/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel en /node/2616796/travel <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news-en-francais">Arab News en Francais</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2025-09-26 08:40</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> DUBAI: Located on the famous Flic en Flac beach, one hour away from the airport, Mauritius’ Sugar Beach offers a majestic coastline and breathtaking sunsets combined with activities for all ages, making it the perfect destination for travelers.</p> <p> Mauritius is an accessible luxury travel destination for GCC-based travelers, as there are direct flights available from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, and Riyadh.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/26/4643283-628067110.jpg" width="1024" height="575" alt="" title="Mauritius is an accessible luxury travel destination for GCC-based travelers. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/mauritius">Mauritius</a></div></div></div> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:43:57 +0000 Arbee 2616796 at /node/2614707/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/hajar-alqusayer">Hajar AlQusayer</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2025-09-09 20:42</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Rich natural and cultural assets mean �������� has strong potential to become a leading destination for wellness tourism in the Middle East, a UN Tourism official told Arab News on Tuesday.</p> <p> Michel Julian, senior program officer for market intelligence at UN Tourism, said demand for travel centered on health and wellbeing has grown since the COVID-19 pandemic.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638000-753820263.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="Saudi gigaprojects such as alula, the red Sea, and Neom are examples of Kingdom’s growing commitment to tourism experiences. (SPA)" title="Saudi gigaprojects such as alula, the red Sea, and Neom are examples of Kingdom’s growing commitment to tourism experiences. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638004-712840418.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638005-1218933525.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638006-392417890.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638007-798262953.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638008-2037145372.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638009-1935119199.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638010-859320649.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638011-337834749.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">��������</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/un-tourism">UN Tourism</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-tourism-and-investment">Saudi tourism and investment</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/world-tourism-barometer">World Tourism Barometer</a></div></div></div> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:51:51 +0000 malawi 2614707 at /node/2613797/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2025-09-01 21:22</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Rural tourism in Hail is thriving and offers visitors tranquility, natural beauty, and the authentic experience of Saudi country life.</p> <p> The region’s farms have been preserved by their owners, allowing guests to connect with traditional agriculture and heritage, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/01/4635654-82594100.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="Visitors can immerse in a serene environment that reflects the richness of Hail’s landscape and heritage. (SPA)" title="Visitors can immerse in a serene environment that reflects the richness of Hail’s landscape and heritage. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">��������</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/rural-tourism-hail">Rural tourism in Hail</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-tourism">saudi tourism</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������</a></div></div></div> Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:00:18 +0000 malawi 2613797 at /node/2613267/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/nada-alturki">Nada Alturki</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2025-08-28 09:06</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Aljoharah Albasri is a 32-year-old lawyer in “the energy and infrastructure space” who has been living in New York for the past two years. </p> <p> <strong>What’s the best thing about New York? </strong></p> <p> At the risk of sounding cliché, it’s the energy. New York has this pulse that makes you feel like you’re part of something bigger. It’s inspiring. You’re constantly surrounded by ambition, culture, and beauty in so many different forms. </p> <p> <strong>And the worst thing? </strong></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/28/4634293-631346670.jpg" width="900" height="600" alt="" title="Aljoharah Albasri lives in the bustling metropolis of New York. (File/ Getty Images)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:27:09 +0000 saffiyanews 2613267 at /node/2612689/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2025-08-22 21:08</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> BURAIDAH: The Buraidah Dates Carnival has introduced a bus service that allows visitors to take a trip around the city and discover its cultural landmarks, the Saudi Press Agency reported.</p> <p> Starting at the King Khalid Cultural Center, the carnival’s main venue, the tour takes in several prominent sites in Buraidah and guides are on hand throughout to answer questions and provide expert insight.</p> <p> <img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/pictures/August/1347/2025/xprjel8fx1v2btcomn9oxf3w14dvk9kxqup0temx.jpg" /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/22/4632778-636791796.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="The new service will be in place until Sept. 9 and will boost the city&#039;s reputation as the world&#039;s date capital. (SPA)" title="The new service will be in place until Sept. 9 and will boost the city&#039;s reputation as the world&#039;s date capital. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">��������</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/buraidah-dates-carnival">The Buraidah Dates Carnival</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������</a></div></div></div> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:13:48 +0000 malawi 2612689 at /node/2611505/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/247521">Tareq Al-Thaqafi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2025-08-11 20:34</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> MAKKAH: �������� is home to a vast network of caves and geological cavities formed over millions of years. The sites provide dramatic natural formations and rich stories about the region’s history.</p> <p> With their adventure appeal, scientific value, and environmental diversity, these underground wonders are emerging as a promising tourism frontier, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.</p> <p> In an interview with Arab News, cave researcher and adventurer Hassan Al-Rashidi shared his experiences exploring these hidden landscapes, describing how his passion began in childhood.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/11/4629746-715996195.jpg" width="1200" height="1525" alt="According to researcher Hassan Al-Rashidi caves are ‘a rare geological, tourism, and environmental treasure that must be preserved.’ (Supplied)" title="According to researcher Hassan Al-Rashidi caves are ‘a rare geological, tourism, and environmental treasure that must be preserved.’ (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">��������</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-tourism">saudi tourism</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/caves-saudi-arabia">Caves in ��������</a></div></div></div> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:06:15 +0000 malawi 2611505 at /node/2610643/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/235456">SALEH FAREED</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2025-08-04 21:17</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> JEDDAH: Jeddah Summer Season is in full swing, offering a mix of entertainment, sports, shopping, and cultural experiences that continue to attract locals and tourists despite the summer heat.</p> <p> Running until Aug. 31 under the “Color Your Summer” initiative by the Saudi Tourism Authority, the season features a rich lineup of events that highlight Jeddah’s coastal charm, family appeal, and commercial energy.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/08/04/4627602-1670279432.jpg" width="1200" height="775" alt="Visitors say this year’s Jeddah Summer Season program offers more variety and polish than ever. (Supplied)" title="Visitors say this year’s Jeddah Summer Season program offers more variety and polish than ever. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">��������</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/jeddah-summer-season">Jeddah Summer Season</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������</a></div></div></div> Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:08:48 +0000 malawi 2610643 at /node/2609995/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/waad-hussain">Waad Hussain</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2025-07-31 08:15</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> ALKHOBAR: Rawan Almansor — a 31-year-old content creator and host of the Arabic-language podcast “قيلة,” — has been living in Brazil’s capital city, Brasilia, for two years.   </p> <p> <strong>What’s the general vibe like in Brasilia? Are the residents friendly? </strong></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/07/30/4625960-506642425.jpg" width="900" height="675" alt="" title="Brazil&#039;s capital city, Brasilia, close to where Rawan Almansor has been living for the past 2 years. (Getty Images)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:21:41 +0000 saffiyanews 2609995 at /node/2609242/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/rahaf-jambi">Rahaf Jambi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2025-07-24 10:18</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The Mansard Hotel in Riyadh has established itself as a top choice among those looking for a luxury staycation in the Kingdom’s capital. This exquisite establishment offers a plethora of facilities, including a top-tier restaurant and a renowned spa by L’Occitane that promises a rejuvenating experience catering to both relaxation and indulgence.  </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/07/24/4624058-1245824180.jpg" width="1349" height="900" alt="" title="The Mansard Hotel in Riyadh has established itself as a top choice among those looking for a luxury staycation in the Kingdom’s capital. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/mansard-hotel">Mansard Hotel</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/riyadh">Riyadh</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/luxury">luxury</a></div></div></div> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:25:54 +0000 shyama.kumar 2609242 at /node/2608716/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/235456">SALEH FAREED</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2025-07-19 20:52</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> JEDDAH: Families in Jeddah are skipping summertime’s typical indoor mall circuit and heading somewhere … wilder.</p> <p> The newly opened Forest Wonders indoor jungle is offering a nature-inspired escape in the heart of the coastal city, including turtles to pat, goats to feed and lemurs to meet.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/07/19/4622685-1027448204.jpg" width="1200" height="871" alt="From flamingos and reptiles to cats and birds, the experience blends wildlife interaction with environmental education. (AN photos)" title="From flamingos and reptiles to cats and birds, the experience blends wildlife interaction with environmental education. (AN photos)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">��������</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/forest-wonders">Forest Wonders</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/jeddah">Jeddah</a></div></div></div> Sat, 19 Jul 2025 19:12:15 +0000 malawi 2608716 at /node/2608620/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2025-07-18 20:40</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Each summer, as Aseer’s highland peaks erupt in fragrant blossoms, local beekeepers begin harvesting some of ��������’s most coveted honey. Each variety is tied to a rare native plant and a fleeting blooming season.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/07/18/4622411-1128387788.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="From mountains to valleys, each bloom supports not just bees, but families, farmers, and the region’s growing reputation as a hub for nature-based industries. (SPA)" title="From mountains to valleys, each bloom supports not just bees, but families, farmers, and the region’s growing reputation as a hub for nature-based industries. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/07/18/4622418-1723790001.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="From mountains to valleys, each bloom supports not just bees, but families, farmers, and the region’s growing reputation as a hub for nature-based industries. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/07/18/4622419-498225630.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="From mountains to valleys, each bloom supports not just bees, but families, farmers, and the region’s growing reputation as a hub for nature-based industries. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/07/18/4622420-1679974991.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="From mountains to valleys, each bloom supports not just bees, but families, farmers, and the region’s growing reputation as a hub for nature-based industries. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/07/18/4622422-879178378.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="From mountains to valleys, each bloom supports not just bees, but families, farmers, and the region’s growing reputation as a hub for nature-based industries. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/07/18/4622423-832596205.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="From mountains to valleys, each bloom supports not just bees, but families, farmers, and the region’s growing reputation as a hub for nature-based industries. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/07/18/4622424-918342126.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="The drought-resistant thorny plant thrives in the region’s valleys and produces honey credited with boosting immunity and energy." /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/07/18/4622425-709978345.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="From mountains to valleys, each bloom supports not just bees, but families, farmers, and the region’s growing reputation as a hub for nature-based industries. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/07/18/4622426-2094909521.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="From mountains to valleys, each bloom supports not just bees, but families, farmers, and the region’s growing reputation as a hub for nature-based industries. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/07/18/4622427-251665387.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="From mountains to valleys, each bloom supports not just bees, but families, farmers, and the region’s growing reputation as a hub for nature-based industries. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">��������</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/aseer">ASEER</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/abha">Abha</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������</a></div></div></div> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:37:25 +0000 malawi 2608620 at /node/2608375/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/hams-saleh">Hams Saleh</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2025-07-17 07:51</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>  MALDIVES: There are few places in the world that truly embody serenity the way the Maldives does, and my recent yoga retreat at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort was nothing short of transformative.  </p> <p> The resort — set among turquoise waters, white sand and swaying palm trees — was not just a getaway; it was a reset for the body, mind and soul. </p> <p></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/07/17/4621844-1483038420.jpg" width="900" height="563" alt="" title="The resort — set among turquoise waters, white sand and swaying palm trees — was not just a getaway; it was a reset for the body, mind and soul. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/maldives">Maldives</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/yoga">Yoga</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/emilia-m%C3%A9taireau">Emilia Métaireau</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/intercontinental-maldives-maamunagau-resort">InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort</a></div></div></div> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:55:49 +0000 saffiyanews 2608375 at /node/2605872/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2025-06-26 11:48</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> Arab News writers share insights on some of their favorite destinations. </p> <p> <strong>PARIS</strong> </p> <p> Paris in the springtime? Non, merci. Summer is by far the best time to visit. With many Parisians away on holiday and fewer fellow tourists to compete with, the Metro, boulevards, boat trips, bistros, pavement cafés and museums will all be quieter. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/06/26/4615432-188755200.jpg" width="900" height="599" alt="" title="Its lush rice terraces, ancient temples, volcanic mountains, and postcard-perfect beaches — and its nightlife — have made Bali famous. (Shutterstock)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:02:24 +0000 saffiyanews 2605872 at /node/2605129/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2025-06-20 08:29</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> DUBAI: Make your summer travel plans with music in mind </p> <p> <strong>Glastonbury </strong></p> <p> <strong>Where: Wiltshire, England </strong></p> <p> <strong>When: June 25-29 </strong></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/06/20/4613401-1774512095.jpg" width="900" height="657" alt="" title="US singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo will perform at Glastonbury. (File/ AFP)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/entertainment">Entertainment</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:33:41 +0000 saffiyanews 2605129 at /node/2605002/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/211151">Nada Hameed</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2025-06-19 09:21</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> JEDDAH: England is a place where cinematic fiction and reality often blur — its charming neighborhoods and historic landmarks have served as the backdrop to some of the world’s most beloved films. </p> <p> In May, Arab News joined a press trip organized by VisitBritain in partnership with Virgin Atlantic, celebrating the launch of the airline’s new Riyadh to London route.  </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/06/19/4613068-1232890712.jpg" width="1350" height="900" alt="" title="The Great Hall at Oxford&#039;s Christ Church College was the inspiration for the Hogwarts dining room in the ‘Harry Potter’ film series. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/england">England</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/notting-hill">notting hill</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/harry-pottter">Harry Pottter</a></div></div></div> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:54:41 +0000 shyama.kumar 2605002 at