April 21, 2026 : Tamatem, the leading mobile games publisher in the MENA region, today announced the full acquisition of Playable Factory, one of the world’s most advanced and widely deployed playable ads platforms, serving top gaming companies globally and generating more than 30 billion impressions.Founded in Istanbul in 2018, Playable Fact... ...
Full Article Makkah, April 19, 2026, SPA -- Hira Cultural District in Makkah stands out as one of the most prominent cultural and tourism projects celebrating World Heritage Day, observed on April 18 each year. The project embodies an integrated vision for preserving the historical value of the site and presenting it in a contemporary cultural form.The district... ...
Full Article Riyadh, April 15, 2026, SPA -- The Roads General Authority announced more than 1.5 million truck trips were recorded across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s road network during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the efficiency of the sector’s infrastructure and its role in supporting logistics movement, strengthening supply chains, and ... ...
Full Article Arar, April 09, 2026, SPA -- Throughout history, camels have been essential to the economy of Northern Borders Region, serving as key means of transportation and trade along desert routes connecting northern Arabian Peninsula with Iraq, the Levant, and Egypt.Notable historical markets such as Linah and Al-Mashahda facilitated trade by providing hub... ...
Full Article At a time when meaningful community experiences matter more than ever, Mercato Shopping Mall continues to set a powerful example of inclusivity, proudly reinforcing its position as Dubai’s only licensed autism-friendly mall. More than just a retail destination, Mercato is shaping a space where every visitor feels understood, supported, and tr... ...
Full Article Makkah, April 13, 2026, SPA -- Clouds blanketed the skies over Makkah today, creating a striking scene and bringing mild weather. The conditions contributed to a noticeable drop in temperatures and added a pleasant atmosphere for residents and visitors. Various districts witnessed a gradual buildup of clouds, ranging from scattered formations to de... ...
Full Article Washington, April 11, 2026, SPA -- A high-level international workshop on AI governance and international cooperation concluded in Washington. The event, organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) in collaboration with the World Bank Group, was held from April 6 to 10 and brought together international experts and representatives from var... ...
Full Article Makkah, April 13, 2026, SPA -- The General Transport Center – one of the centers of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites – conducted, in coordination with more than 24 government and operational entities, a virtual simulation of the transport system in the Holy Sites as part of preparations for the Hajj season 1447 AH, ai... ...
Full Article Kayaking has emerged as a premier attraction at Al-Hareed Festival in the Farasan Islands, offering visitors a unique blend of adventure and nature.The activity is centered at Mangrove Beach, a revitalized site known for its tranquil waterways and dense mangrove and tamarisk forests. These natural channels provide an ideal environment for explorati... ...
Full Article Riyadh, April 10, 2026, SPA -- The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Expo 2030 Riyadh signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing joint cooperation in promoting Saudi tourism and attracting visitors to Expo 2030 Riyadh.The MoU was signed by CEO and Member of the Board of the Saudi Tourism Authority Fahd Hamidaddin and CE... ...
Full Article Jeddah, April 14, 2026, SPA -- The General Directorate of Border Guard team secured second and third places in the Ocean Kayak Championship held in Jeddah, organized by the Saudi Canoe and Kayak Federation.The team won four medals, including silver and bronze in the long-distance races, silver in the relay, and bronze in the short-distance races. ...
Full Article Riyadh, April 9, 2026, SPA -- The Ministry of Interior and Red Sea Global signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh.The MoU was signed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Security Capabilities Abdullah Al-Kathiri and Chief Executive Officer of Red Sea Global John Pagano.The agreeme... ...
Full Article Jeddah, April 10, 2026, SPA -- Jeddah Governorate will host the Round of 16 and final stages of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025–2026 season from April 13 to 25 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium.The tournament will feature West Region Round of 16 matches in Jeddah on April 13 and 14 in a... ...
Full Article Jeddah, April 10, 2026, SPA -- Jeddah Governorate will host the Round of 16 and final stages of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025–2026 season from April 13 to 25 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium.The tournament will feature West Region Round of 16 matches in Jeddah on April 13 and 14 in a... ...
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Rabat, May 01, 2026, SPA -- The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched the Saudi pavilion at the 2026 International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat, which continues through May 10.
Commission CEO Dr. Abdullatif Alwasel affirmed that the Kingdom’s participation in the event embodies the deep historical ties ......Read Full Article
Madinah, May 01, 2026, SPA -- The General Directorate of Passports at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah received the first flights of pilgrims from the Republic of the Philippines arriving to perform Hajj for the year 1447 AH and completed their procedures smoothly and with ease.
The directorate affirmed ......Read Full Article
Saudi Ministry Urges Hajj Applicants to Verify Permits Before Booking
RIYADH, May 1, 2026 — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued an urgent appeal to all individuals planning to perform Hajj, stressing the absolute necessity of verifying the validity of their Hajj permits before making any financial commitments or travel ......Read Full Article
Celebrate the Spirit of Eid Al Adha in the Heart of Makkah at Address Jabal Omar Makkah
A Time of Faith, Gratitude, and Togetherness Steps from Al Masjid Al Haram
Makkah, Saudi Arabia, May 2026: As the sacred days of Arafah and Eid Al Adha approach, Address Jabal Omar Makkah invites guests to experience a meaningful time shaped by faith, ......Read Full Article
RIYADH, April 30, 2026 — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has underscored that Hajj permits are a vital guarantee for achieving a smooth flow of movement within the Holy Sites. These permits are essential for enabling pilgrims to perform their religious duties with ease and comfort.
According to the Ministry, the permitting ......Read Full Article
Riyadh, April 29, 2026, SPA -- Under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, almatar Travel Solutions, a Saudi company specializing in travel technology, signed a strategic partnership with Wakanow, a digital platform specializing in travel and tourism services across Africa. This partnership comes as part of ......Read Full Article
Jeddah, April 30, 2026, SPA -- Saudia announced its seasonal destinations for summer 2026, to be operated from June to September, including Salalah in the Sultanate of Oman, Antalya and Bodrum in the Republic of Türkiye, Nice in the French Republic, Athens and Mykonos in Greece, El Alamein in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and Málaga in the ......Read Full Article
Tokyo, April 30, 2026, SPA -- Saudi Arabia concluded its participation in the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 innovation and technology exhibition, held from April 27 to 29, in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Binzagr. The participation highlighted the strength of the strategic partnership between the two countries and the Kingdom's ......Read Full Article
"No Hajj Without a Permit": Saudi Ministry Reinforces Measures to Protect Pilgrim Rights
RIYADH, April 29, 2026 — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reaffirmed that the strict enforcement of the "No Hajj Without a Permit" policy is rooted in its commitment to protecting the rights of authorized pilgrims. This ......Read Full Article
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Boasting a series of jaw-dropping venues, tailored bespoke service, and the chance to enjoy a complimentary dinner for up to 20 guests in the exceptional Royal Suite, your every need will be superbly ......Read Full Article
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27th April 2024; Saudi International Luxury Week opened to visitors in Jeddah on 27th April with an awe-inspiring display of magnificent jewels, timepieces and the finest in craftmanship. Open to the public until 20th ......Read Full Article
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Madinah, May 01, 2026, SPA -- The General Directorate of Passports at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah received the first flights of pilgrims from the Republic of the Philippines arriving to perform Hajj for the year 1447 AH and completed their procedures smoothly and with ease.
The directorate affirmed its readiness to ......Read Full Article
Saudi Ministry Urges Hajj Applicants to Verify Permits Before Booking
RIYADH, May 1, 2026 — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued an urgent appeal to all individuals planning to perform Hajj, stressing the absolute necessity of verifying the validity of their Hajj permits before making any financial commitments or travel ......Read Full Article
RIYADH, April 30, 2026 — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has underscored that Hajj permits are a vital guarantee for achieving a smooth flow of movement within the Holy Sites. These permits are essential for enabling pilgrims to perform their religious duties with ease and comfort.
According to the Ministry, the permitting system ensures a fair ......Read Full Article
"No Hajj Without a Permit": Saudi Ministry Reinforces Measures to Protect Pilgrim Rights
RIYADH, April 29, 2026 — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reaffirmed that the strict enforcement of the "No Hajj Without a Permit" policy is rooted in its commitment to protecting the rights of authorized pilgrims. This mandate ensures that ......Read Full Article
Madinah, April 30, 2026, SPA -- The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by its branch in Madinah Region, continues to receive pilgrims arriving by air through Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport as part of an integrated system of outreach and guidance services provided from the moment they arrive in the Kingdom.
The ......Read Full Article
Travel News
Celebrate the Spirit of Eid Al Adha in the Heart of Makkah at Address Jabal Omar Makkah
A Time of Faith, Gratitude, and Togetherness Steps from Al Masjid Al Haram
Makkah, Saudi Arabia, May 2026: As the sacred days of Arafah and Eid Al Adha approach, Address Jabal Omar Makkah invites guests to experience a meaningful time shaped by faith, reflection, and ......Read Full Article
Riyadh, April 29, 2026, SPA -- Under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, almatar Travel Solutions, a Saudi company specializing in travel technology, signed a strategic partnership with Wakanow, a digital platform specializing in travel and tourism services across Africa. This partnership comes as part of the ministry's ......Read Full Article
Jeddah, April 30, 2026, SPA -- Saudia announced its seasonal destinations for summer 2026, to be operated from June to September, including Salalah in the Sultanate of Oman, Antalya and Bodrum in the Republic of Türkiye, Nice in the French Republic, Athens and Mykonos in Greece, El Alamein in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and Málaga in the Kingdom of Spain.
The ......Read Full Article
Makkah, April 27, 2026, SPA -- The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites (RCMC) launched the “Discover Makkah” digital platform, aimed at providing a unified reference that facilitates visitors’ access to information and services related to Makkah, enhancing their religious and cultural experience.
The platform offers integrated content ......Read Full Article
SalamAir, the Sultanate of Oman’s low-cost carrier, has inaugurated its new direct service to Abha in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, strengthening air connectivity between the two brotherly nations and supporting growing tourism flows between Oman and the Asir Region. The new route forms part of SalamAir’s ongoing expansion of its regional ......Read Full Article
Fashion News
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, 11th February 2026: Gold Apple, one of the largest international beauty retailers, is strengthening its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the upcoming opening of its new store in Riyadh Park Mall. The launch is set in the first half of 2026. It will be Gold Apple’s second store in Saudi Arabia and the next step in the ......Read Full Article
Jeddah:
In a celebration of art, memory, and resilience, Art Jameel presents a public programme at Hayy Jameel titled 'On Song, Poetry & Community' (Thursday, November 28 through to Sunday, December 1). The weekend-long programme hosts live readings, performances, talks, film screenings, and more to highlighting Sudanese music and poetry and the role ......Read Full Article
Celebrate Unbeatable Deals and Expedited Delivery on AliExpress with football stars Salem Al-Dawsari and Feras Al Brikan during Its Largest Shopping Event
· Massive Savings: Up to 80% off across thousands of products and exclusive deals from over 100 big ......Read Full Article
First edition of Riyadh’s newest jewellery event opens to the public
Exclusive presentation of fine jewellery, one-off masterpieces in the capital
3 November 2024; The first edition of Jewels of the World was officially inaugurated by Krayem AlEnazi, President of the National committee for Precious Metals and Gemstones - Federation of Saudi Chambers ......Read Full Article
Esteemed luxury design house Azza Fahmy is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its first flagship store in Saudi Arabia, situated at Kingdom Mall in Riyadh. This significant milestone is further highlighted by a partnership with Attar United, a leading luxury retailer with 14 years of experience in the industry, renowned for their prestigious collaborations ......Read Full Article
Business News
Tokyo, April 30, 2026, SPA -- Saudi Arabia concluded its participation in the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 innovation and technology exhibition, held from April 27 to 29, in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Binzagr. The participation highlighted the strength of the strategic partnership between the two countries and the Kingdom's growing position as a ......Read Full Article
On the side-lines of ADIPEC 2024, SPARK signed several letters of intent with leading entities, BioChem, MAN Industries, Primetech, Thermocables, and Dalipal Holdings
The agreements will generate over 3,000 direct and indirect jobs and significantly expand manufacturing capabilities at SPARK at maturity
The state-of-the-art facilities will reinforce ......Read Full Article
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 03 November 2024 - Jahez International Company for Information System Technology (“Jahez”, or the “Group”, 9526 on the Saudi Exchange’s Nomu – parallel market), announces its financial results for the third quarter (Q3) and nine month period (9M) ending 30 September 2024, with record Q3 and 9M total ......Read Full Article
Information Technology
Riyadh, April 29, 2026, SPA -- King Saud University (KSU) has achieved a scientific presence by publishing a specialized research study on Internet of Things (IoT) security in Computer Science Review, ranked among the top 5% of journals worldwide in computer science and artificial intelligence.
The study adopted an integrative review methodology, analyzing ......Read Full Article
87% of Organizations Faced Security Breaches in 2023
Riyadh:
Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has recently released its 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, which sheds light on the growing challenges organizations around the world, and in Saudi Arabia, face due to the shortage of skilled ......Read Full Article
09 July, 2024, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: MyAlice, a leading omnichannel customer support and engagement solution provider, has expanded operations to Saudi Arabia with the help of AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading expansion platform and launched its Riyadh headquarters.
Since 2021, the company has been helping online businesses, especially e-commerce firms, deliver ......Read Full Article
Healthcare
The Head and Neck Oncology team at Almana Hospitals removed a tumor from the right side of the jaw of an adolescent patient and reconstructed the defect using harvested bone and tissue from the lower leg (fibula), with its blood supply along with a custom-made plate to support the grafted bone.
The success of this case was attributed to the close ......Read Full Article
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – 9 December 2024: Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) has achieved a significant milestone with its Dhahran Health Center receiving official 'Baby-Friendly Hospital' accreditation from the Saudi Ministry of Health. This prestigious recognition places the center among fewer than ten hospitals in Saudi Arabia to achieve this ......Read Full Article
Nahdi selects Khamis Mushait as a location for its tenth primary care clinic in the Kingdom.
The expansion of 'Nahdi Care' Clinics is set to enhance the quality of life in line with the objectives of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030
Asir, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, November 28, 2024: Nahdi Medical Company bolsters its leadership position in the ......Read Full Article
Events & Exhibitions
AC Milan came back from 2-0 down to beat rivals Inter Milan 3-2 at Al Awwal Park on Monday night, with Tammy Abraham netting an injury-time winner to spark joyous Rossoneri scenes
'I must thank the Saudi fans; they have been incredible. They created a beautiful vibe' – Rafael Leao, AC Milan
Riyadh – January 7, 2025: AC Milan praised the ......Read Full Article
To mark the two-year anniversary of joining Al Nassr, the Portuguese legend reflects on life and football in Saudi Arabia
Ronaldo reveals Saudi Pro League dreams for next decade
Al Nassr captain chooses favourite moment in Al Nassr colours
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 3 January 2025: Never, in more a century and a half in modern football history, has a ......Read Full Article
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 3, 2025: HE Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced the lineup of fights for the global event organized as part of Riyadh Season in collaboration with UFC the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization.
The event, with tickets now available on the webook platform, will be held at ......Read Full Article
Food & Dining News
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 16th October 2024: Experience the vibrant flavours and beautiful atmosphere at Toki Restaurant in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with its dining events, Toki Tuesdays and the Weekend Brunch.
Toki invites guests to indulge in a curated a la carte menu, available every day, that features exquisite dim sums, flavourful starters, delicious main course, ......Read Full Article
ZIBA Restaurant, a recently opened haven for modern Persian cuisine, has been named Best Luxury New Restaurant in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia for 2024 by the prestigious Luxury Lifestyle Awards.
The award recognizes ZIBA's dedication to creating a truly unforgettable dining experience. From the stylish ambiance to the innovative and flavorful dishes, ZIBA offers a ......Read Full Article
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh— 6 August 2024: Dave's Hot Chicken, the LA famous street food sensation known for its Nashville-style hot chicken, has expanded its presence in Riyadh with the launch of its second location on Othman Bin Affan Street. This marks a significant milestone as the new branch, which celebrated its grand opening yesterday is the first ......Read Full Article
Education News
Rabat, May 01, 2026, SPA -- The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched the Saudi pavilion at the 2026 International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat, which continues through May 10.
Commission CEO Dr. Abdullatif Alwasel affirmed that the Kingdom’s participation in the event embodies the deep historical ties between Saudi Arabia ......Read Full Article
Riyadh, April 27, 2026, SPA -- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University will host the Gulf AI Symposium in Higher Education, titled “Smart Transformation andFuture Vision,” on May 6, as a virtual interactive scientific platform highlighting the role of artificial intelligence in the development of higher education institutions.
It will showcase ......Read Full Article
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 05 May 2024 - A ground-breaking partnership between Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) & Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and Save the Children alongside other partners including, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development ......Read Full Article
RealEstate News
With its decades long experience and expertise in refurbishment design, rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of bridges and highway infrastructure, Egis will conduct a thorough condition and life assessment of the causeway linking the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Built in the 1980’s, the King Fahd Causeway is a 25 kilometers ......Read Full Article
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