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11 months ago
Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has announced the introduction of an innovative Performing Arts Centre in Saudi Arabia. This visionary addition promises to enrich Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape and enhance the array of attractions within Qiddiya City. With stunning architecture, pioneering technology, and commitment to artistic innovation, the centre promises to redefine the cultural experience for residents and visitors alike. Qiddiya Performing Arts Centre in Saudi Arabia The first cultural asset of the newly announced Qiddiya City, the centre is poised to receive over 800,000 visits every year. The unveiling of Qiddiya City’s Performing Arts Center follows the announcement of many exciting entertainment, sports, and cultural attractions, including: Abdullah Aldawood, Managing Director of Qiddiya Investment Company, said: ”Qiddiya City is more than just the home of entertainment and sports, but a leader in the preservation and promotion of Saudi culture. For this reason, we are thrilled to announce the addition of the Qiddiya Performing Arts Centre to Qiddiya City. “It will be a beacon of creativity and innovation that will elevate Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape to new heights. With its ground-breaking modern design, pioneering technology, and commitment to nurturing talent, the centre embodies the spirit of Qiddiya City as a place where […]
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Saudi Arabia announced granting the official Approved Destination Status (ADS) to China effective from July 1, 2024. This follows the Kingdom’s participation in the second China roadshow and ITB China in Shanghai. This move underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to becoming a strategic economic partner with China, unlocking new opportunities across the tourism sector and fostering mutual understanding, friendship, and economic development for both nations. The ADS designation marks a significant milestone for group travel to Saudi Arabia. As the Kingdom aims to make China its third largest source market for international arrivals by 2030, Saudi Arabia has proactively prepared to be China-ready. This includes significantly increasing direct flights since 2023, introducing tailored products, and forming strategic partnerships to enhance group and Flexible Independent Travel (FIT) experiences. Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said that the official ADS status demonstrates Saudi Arabia’s readiness for Chinese visitors and the Saudi progress toward making China its third largest tourism market by 2030. “The Saudi Tourism Authority has played a crucial role in visa facilitation, reduced fees, improving air connectivity, and ensuring destination readiness with Mandarin-language information available on www.visitsaudi.cn, Mandarin signage at airports, and Mandarin-speaking tour guides and hotel staff,” he said. Abdulrahman Ahmad […]
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Saudi Arabia’s flagship carrier, Saudia, records the fewest complaints among the country’s airlines and achieves a 95 per cent resolution rate, according to the country’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) GACA reported a total of 1,318 complaints against Saudi airlines in its May rankings of air transport service providers and airports. To uphold passenger rights and promote transparency, GACA has been conducting a monitoring and inspection programme to ensure that Saudi airports and carriers adhere to international standards and recommendations. This monthly classification, based on traveler complaints received by GACA, includes Saudia, flyadeal, and flynas, as well as multiple airports across the country. Saudia had the lowest incidence of complaints among airlines, with only 10 per 100,000 travelers and an impressive 95 per cent resolution rate. Among international airports serving over 6 million passengers annually in the country, King Fahd Airport in Dammam had three complaints per 100,000 travelers and a 100 per cent resolution rate. Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Airport in Tabuk reported one complaint per 100,000 passengers, with a 100 per cent resolution rate. Najran Airport excelled among domestic airports, with two complaints per 100,000 passengers and a 100 per cent resolution rate. Emphasising its commitment to […]
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Saudi Arabia has reported 1,301 deaths during the recent Hajj season, according to the country’s minister of health. Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel has said that 83% of the mortalities were unauthorized pilgrims who performed Hajj and walked long distances under direct sunlight, without adequate shelter or comfort. “Among the deceased were several elderly and chronically ill individuals.” The minister underscored the significant efforts made by the competent authorities to raise awareness of the dangers of heat stress and the importance of preventive measures. He extended his condolences, saying, “May God forgive and have mercy on the deceased. Our heartfelt condolences go to their families. May God accept their deeds and grant them recompense for their suffering. All reports have been compiled, families of the deceased notified, and identification completed, despite the initial lack of personal information or identification documents. Proper processes were followed for identification, burial, and honoring the deceased, with death certificates provided.” He pointed out that the health system addressed numerous cases of heat stress this year, with some individuals still under care. Al-Jalajel added that the Hajj season concluded successfully with no recorded outbreaks of epidemics or widespread diseases. The health system provided more than 465,000 specialized treatment […]
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Jeddah Season 2024 will launch next week under the slogan “Once Again,” the Saudi Press Agency reported. The opening ceremony will be held on June 27 at 9:30 p.m. in the Art Promenade area located within the Jeddah Waterfront. According to the SPA, Jeddah Season 2024 will offer a variety of entertainment, tourism and cultural activities. Events will be held in several designated areas, including the City Walk, which offers a diverse mix of interactive experiences, motor and skill games, Arabic plays, concerts, restaurants, cafes and shops. The season will feature Warner Bros. Discovery: Celebrate Every Story, held for the first time in the Kingdom, offering a mix of games and entertainment shows. The family-friendly attraction features renowned stories and characters under one roof. The 2024 Jeddah Season will also host numerous events at Imagine Monet and Prince Majid Park, as well as international concerts. The event map, set to be unveiled, includes activities such as live artistic and cultural performances, and entertainment, sports and tourism activities.
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Saudi Arabia is set to host the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad, with participation from more than 340 students and 400 university professors and chemistry teachers from 90 countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The prestigious event, which will run from July 21-30 at King Saud University, is organized by the Ministry of Education, and King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, and boasts exclusive sponsorship from the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation. The event is a global chemistry competition in which talented high-school students from around the world compete in the subject. It aims to inspire interest in the subject through the solving of complex and creative chemistry problems; promote international communication in the field; and foster friendships among young science enthusiasts from diverse nationalities. It will mark the first time Saudi Arabia has hosted the event. Secretary-General of Mawhiba Amal bint Abdullah Al-Hazzaa said Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the olympiad was testament to the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting talent, science, and innovation, in line with the goals of Vision 2030. Al-Hazzaa added that Mawhiba had prepared for the event through several parallel tracks, including strengthening coordination with partners to ensure an exceptional hosting experience; preparing talented students […]
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The summer program Masar was launched on Sunday at the Students Career Support Center at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, with the participation of private sector entities. The program aims to prepare female university students and graduates for the labor market by undertaking the necessary training courses at the headquarters of participating entities. Masar is designed to strengthen competitive competencies to contribute to the Kingdom’s development, while enhancing students’ career readiness by providing them with professional skills and practical experience. The journey begins with personal and professional development and ends in training opportunities. The summer program comprises a package of events and activities, including a career guidance camp organized in partnership with a training entity. The participating student is working toward a management certificate. The program also includes a virtual workshop, organized in partnership with Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University. The events and activities are part of the Students Career Support Center’s efforts to contribute to achieving the PNU Strategic Plan 2025 by helping female students into the labor market and increasing their competitiveness, while enabling them to help to build the society of the future.
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The Musaned domestic workers services platform reiterated that the transfer of salary of domestic workers, who are coming to Saudi Arabia for the first time, will be deposited in their digital wallet effective from July 1, 2024. The Musaned platform, under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), emphasized that no one else except the employer can transfer the salary at the end of each Hijri year. The salary shall be deposited through getting access to the Domestic Workers’ Salaries icon within the approved digital wallets of new house workers. The digital transfer of salary can be made after issuing residency permit (iqama) for the domestic worker and completing the documentation procedures. The Musaned platform noted that the employer’s wife or family members are not allowed to make the digital transfer of salaries on behalf of them. This is mainly because all the data of the workers are digitally linked with the employer. The new service also enables the transfer of an advance salary; advance payment of a portion of salary; and deduction or increase in the salary to the digital wallet of the workers. The advantages of transferring wages through electronic channels include reducing cash transactions, improving the work […]
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Henley & Partners, the British consulting company, forecasts that up to 300 millionaires will move to Saudi Arabia in 2024, highlighting the Kingdom’s continued appeal to high-net-worth individuals. According to their latest report, Riyadh and Jeddah have emerged as increasingly popular destinations among millions of immigrants, particularly from North Africa and the Middle East. Dominic Volek, head of private clients at Henley & Partners, described 2024 as a pivotal moment in global wealth migration. He noted, “An unprecedented 128,000 millionaires are expected to relocate worldwide this year, surpassing the previous record of 120,000 set in 2023. As the world grapples with a storm of geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and social unrest,” Volek said. Volek emphasized that the migration of these millionaires signifies a significant shift in the global wealth and power landscape, with profound implications for both the countries they leave and those they choose as their new homes. The report ranks the UAE as the top destination, followed by the US and Singapore, which are expected to host 3,800 and 3,500 millionaires, respectively, by the end of 2024. Canada ranks fourth, with an expected influx of 3,200 wealthy individuals, followed by Australia and Italy with 2,500 and 2,200 millionaires, […]
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