In a significant move that signals a shift in how the region tackles public health challenges, Riyadh is set to host the TNFS Summit 2025—the first high-level regional summit focused on reducing smoking prevalence and addressing tobacco-related harm. This event will bring together organizations, health leaders, and policymakers from the region and around the globe.
Forget the predictable spa retreats. AlUla, a captivating region of ancient wonders and dramatic landscapes in north-western Saudi Arabia, is fast emerging as a premier destination for transformative wellness experiences. Beyond its historical significance and breathtaking scenery, AlUla’s hotels and resorts are pioneering spa treatments as unique and enriching as the destination itself. Here are
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is participating in the inaugural edition of Downtown Design Riyadh, the Kingdom’s first fair dedicated to contemporary, high-quality design, with a presentation that highlights how its creative programs foster exploration, community engagement, and cross-disciplinary dialogue. On 20 May, Ithra was a key voice in a dynamic panel
Riyadh’s office market continues its upward trajectory, with robust demand, record occupancy, and growing international interest that is positioning the Saudi capital as a key regional business hub, according to Savills latest Riyadh Office Market Report Q1 2025. The report highlights that average prime office rents in Riyadh rose by 2.5% quarter-on-quarter and 12% year-on-year,
The ancient oasis city of AlUla, located in north western Saudi Arabia, makes its debut today at Jardins, Jardin, Paris’s prestigious annual gardening event targeting a high end discerning segment. The luxury heritage destination will showcase its remarkable landscapes and rich cultural heritage to the important and growing French market through an immersive installation, the
Majid Al Futtaim,a leading shopping malls, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, has announced the opening of Poltrona Frau’s first standalone store in Saudi Arabia at Centria Mall in Riyadh, marking a key milestone in the brand’s regional growth. The store marksPoltrona Frau’s third location in the GCC
AMAALA, the luxury wellness destination on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, has unveiled A Story of Flourishing—a thoughtful expression of its vision to redefine what it means to live well in today’s world. Introduced during the second edition of the Islamic Art Biennale in Jeddah, the paper offers a renewed perspective on wellbeing—one that looks