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  • Beloved iftar staples around Saudi Arabia

    Dates are an essential dish that Muslims use to break their fasts, following in the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). For Saudis, an assortment of dates are normally consumed, along with Arabic coffee, soup, and fried or baked stuffed pastry (samboosa and other dishes). For sugar-hungry Muslims, the soft drink Vimto is often the go-to liquid to quench thirst.

  • Saudi Arabia scores 248 points in UNCTAD’s Liner Shipping Connectivity Index

    Since the beginning of 2024, 7 new shipping line services have been launched, and nine integrated logistics parks and hubs at Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam, and King Fahd Industrial Port in Yanbu have been established and inaugurated, in cooperation with leading national and international companies, with investments exceeding SAR 6 billion.

  • How Saudi Arabia is acting to stabilize and replenish its groundwater reserves

    Presently, the Kingdom relies on three basic sources for water extraction: Desalinated seawater, groundwater, and recycled water regularly used in electricity production. Saudi Arabia derives some of its water from the sea. This is done through the process of desalination, which involves transforming brackish seawater into potable water. The Kingdom is now officially the world’s largest producer of desalinated water.

  • Marcos Likely To Visit Saudi Arabia As Countries Celebrate Emerald Anniversary Of Ties

    Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is likely to visit Saudi Arabia as the two countries celebrate the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo told Arab News. Labor relations have been a main pillar of Saudi-Philippine ties, as the Kingdom is a major destination for overseas Filipino workers with more than 450,000 Filipinos working in the Kingdom between April and September 2022, latest government data showed.

  • Saudi Arabia’s enduring legacy: Safeguarding Zamzam water

    The late King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al-Saud initiated this dedication to Zamzam water in 1345 AH by ordering the construction of a sabil, a public drinking fountain. The following year, he commissioned a second sabil and oversaw the repair and covering of the Zamzam well itself. Successive Saudi monarchs have taken steps to preserve this water source.
    King Saud bin Abdulaziz implemented a pump for water extraction and a nearby distribution building. Following the first expansion of the circumambulation area in 1377 AH, the Zamzam well was placed beneath it, easing congestion for pilgrims.

  • Archaeologists find ‘Gates Of Hell’ in Saudi Arabia

    Thousands of structures believed to be between 4,000 and 7,000 years old have been found in Harrat Khaybar and neighbouring area AlUla.

    Studies have included aerial photography, and has documented some 350 examples of structures called 'mustatil', Arabic for rectangle, in the Khaybar and AlUla regions.

    To the bedouin, the ancient structures are known as the works of 'the old men'.

  • Ramadan in Saudi Arabia ‘like nowhere else’

    “I have been celebrating Ramadan in Saudi Arabia for many years now. Ramadan here is like nowhere else. Everyone is kinder, the mosques are always open … night prayers and festivities make it so special. “The change of routine is what I enjoy the most. The office timings are shortened which is a perk you can’t get in most of the non-Muslim countries. The markets are open all night long. It gives Eid vibes even before Eid.”

  • Scuba diving in Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia has made substantial investments in tourism infrastructure, particularly in the Red Sea. Dive centers and resorts equipped with professional instructors and top-notch gear have emerged to cater to the burgeoning interest in underwater exploration.
    The popularity of scuba diving in Saudi Arabia, notably along the Red Sea coast, has been on the rise. Efforts to bolster tourism and enhance coastal regions for recreational pursuits, including diving, have been underway.

  • Saudi Arabian powerbroker Turki Alalshikh teases ‘huge’ event at Wembley later this year

    The Saudi Arabian powerbroker who has been instrumental in bringing some of the biggest boxing matches to the Gulf State, has teased a 'huge' show at Wembley for later this year. Turki Alalshikh has been a constant presence ring side in recent years and his name is never been far from the lips of fighters and promoters after their high-profile clashes. The Saudi advisor's list of achievements include bringing the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua vs Ngannou bouts to the Middle East as well as the undisputed heavyweight clash between Fury and Oleksandr Usyk on May 18.

  • As it looks East, Saudi Arabia strikes delicate balance between India and Pakistan

    On an official visit to Saudi Arabia this week, Pakistan’s chief of army staff, Syed Asim Munir, met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and the top military hierarchy in Jeddah. Lavishly praising Saudi Arabia’s strong relations with Pakistan, the crown prince expressed his desire to strengthen ties with Pakistan and assured the army chief of the kingdom’s continued support to Islamabad.