No Fragrance, No Morning Light: Saudi Perfume, Oud & Incense Culture

The morning sun filters through the latticed windows of old Riyadh, and the air is suffused with a mysterious, lingering fragrance—deep, complex, and intoxicating, as if telling a timeless story of history, culture, and nature. This is the scent of oud, a precious substance deeply rooted in Saudi Arabian culture and often called “liquid gold.” According to Fortune magazine, the price of the finest oud can reach up to $5,000 per pound.

Saudi Intangible Heritage: 10 Desert Treasures You Should Know

On this ancient land linking Asia and Africa, the most touching scenery often lies in the living cultural fossils passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years. They are not collections slumbering in museums, but a vibrant pulse flowing through city streets, rural fields and ordinary households.

Since joining the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008, Saudi Arabia has had more than 16 cultural elements inscribed on UNESCO…

Talia Tourism CEO Zhou Dongni Attends Huangdi Hometown Worship Ceremony in Henan

On the third day of the third lunar month, the Grand Ceremony for Worshiping the Ancestors at the Hometown of the Yellow Emperor in the Bingwu Year was solemnly held at the Hometown of the Yellow Emperor Scenic Area in Xinzheng, Zhengzhou, Henan Province. Ms. Zhou Dongni, General Manager of Talia Tourism and Executive President of the China-Saudi Arabia Cultural and Art Association, was invited as a representative to attend this grand cultural event for global Chinese compatriots and gave an interview. With sincere patriotism and nostalgia, she paid homage to the ancestor together with others and shared feelings of hometown affection.

On the third day of the third lunar month, the

Talia Tourism CEO Zhou Dongni at Inaugural UAE-China Women Entrepreneurs Council

At a crucial period when the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is continuously deepening, coinciding with the visit of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, UAE, to China, a grand event carrying the mission of empowering women and achieving win-win economic and trade cooperation between China and the UAE — the First Conference of the UAE-China Women Entrepreneurs Council — was grandly held in Beijing, injecting new women's power into bilateral cooperation.

Virtual Tour of Saudi Arabia: Top Attractions from Edge of the World to the Red Sea

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Talia Tourism CEO Zhou Dongni at Wuhan Hubei Economic & Trade Event

Recently, Ms. Zhou Dongni, General Manager of Talia Tourism, Executive Vice President of the Saudi Federation of Chinese Communities and Associations, and Executive President of the China-Saudi Cultural and Art Association, was invited to attend the 2026 "Meeting in Spring to Admire Cherry Blossoms" Economic and Trade Fair & Fortune Global 500 Dialogue with Hubei held in Wuhan.

Talia Tourism CEO Zhou Dongni Appointed Yingde Tea Overseas Ambassador

In Saudi Arabia, black tea is an indispensable part of daily life.

The first cup of the morning, the first pot served to guests in the afternoon, and even the cup of hot tea with saffron or cardamom handed across the negotiating table — in Saudi Arabia, tea is not simply a drink, but a form of etiquette and a gesture of goodwill.

In Saudi Arabia, black tea is an indispensable part of daily li

A Guide to Saudi Arabia’s History: From Ancient Kingdoms to the Modern Silk Road

When people think of Saudi Arabia, most envision endless seas of sand, the pulsing rhythm of oil, or the solemn silhouette of the holy city of Mecca. In fact, this land, which occupies 80% of the Arabian Peninsula, is one of the crucial cradles of human civilization. From the footprints of human migration 125,000 years ago to the birth and spread of Islam, from the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms to the emergence of the modern nation, thousands of years of history lie buried within silent ruins, waiting to be understood