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Switzerland Jewellery Auction | © Martial Trezzini GENEVA, November 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – A sapphire bracelet linked to Russia's Romanov imperial family sold for more than 4.1 million Swiss francs ($4.9 million) at a Geneva auction on Wednesday, significantly exceeding its pre-sale estimate, auction house Sotheby's said. The diamond-set bracelet features a 197.80-carat cushion-shaped Ceylon sapphire believed to have belonged to the Russian imperial family. Sotheby'

Saudi Arabia's Taif Highlands Offer Camping Experiences Among Ancient Juniper Trees TAIF, November 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The mountain highlands of Taif in western Saudi Arabia are attracting camping and hiking enthusiasts, with the Al-Shafa and Al-Hada areas offering overnight stays among ancient juniper trees, rocky landscapes and natural trails. The mountainous terrain, part of the Sarawat range, provides opportunities for outdoor activities including hikin

Pierpaolo Piccioli poses ahead of "The Prelude to the Olympics", an event dedicated to fashion and sports at the Louis Vuitton Foundation, on the eve of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, in Paris, France, July 25, 2024. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq PARIS, France, November 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – French luxury group Kering said on Thursday that Pierpaolo Piccioli was leaving his position as creative director of Balenciaga after less than 16 months, marking

Courtesy of Aureliestory French travel creator Aurélie Bouti has reached a major social media milestone, generating more than one billion views on videos showcasing Saudi Arabia’s destinations, cultural heritage and expanding tourism landscape. French travel creator Aurélie Bouti, known online as Aureliestory, has surpassed one billion views on video content dedicated to Saudi Arabia across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, marking a significant milestone for travel content foc

Al-Baha’s Audiovisual Heritage Records Generations of Community Life AL-BAHA, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Old photographs, audio recordings and documentaries preserve accounts of community life in Al-Baha, documenting how people built their homes, cultivated the land and maintained local traditions. Al-Baha’s Audiovisual Heritage Records Generations of Community Life Images and recordings of historic villages, agricultural terraces and popular markets show the r

Al-Baha’s Cool Summer Evenings Drive Tourism and Local Business Activity | 📷SPA AL-BAHA, July 22, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Al-Baha Region is attracting growing numbers of visitors during the summer season, with its cool climate, forests, parks and mountain landscapes supporting increased tourism after sunset. Mild evening temperatures encourage visitors to plan outdoor activities later in the day, when public parks, forest areas, walkways and tourist attractions record h

Princess Iman Expecting Second Child AMMAN, July 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jordan’s Princess Iman and her husband Jameel Alexander Thermiotis are expecting their second child, Queen Rania announced on Instagram. Queen Rania shared the news with a family silhouette photo and wrote that “the grandchildren club is growing.” The announcement follows the birth of Princess Iman and Thermiotis’ daughter Amina in February 2025. Amina is now set to become a big sister. The Jor

Zuhair Murad Resort 2027 | Courtesy of Zuhair Murad The designer introduced a more relaxed vision of eveningwear and ready-to-wear, balancing his signature embellishment with cleaner lines, softer colours and more versatile pieces. Zuhair Murad approached the season with a softer and more relaxed interpretation of his glamour codes, presenting a collection shaped by the movement of sea waves and a growing demand for understated luxury. The designer replaced heavily structured