Saudi Tourism Authority summer event draws crowds from Filipino community

The Community Event opens from 6 p.m. until midnight. (SPA)
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Updated 21 August 2021
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Saudi Tourism Authority summer event draws crowds from Filipino community

  • The Saudi Tourism Authority launched the Saudi Summer Program on June 24, offering more than 500 packages and tourism experiences through about 250 partners and establishments from the private sector

JEDDAH: The Saudi Tourism Authority launched the Communities Event for the Filipino, Pakistani and Indian diaspora in Jeddah, which hosts theatrical performances across three nights.
It comes as part of the Saudi Summer Program, which covers 11 destinations and will last till the end of September this year.
The event is held at the Equestrian Club on Asfan Road, and aims to attract the governorate’s visitors, citizens and residents throughout three nights.
Filipino night was held on Friday and drew large crowds. It will be followed by Pakistani night on Aug. 27 and Indian night on Sept. 3.
All three events feature theatrical and musical performances, as well as shows with a distinctive and unique character that reflect the spirit of the participating countries. There is also a children’s play area and a variety of fun activities for all family members.
Tourists and visitors wishing to learn more about the event can visit the “Spirit of Saudi Arabia” platform on visitsaudi.com. The site lets users book and buy entry tickets in regular and premium packages.

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The Community Event opens from 6 p.m. until midnight. All precautionary measures must be applied, including wearing a mask and adhering to social distancing. The event is dedicated to all age groups, with vaccination mandatory for people older than 12.

The Community Event opens from 6 p.m. until midnight. All precautionary measures must be applied, including wearing a mask and adhering to social distancing. The event is dedicated to all age groups, with vaccination mandatory for people older than 12.
The Saudi Tourism Authority launched the Saudi Summer Program on June 24, offering more than 500 packages and tourism experiences through about 250 partners and establishments from the private sector.
In early August, major events in six cities throughout the Kingdom were launched in cooperation with the National Center for Events. In total, the authority has planned to host more than 300 activity and show events.


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First group of Hajj pilgrims arrives in Saudi Arabia

  • The Makkah Route Initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s Guests of God Service Program
  • 7,700 flights will arrive through six airports during the Hajj season

RIYADH: The first group of Hajj 2024 pilgrims arrived at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah on Thursday.

The 283 pilgrims from India were welcomed by the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, and Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Abdel Fattah bin Sulaiman Mashat, reported SPA.

Al-Jasser highlighted the ministry's commitment to providing the best services to Hajj pilgrims during their stay in the Kingdom.

He said that 7,700 flights will arrive through six airports during the Hajj season, with more than 27,000 buses in service, while the high-speed Al-Haramain and Al-Mashaer trains will provide more than 5,000 trips.

The Makkah Route Initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s Guests of God Service Program, inaugurated by King Salman in 2019. The scheme seeks to provide visitors to the holy sites with the finest possible services to help them perform their Hajj rituals easily and comfortably.


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Saudi Arabia leads condemnation of attack on UNRWA headquarters in occupied Jerusalem

  • The Kingdom said it holds the “Israeli occupation” responsible for the recurring crimes against innocent civilians and aid workers
  • Saudi Arabia urged the international community to take serious action in halting Israel’s human rights violations

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday condemned the Israeli settler attack on the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees headquarters in occupied Jerusalem.

The Kingdom said it holds the “Israeli occupation” responsible for the recurring crimes against innocent civilians and aid workers, according to a statement issued by the Saudi Foreign Ministry.

It urged the international community to take serious action in halting Israel’s human rights violations. “The occupation must be held accountable for its ongoing crimes that violate international law,” the statement said.

 

 

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini earlier said that a group of Israeli protesters had attacked the agency’s headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem after calls for protests against UNRWA by an Israeli municipal official.

Jordan condemned the attack as a “blatant defiance of international law, which aims to protect UN facilities.”

It called on the international community to enforce international humanitarian law “immediately and effectively,” and oblige Israel to prevent attacks on relief workers who “play a major humanitarian role in providing aid and services to Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territories.”


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RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has distributed emergency shelter and other support to people across Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

The agency provided nearly 200 tents, more than 600 shelter bags, and food to those affected by the recent flooding in the Hadramout governorate and the Al-Masila district of Al-Mahra governorate.

KSrelief continues to help vulnerable people in war-torn Yemen.


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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief is providing ongoing cardiac surgery and catheterization for children and adults at Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital in Yemen’s Aden governorate.

The project runs until May 15, with 23 medical specialists participating in cooperation with the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

The medical team has already performed 35 cardiac catheterizations and eight open-heart surgeries, all of which were successful.

Meanwhile, KSrelief has completed another medical project which included 226 procedures for people with burns, deformities, and sports injuries.

This initiative took place from April 27 to May 5, 2024, in Yemen’s Aden governorate.

In addition, there were 1,026 individuals treated at the dermatology clinic, 2,317 at the family medicine clinic, and 587 at the dentistry clinic.

Training was also provided for 78 staffers in sports rehabilitation.


KSrelief to restore homes damaged in Aleppo earthquake

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KSrelief to restore homes damaged in Aleppo earthquake

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief signed a pact on Wednesday to restore the homes of families affected by the earthquake in Aleppo, Syria.

In collaboration with a civil society institution in Syria, this project aims to restore 743 homes to benefit over 4,500 people, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Renovations will include the provision of new water tanks and ventilation systems.

KSrelief’s Assistant Supervisor-General for Operations and Programs Ahmed bin Ali Al-Baiz signed the pact at the center’s headquarters in Riyadh.