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Al Balad Development Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the master developer of the Historical Jeddah (Al-Balad) revitalization project, has launched a $3.6 ...

“Your performance is low,” Dr. Rawaa Bakhsh tells me with a laugh, referring to the fact that we’ve hardly made a dent in the piles of food sitting in front of us. The table is groaning with breakfast ...

This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows a view of the historic and cultural district of Al-Balad in the western coastal city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al-Balad is famous for its colorful architecture.

The new RSIFF headquarters will bring the Saudi fest back to the city's historic neighborhood for its fourth edition under the theme "The New Home of Film" and make the Culture Square a key hub. By ...

Balad Beast will return to the historic heart of Jeddah on January 29 and 30, 2026, marking its fourth edition with its most expansive and immersive celebration to date. Set within the UNESCO World ...