Saudi Arabia has unveiled Laheq, the latest phase of its ambitious Red Sea giga-project, as part of the kingdom’s transformation into a major tourist destination. Laheq will be developed on a luxurious island and feature an artificial ring, offering visitors a unique experience. The project is designed by Foster + Partners, a renowned British architectural firm also linked to other groundbreaking Saudi developments. Described as a “Forever Garden” due to its abundant greenery, Laheq will be situated on an island off Saudi Arabia’s west coast, forming part of an archipelago of 90 islands within the wider Red Sea development. Designer: Foster + Partners The island spans 400 hectares (988 acres) and is designed around a distinctive feature called “the Ring,” an 800-meter (approximately 2,600-foot) diameter artificial structure set in the water. This impressive centerpiece will house luxury apartments and hotels, with some residences available for purchase and others offered as vacation rentals. Beyond the Ring, the island resort will feature additional upscale residences, including timber-built homes, alongside amenities such as a bustling market, diverse retail spaces, entertainment zones, a world-class golf course, and a 115-berth marina. Wellness is a central theme, with dedicated facilities aimed at promoting relaxation and health. Water sports will be a major attraction, especially diving. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore what Saudi officials describe as the world’s fourth-largest barrier reef, located nearby, and encounter over 2,000 species of fish unique to the region, making it a haven for marine life enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Laheq is scheduled for completion in 2028, marking another milestone in Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Red Sea giga-project. Its unveiling comes on the heels of the recently completed Desert Rock resort, further highlighting the rapid pace of development in the region. The developer, Red Sea Global, has pledged that by 2030, all operations within the Red Sea project will be powered entirely by renewable energy. Essential efforts will be made to preserve extensive mangrove areas and restore the natural coastline, demonstrating a commitment to environmental sustainability. Beyond the Red Sea project, Saudi Arabia is experiencing an impressive construction boom, with several visionary developments underway. Notable among them are The Line, a revolutionary linear city that forms part of the Neom giga-project, as well as Qiddiya, a sprawling entertainment city, the futuristic Mukaab, the towering JEC Tower, and other transformative projects, all contributing to the nation’s ongoing transformation. Saudi Arabia is redefining its skyline but also prioritizing environmental preservation, renewable energy, and unique visitor experiences. As these visionary projects progress toward completion, they promise to transform the region, attract international visitors, and set new standards for sustainable luxury and urban development in the Middle East and beyond. The post Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Island Resort Sets New Standard For Sustainable Tourism & Luxury Living first appeared on Yanko Design.

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Apple will reportedly dramatically accelerate manufacturing efforts in India, and may try to import nearly every iPhone 18 sold in the US from the country by the end of 2026. There are reasons to be skeptical that this will happen.Foxconn's iPhone manufacturing facility in Sriperumbudur, IndiaApple has been manufacturing iPhones in India for a few years. Opinions vary on how many devices imported to the US come from the country, but if Friday morning's report first made by the Financial Times is accurate, that number will skyrocket in the next 20 months.While a lofty goal, we're skeptical about the report. At the moment, India produces about 40 million iPhones per year for both local distribution requirements and export — a bit less than a fifth of Apple's global iPhone production. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

This edition of Bustler's curated picks of noteworthy architecture and design competitions features four calls seeking innovative proposals that reimagine London's Camden High Street into a vibrant, inclusive public space, wildfire rebuilding solutions for Los Angeles, forward-thinking work in the fields of interior design and product design, and ideas for the redesign of the Ancient Theatre of Ohrid in Ohrid, North Macedonia.For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here.

In an upcoming clean-up of its catalogue of old games available through PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscriptions, Sony is also removing PS3 shooters Resistance: Fall of Man, and its sequel, Resistance 2, from the service. Caught by PushSquare, this means that both of the Insomniac Games-developed titles will not be playable on the PS4 or PS5 from May 20 onwards. This can be considered a bit of a gut punch to fans of the classic franchise, since, without owning physical discs of the games and a PS3, there is no other way to play Resistance: Fall of Man or its sequel except for via PlayStation Plus Premium. Since PS3’s PlayStation Network servers have been taken down long ago, there is also no way to get your hands on digital copies of Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2. While Sony purges games from the service on a yearly basis, the company tends to avoid taking down its first-party titles. Rather, the focus tends to be more on taking down some third-party titles, likely as licenses and agreements expire. Interestingly, Resistance 3 and Resistance Retribution will still be playable through PlayStation Plus Premium. Neither Sony nor Insomniac have made any official statement about Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2 being taken down from the subscription service. While it might raise hopes for some that there might be a remastered release planned for modern platforms down the line, since Sony hasn’t confirmed anything one way or another, the chances of that happening are unlikely for now. Back in February, former Insomniac CEO Ted Price spoke about how the studio wanted to make a fourth mainline entry in the Resistance franchise, but the pitch was ultimately rejected. According to Price, Sony refused to greenlight the project. “Resistance 4. We did pitch that one, and it was a wonderful concept,” said price. “It’s just that in terms of timing and market opportunity, it didn’t work out. But it was the result of a lot of Insomniac team members being passionate about extending the story further.” In the meantime, as it takes down more games from its PlayStation Plus service, Sony has also been increasing the price of the subscription in various regions. Australia, South Korea, and four countries part of the Southeast Asia region (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia) saw PlayStation Plus subscription prices go up across all tiers. This price hike followed a similar one announced for 15 Latin American countries. “Like many businesses around the world, we continue to be impacted by global market conditions and will be adjusting our local prices for PlayStation Plus,” wrote the company on the PS Blog. “This price adjustment will enable us to continue bringing high-quality games and value-added benefits to your PlayStation Plus subscription service.” Along with the costs of the subscription service going up, Sony has also announced that prices for the PS5 console itself will be going up in Europe, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Regions across EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) might see console prices go up as well.

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