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Saudi Arabia’s cultural renaissance will unleash the Kingdom’s creative potential

Alarabiya News

Saudi culture is experiencing a modern renaissance – one driven by the sector’s central role in Vision 2030, its economic efficacy, and most importantly its intrinsic value as an anchor of Saudi identity and history. The Kingdom’s ambitious reform plan – Vision 2030 – aims to diversify the Saudi economy and transform its society. The rapid pace of growth and revitalization in the cultural sector is meant to match the Vision’s ambition and unleash the unmet potential of Saudi culture as a potent force of cross-sectoral socio-economic development. For over…

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Mideast capitalizes on tourism opportunities to drive regional growth

Arab News

RIYADH: For decades, the Middle East relied on its economic success by cashing in on its rich natural resources, such as oil. But now, the region has veered from the path to building a tourism industry using its soft power of culture and nature. “We are blessed to be the first region in Saudi Arabia to have an approved strategy by the government out of the 13 provinces, and all measures to protect nature and the culture (of the Kingdom) are underway,” said Prince Turki bin Talal, chairman of Aseer…

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Model A, the First Flying Car That Actually Drives Like a Car and Flies Like a Helicopter

Robb Report

It’s the only two-mode vehicle, says Alef Aeronautics, that handles the road like an automobile and hovers like an eVTOL. Commuters, imagine the possibilities. Alef’s electric Model A, priced at around $300,000, will be the only road-certified flying car that can do vertical takeoff and landings like electric-powered eVTOLs, including the Joby S4, Lilium Jet and Vertical Aerospace VX4. Santa Clara, California-based Alef recently introduced its two-passenger Model A, saying it would be on “pre-sale” for a deposit of $1,500 in the first quarter of next year. The company says the first deliveries will…

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