Saudi Arabia has revealed full details of its upcoming five-star luxury train project, known as “Dream of the Desert,” marking a bold new chapter in tourism and transport. According to the minister of transport and logistics services, Engineer Saleh Al-Jasser, the initiative is expected to bring a revolutionary transformation to the Kingdom’s transport network. The project is slated to commence operations by the end of 2026, with bookings opening by the end of this year. Rather than simply offering another means of travel, the train is designed as a moving luxury hotel built on rails across the desert: each journey…
Author: Baseerat Talib
In recent days, the Jazan Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a major international investment conference in Guangzhou, one of China’s leading industrial and commercial hubs. The high-level event brought together Saudi and Chinese investors, business leaders, and government officials with the aim of strengthening bilateral trade ties and exploring fresh economic and industrial cooperation. The conference marked a new milestone in Saudi–Chinese relations, particularly in the fields of industrial development, technology exchange, and strategic partnerships. During the event, both sides signed a total of forty-four memoranda of understanding (MoUs), including fourteen between Saudi companies and thirty from Chinese enterprises.…
Over the past few years, Makkah has witnessed a historic and wide-ranging transformation in its road and transportation infrastructure. This development is part of a grand urban mobility vision led by the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites, aimed at reshaping how residents, pilgrims, and visitors navigate the holy city. The large-scale projects, implemented with modern engineering standards and intelligent systems, have elevated traffic efficiency, improved safety, and facilitated smoother access to the Grand Mosque and major destinations across the city. The transformation did not occur overnight. It was carefully structured through an integrated series of infrastructure…
Over the past few years, Makkah has witnessed a historic and wide-ranging transformation in its road and transportation infrastructure. This development is part of a grand urban mobility vision led by the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites, aimed at reshaping how residents, pilgrims, and visitors navigate the holy city. The large-scale projects, implemented with modern engineering standards and intelligent systems, have elevated traffic efficiency, improved safety, and facilitated smoother access to the Grand Mosque and major destinations across the city. The transformation did not occur overnight. It was carefully structured through an integrated series of infrastructure…
The holy city of Makkah has entered a new phase of infrastructural advancement, marked by one of the most extensive road development programs in its modern history. Under the guidance of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites, a series of interconnected projects have reshaped how people and vehicles move through the city, especially during high-density periods such as Hajj and Umrah seasons. The primary aim of these projects is not only to facilitate smoother traffic flow but also to elevate the quality of life for residents, pilgrims, and visitors while preserving the city’s sacred identity and…
At the ongoing 3rd Asian Youth Games being held in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia’s young athletes continue to demonstrate outstanding performance across multiple disciplines — from heritage sports and weightlifting to esports, swimming, table tennis, wrestling, and handball. The Kingdom’s overall medal tally climbed to 14 after a day filled with both individual brilliance and strong team efforts, reflecting years of national investment in youth sports programs and the Vision 2030 focus on expanding athletic excellence among Saudi youth. The day’s first highlight came from the desert tracks, where the thundering hooves of Saudi camel racer Wasmi Al-Balawi…
Saudi Arabia is preparing to make history in the world of tennis as it secures its place among the most prestigious global destinations for the sport. Beginning in 2028, the Kingdom will host its own ATP Masters 1000 tournament — an addition that marks the first expansion of this elite series since it was established decades ago. The move is part of a far-reaching partnership between SURJ Sports Investment, a company backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). With this announcement, Saudi Arabia joins the ranks of major tennis hubs such as Indian…
In the sacred city of Makkah, the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has shared comprehensive insights into the time efficiency and flow management of pilgrims performing Umrah during the month of Rabi Al-Thani 1447 AH. The findings highlight the remarkable precision and organization implemented within the Grand Mosque to ensure the comfort, safety, and smooth movement of millions of worshippers who arrive from around the world to fulfill their religious duties. According to the authority’s detailed analysis, the average duration for completing the entire Umrah journey, from entering the…
In Jazan, a fresh initiative has unfolded where the Alrowad Youth Association together with the Cultural House in cooperation with the Heritage Commission have rolled out a comprehensive crafts market programme. The drive officially opened on October 25, 2025 and features a series of intensive workshops led by respected local artisans, with the goal of equipping young people from the region with a wide variety of traditional and modern craft skills. Sessions are held every Friday and Saturday at the Cultural House and will continue through to the end of November, creating a sustained platform for youth engagement and creative…
In the fertile lands of northwestern Saudi Arabia, the olive harvest season has officially commenced in the Tabuk Region, where local presses have started receiving tons of freshly picked olives from the region’s vast plantations. The lush groves, which number more than 1.5 million olive trees, now stand as a symbol of Tabuk’s thriving agricultural identity and its growing contribution to the Kingdom’s food production and rural economy. Experts from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture have projected that this year’s yield will be one of the most prosperous, with an estimated 94,000 tons of olives expected to be…