John Pagano, chief executive of the Red Sea Development Company, has argued tourism has a vital part to play in the future of Saudi Arabia. With plans to welcome 100 million guests annually by 2030 on ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia on track to meet visitor ambitions
Saudi Arabia remains on track to reach its ambitious target of welcoming 100 million guests annually by 2030, according to the chief executive of the Saudi Tourism Authority. Speaking at the Future ... ( read original story ...)
SNC-Lavalin awarded lead design contract for Six Flags Qiddiya theme park in Saudi Arabia
"We are proud to work with Qiddiya on this one-of-a-kind project that supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the acceleration of the country's economic diversification agenda." Qiddiya Investment ... ( read original story ...)
Why the U.S. Can’t Replicate South Korea’s Impressive Economic Recovery
South Korea’s recession ended in the third quarter of the year with the economy growing 1.9% from the second quarter. The country’s commendable control of Covid-19 has helped—but like China, its ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s Elections Won’t Be Free or Fair
Five years after the National League for Democracy won in a landslide, Aung San Suu Kyi’s party fails to live up to its name. ( read original story ...)
UN concerned about human rights situation in Myanmar
Myanmar government has shutdown internet in eight townships of Rakhine and Chin states following its upcoming general elections The United Nations Human Rights Council has expressed serious concerns ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s Oil Sector
The Trump administration is trying to fortify its campaign of maximum pressure against Iran from being reversed by a potential Biden administration. ( read original story ...)
Iran summons French diplomat over alleged insult against Prophet Mohammad
Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the French charge d'affaires over alleged insults against Islam's Prophet Mohammad, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on Tuesday.A ministry official told the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran summons French diplomat over Macron’s remarks
Iran summoned a French diplomat in protest at what it says is France's support for the publication of caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad, state media reported on Tuesday, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cabinet approves measure to provide free COVID-19 vaccines to public: media
Japan's cabinet approved a plan on Tuesday to use public funds to provide COVID-19 vaccines to the public for free, the Nikkei newspaper reported. ( read original story ...)