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Saudi Arabia to Host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Unveiling ‘The Era of Change’
In a landmark announcement made at the 173rd General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions, Saudi Arabia’s capital city Riyadh has been named as the host city for the highly anticipated Expo 2030.
Saudi Creatives take centre stage at Young Talent Academies as inaugural edition of Athar Festival kicks-off in Riyadh
A three-day curated Young Talent Academy Programme kickstarts Athar – Saudi Festival of Creativity, the largest gathering of the creative marketing industry in the Kingdom.
Riyadh hosts Athar Festival
The highly anticipated Athar – Saudi Festival of Creativity, the Kingdom’s largest gathering of the creative marketing industry, commenced yesterday Monday, 13 November 2023, at the Hotel Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC with its three-day Young Talent Academy Programme comprising six distinct training academies (13-15 November).
Kaunas Modernism listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
The inclusion of Kaunas modernist architecture (Modern Kaunas: The Architecture of Optimism, 1919–1939) on the World Heritage List, approved by the members of the World Heritage Committee, was announced at the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
Emirates increases flights to Riyadh for Saudi National Day
Emirates has deployed three additional flights to Riyadh to support the influx of travellers to and from the Kingdom over the National Day weekend.
Lionel Messi enjoys fun-packed family vacation in Riyadh
Argentinian football icon Lionel Messi and his family are in Riyadh, enjoying the world’s most exciting new family-friendly destination.
“Diriyah, the city of earth” opens to the public
Diriyah, The City of Earth. begins a new chapter in its history as At-Turaif, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the original home of the Al Saud family, and the seat of governance of the First Saudi State, opens its doors to the public for the first time on the 4th of December 2022.
dnata Travel: Beach escapes and festive market breaks trending for UAE National Day 2022
dnata Travel reveals the most popular holiday hotspots for UAE National Day breaks in 2022. In order of popularity, the five most booked destinations are: UAE, Maldives, Thailand, UK and Saudi Arabia.
International cities remain the backbone of travel
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its Cities Economic Impact Report (EIR) at the 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh.
WTTC’s Global Summit kicks off in Saudi Arabia
The 22nd World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) kicks off its Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The annual Global Summit continues through 1st December and is the most influential travel and tourism industry event hosting industry leaders and key government representatives.
Global traveller survey reveals international travel is back
As the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) opens its 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh, a new global consumer survey has revealed that the appetite for international travel is now at its highest point since the start of the pandemic.
Safari Holding signs exclusive PropTech deal with HITEK
UAE-based smart property management solutions company HITEK Services, which is part of the Farnek group of companies, has signed an exclusive five-year partnership agreement with Riyadh-based Safari Holding.
CzechTourism holds travel roadshow in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic and in association with Flynas successfully concluded its exclusive Saudi Arabia Roadshow from the 31st October 2022 – November 2nd 2022 covering Riyadh, Jeddah and Al-Khobar cities respectively.
Saudi officially opens World Travel Market London 2022
Dominates presence with its largest ever pavilion and brings 40+ destination partners to leading global travel trade event. Saudi officially opens World Travel Market London 2022
Saudia allots 780 flights to carry FIFA fans to Doha
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) recently announced the allocation of 780 scheduled, additional, and shuttle flights connecting Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam to Hamad International Airport and Doha International Airport for football fans.
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