Cruise Saudi Launches Inaugural Ship at Jeddah Islamic Port

The vessel, featuring 19 decks and 1,678 cabins and suites, accommodates up to 3,362 passengers. SPA
The vessel, featuring 19 decks and 1,678 cabins and suites, accommodates up to 3,362 passengers. SPA
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Cruise Saudi Launches Inaugural Ship at Jeddah Islamic Port

The vessel, featuring 19 decks and 1,678 cabins and suites, accommodates up to 3,362 passengers. SPA
The vessel, featuring 19 decks and 1,678 cabins and suites, accommodates up to 3,362 passengers. SPA

Cruise Saudi, dedicated to advancing the Kingdom’s cruise industry, introduced its first ship, AROYA, at Jeddah Islamic Port. The ship launching represents a step toward bolstering maritime tourism across Saudi Arabia.

The vessel, featuring 19 decks and 1,678 cabins and suites, accommodates up to 3,362 passengers. It offers an inclusive culinary experience with 12 restaurants and 17 cafes, serving dishes from five continents with a focus on Saudi flavors.

AROYA is equipped with a range of entertainment facilities, including a shopping area, a 1,018-seat theater, a kids' zone, and prayer areas. It also boasts designated women's hours in health and entertainment venues and extensive sports amenities including a walking track as well as football and basketball courts.



Citrus Festival Kicks Off Wednesday in Saudi Arabia's Al-Hariq Governorate

The festival, in its ninth edition, will last until January 10, 2025 - SPA
The festival, in its ninth edition, will last until January 10, 2025 - SPA
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Citrus Festival Kicks Off Wednesday in Saudi Arabia's Al-Hariq Governorate

The festival, in its ninth edition, will last until January 10, 2025 - SPA
The festival, in its ninth edition, will last until January 10, 2025 - SPA

The Citrus Festival, organized by the National Company for Agricultural Services, will start Wednesday in Al-Hariq Governorate under the patronage of Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz
The festival, in its ninth edition, will last until January 10, 2025, according to SPA.

It will showcase more than 20 varieties of the finest local citrus fruits, as well as many other crops, helping to market them and introduce them to new markets in the Kingdom.
Al-Hariq Citrus Festival is one of the most prominent festivals in the region. It enjoys the support, care, and attention of the governor of Riyadh.