Author: Mahdeehassan

This Ramadan, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh welcomes guests to experience the true essence of the Holy Month with a distinctive line-up of culinary celebrations and tranquil experiences to be shared with family and friends.A Memorable StayFor a perfect escape in the city, the hotel’s special Ramadan Retreat package offers families a relaxing getaway in newly renovated rooms and suites inclusive of Iftar for two at the Ramadan Tent, 25% off on food & beverage, 25% off on spa treatments, 25% off on laundry and complimentary valet parking.Guests can also create unforgettable memories with a special Ramadan Nights package offering guests 20% off on room…

Dubai, UAE – Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay is excited to announce its Ramadan offering at Café Délices; Guests are invited to indulge in a sumptuous Iftar buffet to celebrate the Holy Month with stunning views of the Dubai Water Canal. As the sun sets, immerse yourselves in the serene melodies of live oud music while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Dubai Water Canal and break your fast at our Ramadan Iftar buffet featuring an array of regional and international dishes. Priced at AED 159 per person, our Iftar menu boasts a live carving station and a variety of…

to Foster Artistic and Cultural Initiatives Cairo – Egypt, 20 March 2023: At an official ceremony on February 26th at the American University in Cairo (AUC), the Liu Shiming Art Foundation announced its latest efforts to promote global arts dialogue and support young artists. School and foundation representatives emphasized their commitment to artistic excellence and cross-cultural understanding through speeches. The first Liu Shiming Scholar at AUC was revealed during the event, along with the announcement of the donation of the sculpture “Silk Road” by acclaimed Chinese artist Liu Shiming. Dr. Ahmad S. Dallal, AUC’s President, expressed his appreciation to the…

RIYADH — The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and Advisor at the Royal Court, Turki Al Al-Sheikh, announced on Sunday that the entertainment events held by the GEA with the support and empowerment of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received more than 120 million visitors since 2019 and until the first quarter of 2023.Al-Sheikh said this record number of visitors comes as a culmination of the Crown Prince’s support for this vital and promising sector.He revealed that among what the GEA achieved during this period were organizing the largest Holy Qur’an and Azan…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah clarified on Monday that it is not required to obtain a permit to offer prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan. The Department for Beneficiary Care Service under the ministry stated this through its official Twitter account in response to inquiries from worshipers. “It is not necessary to obtain a permit to perform prayers in the Two Holy Mosques, with a condition that the worshipers shall not have coronavirus infection or contact with a person infected…

Visionize Technology, the leading tech-hospitality company, announces the latest addition to its diverse portfolio with the recent signing of Bab Al Qasr hotel, a premium property, situated in one of Abu Dhabi’s prime locations on the Corniche. Covering 412 rooms, 265 residences and all the outlets, the aim is to enhance the guest experience, lower overall business costs and generate more revenue. The property is expected to witness an increase in the average spent per guest after the implementation of Visionize, mainly due to built-in smart marketing and upselling features, along with fantastic visual experience and a seamless multilingual interface.…

RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President Kais Saied of the Tunisian Republic on his country’s Independence Day. The Saudi monarch wished the Tunisian president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Tunisia further progress and prosperity. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister, has also sent a cable of congratulations to President Kais Saied of the occasion. — SPA

RIYADH —The Ministry of Culture announced today the launch of the “Font Initiative” through which three unique Saudi fonts were created, each celebrating the Saudi culture. These fonts will be available free of charge to individuals and entities wishing to use them in their design, artistic and creative works. The fonts can be downloaded via the font platform on https://engage.moc.gov.sa/fonts. The “Masmak Font” is named after the historical Masmak Fortress, which is characterized by its durability and strong structure, and has clear features, is easy to read, and is distinguished from the rest of the fonts by the fact that its…

RIYADH — A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as one of the top countries in the world in reducing salt consumption and the first in the Arab world and region to enact legislation and measures to reduce excessive salt consumption. The goal is to improve the nutritional value of food products and promote healthy nutrition patterns in society to maintain the health of citizens and residents. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has encouraged food producers and importers to reduce the salt content of 24 food items by adopting “maximum guideline…

JEDDAH — The Ministry of Investment has signed 14 investment agreements, including establishing Formula 4 academies in Saudi Arabia.The agreements were signed on the sidelines of Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which was held in the Jeddah Corniche sector from March 17-19. The agreements were signed in presence of the Investment Minister Eng. Khalid Al-Falih. The agreements will contribute in supporting the sport sector, which include motorsport, clubs, sports centers, qualitative sport projects, e-sports and games, organizing sports events, as well as sports academies and sports medical clinics. In terms of the sports sector, the agreements included completing the…