The Saudi Cultural Attaché in Japan has launched the largest website on Saudi Arabia in the Japanese language on the occasion of the Saudi National Day celebrated today.
The Saudi Gate website includes integrated information on the Kingdom’s history and informative articles on its economy, geography, natural resources, agricultural development, tourism, transportation, education and culture, in addition to photographs from all over the country.
The website also contains photos and articles on old currencies, cultural events like Janadriya, traditional meals and a whole section on Saudi-Japanese relations.
It also contains information on the Two Holy Mosques expansion projects throughout Saudi Arabia’s history, the country’s efforts in serving the pilgrims, the meaning of the Shahada on the Saudi flag, as well as photographs, videos and audio files on different aspects of the Arab and Islamic civilization that first emerged from the heart of the Saudi land.
The website was linked to other ones on King Abdul Aziz, founder of Saudi Arabia, which highlight the unification of the country and King Abdul Aziz’s brave actions and strategy regarding development and foreign policies.
It was also linked to a website about Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, which includes the King’s biography, videos of his meetings with the public and the offsprings of martyrs who were killed while performing their duty, his meetings with presidents of Arab and friendly countries.
It also contains information and photographs on surgeries to separate conjoined twins that took place in Saudi Arabia. Both websites were also launched by the Saudi Cultural Attaché in Japan.
“As we celebrate the National Day, we recall the heroic deeds of the founder King Abdul Aziz and his sons. We all feel the responsibility to serve the religion, the king and the country,” said Dr. Essam Amanallah Bukhari, the Saudi Cultural Attaché in Japan.
A website on Saudi Arabia to mark National Day in Japan
A website on Saudi Arabia to mark National Day in Japan
Lolo Zouai releases new music video, sets album date
- French Algerian star will release new album April 24
- Record dedicated to a close friend who died in 2021
DUBAI: French Algerian singer and songwriter Lolo Zouai this week dropped a new music video for her single “Holding On” and announced that her upcoming album, “Reverie,” will be released on April 24.
The track, which blends R&B and dance-pop elements, explores themes of grief and memory. Its accompanying music video is dedicated to Zouai’s close friend Hanna Rosa Hotchkiss who died in 2021.
In a statement shared on Instagram, Zouai said the album reflects a period of personal change.
“This record was made through three years of grief, growth, and reflection. I had to lose myself to find myself again. I couldn’t have done it without my angel, Hanna.”
“Thank you to my collaborators, my friends, and my Lo-riders who held me down through it all,” she added. “I hope it heals you the way it healed me.”
Zouai teased the album earlier this year writing: “2026. ALBUM SUBMITTED. LET’S… GOOO,” on Instagram, sharing a carousel of images of herself.
Fans quickly took to the comments section to congratulate the music sensation.
“OH MY GOD FINALLY!!! I’m so so so excited and proud of you omg, you did that,” one fan wrote. Another said: “Some good news i needed this fr.”
Another fan said: “I’m so excited I just shed a tear … 2026 is so gonna be your year boo!!!! SEE U SOON!!”
Zouai’s last release was in November, when she dropped a new single titled “3AM in San Francisco.”
In 2024, Zouai dropped several tracks, including her “Please Hold” EP featuring “jetlag” and “UNHHH,” along with “mute” and “Potential.”
In June 2024, she also announced that she had written a song for K-pop group NewJeans for their Japanese debut.
Known for her blend of R&B, club-pop and hip-hop, she has gained an international fan base for her dynamic stage presence and genre-blending music.
Her career highlights include the release of a debut album “High Highs to Low Lows” in 2019, which features 12 tracks, and a follow-up “PLAYGIRL” in 2022, which has 13 tracks.
After the album’s release in October 2022, Zouai was featured on a billboard in New York’s Times Square.
