Madinah: Luxury hotels in Madinah recorded a 4% increase in occupancy rates during the last week of October, while overall hotel occupancy in the city rose by 2.5% compared with the previous week. According to Saudi Press Agency, Madinah demonstrated strong performance in the hospitality sector during the first quarter
Riyadh: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has announced the times for Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayers, scheduled to take place in mosques and prayer grounds across the Kingdom on Thursday. According to Saudi Press Agency, the Istisqa prayer will be held 15 minutes after sunrise, following the Umm Al-Qura
Riyadh: The Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) is showcasing its role in promoting tourism sustainability during its participation in the TOURISE global summit 2025, held in Riyadh. DGDA highlighted its leadership in sustainability, heritage preservation, and cultural promotion, positioning Diriyah as a world-class tourist destination that blends authentic heritage with
Riyadh: The King Salman Center for Disability Research organized a strategic workshop titled ‘An Ambitious Vision for the Future: the King Salman Center for Disability Research Strategy 2026-2030,’ with broad national participation from relevant entities. According to Saudi Press Agency, the workshop underscored the importance of integration and national partnership
Niagara: Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Wednesday with Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Niagara, Canada. The ministers discussed ways to further strengthen and develop bilateral relations between
Dubai: The Museums Commission participated today in the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), being held in Dubai from November 11 to 17, 2025. The conference, themed “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,” has drawn a diverse group of museum experts and institutions from