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Saudi Arabia Increases Daily Umrah Pilgrim Capacity To 70,000
The Ministry of Hajj recently issued an important announcement on their Twitter handle. The daily capacity of Umrah pilgrims has been boosted to 70,000 as of Wednesday and will remain at that level until further notice. “الأمن والسلامة” عين لا تغفل عن تطبيق الإجراءات الاحترازية بمبنى الرئاسة العامة لشؤون المسجد الحرام والمسجد النبوي.https://t.co/limDMgYCYF#رئاسة_شؤون_الحرمين pic.twitter.com/ZYMBGP0A1s — …
September 9, 2021
Tesla’s Rival Lucid Will Make Electric Vehicles In Saudi
Founded by Peter Rawlinson, a former Tesla top engineer, Lucid is one of the most promising manufacturers of electric vehicles. Now, news has come in that they will be manufacturing their vehicles in Saudi Arabia. Salman Askar, deputy governor of Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality (SASO), has stated that the cars would begin production in …
Tags: Lucid, Made In Saudi
This Saudi Bus Driver’s Gesture Is Taking The Web By Storm
A Facebook account called Riyadh Connect recently posted an image that has garnered a lot of attention. In the photo, a man is seen behind the wheel of his bus, with a bag of snacks and beverages at his side. The accompanying text states that the bus driver has been serving food and drinks for …
Tags: Saudi Hospitality, viral
The Beach Festival In Jeddah Is Exactly What Beach Lovers Have Always Wanted And More
If you’re hunting for a good seaside spot to spend the weekend, look no further. Set on a splendid stretch of powdery sand, “The Beach” is a one-of-a-kind event running till the 30th of this month at Jeddah’s Waterfront. And, it’s way more than just swimming in the warm waters of the Red Sea or …
Tags: Jeddah Season, The Beach Festival
September 8, 2021
Saudi Arabia Lifts Travel Ban From These 3 Countries Starting Today
Last night, the Ministry of Interior issued an important travel update on their Twitter handle. The travel bans for the UAE, Argentina, and South Africa will be lifted at 11 a.m. today, according to the announcement. إيقاف تعليق القدوم إلى المملكة من الإمارات وجنوب إفريقيا والأرجنتين والسماح بسفر المواطنين إليها. pic.twitter.com/eXT84Q8qzq — وزارة الداخلية (@MOISaudiArabia) …
Tags: breaking, Travel news
The Number Of Saudi Woman Drivers On Ride-Hailing Apps Is At An All-Time High
Since the prohibition on women driving was abolished a little over three years ago, Saudi Arabia has seen numerous changes as women have taken to the streets. Saudi women drivers began competing in professional races, female-only vehicle dealerships opened around the kingdom and women began driving passengers for ride-hailing applications. The Saudi Gazette quoting Saleh Al-Zuwaid, …
Tags: Ride-Hailing Apps, Saudi Women
The Paintings By This Blind Saudi Painter Are Absolutely Exquisite
Saudi Arabia’s bubbling art scene is ever so fascinating. There’s so much budding talent just waiting to get the global attention that they ever so deserve. Recently, we came across one such talent. The artist that we’re talking about is Amjad Al Mutairi. The most fascinating part is that, despite being blind, she still manages …
Tags: Painter, Saudi Talent
September 7, 2021
OMG: Amusement Parks Around Jeddah Have Crazy Offers ATM
If you’re looking for things to do with your kids this week, look no further. As schools still remain virtual for the under 12s, now is probably a good time to spend some quality time with time at places they’ll absolutely love. The best part is that most of them have amazing offers running this …
A Falcon In Saudi Sold For A Record-Breaking SAR 1.75 MILLION
Here in Saudi Arabia, if there’s any sport that Saudis love second to football, then it’s probably falconry. Our love for it was manifested by the amount one ardent falconer shelled out for a falcon recently. According to CNN Arabic, a gyrfalcon was sold in Saudi Arabia for a whopping SAR 1.75 million. وكان صقر …
Tags: falconry, world record
This Chalet Located On The Highest Peak Of The Kingdom Is What Dreams Are Made Of
The Al Souda Mountain soaring at a height of over 3,000 meters is one of the most picturesque places in the country. Located in the Asir Province, the Al Souda Mountain is a tourist magnet and is dotted with resorts but there’s one that clearly stands out. Called the Shaheen Chalet, it overlooks the western …
September 6, 2021
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