ThePlace: Stunning landscapes make Saudi Arabia's Wadi Rum a must-see tourist destination

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Updated 11 May 2019
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ThePlace: Stunning landscapes make Saudi Arabia's Wadi Rum a must-see tourist destination

Wadi Rum, in Tabuk, is characterized by beautiful landscapes and sand dunes embracing beautiful rock formations. The region is one of the desert tourism destinations in the Kingdom.
This photo by the photographer Mohammed Al-Mwais was a prize-winner in Colors of Saudi competition organized by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage.


US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

General view of the USA embassy in Riyadh. (AFP file photo)
Updated 03 March 2026
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US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

  • The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam

RIYADH: US embassy in Riyadh was targeted by drones, resulting in a small fire and minor damage to the building,  Saudi Ministry of Defense said. 

US embassy in Riyadh was empty at the time of the strike, and no injuries were reported yet.

The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam.