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Arab News
15-03-2025
- Arab News
Unusual and memorable iftars to check out in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: As we center our days around fasting in Ramadan, it can be fun to spice things up. Here are a few unusual and memorable ways you can experience iftar this month. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ A desert experience Take a journey back to how our elders used to break their fast with this unique experience in the desert. The journey starts at a camel farm where a guide will share more about the treasured animals and their significance in Saudi culture. Sit down and relax afterwards at a traditional Kashta, an outdoor picnic, to break your fast with dates and laban before heading to the tent for the main meal. The cost per person is SR700 ($187) through the WeBook app. 24-hour escape to Hofuf Known as one of the largest date-producing areas in the world, Al-Hofuf is the perfect place for a day of serenity in the midst of nature's beauty. Departing from Riyadh, this experience takes you to the city in the Eastern Province where you will enjoy the sunset at Al-Asfar Lake to break your fast. You will then depart to the Old Souk for a traditional iftar at a local restaurant, to immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of the region. It also includes a trip to the historic Ibrahim Palace. The next morning, you will discover the unique rock formations of Al-Qara mountain and its caves before returning to the capital. The price per person is SR2,500 through Iftar at a family farm in Muzahmiya This year, the Ftoon family are opening up their home to guests. This memorable Ramadan experience is a chance to break your fast with the family before enjoying a peaceful horse ride on the premises. You will then head back for the main meal, a home cooked dish prepared by Umm Ftoon. The experience is SR500 per person via Break your fast on a traditional mud house rooftop Gaze at the stars atop a traditional mud house in Diriyah before the summer heat sets in. A culinary expert will guide you through a traditional Saudi Arabia dining experience, explaining the significance of each dish, as you mingle with new faces in an intimate setting. The price per person is SR300 through Unique Ramadan experience on Red Sea with AROYA Cruise If you are looking for an unforgettable way to enjoy iftar or sahoor this Ramadan, AROYA Cruise, the first-ever Saudi Arabia cruise line, offers a truly special experience. Throughout the holy month, AROYA will be anchored in front of the prestigious Jeddah Yacht Club, welcoming guests to break their fast or enjoy a late-night meal while surrounded by the serene beauty of the Red Sea. From 4 p.m. until noon the next day, visitors can explore the ship's luxurious facilities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center and one of the largest kids' clubs at sea. Special Ramadan-themed activities include guest speakers and wellness programs, adding to the immersive experience. For those who want to extend their evening, 'Ramadan Along the Horizon' offers the option of an overnight stay. Tickets start at SR499 for adults and SR299 for children under 17 through
Saudi Gazette
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi FM underscores need to find radical solutions to humanitarian crises
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan underscored the importance of finding radical solutions to humanitarian crises. He emphasized that the Kingdom is keen to extend a helping hand to countries and peoples in need around the world. The foreign minister made the remarks while addressing the fourth Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum at King Faisal Conference Hall in Riyadh on Monday. The two-day conference is organized by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, and in partnership with UN humanitarian agencies. The inaugural session was also attended by Riyadh Emir Prince Faisal bin Bandar and KSrelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah. The event, themed 'Navigating the future of humanitarian response," is being held in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of KSrelief, the relief arm of Saudi Arabia. In his speech, Prince Faisal highlighted the significance of developing humanitarian work by developing constructive solutions, enhancing cooperation and sharing information and expertise to contribute to achieving humanitarian work, and finding innovative solutions to avoid widening the gap between humanitarian needs and available resources. "Saudi Arabia has been keen, throughout its history, to extend a helping hand to countries and peoples in need and to provide relief to those affected around the world without discrimination based on its humanitarian principles. The Kingdom has made great efforts until it became one of the major donor countries for humanitarian and development aid at the international level, as the total humanitarian aid provided by the Kingdom exceeded $133 billion, benefiting more than 172 countries around the world," he said. The foreign minister said that the Kingdom, under the directives of the wise leadership, launched a host of humanitarian campaigns to help people in the affected countries, most notably the popular campaign to aid the people in Palestine with a total donation of more than SR700 million, in addition to the Masam project to remove mines in Yemeni territories, where the project has contributed since 2018 to removing more than 430,000 mines. The Kingdom also took the initiative since the beginning of the Sudanese crisis to work on the Jeddah 1 and Jeddah 2 agreements, which contributed to ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need. Prince Faisal stressed the importance of the role of effective humanitarian diplomacy in coordinating efforts and enhancing the humanitarian response as a supporting force for diplomatic efforts in overcoming humanitarian challenges by adhering to the principles of international and humanitarian law through securing humanitarian corridors, and contributing to dialogue and negotiation to ensure the delivery of aid. "Saudi diplomacy seeks to mediate between countries to resolve conflicts through peaceful means and promote dialogue, understanding and rapprochement for sustainable peace, as current events in the region and the world highlight our urgent need for a unified humanity to establish the principle of human dignity and respect for it. It is also imperative to intensify efforts to prevent the horrors of war and cooperate during crises in providing assistance in accordance with international humanitarian law and its related principles of action," he said while highlighting the importance of coordinating efforts in light of the challenges imposed by crises and the pressures caused by natural disasters on the international community, which is suffering from increasing burdens. The minister also drew attention to the importance of humanitarian diplomacy to achieve the desired goals by enhancing humanitarian access and increasing the effectiveness of relief efforts by influencing the decision-making mechanism.
