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ABHA — The southern Asir region aims to attract more than three million visitors and offer over 100 events and experiences as part of its preparations for the 2026 tourism season. These will showcase prominent natural, heritage, and cultural attractions, including Abu Sarah Palaces, Al-Yanfa Village, and the Sawt Abha Festival. The Tuesday Market will also reopen following its redevelopment, while Talal Maddah Theater will resume its role as a cultural and artistic venue hosting a variety of events that enrich the region’s tourism and cultural landscape. The Asir region continues to strengthen its position as one of Saudi Arabia’s…
YANBU — Search and rescue teams from the Border Guard in the Yanbu governorate in the Madinah region rescued two Saudi citizens after their vessel broke down at sea. The Border Guard team provided them with the necessary assistance. The General Directorate of the Border Guard urged the public to adhere to maritime safety guidelines and ensure the seaworthiness of vessels before setting sail. They also advised to contact 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, and the Eastern Province and 994 in the rest of the Kingdom, to request assistance in emergencies. Source: Saudi Gazette
ATLANTA — Spain responded emphatically to its opening-round disappointment by defeating Saudi Arabia 4-0 on Sunday to move to the top of Group H and leave the Green Falcons facing a must-win final match to keep their World Cup hopes alive. Spain needed just 24 minutes to take control of the contest after being held to a shock goalless draw by Cape Verde in their opening match. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute after a cross from Mikel Oyarzabal, before the Real Sociedad forward struck twice in three minutes, finding the net in the 21st and 24th…
CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and other foreign ministers of the Quadrilateral Group in Cairo on Sunday. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Egypt’s Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty, and Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan. During the meeting, President El-Sisi welcomed the convening of the fourth meeting of the Quadrilateral Group foreign ministers in Cairo. He said recent regional developments have underscored the pivotal role of the four countries as key pillars of…
Aseer Region continues to strengthen its position as one of the Kingdom’s leading tourist destinations. The region is supported by expanding tourism infrastructure, growing investments in the hospitality sector, and a diverse range of events and experiences targeting different visitor segments. These developments reflect the transformation taking place under the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. Statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism show continued growth in the tourism and hospitality sector. The region includes more than 14,000 tourism accommodation units offering diverse lodging experiences through international and local operators. Hospitality facilities also include licensed rural tourism units that provide unique experiences…
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Brazil forward Raphinha has suffered a hamstring injury but has not been ruled out of the World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Saturday. The 29-year-old winger left Friday’s 3-0 victory over Haiti in Philadelphia late in the first half after receiving medical treatment on the field. Subsequent examinations confirmed an injury to his right hamstring, although Brazil officials said the problem is not considered serious enough to end his tournament. Raphinha will now undergo an intensive treatment program aimed at allowing him to return to action as quickly as possible. The injury represents another concern…
A delegation from the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce concluded a five-day visit to France, during which it participated in the Gulf Vision 2026 forum and held meetings with government officials and business leaders to explore opportunities for cooperation and investment. The delegation, representing more than 40 Saudi companies and investors, attended the annual dinner of the Saudi-French Business Council hosted by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, which focused on strengthening economic cooperation, expanding private-sector ties, and exploring investment opportunities in strategic sectors. The delegation also took part in the two-day Gulf Vision 2026 forum, organized by Business…
MONTERREY — Japan moved to the brink of the World Cup knockout stage after producing a dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday in the 1,000th men’s World Cup match. Ayase Ueda scored twice, while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito also found the net as the Samurai Blue recorded the highest-scoring victory in their World Cup history. The result lifted Japan level with the Netherlands on four points at the top of Group F, with the Dutch leading the standings on goal difference. Tunisia, meanwhile, became the first team eliminated from the group. “If we are able to get as…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce announced the recall of 1,169 Lucid Air Pure vehicles, model years 2024-2026, due to a defect in the installation of driveshaft bolts. The defect may cause driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of propulsion power while driving, increasing the risk of accidents and posing a safety hazard to road users. The ministry urged owners of affected vehicles to verify whether their vehicle identification numbers are included in the recall through the Recalls.sa website at http://Recalls.sa. Owners are also advised to contact the authorized dealer, Lucid Motors, at the toll-free number 8001111030 to carry out…
ATLANTA — The World Cup enters a decisive stage on Sunday as the second round of group matches begins, with all eight teams in Groups G and H still level on one point after an extraordinary opening round. With every side having drawn its first match, Sunday’s fixtures could dramatically reshape the race for the knockout stage, with Saudi Arabia facing Spain, Uruguay meeting Cape Verde, Egypt taking on New Zealand and Belgium facing Iran. Saudi Arabia and Spain face defining test Saudi Arabia emerged from its opening 1-1 draw against Uruguay with far more than a point. Georgios Donis’…