Saudi Arabia will grant “lifetime” residency to foreigners who buy a home there worth at least SAR4 million ($1 million), under new rules allowing full foreign ownership for the first time. Dar Global CEO Ziad El Chaar, who is familiar with the regulation, said the law will take effect on January 28, granting freehold ownership across […]
Hitting 10,000 steps a day is a goal for millions of us. But the number of minutes we walk for may be a more important target to focus on. Scientists believe being on your feet for over an hour-and-a-half every day could slash the risk of chronic lower back pain. Norwegian and Danish researchers found people who […]
H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met with Gagane Umerova, head of the Department of Creative Economy and Tourism at the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on the sidelines of the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM […]
Dr. Al-Naeem stated that the UAE—one of the earliest and fastest countries in registering pharmaceuticals—has become a preferred destination for global drug manufacturers to launch their latest products annually. He noted that the directives of the nation’s wise leadership emphasise providing the most advanced international medications to citizens and residents to alleviate their pain and […]
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sport, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal, has said that the Kingdom is determined to deliver “the most exciting World Cup ever hosted” when it stages football’s biggest tournament in 2034. Speaking on a panel at the inaugural TOURISE tourism conference in Riyadh, Prince Abdulaziz said the Kingdom’s transformation through sport, tourism, and […]
A falcon was sold for SAR351,000 at the 25th session of the Saudi Falcons Club Auction, making it the third most expensive falcon sold to date at this year’s event. Held at the club’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, the auction serves as the primary marketplace for locally trapped falcons, coinciding with the annual […]
Saudi Arabia plans imminently to boost commercial ties with Lebanon after Lebanese authorities demonstrated “efficacy” in curbing drug smuggling to the Kingdom over the past months, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing a senior Saudi official. Ties between Riyadh and Beirut have been strained for years due to the power of Iran-backed Hezbollah over Lebanese political […]
Dubai Chambers has announced the opening of its first representative office in the United States, located in New York. The announcement was made during the Dubai Business Forum – USA, which was held in New York in the presence of 700 senior business leaders, investors, and officials. The event featured the participation of the largest-ever […]
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, will open on Friday evening the seventh National Festival of Tolerance and Coexistence, organised by the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence from 14th to 18th November at Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi. China will be the Guest of Honour at this year’s […]
Saudi Arabia is calling Hajj 2025 the best in five decades—and they’ve got the numbers to back it up. Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced that this year’s pilgrimage achieved an impressive 91% satisfaction rate, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to elevate the Hajj experience. Speaking at the 5th Hajj Conference and Exhibition, held […]
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