/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel en /node/2586166/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/waad-hussain">Waad Hussain</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2025-01-12 21:12</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Riyadh, the beating heart of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, takes on a magical quality as the cooler months arrive, transforming into a playground of vibrant winter destinations.</p> <p> Whether you are looking for an immersive Wild West experience, serene luxury surrounded by nature, or retro charm under the stars, the capital offers a diverse tapestry of escapes.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/01/12/4562929-1224675624.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="On the outskirts of Riyadh lies southwest Village, a meticulously designed attraction that brings the American Wild West to life. (Supplied)" title="On the outskirts of Riyadh lies southwest Village, a meticulously designed attraction that brings the American Wild West to life. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/wild-west-eperience">Wild West eperience</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/6d-cowboy-theater">6D Cowboy Theater</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-winter-season">Saudi Winter Season</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-winter">Saudi winter</a></div></div></div> Sun, 12 Jan 2025 19:16:23 +0000 malawi 2586166 at /node/2585987/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2025-01-11 05:04</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RAFHA: A winter season retreat close to the historic Laynah village in the Northern Borders Region is now open to holidaymakers.</p> <p> Designed for nature lovers and desert enthusiasts, the wilderness retreat, Laynah Camp, was unveiled this week by the Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority as part of the Darb Zubaydah Winter festival, which aims to promote sustainable ecotourism and preserve the region’s cultural and historical heritage.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/01/11/4562419-1005148111.jpg" width="1600" height="900" alt="" title="Nestled amid Al-Dahna Desert, the tents provide breathtaking views of the natural surroundings. (SPA photo)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/01/11/4562420-29635453.jpg" width="1600" height="1066" alt="" title="Nestled amid Al-Dahna Desert, the tents provide breathtaking views of the natural surroundings. (SPA photo)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/01/11/4562421-805160504.jpg" width="1600" height="1066" alt="" title="Nestled amid Al-Dahna Desert, the tents provide breathtaking views of the natural surroundings. (SPA photo)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/northern-borders-region">Northern Borders Region</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-ecotourism">Saudi ecotourism</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/laynah-camp">Laynah Camp</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/imam-turki-bin-abdullah-royal-nature-reserve-development-authority-itba">Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority (ITBA)</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/darb-zubaydah-winter-festival">Darb Zubaydah Winter festival</a></div></div></div> Sat, 11 Jan 2025 02:16:38 +0000 romulo 2585987 at /node/2584770/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/235456">SALEH FAREED</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2024-12-30 20:45</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> JEDDAH: Badr Al-Shaibani, a ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ adventurer and entrepreneur, has successfully completed a 600 km solo crossing of the largest sand desert in the world.</p> <p> Al-Shaibani departed from Umm Hadid on Dec. 15, the site of a famous meteorite impact, where he set up his first camp. He walked for over 14 days and completed the journey on Dec. 29 at the breathtaking Umm Al-Hayesh Lake — one of the Empty Quarter’s natural wonders.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/12/30/4559222-2108062033.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="From battling the weather to navigating endless dunes, crossing the Empty Quarter solo pushed Badr Al-Shaibani to the limit both physically and mentally. (Supplied)" title="From battling the weather to navigating endless dunes, crossing the Empty Quarter solo pushed Badr Al-Shaibani to the limit both physically and mentally. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/12/30/4559232-463224343.jpg" width="1200" height="2100" alt="" title="The third and final leg led him to the Al-Qa’d region near the Sabkha salt flats through a 60 km route. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/12/30/4559233-2042408307.jpg" width="1200" height="1548" alt="" title="The third and final leg led him to the Al-Qa’d region near the Sabkha salt flats through a 60 km route. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-adventurer">Saudi adventurer</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/badr-al-shaibani">Badr Al-Shaibani</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/empty-quarter-0">Empty Quarter</a></div></div></div> Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:30:51 +0000 malawi 2584770 at /node/2580862/travel <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/sulafa-alkhunaizi">Sulafa Alkhunaizi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2024-11-26 21:25</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> The Quest for the Ancient Kingdoms is a thrilling treasure hunt and adventure experience in AlUla’s Wadi Al-Naam, also known as the Valley of the Ostriches.</p> <p> Before the journey begins, participants are provided with helmets, gloves, and hiking sticks, and are treated to a short lesson about the valley by the tour guide.</p> <p> During our visit, the guide did a wonderful job making the group feel comfortable and translating the lesson from Arabic to English.</p> <p> Exploration was organized in groups of three riding in desert buggies to reach the hiking location.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/26/4548957-1829359891.jpg" width="1200" height="1435" alt="Photo by Sulafa Alkhunaizi" title="Photo by Sulafa Alkhunaizi" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/26/4548958-269587229.jpg" width="1200" height="1600" alt="" title="Photo by Sulafa Alkhunaizi" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/26/4548959-381839933.jpg" width="1200" height="1600" alt="" title="Photo by Sulafa Alkhunaizi" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/26/4548960-1821069178.jpg" width="1200" height="1600" alt="" title="Photo by Sulafa Alkhunaizi" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/26/4548964-241398539.jpg" width="1200" height="1600" alt="" title="Photo by Sulafa Alkhunaizi" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/wadi-al-naam-alula">Wadi Al-Naam in AlUla</a></div></div></div> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:16:01 +0000 malawi 2580862 at /node/2580830/travel <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2024-11-26 17:59</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> LONDON: A group of explorers, backed by royalty, is set to undertake a historic journey, retracing a route across the coast of Oman first trodden by a British diplomat almost a century ago.</p> <p> The Jewel of Arabia expedition, supported by William, Prince of Wales and Omani Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham, will feature six travelers, led by Mark Evans, following in the footsteps of Bertram Thomas, who first made the journey over 42 days in 1928.</p> <p> Thomas made the trek to document the area and local wildlife, and was congratulated on his achievement by King George V.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/26/4548874-964514436.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="Prince William, Prince Theyazin bin Haitham and Mark Evans during the launch of the ‘Jewel of Arabia Expedition’ at the Royal Geographical Society, London, Nov. 25, 2024. (AFP)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/oman">Oman</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/bertram-thomas">Bertram Thomas</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/mark-evans">Mark Evans</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/rub-al-khali">Rub Al-Khali</a></div></div></div> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:13:14 +0000 seamus.obuachalla 2580830 at /node/2579968/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2024-11-19 20:26</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> AL-BAHA: People seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives are flocking to tourist farms in Al-Baha region.</p> <p> The centers offer a unique blend of natural beauty, agricultural experiences and recreational activities, where visitors can spend their time picking fruit, helping with crop harvesting or learning about organic farming techniques.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/19/4546610-1394830190.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="The farms are committed to sustainability and use eco-friendly practices to protect the environment. (SPA)" title="The farms are committed to sustainability and use eco-friendly practices to protect the environment. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/19/4546617-1301025948.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="The farms are committed to sustainability and use eco-friendly practices to protect the environment. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/19/4546613-1458967584.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="The farms are committed to sustainability and use eco-friendly practices to protect the environment. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/19/4546614-2050945010.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="The farms are committed to sustainability and use eco-friendly practices to protect the environment. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/19/4546616-1251404137.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="The farms are committed to sustainability and use eco-friendly practices to protect the environment. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/19/4546618-2020488656.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="The farms are committed to sustainability and use eco-friendly practices to protect the environment. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/19/4546619-1113093394.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="The farms are committed to sustainability and use eco-friendly practices to protect the environment. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-tourism">saudi tourism</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/al-baha">Al-Baha</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ</a></div></div></div> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:40:20 +0000 malawi 2579968 at /node/2578602/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2024-11-09 01:47</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The Saudi Tourism Authority unveiled the beta version of SARA, its new travel companion app for visitors to the Kingdom, at the World Travel Market exhibition in London this week.</p> <p> It allows users to interact with a digital female guide, powered by AI, who is deeply knowledgeable about ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ and offers insights and advice about the country’s tourist destinations, historical landmarks, archaeological sites, cultural diversity, international events, and anything else a visitor might be interested in.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/09/4543046-941280459.jpg" width="1200" height="1147" alt="SARA was on show in the Visit Saudi pavilion at the World Travel Market, which began on Monday and concluded on Wednesday. (SPA)" title="SARA was on show in the Visit Saudi pavilion at the World Travel Market, which began on Monday and concluded on Wednesday. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-tourism-authority-0">The Saudi Tourism Authority</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/sara">SARA</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/world-travel-market-london-2024">World Travel Market London 2024</a></div></div></div> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:53:41 +0000 malawi 2578602 at /node/2578490/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/239826">Shaistha Khan</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2024-11-08 08:52</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> TORONTO: Sri Lanka has long been a favored destination for visitors from the Gulf. Easy access, budget-friendly offerings, and diverse experiences – from cultural and historic landmarks to idyllic beach resorts and scenic treks – make it an ideal getaway destination. And now, there’s one more reason for Saudis to take a trip to the island nation. Last month, the Sri Lankan government announced that residents of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, and 31 other countries can now visit without a visa.  </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/08/4542758-4206689.jpg" width="1600" height="900" alt="" title="A group of elephants at a watering hole in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka. (Shutterstock)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/lifestyle/art-culture">Art &amp; Culture</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/sri-lanka">Sri Lanka</a></div></div></div> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:57:05 +0000 hams.saleh 2578490 at /node/2578454/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/242891">SPA</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2024-11-08 00:40</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> AL-BAHA: Saudi authorities have announced extensive preparations of public recreational facilities ahead of the school holiday season.</p> <p> The Al-Baha municipality has readied 142 parks and recreational areas, along with municipal squares, public spaces and streets, to welcome visitors and tourists.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/08/4542668-1252669851.jpg" width="1600" height="1121" alt="" title="The Al-Khobar Corniche, located on the Arabian Gulf coast, is a popular tourist and recreational destination in the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ&#039;s Eastern Province. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/08/4542669-1407131567.jpg" width="1600" height="900" alt="" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/08/4542670-1809677292.jpg" width="670" height="446" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-tourism">saudi tourism</a></div></div></div> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:03:02 +0000 romulo 2578454 at /node/2578348/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/jasmine-bager">Jasmine Bager</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2024-11-07 09:40</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> ALULA: Roughly half an hour’s drive from AlUla’s Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Cloud7 Residence is the largest hotel in the area, boasting 301 modern bungalows. Each unit is thoughtfully designed, featuring individual private terraces from which guests can enjoy awe-inspiring views of AlUla’s stunning landscapes — mountains and lush greenery.  </p> <p> Cloud7’s decor blends the ancient with the trendy. Coupled with the traditional Saudi hospitality on offer, this is a truly nice place to stay. It’s the chillest hotel/resort I’ve been to in ages. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/07/4542392-2086636288.jpg" width="900" height="511" alt="" title="Cloud7 Residence AlUla features 301 modern bungalows. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/alula">AlUla</a></div></div></div> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:44:41 +0000 saffiyanews 2578348 at /node/2575546/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/rawaa-talass">Rawaa Talass</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2024-10-17 11:27</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> DUBAI: Tashkent may not be as famous for its architecture and culture as Paris, Rome or Barcelona, but the capital of Uzbekistan is an underrated gem for tourists.  </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/10/16/4535193-2059913393.jpg" width="900" height="600" alt="" title="Kukeldash Madrasah in Tashkent. (Shutterstock)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/tashkent">Tashkent</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/uzbekistan">Uzbekistan</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:36:19 +0000 saffiyanews 2575546 at /node/2574931/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/242891">SPA</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2024-10-11 21:28</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> ASEER: Intricately designed wooden doors in the Aseer region are more than a mere means of entry for they provide a reflection of the area’s rich artistic heritage.</p> <p> The doors display exceptional craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations, showcasing the unique skills and creativity of local artisans.</p> <p> Researchers in architecture highlight these intricately decorated doors as essential components of the area’s architectural heritage.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/10/11/4533561-562489468.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="The doors display the exceptional and unique skills of local artisans that have been passed down through generations. (SPA)" title="The doors display the exceptional and unique skills of local artisans that have been passed down through generations. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/aseer-wooden-doors">Aseer wooden doors</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/asir">Asir</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/abaha">Abaha</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/abha">Abha</a></div></div></div> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:17:04 +0000 malawi 2574931 at /node/2574835/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/220521">Peter Harrison</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2024-10-11 08:08</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> DUBAI: First off, a trip to South Korea is expensive. There’s no two ways about it. A return trip from Dubai costs in excess of $2,300 unless you opt to spending two days travelling in each direction. I chose the former. </p> <p> There’s a perception that if you love Japan, you’ll also love South Korea. In fact, I found that South Korea was nothing like Japan. But why should it be? The Japanese dynasty ended a long time ago. Korea feels more humble, less in-your-face. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/10/11/4533343-1442514269.jpg" width="1350" height="900" alt="" title="Seoul — the capital city — is large, clean, and very Western. (Shutterstock)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/lifestyle/art-culture">Art &amp; Culture</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/south-korea">South Korea</a></div></div></div> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:15:34 +0000 hams.saleh 2574835 at /node/2574480/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/247521">Tareq Al-Thaqafi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2024-10-08 21:22</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> MAKKAH: ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Heritage Commission stressed that it will stand firmly against people who tamper with archeological sites, taking legal measures against them and preventing any transgressions that pose a threat to the safety of the Kingdom’s heritage.</p> <p> In the past week, the commission observed several violations of the antiquities and urban heritage regulations in Al-Wajh governorate in the Tabuk region and referred 23 expatriates to the relevant authorities.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/10/08/4532435-1409277731.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="Heritage Commission has vowed to protect and manage the Kingdom’s cultural wealth and archaeological sites by enforcing laws and regulations. (SPA)" title="Heritage Commission has vowed to protect and manage the Kingdom’s cultural wealth and archaeological sites by enforcing laws and regulations. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/10/08/4532444-26984537.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="Heritage Commission has vowed to protect and manage ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s cultural wealth and archaeological sites by enforcing laws and regulations. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-heritage-commission">Saudi Heritage Commission</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ</a></div></div></div> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:08:32 +0000 malawi 2574480 at /node/2572432/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2024-09-23 09:17</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> LONDON: The world’s largest halal food festival returns to London for its ninth year, with organizers anticipating more than 20,000 visitors.</p> <p> The World Halal Food Festival will take place from Sept. 28-29 at the London Stadium, displaying a wide range of cuisines from around the globe.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/23/4527217-1700526512.jpg" width="900" height="599" alt="" title="The World Halal Food Festival will take place at the London Stadium. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/food-health">Food &amp; Health</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/london">London</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/halal-food-festival">Halal Food Festival</a></div></div></div> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:37:27 +0000 saffiyanews 2572432 at