Diriyah Gate Development Authority showcases Saudi tourism at World Travel Market Exhibition in London

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The exhibition, regarded as one of the most important international events in the travel industry, drew nearly 5,000 exhibitors from 182 countries. (Twitter: @SaudiTourism)
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The exhibition, regarded as one of the most important international events in the travel industry, drew nearly 5,000 exhibitors from 182 countries. (Twitter: @SaudiTourism)
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The exhibition, regarded as one of the most important international events in the travel industry, drew nearly 5,000 exhibitors from 182 countries. (Twitter: @SaudiTourism)
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Updated 10 November 2022
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Diriyah Gate Development Authority showcases Saudi tourism at World Travel Market Exhibition in London

  • Authority highlighted upcoming openings of UNESCO heritage site and Bujairi Terrace

LONDON: The Diriyah Gate Development Authority took part in this year’s World Travel Market Exhibition in London from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9.  

The exhibition, regarded as one of the most important international events in the travel industry, drew nearly 5,000 exhibitors from 182 countries. 

At its booth, “Diriyah, The City of Earth,” the DGDA highlighted the vast advances made in establishing the historically rich location as a top travel destination, as well as its efforts to preserve and celebrate the Kingdom’s heritage and culture.  

The authority showcased two of its most exciting upcoming openings, the UNESCO-inscribed World Heritage site, the At-Turaif district and the neighboring Bujairi Terrace, a hub for luxury dining and lifestyle amenities.

DGDA CEO Jerry Inzerillo also participated in a special panel discussion at the event  focusing on “The Mission to Sustainability.”

“We were beyond excited to once again bring Diriyah to the world, this time at London’s — ExCeL exhibition center,” Inzerillo said.

“WTM London has served as a genuine benchmark for our industry’s event circuit since its inception over four decades ago, and once again provided an outstanding platform to showcase our tremendous progress across the last year to a truly distinguished global audience,” he said.


Love in the air as 282 people to marry in Riyadh

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Love in the air as 282 people to marry in Riyadh

  • Initiative of Ensan Charity for Orphan Care
  • Riyadh governor and wife to oversee event

RIYADH: A total of 282 men and women will marry under the auspices of the Ensan Charity for Orphan Care in Riyadh on Dec. 29 and 30.

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz and his wife Princess Noura bint Mohammed will oversee the separate ceremonies of the grooms and brides on Monday and Tuesday next week.

The initiative is a part of the charity’s efforts to help the beneficiaries build stable families, the organization’s Director-General Mohammed bin Saad Al-Muharib said, according to the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.

He added that the charity runs programs and guidance courses to raise awareness about the values of understanding and responsibility in married life.

This year, the organization will offer diverse training courses, including on household economics and childrearing.

Al-Muharib thanked the Riyadh governor for his support of the charity’s programs.

He also praised Prince Ahmed bin Fahd bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the charity’s board vice chairman and chairman of the executive committee, for his support.

He thanked the Ehsan Platform, the Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Charitable Endowments Foundation, and the Bunyan Social Services Society for their backing and sponsorship.