On May 9, Rayyanah Barnawi Will Become The First Saudi Arabian Female Astronaut In Space
It is almost time for Saudi Arabia to write history as its first woman astronaut, Rayyanah Barnawi, and a fellow Saudi, Ali Al-Qarni are preparing to embark on their landmark space expedition to the International Space Station on May 9. An official from NASA and Axiom Space announced on Thursday that Barnawi and Ali Al-Qarni […]
Saudi Arabia’s Boutique Group To Convert Palaces To Luxury Hotels
Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud, crown prince of Saudi Arabia, has launched Boutique Group. According to a statement from the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Boutique Group will build Jeddah’s Al Hamra Palace and Riyadh’s Tuwaiq Palace and Red Palace. The sites will have 244 rooms, suites and villas. As part of the new hospitality […]
Covid-19 Concerns Prompt Saudi Arabia To Advise Against Travelling Outside The Kingdom
In light of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases and the new Omicron variant in Saudi Arabia, the Public Health Authority (Weqaya) has urged citizens to avoid “unnecessary” travel outside the country. “Weqaya has recommended avoiding unnecessary travel outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, especially to high-risk countries, given the significant increase in the number […]
Saudi Arabia Outlines Umrah Visa And Quarantine Requirements
Saudi Arabia announced on Monday that Umrah pilgrims who are vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the Kingdom will not be subjected to quarantine after entering the country. If you are vaccinated with vaccines approved by Saudi Arabia, you are eligible to perform Umrah immediately upon arrival The official news agency of the Kingdom, the […]