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• 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'.

• Tawaref Series: The truth behind Saudi landing hard costs

  Compared to neighboring nations, government fees in Saudi Arabia are quite modest when it comes to administrative transactions. This includes opening a company, changing shareholders, opening a chamber of commerce, attestation fees, etc. It is when it comes to hiring a non-Saudi workforce that the costs begin to rapidly rise. Foreign workers are subject to certain additional costs just by virtue of their employment status. This includes the work visa fee, Iqama fee, dependent fee, medical insurance, and other workforce-related fees. As the GM or founder will still be considered the first non-Saudi workforce member, their Iqama acquisition will form a significant chunk of the overall hard costs of landing.

• Hyundai, Red Sea Global agree on EV, AAM projects in Saudi luxury resorts

  Under a memorandum of understanding signed in Riyadh on Sunday, the two companies agreed to work together to test Hyundai Motor Co.'s electric vehicles and hydrogen-powered cars in the resort complex on the Ummahat Islands and the ultra-luxury Amaala tourist resort on the northwest coast – two mega tourist projects under development by RSG.

• 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.

• Saudi Aramco eyes strengthening cooperation with Chinese partners, CEO says 

  Energy giant Saudi Aramco is eager to enhance cooperation with China, particularly in areas such as carbon capture techniques, stated the company’s CEO. Speaking at a development forum held in Beijing, Amin Nasser expressed the aim to become a partner in the Asian giant’s economic journey. According to a press statement, the company has the potential to partner with Chinese entities in areas besides energy supply, including material development and the chemicals sector.

• 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.

• Saudi Arabia to Honor Pre-Islamic Arab Poets Via New Initiative

  Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture has embarked on a new initiative that will see the Kingdom honor some of the greatest Arab poets to come out of the pre-Islamic period. As part of the landmark project, Saudi Arabia will document the historic sites where the renowned poets lived or were associated with them throughout their lives. The initiative—in collaboration between the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, and Ministry of Transport—is an extension of 2023’s Year of Arabic Poetry, and seeks to confirm Saudi Arabia’s central position in Arab culture.

• Dragon Ball Theme Park to Open in Saudi Arabia

  While anime fans might still be grieving over the recent loss of Dragon Ball creator, Akira Toriyama, it’s been heartwarming to see the community rally together and share their love for the beloved mangaka and his work through in-game and real life tributes. One piece of news that dropped recently that might perk everyone up is the announcement of the very first Dragon Ball theme park.

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