Saudi Arabia showcases culinary tourism at London fair

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The Culinary Arts Commission is participating in the World Travel Market exhibition in London from Nov. 6 to 8. (SPA)
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The Culinary Arts Commission is participating in the World Travel Market exhibition in London from Nov. 6 to 8. (SPA)
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The Culinary Arts Commission is participating in the World Travel Market exhibition in London from Nov. 6 to 8. (SPA)
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Updated 07 November 2023
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Saudi Arabia showcases culinary tourism at London fair

  • Commission aims to boost culinary tourism in Saudi Arabia through culinary arts tours across the Kingdom, attracting international visitors
  • Saudia airline launched a dedicated Umrah website in the American and Canadian markets at the World Travel Market in London

RIYADH: The Culinary Arts Commission, in partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority, is participating in the World Travel Market exhibition in London from Nov. 6 to 8.

The commission aims to boost culinary tourism in Saudi Arabia through culinary arts tours across the Kingdom, attracting international visitors.

The commission is showcasing the culinary arts tours project at the exhibition, promoting culinary tourism in the Kingdom and highlighting Saudi dishes and products to interested visitors in the culinary profession.

Meanwhile, Saudia airline launched a dedicated Umrah website in the American and Canadian markets at the World Travel Market in London, as part of their mission to expand globally and support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goal of accommodating 30 million Umrah performers.

Saudia’s Umrah websites, umrahbysaudia.us and umrahbysaudia.ca, streamline Umrah package planning and booking for North American travelers, enhancing accessibility and convenience.

The platform provides extensive info on Umrah, including rituals, visas, accommodation, and transportation. It also offers personalized guest support for a seamless Umrah experience.

On Monday, Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb opened the Saudi pavilion at the London exhibition, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a top global tourist destination with rich culture, natural beauty, and attractions.


Saudi Arabia announces new financial support to the Yemeni government

Updated 16 January 2026
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Saudi Arabia announces new financial support to the Yemeni government

RIYADH: Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and Supervisor of the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber announced that the Kingdom, under the directives of its leadership, has provided new support to the Yemeni government's budget, aimed at paying the salaries of state employees in all sectors.

In a post on X, Al-Jaber stated that this support complements a package of development projects and initiatives, amounting to SR1.9 billion, announced on Wednesday. The package includes provision of necessary petroleum derivatives to operate power plants, which will contribute to improving the living standards of people in Yemen and alleviating daily burdens on them.

Al-Jaber’s post emphasized, in particular, that all salaries of military and security forces linked to the the higher military committee linked to the Saudi led Coalition will be paid as of Sunday. 

 

The post is likely relate to Several Media reports which have suggested that disgraced former Southern Transitional Council (STC) chief Aidaroos Al Zubaidi — who has now fled Yemen — was taking advantage of military personnel and withholding salaries as means of pressure. Al-Zubaidi is wanted by the Yemeni government for acts of high treason and corruption. 

The ambassador emphasized that these steps come within the framework of supporting the Yemeni government's efforts to implement the economic reform program, which aims to achieve financial and economic stability and enhance the state's ability to meet its basic obligations.