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Persian onager returns to Saudi Arabia after more than 100 years

December 7, 2024137 Views

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has reintroduced the Persian onager to Saudi Arabia, marking the species' return to the Kingdom after more than a century of absence. In April 2024, seven Persian onagers were translocated from the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature's Shaumari Reserve in Jordan to the Reserve, establishing the first wild population in the Kingdom in over a century. Following their 935-kilometer journey, the onagers have adapted well to their new habitat, with the birth of the first foal in the Reserve—a significant milestone in rewilding efforts for both the Reserve and Saudi Arabia. "These are the first free running onager seen in Saudi Arabia since their extinction in the early 1900s. Historically celebrated ...

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Arabian Leopard conservation programme welcomes birth of rare triplets

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December 6, 202482 Views

A first for KSA, the triplets – two male and one female and a litter of two cubs – male and female – born earlier this summer The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced the birth of a rare litter of three Arabian leopard cubs – one male and two female – marking a major milestone in efforts to safeguard the future of this critically endangered subspecies of big cats. The triplets were born at RCU's Arabian Leopard Conservation Breeding Centre this summer. The first time three cubs have been born together in captivity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the youngsters are being closely observed by the centre's expert team who are recording their behaviour and interactions. RCU's Arabian Leopard Conservation Programme welcomes Ward's triplets Carefully obser...

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Archaeologists discover bronze age town buried in northwest Arabia

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November 3, 2024112 Views

First discovery of its kind in the region challenges traditional view of transition from nomadic pastoralism to nascent urbanism New archaeological research has revealed an exceptional Bronze Age town in the Khaybar oasis of northwest Arabia, confirming a major transition from mobile, nomadic life to settled, town life in the second half of the third millennium BCE. The finding infers that oases such as Khaybar were carefully controlled and valued landscapes that, with the advent of agriculture, supported permanent populations as centres for exchange and interaction with mobile communities. This nascent urbanism profoundly impacted the region's socio-economic organisation. A 3D virtual reconstruction of the Bronze Age town of al-Natah, based on newly published archaeological...

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Sindalah, a new luxury travel destination in the Red Sea is now open

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October 29, 2024155 Views

NEOM Board of Directors showcases progress with opening of its first destination Sindalah has welcomed its first wave of invited guests, marking the official opening of the island – NEOM's first destination As the 'Gateway to the Red Sea,' Sindalah will play a key role in building a luxury travel industry for NEOM, as part of the Kingdom's national tourism agenda Sindalah, the luxury island destination and first physical showcase of NEOM, has been unveiled by the NEOM Board of Directors. First announced by Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Chairman of the NEOM Board of Directors in December 2022, Sindalah's opening marks an exciting milestone in NEOM's progress. Transforming Sindalah from idea to reality has been the result of an extensive two-year effort...

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Groundbreaking Saudi digital art institute invites for inaugural residency

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October 21, 2024156 Views

# Located in Diriyah in Riyadh, Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) is the MENA region’s first New Media Arts hub # The three-month Mazra’ah Media Art Residency offers access to world-class facilities from February to April 2025 # Work will be showcased through exhibitions and scholarly publications Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the MENA region’s first hub dedicated to New Media and Digital Art, has announced a call for applications to its inaugural Mazra’ah Media Art Residency for experienced artists and scholars. Running from February to April 2025, the three-month residency comprises two distinct streams for artists and scholars, established in the fields of New Media and Digital Arts. Designed to foster innovation and intellectual exchange across disciplines, the residency offers par...

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Saudi Tourism launches “Where Winter Lights Up” with packed calendar

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October 13, 2024228 Views

# Running from now through March 2025, Winter in Saudi features more than 1,000 activities and experiences, plus 500 special offers, bringing the world together in one place # Key annual calendar events including Riyadh Season, AlUla Festival and Events, Diriyah Season and MDLBEAST make a much-anticipated return, promising to be bigger and better than ever, inviting visitors to feel the spark of Saudi's sensational winter season # Saudi winter this year contains even more iconic offerings, from a Harry Potter Experience to major boxing and football matches, Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and the Dakar Rally Saudi's national tourism brand, 'Saudi, Welcome to Arabia', is announcing "Where Winter Lights Up" – the second phase of the iconic global Saudi tourism campaign "This ...

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‘Spectacular Saudi’ brings a piece of Saudi to India

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September 19, 2024226 Views

Immersive consumer event from September 25-October 2: Visas in 48 hours, travel discounts and exclusive giveaways Saudi’s national tourism brand, 'Saudi Welcome to Arabia' will be hosting its first-ever immersive consumer event ‘Spectacular Saudi’, from September 25 to October 2, from 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at R2 Ground in BKC, Mumbai. Slated to transport visitors straight to the Heart of Arabia; the 8-day extravaganza promises a sneak peek into Saudi’s many wonders and iconic experiences, all while extending the warm Saudi welcome. People standing outside the At-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site Visitors can expect unique immersive experiences–including exhibits, culinary delights, Ardah dancers, Saudi coffee, traditional scents, and fashion–all under one r...

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‘Spectacular Saudi’ campaign invites Indian travellers to discover the Heart of Arabia

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September 3, 2024284 Views

● Campaign highlights Saudi’s warm hospitality and unmatched welcome ● Launched pan-India in English, across social media, digital platforms, TV, and OTA channels ● Introduces exclusive packages from 12 trade partners, tailor-made for Indian travellers Saudi’s national tourism brand, ‘Saudi Welcome to Arabia’ has launched its first-ever integrated consumer campaign for the Indian market - ‘Spectacular Saudi’. With a captivating blend of ancient tales and modern marvels, this campaign reveals a side of Saudi that transcends all expectations. Men and women lounging outside multi-storey buildings in Al Balad Launching in English across the country, ‘Spectacular Saudi’ takes viewers on an immersive journey through Saudi’s golden sands, pristine waters, and endless skies, reve...

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Saudi Tourism showcases itself to Indian travel trade

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September 2, 2024188 Views

STA hosts 4-city networking event to strengthen trade partnerships The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) recently hosted a series of networking events across four cities in India. The events held in Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Kolkata were a part of STA’s ongoing commitment to strengthen partnerships with travel trade and showcase diverse offerings as a top travel destination. The events were strategically designed to cater to the unique interests of each city, providing tailored information, highlighting leisure activities, cultural heritage, corporate travel, and pilgrimage. The series of events kickstarted in Ahmedabad and concluded in Kolkata. In Mumbai, 55 leading travel agents and industry representatives participated, while 50 members of the travel trade associations and ...

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A Saudi Qahwa experience in Bengaluru

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August 14, 2024222 Views

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) recently hosted Brewtopia - A Qahwa Experience for travel trade partners in Bengaluru. This exclusive event, held at Olive Beach this August, welcomed 30 members of travel trade associations, offering them an immersive taste of Saudi’s rich coffee culture. The event aimed to enhance destination recall, promote Saudi coffee as a sought-after souvenir, and fortify trade partnerships through authentic experiences. An insightful presentation on the origins of coffee as a beverage revealed the true home of Arabia as the birthplace of the renowned Arabica bean. Attendees learned about the etymology of the word coffee, tracing back to qahwa, meaning wine of the bean. They also explored how Saudi’s modern coffee culture is deeply rooted in these anci...