Culture & Education | Saturday 17 August, 2019 3:32 am

Media persons thank King for unparalleled Haj services

 Some 300 media representatives, who are guests of the Ministry of Media for this year's Haj, expressed thanks and appreciation in writing to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for the efforts the Kingdom has exerted and continues to exert to serve pilgrims, Saudi Press Agency...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 August, 2019 3:30 am

Tunisia Pavilion’s General Hannibal Greets Visitors to Souk Okaz in Taif Season

The Tunisia Pavilion, being hosted at the 13th Souk Okaz during Taif Season, features a stereoscopic image of Hannibal Barca – the famous Carthaginian military commander. The image features the general on the back of an elephant, the animal he is most closely associated with. Born on the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 August, 2019 2:36 am

Pakistan and India Independence Days celebrated at Abu Dhabi International Airport

 Visitors to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) from Pakistan and India were greeted by the green, white and saffron colors of their national flags, and steaming cups of Karak chai, to commemorate the Independence days of the two South Asian nations on the 14th and 15th of August...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 August, 2019 1:28 am

“Marathon of Colors” Begins with Event for all Family Members

The “Marathon of Colors” was launched yesterday, with the event set to continue through the weekend, highlighting Taif’s status as the “Arab Summer Resort” destination.  The first day of the event was the “Family Marathon,” and featured a large...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 August, 2019 1:06 am

Lebanese Pavilion in Souk Okaz Hosts Famous Attractions and Delicious Cuisine During Taif Season

The gate of the Lebanese Pavilion in the heart of the Arab Quarter in Souk Okaz takes visitors on a journey to Beirut, where they can visit its famous landmarks, buy its beautiful products, enjoy the delicious cuisine, and experience its arts.  Within the pavilion are recreations of some of ...

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Culture & Education | Friday 16 August, 2019 5:21 am

Ithra hosts events as part of Tanween Cultural Season

For the first time in Saudi Arabia, the King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) will host the Luminarium and Box Wars events from Oct. 10 to 26 in Dhahran city. The events are part of the Tanween Cultural Season’s second edition, details of which will be announced...

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Technology & IT | Friday 16 August, 2019 5:03 am

Stunning color and newly introduced storage capacity: Meet the HUAWEI P30 Pro 128GB new edition

The HUAWEI P30 Pro is rightly one of the best phones you can get in 2019. It has won many awards, including the “Best Photo Smartphone” title by TIPA Awards 2019 (The Technical Image Press Association is an international, non-profit association advocating the interests of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 16 August, 2019 4:24 am

King Salman’s guests visit historical sites in Madinah

Thousands of pilgrims have visited King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an, Quba Mosque, Martyrs of Uhud and a number of historical sites in Madinah. The guests, who came as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 16 August, 2019 3:21 am

Rose Parade, Orchestra and Circus Blend Nature with Art in Taif Season

The Village of Roses at Taif Season blends nature with art creatively, with beautiful dance performances, music, and the fragrant roses of Taif, the Arab summer resort. Visitors have been entertained throughout August, with regular performances of the Rose Parada, Rose Orchestra, and Rose...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 16 August, 2019 3:00 am

Okaz Knights at Taif Season Bring History to Life

The 13th edition of Souk Okaz, being held as part of Taif Season, features theatrical performances depicting Arab life in previous eras, including knights from antiquity and historic camel caravans.  The supervisor of the Knights Club in Souk Okaz, Daifallah Al-Jaid, said that the scenes...

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