AL-ULA: Lebanese singer Majida El-Roumi will make her Saudi Arabian debut when she performs at the Winter at Tantoura festival in Al-Ula on Friday.
The Lebanese star told Arab News that “it is an honor for me to perform in this great global event in Saudi Arabia.
“This is a joyful moment for me to be part of the Kingdom’s welcome to the world. Saudi Arabia is a country that is dear to our hearts. The world is waiting enthusiastically for the Kingdom to open its doors,” she said.
El-Roumi shared an image on her official Twitter account, saying: “To Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.” Saudis responded enthusiastically, confirming their attendance and sharing her songs.
Archaeological remains stretching back more than 2,000 years and an abundance of natural attractions make Al-Ula one of the world’s greatest undiscovered wonders.
The Winter at Tantoura festival is hosted by residents of Al-Ula and runs from Dec. 20 until Feb. 9, 2019.
During a series of themed weekend events, festival visitors can choose from activities including a celebration of the winter planting season, weekly cultural events, a spectacular equine experience and musical performances from some of the world’s greatest artists.
Lebanese soprano Majida el Roumi graces Saudi ‘Winter at Tantora’ festival tonight
Lebanese soprano Majida el Roumi graces Saudi ‘Winter at Tantora’ festival tonight
- Lebanese singer tells Arab News she is honored to be part of kingdom’s opening up to the world
Jazan honey exhibition records sales worth more than SR1m in 4 days
RIYADH: This year’s honey exhibition in Jazan recorded sales worth more than SR1 million ($266,000) during its first four days, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
Executive Director of the exhibition and Vice President of the Jazan Beekeepers Association Suleiman Al-Ghazwani told the SPA that the achievement highlights the strong demand for local honey and consumers’ confidence in its quality and variety.
The exhibition, held at the cultural center in Al-Edabi Governorate, features 60 beekeepers showcasing about 10 tonnes of honey, representing 15 varieties produced in the region.
Held in Al-Edabi Governorate, the event is also hosting government and civil entities, highlighting their contributions to the local honey industry.
Jazan Beekeepers Association has a pavilion at the event showcasing modern honey extraction and sorting equipment, as well as manufacturing and processing tools, and supplies for beekeepers.
It is also showcasing samples of various products, demonstrating its role in supporting both the production and marketing stages.
The association is making efforts to support the transition from traditional hives to modern methods by providing the necessary equipment and tools and explaining how they work.
It also reviews training programs and development initiatives covering beekeeping fundamentals, production efficiency and the development of technical and marketing practices in the honey industry.
The association said its participation aims to advance the capabilities of local beekeepers in addition to supporting families and rural women in the industry.
It also works to raise awareness of the nutritional, therapeutic and economic value of honey and related products, and contributing to the protection and preservation of beekeeping pastures.
The festival provided opportunities for 45 families working in the industry to showcase and market their diverse products, offering visitors a rich tourism experience that reflects the region’s heritage.
The participating families showcased a wide variety of products, including traditional foods, accessories, perfumes, incense, clothing, herbal extracts and other heritage items.
The 10-day exhibition continues to attract visitors from across the Kingdom and abroad.
