Indigo flight bound for Jeddah makes emergency landing in Karachi

Indigo flight bound for Jeddah makes emergency landing in Karachi

IndiGo airlines Karachi: An IndiGo flight en route to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was on Saturday forced to make an emergency landing at the Jinnah International Airport in Pakistan’s Karachi city following a medical emergency onboard. The aircraft, which departed from New Delhi, was in Pakistani airspace when a male passenger fell seriously ill, according to … Read more

AROYA Cruise to start tourist voyage from Jeddah on December 16

AROYA Cruise to start tourist voyage from Jeddah on December 16

Cruise Saudi is set to launch its new line, AROYA Cruise, with the site’s inaugural voyage scheduled for December 16. The cruise will depart from Jeddah promising a special maritime trip to the travellers. AROYA Cruise, the first ship in the fleet from the first Arabian cruise, has set sail from Bremerhaven, Germany, en route … Read more

Saudi Arabia grants operator license to Jeddah Yacht Club

Saudi Arabia grants operator license to Jeddah Yacht Club

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially granted an operator license to Jeddah Yacht Club, marking a milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance its coastal tourism sector. The development was announced by the Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) on Tuesday, November 26 which aims to position Kingdoms post as the leading maritime hub in … Read more

Saudi Arabia to foray into cricket with IPL auction

Saudi Arabia to foray into cricket with IPL auction

In a significant move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is all set to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 player auction, marking its first significant venture into cricket. The auction will be held on Sunday, November 24, and Monday, November 25, at Abady Al Johar Arena, also known as Benchmark Arena, in Jeddah. … Read more

French, Saudi officials meet in Paris to advance AlUla development initiative

French, Saudi officials meet in Paris to advance AlUla development initiative

King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language honors winners of “Harf” competition RIYADH: Contestants from Italy, Malaysia, Nigeria and India have won the four categories of the second “Harf Arabic Language Competition,” dedicated to non-native Arabic speakers. The second Harf competition began on Nov. 3. The final results of the “Harf” competition, … Read more

40 scouts finish the Wood Badge advanced course

40 scouts finish the Wood Badge advanced course

RIYADH: Forty scouts from various sectors of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scout Association completed the Wood Badge advanced course, with an average of 27 hours of training in theoretical and practical aspects. The course, organized by Masar Development Association in Al-Ahsa, included working on the role, responsibilities, duties and needs of the scout unit leader … Read more

How Saudi Arabia is helping to drive equitable energy transitions in Africa

How Saudi Arabia is helping to drive equitable energy transitions in Africa

BAKU: As world leaders at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP29, discuss the responsibility of developed nations to finance climate action in vulnerable regions, South-South cooperation is emerging as a transformative force driving equitable energy transitions. Saudi Arabia has established itself as a leader in this collaboration between countries in the Global South, leveraging … Read more

Saudi aid agency expands orphan support in Jordan

Saudi aid agency expands orphan support in Jordan

BAKU: As world leaders at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP29, discuss the responsibility of developed nations to finance climate action in vulnerable regions, South-South cooperation is emerging as a transformative force driving equitable energy transitions. Saudi Arabia has established itself as a leader in this collaboration between countries in the Global … Read more

UN Security Council condemns attacks on peacekeeping forces in Lebanon

UN Security Council condemns attacks on peacekeeping forces in Lebanon

NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council on Wednesday condemned attacks in southern Lebanon in recent weeks in which several UN peacekeeping troops have been injured. The UN Interim Force in Lebanon continues to monitor hostilities in the south of the country along the demarcation line separating it from Israel. A year of skirmishes between … Read more

Riyadh Zoo returns with new interactive experiences as part of Riyadh Season

Riyadh Zoo returns with new interactive experiences as part of Riyadh Season

BAKU: As world leaders at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP29, discuss the responsibility of developed nations to finance climate action in vulnerable regions, South-South cooperation is emerging as a transformative force driving equitable energy transitions. Saudi Arabia has established itself as a leader in this collaboration between countries in the Global … Read more