Karim Benzema Signs Historic 3-Year Contract with Al-Ittihad Jeddah

In an exciting development in local sports, Al-Hilal club secured a resounding victory over Al-Ittihad with a score of 3-1 in the match between the two teams in the 15th round of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Professional Cup League.

Al-Hilal’s coach commented on the win, saying: “We played a strong match and deservedly earned the victory.” Meanwhile, Al-Ittihad’s coach expressed regret over the loss and promised to correct mistakes in upcoming matches.

With this win, Al-Hilal continues to lead the league table with 38 points, while Al-Ittihad’s tally remains at 25 points in fourth place. It’s worth noting that this is the second consecutive match in which Al-Hilal has scored three or more goals, confirming the strength of the team’s attacking line.

It’s worth mentioning that the last encounter between the two teams ended in a positive draw with one goal each, making this victory a form of revenge for Al-Hilal and a confirmation of its superiority over its traditional rival. Everyone is looking forward to Al-Hilal’s next match against Al-Nassr in the highly anticipated capital derby.

Next February will witness the launch of numerous major tourism and entertainment events in various regions of the Kingdom, as part of the General Entertainment Authority’s efforts to enhance Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading regional and global tourist destination.

The head of the General Entertainment Authority, Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh, confirmed that February will witness the launch of more than 80 diverse entertainment events in various regions of the Kingdom, catering to all tastes and suitable for different age groups.

Al-Sheikh explained that the Authority has allocated a huge budget to organize these events, which will contribute to stimulating domestic tourism movement and attracting visitors from outside the Kingdom, expecting the number of visitors during February to reach more than two million visitors.

These events come within the framework of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which aims to diversify sources of income and enhance the entertainment and tourism sector as one of the most important promising sectors in the Kingdom.

The events are scheduled to begin on February 22 with the launch of the “Winter at Tantora” festival in Al-Ula, which will last for two consecutive months, making it one of the most prominent tourism festivals in the Kingdom.

The well-known media personality “Umm Turki” has returned to the spotlight after a long absence from social media, sparking widespread controversy with a tweet on the X platform (formerly Twitter) under the hashtag #أم_تركي_تنخاكم_ياشعب_طويق.

In her tweet, Umm Turki wrote: “May Allah have mercy on my father and your parents, and make Paradise their abode, grant you patience and solace, and grant them a spacious place in Paradise. Amen.” She did not clarify the reason for posting this tweet or provide any additional details.

This tweet sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with users questioning the reason behind it and whether it indicated the death of a specific person, especially since Umm Turki was known for her controversial tweets in the past.

This event brought back memories of Umm Turki’s history of stirring controversy on social media platforms, as she was one of the influential figures in the Saudi media scene in previous years before disappearing from the spotlight for a long time.

So far, Umm Turki has not issued any further clarifications regarding the meaning of her tweet, which has increased speculation and questions among her followers and social media users.

Umm Turki is considered one of the Saudi female personalities who managed to build a large fan base through social media, known for her direct and candid style in expressing her opinions on various social and cultural issues.

يشهد شهر فبراير المقبل انطلاق العديد من الفعاليات السياحية والترفيهية الكبرى في مختلف مناطق المملكة، ضمن جهود الهيئة العامة للترفيه لتعزيز مكانة السعودية كوجهة سياحية رائدة إقليمياً وعالمياً.
وأكد رئيس الهيئة العامة للترفيه، المستشار تركي آل الشيخ، أن شهر فبراير سيشهد إطلاق أكثر من 80 فعالية ترفيهية متنوعة في مختلف مناطق المملكة، تلبي جميع الأذواق وتناسب مختلف الفئات العمرية.
وأوضح آل الشيخ أن الهيئة خصصت ميزانية ضخمة لتنظيم هذه الفعاليات التي ستسهم في تنشيط الحركة السياحية الداخلية واستقطاب الزوار من خارج المملكة، متوقعاً أن يصل عدد الزوار خلال فبراير إلى أكثر من مليوني زائر.
وتأتي هذه الفعاليات ضمن رؤية المملكة 2030 الرامية إلى تنويع مصادر الدخل وتعزيز قطاع الترفيه والسياحة كأحد أهم القطاعات الواعدة في المملكة.
ومن المقرر أن تبدأ الفعاليات في 22 فبراير بإطلاق مهرجان “شتاء طنطورة” في العلا، والذي سيستمر لمدة شهرين متتاليين، ليشكل أحد أبرز المهرجانات السياحية في المملكة.

Saudi citizen Aida Al-Sweilim, 68, recalled memories of driving a car about half a century ago, following the decision to allow Saudi women to drive.

Al-Sweilim posted a video on her official Twitter account, showing her driving her car on the streets of Riyadh, announcing her return to driving after a 47-year ban.

She expressed great happiness with this historic step, stressing that she highly appreciates the great support that Saudi women receive from the leadership of the Kingdom in various fields.

The video clip received wide interaction on social media, as tweeters praised the decision to allow women to drive, considering it an important step towards more progress and development in the Kingdom.

It is worth noting that the decision to allow Saudi women to drive came into effect in June 2018, after years of demands to lift this ban.