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      Saudi Arabia celebrates its second Founding Day today

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      by Team Emirates Woman
      2 hours ago

      Saudi Arabia has introduced a new public holiday known as Founding Day last year.
      This was announced by the royal decree of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on January 22 and is regarded as Founding Day which would be an annual celebration.
      Set to be celebrated on February 22 each year, Founding Day is marking three centuries since the first state, the Emirate of Diriyah in the Kingdom was established by Imam Mohammed bin Saud in 1727.
      Not to be confused with Saudi National Day, Founding Day is set to encourage the people of the Kingdom to celebrate their heritage and customs which date back centuries.
      Meanwhile, Saudi National Day, which is celebrated annually on September 23 marks when the Kingdom of Nejd and Hejaz united to become the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by royal decree of King Abdul Aziz Al Saud in 1932.
      For Founding Day, huge cultural celebrations will take place nationwide in Saudi Arabia, with different exhibitions, shows and there’s also set to be fireworks displays.
      Founding Day will mark a day off for all of those who live and work in the Kingdom.
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      Saudi Arabia to develop the world’s largest modern downtown in Riyadh

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      by Sarah Joseph
      3 hours ago

      As a new hub of modern developments, The Kingdom is now being put on the global map.
      Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the launch of the New Murabba Development Co. aimed to transform Riyadh’s landscape completely as part of the country’s 2030 vision,
      This expansive area will highlight a living, working and entertainment experience all in one with sustainability at its core, featuring green areas along with walking and cycling paths for visitors and residents to embrace an active lifestyle.
      The project will offer more than 25 million metre square of floor area, featuring more than 104,000 residential units, 9,000 hotel rooms, and more than 980,000 metre square of retail space, as well as 1.4 million metre square of office space, 620,000 m2 of leisure assets, and 1.8 million m2 of space dedicated to community facilities.
      Keeping in line with the Saudi Vision 2030, this magnificent project, will feature an iconic museum, a technology and design university, a multipurpose immersive theatre, and more than 80 entertainment and culture venues.

      The project will be situated over an area of 19 square kilometers, to accommodate hundreds of thousands of residents. #NewMurabba#TheMukaab#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/a0swlIwKaI
      — SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) February 16, 2023

      Situated 20 minutes from the airport, the concept will include a 15-minute walking radius and have its own internal transport system for convenience and ease of travel.
      By taking inspiration from the modern Najdi architectural style, the area will host the Mukaab which will be one of the largest built structures in the world, standing 400m high, 400m wide, and 400m long.
      Overall, this project is expected to add around $50 billion to the non-oil economy and create 334,000 direct and indirect jobs within the county. As an additional source of income for the economy, the project is part of the Public Investment Fund’s strategy to contribute to new and upcoming projects.
      Due to be ready in 2030, many more developments in the Kingdom are in the pipeline.
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      10 luxe fine-dining restaurants to visit in Riyadh

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      by Sarah Joseph
      43 mins ago

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      In the last few years, Saudi Arabia’s capital city has become a haven for fine-dining restaurants.
      With an array of choices to choose from, Riyadh is making its mark as a culinary epicentre in the GCC.
      From spectacular views to international brands making their way into the country, there are a plethora of refined restaurants that are worth a visit.
      With the Kingdom’s capital leaving tourists and residents spoilt for choice, here’s some of the best restaurants to dine at in Riyadh.
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      Saudi Arabia to send its first female astronaut to space in 2023

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      by Sarah Joseph
      3 hours ago

      The Kingdom is continually making strides in the aviation and space sector.
      Per the latest announcement by the Saudi Press Agency, Saudi will be sending its first female astronaut, Rayyanah Barnawi to the International Space Station (ISS) during the second quarter of 2023.
      As another milestone for the country, Barnawi will be accompanied by a male astronaut, Ali Al Qarni. The duo will join the crew of the AX-2 space mission with the flight that is scheduled to launch from the US to the ISS.
      Rayyana Barnawi will join fellow Saudi male astronaut Ali Al-Qarni on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) “during the second quarter of 2023”, the official Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.

      تعرّف على رائدة الفضاء: ريّانة برناويالسعودية #نحو_الفضاء
      Meet the astronaut: Rayyanah BarnawiSaudi Arabia Towards Space pic.twitter.com/o5qMWYJUwF
      — الهيئة السعودية للفضاء (@saudispace) February 12, 2023

      Additionally, two more astronauts, Mariam Fardous and Ali Al Gamdi, will also be trained on all mission requirements and be part of the same crew.
      After launching in 2018, this space programme has been part of Prince Salman’s 2023 vision for economic diversification. This initiative was introduced to increase the interest of graduates in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in ordered to attract the right talent within the country.

      لكل رحلة روّادها.. ولكل مهمّة أبطالها!السعودية #نحو_الفضاء
      Every journey has its pioneers, and every mission has its heroes!Saudi Arabia Towards Space. pic.twitter.com/tXOQwrtB4m
      — الهيئة السعودية للفضاء (@saudispace) February 12, 2023

      With other GCC countries making an impact in this field, the UAE also selected its first female astronaut, Nora AlMatrooshi as part of the UAE Astronaut programme in 2021.
      Kudos to Saudi Arabia for yet another remarkable achievement in the pipeline.
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      MENA’s 50 best 2023: Find out the top restaurants on the list

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      The region is never short of delectable havens and MENA’s 50 best has proved it.
      Last night, VIP guests attended the grand reveal for the MENA’S top 50 best restaurants in the region, hosted in the UAE’s capital in Conrad, Abu Dhabi.
      Chosen by a panel of 250 anonymous voters, seven restaurants were selected by each panelist from across the region, to release the second MENA list by the World’s 50 Best groups. Sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, the event was hosted in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism to champion winners from 14 different cities across the MENA region.

      From the complete list, 19 restaurants out of 50 are in the UAE, making this an unmissable moment for the country as its overall success is portrayed in the culinary world.
      Taking the lead this year is the famous dining bistro situated in the heart of Wasl 51. Founded by a trio of talented brothers, Orfali Bros is known for its creative dishes, that all come by pushing the boundaries of traditional cooking through their art of storytelling.
      To see the full list, scroll below
      1. Orfali Bros Bistro, Dubai, UAE2. Tresind Studio, Dubai, UAE3. Fusions by Tala, Manama, Bahrain (also named Best Restaurant in Bahrain and won Highest Climber Award)4. Ossiano, Dubai, UAE (also won the Highest New Entry Award)5. 3 Fils, Dubai, UAE6. George & John, Tel Aviv, Israel (also named Best Restaurant in Israel)7. Kinoya, Dubai, UAE8. Fakhreldin, Amman, Jordan (also named Best Restaurant in Jordan)9. Zooba, Cairo, Egypt (also named Best Restaurant in Egypt)10. Moonrise, Dubai, UAE11. Reif Kushiyaki, Dubai, UAE12. Kazoku, Cairo, Egypt13. Zuma, Dubai, UAE14. OCD, Tel Aviv, Israel (also won the Sustainable Restaurant Award)15. Lowe, Dubai, UAE16. Baron, Beirut, Lebanon (also named Best Restaurant in Lebanon)17. Gaia, Dubai, UAE18. Myazu, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (also named Best Restaurant in Saudi Arabia)19. Tawlet Mar Mikhael, Beirut, Lebanon20. Em Sherif, Beirut, Lebanon (also won the Art of Hospitality Award)21. LPM, Dubai, UAE22. Sachi, Giza, Egypt23. Marble, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia24. A by Yuval Ben Neriah, Tel Aviv, Israel25. CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Manama, Bahrain26. Hoseki, Dubai, UAE27. La Grande Table Marocain, Marrakech, Morocco (also named Best Restaurant in Morocco)28. Coya, Dubai, UAE29. Shams El Balad, Amman, Jordan30. Sachi, Cairo, Egypt31. Masso, Manama, Bahrain32. Animar, Tel Aviv, Israel33. Coya, Abu Dhabi, UAE34. La Closerie, Tunis, Tunisia (also named Best Restaurant in Tunisia)35. 11 Woodfire, Dubai, UAE36. Sufra, Amman, Jordan37. Iloli, Casablanca, Morocco38. LPM, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia39. Sesamo, Marrakech, Morocco40. Milgo Milbar, Tel Aviv, Israel41. Alee, Amman, Jordan42. White Robata, Kuwait City, Kuwait (also named Best Restaurant in Kuwait)43. Zuma, Abu Dhabi, UAE44. Jun’s, Dubai, UAE45. Reif Kushiyaki, Cairo, Egypt46. +61, Marrakech, Morocco47. 13C Bar in the Back, Amman, Jordan48. HaBasta, Tel Aviv, Israel49. Hakkasan, Abu Dhabi, UAE50. Bonjiri, Salmiya, Kuwait
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      Anoud Al-Asmari becomes Saudi Arabia’s first international female referee

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      by Sarah Joseph
      2 hours ago

      Saudi women are continuing to break barriers globally, especially in the world of sports.
      By making the nation proud, Anoud Al-Asmari has become the first Saudi international female football referee to receive the international badge from the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) according to the list announced by The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) published on Thursday on Twitter.

      الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم يعتمد قائمة الحكام السعوديين الدوليين لعام 2023 🔽 pic.twitter.com/MSnlsM5Gom
      — الاتحاد السعودي لكرة القدم (@saudiFF) January 5, 2023

      The list of Saudi international referees for 2023 released titles for eight arena referees, nine assistant referees and six video referees with a futsal referee, making Al-Asmari the only woman on the list.
      This announcement came one year after the KSA’s women’s football team won its first-ever international match, making history. The Greens Team witness a victorious moment as they won their first international game with Seychelles in February 2022.

      As one for the books, this historical moment also received an official congratulations from the renowned football player Péle on his personal Twitter account.
      By hoping to see more Saudi women compete in sports and reach professional levels globally, the leaders are taking all the necessary steps to ensure, women receive adequate representation and are change agents for future generations and bring about new reforms in line with the Kingdom’s 2030 vision.
      Saudi’s first women’s football league
      In November 2020, The Kingdom officially launched its first women’s football league after a lengthy postponement due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. With a total of 24 teams with over 600 players in different cities in the country, including Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh.
      Per the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA), the league aims “to empower women to encourage them to become active and to participate in sports at the community level.”
      A big kudos to Saudi Arabia’s first female referee for paving the way for women in the future!
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      Saudi Arabia officially bans the abaya in exam halls

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      by Sarah Joseph
      4 hours ago

      Saudi Arabia has seen numerous changes in the last few years, from opening cinemas to women being granted the right to drive.
      All female students will now need to abide by school uniform regulations during the examination period, by still adhering to the decency regulations for clothing.
      As per the latest announcement by the Saudi Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC) along with the Ministry of Education, female students will no longer be allowed to wear the abaya in exam halls.
      This government organization is responsible for the planning, evaluation, assessment and accreditation of educational and training systems in the Kingdom.

      Previously in 2018, an announcement pertaining to the abaya no longer being legally enforced for women in the country, however, they have still continued to wear them until now.
      The reformation comes to keep in line with the nation’s 2030 vision that promotes women as an important part of the Kingdom’s strength. It aims to develop their talents, invest their energies, and provide them with the right opportunities to build their futures, contributing to the development of society.
      Other changes
      In recent times, more Saudi females have been appointed to top jobs, women are allowed to use government services without a male guardian’s consent, permits for the go-ahead of women’s gyms have been granted and women are able to secure driving licenses the news of which has been celebrated globally.
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      Watch: Lebanese dance group Mayyas stun crowds in Saudi Arabia’s capital

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      by Team Emirates Woman
      3 hours ago

      Lebanese dance group Mayyas is continuing to wow crowds across the Middle East.
      Following their sensational performance in Dubai at the end of last month, the troupe made their way to Saudi Arabia earlier this week.
      In footage obtained by Arab News, the Americas Got Talent winners stunned the audience during a performance in Riyadh which featured theatrics, acrobatics and more.

      #Lebanese dance troupe and @AGT winners @mayyasofficial put on an electrifying show in #SaudiArabia this week at @RiyadhSeason https://t.co/2M7tF6sMuE pic.twitter.com/XL3OBhVP2b
      — Arab News (@arabnews) November 23, 2022

      The dance group’s performance was part of the Riyadh Season zone, Boulevard World.
      How did it all begin?
      The Lebanese dance group won the most recent season of Americas Got Talent after showcasing a series of seamless dance performances, including their finale performance, where the team of 30 women “danced as one” in the words of the actress and judge, Sophia Vergara.
      The female-led dance group took home a $1 million (Dhs3.7 million) grand prize, with a host of congratulatory messages being shared on social media from the likes of celebrities such as Lebanese singer Maya Diab, Egyptian superstar Sherihan and more.
      The performance ended on a joyous note with the audience holding up the Lebanese flag as they cheered for the crew.
      After months of hard work, the group is now known globally with the group now making its mark in the Middle East.
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