeddah

Rebel star Brooks Koepka won both the individual and team LIV Golf tournaments in Saudi Arabia last week, meaning the American left Jeddah with a cool £4.2 million

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

Saudi Arabia Renews Call for Classifying Houthi Militias as Terrorists, Drying up Their Funding Sources

Saudi Arabia has renewed its call for the international community to label Houthi militias in Yemen as a terrorist group and dry up their funding sources. During a session in Jeddah, the Saudi Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom's continued support for international peacemaking efforts in Yemen. King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 19, 2022

Saudi Arabia, South Africa Hold Meeting to Discuss Qualitative Investments in Entrepreneurial Firms

A Saudi-South African roundtable meeting was held Sunday in the Saudi city of Jeddah. The meeting aimed at promoting investment relations, bolstering efforts to develop economic ties and qualitative investments for entrepreneurial companies, and enabling the private sector to benefit from the opportunities available in the two countries. South African…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 17, 2022

UNA, Islamic Organization for Food Security Sign Memorandum of Cooperation

The Union of OIC News Agencies (UNA) concluded on Sunday a memorandum of cooperation with the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) to enhance cooperation between the two bodies operating within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The memorandum was signed by UNA Acting Director-General Muhammad bin Abd…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 17, 2022