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From Aspirations to Actions: UNWTO's Vision comes to life in Riyadh on World Tourism Day

Delving into the UNWTO's Mission: Sustainable Economic Growth & Development through Tourism Investments

Will Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia without Russia be fruitful or futile?

Around 30 countries including India, Ukraine, Brazil, Britain, South Africa, Japan and Egypt will attend the summit slated for the Red Sea port city of Jeddah this weekend. Moscow, which has a close relationship with Riyadh, has said it will monitor the meeting closely

Pakistan PM’s visit to Saudi Arabia ‘cancelled’: Is the kingdom distancing itself from Islamabad?

Saudi Arabia has reportedly ‘cancelled’ Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif’s scheduled visit to Riyadh, which was set for next week. While the oil-rich nation has pledged more financial assistance to Islamabad, it has also toughened its stance in granting those funds

Iran and Saudi Arabia restore ties in Beijing: The decades-old rivalry and significance of talks

Tehran and Riyadh have been at odds since 1980. Experts say the Saudi leaders have come to grips with the fact that they are unlikely to defeat Iran and that the breakthrough is a major feather in China’s cap

US, Saudi Arabia complete counter-drone exercise in Riyadh's 'Red Sands'

The Red Sands Experimentation Center had been under discussion for some time. The US military said it would serve as an innovative approach to training and readiness between Washington and its Middle East partners

Saudi Arabia to re-establish bilateral ties with Syria

The re-establishment of ties between Riyadh and Damascus would mark the most significant development yet in moves by Arab states to normalize ties with Assad, who was shunned by many Western and Arab states after Syria's civil war began in 2011

Students to learn Yoga in Saudi Arabia universities

Several agreements will be signed with major universities in Saudi Arabia to support and promote yoga over the next few months, according to Saudi Yoga Committee President Nouf Al-Marwaai

What is Saudi Arabia's giant cube-shaped skyscraper 'The Mukaab', the size of 20 Empire State Buildings?

The Mukaab will include a museum, a technology and design university, and a multipurpose theatre. It will be at the centre of New Murabba, the futuristic metropolis in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince launches ‘Murabba’ project to develop world’s largest modern downtown in Riyadh

The project aims to provide 104,000 housing and 9,000 hospitality units besides creating 334,000 jobs.

Pumping 'new black gold', Saudi DJs sense big opportunities

The confetti-strewn dance hall in Riyadh was packed with young men and women, most in streetwear hoodies and jeans, a few in traditional white robes and abayas