Photo: Al-Bir Association in the Eastern Province/X Riyadh: For the first time, the authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have opened a voluntary virtual school to educate orphans and children from families benefiting from its services. The educational initiative was launched by the Al-Bir Society in the Eastern Province during the International Volunteer … Read more
It was a world away from most prior fashion shows in the Gulf kingdom: small, women-only gatherings in private homes or, in one famous example, a public show that did away with models altogether, hanging dresses from flying drones. A model walks the runway during the Adnan Akbar Haute Couture show at Riyadh Fashion Week. … Read more
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that the conflict in the Gaza Strip must stop immediately, but the international community does not consider this a priority. Bin Farhan’s statement came on Friday, December 8, during a press conference before the meeting of Arab foreign ministers and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in … Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The European Union says it’s time for the oil boss presiding over this year’s global climate talks to step up and push for a fossil fuel phaseout. Spanish Ecological Transition Minister Teresa Ribera, who represents EU governments in the negotiations, said Sultan al-Jaber, the COP28 president and CEO of the … Read more
Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman, who is also chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), launched the urban design and the global brand for the city of Qiddiya. On Thursday, December 7, the Crown Prince emphasized the city’s goal to become the leading global destination … Read more
FIFA Club World Cup In a step to streamline the travel procedures for football fans, Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the launch of the electronic visa issuance feature for ticket holders for the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023. The electronic visa aims to provide the best experience for fans visiting … Read more
