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Dates announced for 2024 AZIMUTH festival in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

The annual AZIMUTH festival in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla will run from Sept. 19-21 under the theme “Until the Sun Comes Up,” organizers announced on Monday. The 2024 line-up will...

World Economic Forum lists best countries for tourism in 2024

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has unveiled its much-anticipated list of the best countries for tourism in 2024, highlighting the top destinations travelers should consider for their next adventure.

Tourists making memories via pottery rebirth, manga stamp experiences

From the art of giving broken ceramics a new life to creating traditional personalized seals carved with hit manga and pop culture characters, centuries-old crafts are giving tourists present-day experiences with a...

Jeddah Historic District, Cruise Saudi team up to boost visitor numbers, economy

Sides sign memorandum of understanding to ‘drive economic growth’ Partnership ‘pivotal’ in regeneration of district, Cruise Saudi CEO says The Jeddah Historic...

Inside Tottori’s idyllic kingdom of mingei folk crafts

When Shoya Yoshida introduced the mingei movement to Tottori, he infused the western Japan region with a love of folk crafts that would change approaches to craft production and lifestyles and put in place...

DisneySea reveals new Fantasy Springs area to open in June

The new Fantasy Springs theme area at Tokyo DisneySea, drawing on films including "Frozen," was revealed to the media on Tuesday before its official opening in June. The section,...

Inaugural Red Sea Fashion Week to highlight Saudi talent to a global audience, official...

Initiative is a vibrant testament to our dedication to cultivating local talent,’ says Fashion Commission’s CEO The head of the Saudi Fashion Commission said on...

Saudi Arabia and Egypt retain top spots in MENA travel preferences: Wego study

Saudi Arabia and Egypt remain dominant destinations among Middle East and North Africa travelers in 2024, retaining top spots in international preferences, according to a study.  Singapore-based travel booking...

A window into the heart of the Farasan Islands, Hareed Festival

Annual event highlights tourism potential The Farasan Islands, a string of coral islands nestled 40 km off the coast of Jazan in the Red Sea,...

Farasan Island celebrates 20th Hareed Fishing Festival

Event showcases tourist activities such as parasailing, traditional folk dances Fishermen from the Jazan region have started preparing for the 20th Hareed Fishing Festival, which...