Riyadh, April 10, 2026, SPA — The ministers responsible for tourism in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states held an extraordinary meeting via videoconference on April 7, 2026, to monitor the latest developments in the region and review their potential implications for the tourism sector across the council states. The ministers of the GCC states reiterated their condemnation, in the strongest possible terms, of the unjustified and illegal Iranian aggressions that have deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure, including ports, airports, energy facilities, desalination plants, residential and commercial areas, and tourism facilitie
Jeddah, April 10, 2026, SPA — Jeddah Governorate will host the Round of 16 and final stages of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025-2026 season from April 13 to 25 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium. The tournament will feature West Region Round of 16 matches in Jeddah on April 13 and 14 in a single-leg format, after being shifted from the home-and-away system. Participating clubs include Al-Hilal, Al-Ahli, and Al-Ittihad, as well as Qatar’s Al-Sadd and Al-Duhail, the UAE’s Al-Wahda and Shabab Al-Ahli, and Iran’s Tractor. Asian football fans are also turning their att
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- Joint Statement on Enhancing Stability of the Tourism Sector in GCC Countries
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- Under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Patronage, Princess Fahda Al Hathleen Honors Winners of Princess Nourah Prize for Women’s Excellence
- UK Prime Minister Arrives in Jeddah
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- Historic Linah Blends Heritage with Modern Urban Development
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The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Drake & Skull International LLC, Engineer Shafiq Abdul Hamid, announced the completion of the company’s compliance with all restructuring plan requirements after issuing mandatory convertible sukuk to the Company’s creditors, in accordance with the restructuring plan, for the benefit of the financial and commercial creditors with the debts equivalent or exceeding AED 1 million. Engineer Shafiq emphasized the company’s completion of all other requirements stipulated in the restructuring plan agreed upon with creditors and approved by the competent courts, which include the company’s success in increasing its new capital by more than…
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In a move set to redefine the real estate landscape of the UAE, Vision Developments, an innovative Emirati enterprise, has unveiled its ambitious plans for local expansion and growth. Backed by a commitment to quality, community, and innovation, Vision Developments has established itself in the market since 2021 with 3 projects completed and sold out. Coming in with 15 years of experience in construction and real estate developments by Vision Constructions, the foundation of Vision Developments is based on setting new standards in the industry through innovation, smart technology and client focus. Vision is announcing numerous upcoming projects in the…
