Universal Studios, a US entertainment giant, is exploring to build a multibillion dollar park at Qiddiya/Representative Image Universal Studios is exploring to build a multibillion dollar theme park in Saudi Arabia, signalling a major step in the Kingdom’s entertainment sector. Still in its early concept stage, the park could take shape within Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia’s […]
The Trump administration has removed Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth from next year’s list of fee-free entry days at US national parks and added President Donald Trump’s birthday, according to the national park service (NPS). The revised calendar, effective January 1, comes as the administration continues reshaping how US history is reflected on […]
GeoPark opens in Kuwait, inviting learning through nature / Image: File Kuwait has launched its first geological park, a public, educational and eco-tourism project designed to showcase the country’s rock formations, desert landscapes and natural heritage while supporting research, schools and sustainable tourism.What is the GeoPark and why is Kuwait launching it?Kuwait is stepping into […]
A row erupted after the US Department of the Interior announced sweeping changes to national park access, including higher fees for nonresidents and expanded digital passes. Starting January 1, 2026, US residents will pay $80 for an Annual Pass, while nonresidents will be charged $250. Nonresidents without a pass will also face a $100 per […]
Kept in stagnant, algae-laden tanks inside a deserted crumbling park, the orcas endure isolation, poor water quality, and minimal stimulation/ Image: Instagram Two orcas in southern France are confined to stagnant tanks inside a closed marine park, with their legal deadline for removal approaching. The facility is locked, visitors are long gone, and while the […]
Jaipur, 15 November (Udaipur Kiran). A pair of Himalayan black bears has arrived at Jaipur’s Nahargarh Biological Park from Jumbo Zoo, Jammu & Kashmir, after receiving approval from the Central Zoo Authority. Senior wildlife veterinarian Dr Arvind Mathur and his team transported the animals safely, following all prescribed protocols. According to officials, the bears were […]
MrBeast’s highly anticipated Beast Land is finally open, marking the YouTuber’s boldest leap yet from online entertainment to real-world experiences. The 45-day pop-up theme park, located in Riyadh as part of Riyadh Season 2025, brings his famous YouTube challenges to life through large-scale attractions, obstacle courses, and adrenaline-pumping rides. Open from November 13 to December […]
Jaipur, October 30 (Udaipur Kiran) — The Forest Department has temporarily suspended the Tiger and Lion Safari at Nahargarh Biological Park in Jaipur until further notice, following continuous rainfall that has caused slippery tracks, waterlogging, and unsafe conditions for tourists. The decision was taken after a safari vehicle carrying 25 tourists got stuck in the […]
Bharatpur, September 28 (Udaipur Kiran News): The Keoladeo National Park (Ghana) in Bharatpur is currently at its scenic best. Thanks to good monsoon rainfall and the release of water from Karauli’s Panchna Dam, the park’s shallow lakes and marshlands have come back to life, creating a vibrant habitat for migratory birds. This season’s biggest attraction […]
NYC Bronx park shooting leaves 1 killed and 4 injured (File photo) A deadly shooting in New York City left one man dead and four others wounded, including a 17-year-old girl, on Saturday. The violence erupted around 7:30 pm (local time) near Haffen Park in the Bronx, where a large crowd had gathered to watch […]
