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Madinah, February 19, 2026, SPA -- The Madinah Bus project—overseen by Madinah Region Development Authority (MRDA)—announced the activation of its shuttle service during Ramadan to serve nearby neighborhoods and facilitate the movement of residents and visitors through several main stations under its operational plan for the holy month.... ... Full Article
This Ramadan, beauty meets storytelling.At Benefit Cosmetics, we're celebrating the spirit of togetherness, confidence, and feel-good glam with something extra special — our Ramadan show, created exclusively for the region and starring 8 of the Middle East's most loved influencers.Starting February 18, we're ro... ... Full Article
Riyadh, February 16, 2026, SPA -- Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Advisor Turki Alalshikh announced that the number of visitors to Riyadh Season in its sixth edition has reached 17 million, coinciding with the conclusion of the season’s activities, reflecting the significant turnout and wide pub... ... Full Article
New Delhi, February 20, 2026, SPA -- President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) Abdullah Al-Ghamdi affirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, guided by the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, is moving steadily to establish artificial intelligence (AI) as a trusted national capability. The goal is to use AI to help devel... ... Full Article
International thought leaders, policymakers and industry experts came together to shape the next phase of Industry 4.0Riyadh, KSA - 18 February 2026 - The World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics (WAM) Saudi Summit & Expo 2026, officially concluded after three days of high-impact sessions, strategic collaborations and innovative showcases, ... ... Full Article
Riyadh, February 16, 2026, SPA -- Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha met in Riyadh with Assistant to the President of the United States and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Michael Kratsios to discuss prospects for partnership in innovation policy, artificial intelligence... ... Full Article
Jeddah, February 17, 2026, SPA -- The Ministry of Culture continues its efforts to revitalize Historic Jeddah in preparation for welcoming visitors during the holy month of Ramadan, offering cultural programs, events, and heritage experiences that reflect the authenticity of the past.The district has emerged as a leading cultural tourism destinatio... ... Full Article
Riyadh, 17 February 2026: The National Museum of Saudi Arabia, located in the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, is marking Saudi Founding Day and the holy month of Ramadan with a new public program, "Memory of the Home," running from 19 February to 6 March 2026, from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.Blending heritage with direct engagement, th... ... Full Article
This Ramadan, Mercato Shopping Mall welcomes the community to embrace the spirit of generosity, compassion, and togetherness through a heartwarming programme of charitable giving and family-friendly experiences.In collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent, Mercato is hosting a special Ramadan donation drive dedicated to supporting families in need. ... ... Full Article
World No3 has barely had a chance to relax after winning in Melbourne, being bed-ridden during a short stopover in Dubai and then going straight back on court in DohaDubai, UAE – 15 February 2026: It may be more than two weeks since Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open in Melbourne, yet such is the demanding schedule of modern-day tenn... ... Full Article
Riyadh, February 17, 2026, SPA -- Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Livestock and Fisheries Development Program Abdulrahman Alfadley sponsored the signing of a memorandum of understanding yesterday between the program and the French company Ceva. A number of senior officials attend... ... Full Article
Riyadh, February 17, 2026, SPA -- Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Livestock and Fisheries Development Program Abdulrahman Alfadley sponsored the signing of a memorandum of understanding yesterday between the program and the French company Ceva. A number of senior officials attend... ... Full Article
António Félix da Costa of Jaguar TCS Racing won the 2026 Jeddah E-Prix Round 5, marking his first win for the team since joining at the start of the season. Sébastien Buemi (Envision Racing) and reigning champion Oliver Rowland (Nissan Formula E Team) rounded out the podium, finishing second and third, respectively. The Drivers' Champions... ... Full Article
António Félix da Costa of Jaguar TCS Racing won the 2026 Jeddah E-Prix Round 5, marking his first win for the team since joining at the start of the season. Sébastien Buemi (Envision Racing) and reigning champion Oliver Rowland (Nissan Formula E Team) rounded out the podium, finishing second and third, respectively. The Drivers' Champions... ... Full Article

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Prophet's Mosque Library: A Historic Center of Knowledge

Prophet's Mosque Library: A Historic Center of Knowledge

Madinah, March 04, 2026, SPA -- The Prophet’s Mosque Library is one of the oldest endowment libraries in the Islamic world and serves as a prominent knowledge center supporting scholarly and cultural activity in Madinah through specialized services for researchers, scholars, and students of knowledge. The library houses a rich collection ......Read Full Article

Madinah Launches Vibrant March 2026 Events Calendar

Madinah Launches Vibrant March 2026 Events Calendar

Madinah, March 03, 2026, SPA -- Madinah welcomes March 2026 with a diverse calendar of events as part of the Madinah Winter Season. This program includes culture, entertainment, adventure, sports, shopping, and Ramadan activities, providing an integrated experience for visitors and residents. Key highlights include the 14th Cultures and Peoples ......Read Full Article

Prophet's Mosque Children's Center Offers Safe Learning Environment During Ramadan

Prophet's Mosque Children's Center Offers Safe Learning Environment During Ramadan

Madinah, March 04, 2026, SPA -- The Children’s Nursery Center at the Prophet’s Mosque is providing a diverse range of comprehensive services for young visitors during Ramadan, with various educational programs offered by specialized trained staff. The center, run by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand ......Read Full Article

Foreign Ministry Makkah Branch Assistant Director General Receives Malaysian Consul General

Foreign Ministry Makkah Branch Assistant Director General Receives Malaysian Consul General

Jeddah, March 02, 2026, SPA -- Assistant Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Branch in Makkah Region Ambassador Ahmed Qutb received today in Jeddah Consul General of Malaysia Tengku Mohd Dzaraif bin Raja Abdul Kadir. During the meeting, the consular exequatur was handed over, and topics of mutual interest were discussed.
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Transport Minister Inspects Travel Operations and Plans at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah

Transport Minister Inspects Travel Operations and Plans at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah

Jeddah, March 03, 2026, SPA -- Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Saleh Al-Jasser inspected the facilities of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on Monday. He was accompanied by GACA President Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej; CEO of ......Read Full Article

GAIN Summit Showcases Fourth Edition Strategy in Riyadh at MWC Barcelona 2026

GAIN Summit Showcases Fourth Edition Strategy in Riyadh at MWC Barcelona 2026

Barcelona, March 03, 2026, SPA -- The Global AI Summit (GAIN), in its fourth edition, showcased its ambitious strategy during its participation in MWC Barcelona 2026, one of the world’s largest and most prominent advanced technology conferences, which commenced today in Barcelona and will run until March 5, ahead of the summit’s ......Read Full Article

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Lights, Camera, Glow: Benefit Cosmetics Ramadan Beauty Series Is Here!

Lights, Camera, Glow: Benefit Cosmetics Ramadan Beauty Series Is Here!

This Ramadan, beauty meets storytelling. At Benefit Cosmetics, we're celebrating the spirit of togetherness, confidence, and feel-good glam with something extra special — our Ramadan show, created exclusively for the region and starring 8 of the Middle East's most loved influencers. Starting February 18, we're rolling out 4 feel-good episodes, airing weekly on our socials. Instagram : @benefitmiddleeast TikTok : @benefitmiddleeast Filled with glam moments, playful challenges, beauty tips, and plenty of ......Read Full Article

Meet the Foundation of Your Dreams: Benefit Cosmetics Launches POREfessional Foundation

Meet the Foundation of Your Dreams: Benefit Cosmetics Launches POREfessional Foundation

Originally called The Face Place, Benefit was founded by Jean & Jane Ford, twin sisters from rural Indiana with a knack for breaking rules, a passion for people, and a love for all-things beauty. The brand was built as an alternative to the traditional, impersonal, unapproachable beauty brands of the time, in a quest to shake up the status quo and redefine beauty as whatever makes you feel good. The relentlessly innovative, never-say-never spirit of our founders is why over the last five decades, Benefit has served up innovative, uncomplicated ......Read Full Article

Love at First Swipe: Valentine's Day Gift Guide with Benefit Cosmetics!

Love at First Swipe: Valentine's Day Gift Guide with Benefit Cosmetics!

This Valentine's Day, love is in the little things—fluttery lashes, sculpted brows, sun-kissed cheeks, and gifts that feel as good to give as they do to receive. Whether you're shopping for your bestie, your Valentine, or treating yourself (because self-love always wins), Benefit Cosmetics has curated the ultimate Valentine's Day gift guide filled with dreamy beauty must-haves. The Dream Team That Does It All 275 AED Some teams just work together like a dream—and the Dream Team Bestsellers Makeup Kit is ......Read Full Article

Soft Girl Energy: The Viral Makeup Trend That's Here to Stay with Benefit Cosmetics!

Soft Girl Energy: The Viral  Makeup Trend That's Here to Stay with Benefit Cosmetics!

Soft, flushed, glowing, and effortlessly romantic — Soft Girl Makeup has been making waves on social media since the beginning of the year, and all signs point to the trend continuing well into 2026. Defined by a delicate, feminine approach to beauty, this viral aesthetic celebrates radiant skin, blush-forward cheeks, luminous highlights, and softly enhanced lips. At its heart, Soft Girl Makeup is about balance: perfected yet breathable skin, blush-forward cheeks, glow that looks lit-from-within, and lips that feel natural and hydrated. ......Read Full Article

Make Up Then & Now: 2016 vs 2026 with Benefit Cosmetics!

Make Up Then & Now: 2016 vs 2026 with Benefit Cosmetics!

Beauty lovers are taking a nostalgic scroll down memory lane — and we’re here for it! The viral “2016 vs 2026 makeup” trend has taken over social feeds, spotlighting just how much our beauty routines (and brow philosophies) have evolved over the last decade. At Benefit Cosmetics, we love seeing how makeup trends shift — and how our iconic products continue to adapt to every era, every face, and every vibe. 2016 Makeup: Bold, Sculpted & Unapologetic In 2016, makeup was unapologetically bold. Brows were structured, ......Read Full Article

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Prophet's Mosque Children's Center Offers Safe Learning Environment During Ramadan

Prophet's Mosque Children's Center Offers Safe Learning Environment During Ramadan

Madinah, March 04, 2026, SPA -- The Children’s Nursery Center at the Prophet’s Mosque is providing a diverse range of comprehensive services for young visitors during Ramadan, with various educational programs offered by specialized trained staff. The center, run by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, is part of a broad system of services designed to help worshippers perform their rituals with ease and peace of mind. The center is located in the northeast section between the mosque ......Read Full Article

Madinah Dates Shine on Ramadan Tables with Nearly 347,000 Tons of Production

Madinah, March 02, 2026, SPA -- Dates of Madinah hold a special religious significance due to the palm tree’s association with the migration of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to the city, while the Kingdom has maintained its focus on developing and advancing their cultivation and production, making Madinah one of the largest date-producing regions today, with production nearing 347,000 tons of some of the finest varieties in the Kingdom. According to the National Center for Palms and Dates, dates are preferred products during Ramadan because of ......Read Full Article

Foreign Ministry Makkah Branch Assistant Director General Receives Malaysian Consul General

Foreign Ministry Makkah Branch Assistant Director General Receives Malaysian Consul General


Jeddah, March 02, 2026, SPA -- Assistant Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Branch in Makkah Region Ambassador Ahmed Qutb received today in Jeddah Consul General of Malaysia Tengku Mohd Dzaraif bin Raja Abdul Kadir. During the meeting, the consular exequatur was handed over, and topics of mutual interest were discussed.

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GAIN Summit Showcases Fourth Edition Strategy in Riyadh at MWC Barcelona 2026

GAIN Summit Showcases Fourth Edition Strategy in Riyadh at MWC Barcelona 2026

Barcelona, March 03, 2026, SPA -- The Global AI Summit (GAIN), in its fourth edition, showcased its ambitious strategy during its participation in MWC Barcelona 2026, one of the world’s largest and most prominent advanced technology conferences, which commenced today in Barcelona and will run until March 5, ahead of the summit’s convening in Riyadh from September 15 to 17 Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi ......Read Full Article

Islamic Affairs Ministry Implements Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Programs for Date Distributio ...

Islamic Affairs Ministry Implements Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Programs for Date Distributio ...


Podgorica, March 02, 2026, SPA -- The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the religious attaché at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Bosnia and Herzegovina, implemented the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ programs for date distribution and iftar in Montenegro during a ceremony held in the capital, Podgorica. The iftar program is set to benefit 2,000 individuals across four regions, while five tons of dates have been allocated under the distribution program, benefiting 20,000 individuals.

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Travel News

Madinah Launches Vibrant March 2026 Events Calendar

Madinah Launches Vibrant March 2026 Events Calendar

Madinah, March 03, 2026, SPA -- Madinah welcomes March 2026 with a diverse calendar of events as part of the Madinah Winter Season. This program includes culture, entertainment, adventure, sports, shopping, and Ramadan activities, providing an integrated experience for visitors and residents. Key highlights include the 14th Cultures and Peoples Festival from March 29 to April 6 and the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) Ramadan activities until March 19. Tourism experiences include the Mount Uhud experience, the free Madinah city sightseeing tour, ......Read Full Article

Transport Minister Inspects Travel Operations and Plans at King Abdulaziz International Airport in J ...

Transport Minister Inspects Travel Operations and Plans at King Abdulaziz International Airport in J ...

Jeddah, March 03, 2026, SPA -- Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Saleh Al-Jasser inspected the facilities of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on Monday. He was accompanied by GACA President Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej; CEO of Matarat Holding Raed Al-Idrissi; Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jeddah Airports Company Eng. Raed Al-Mudaiheem; and CEO of Jeddah Airports Company (JEDCO) Eng. Mazen bin Mohammed Johar. The minister’s tour ......Read Full Article

IATA Opens Nominations for 2026 Edition of Diversity & Inclusion Awards

IATA Opens Nominations for 2026 Edition of Diversity & Inclusion Awards

26 February 2026 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Awards. The Awards recognize excellence in the promotion of diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry in three categories: The Inspirational Role Model Award recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who has had substantial impact on diversity and inclusion in aviation through her significant ......Read Full Article

Red Sea Museum celebrates opening of "Sunken Treasures" exhibition with panel discussion o ...

Red Sea Museum celebrates opening of "Sunken Treasures" exhibition with panel discussion o ...

Red Sea Museum hosted opening event on 25 February 2026 featuring welcome remarks, curator-led tour, and panel discussion on underwater archaeology Evening programme brought together cultural leaders, archaeologists, scientists, and community partners to mark the launch of major temporary exhibition exploring Red Sea maritime heritage Opening aligns with Ramadan programming and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 commitment to developing world-class cultural infrastructure Sunken Treasures runs through 29 May 2026 at Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah 26 ......Read Full Article

Jeddah Waterfront Tops List of Tourist Destinations During Ramadan

Jeddah Waterfront Tops List of Tourist Destinations During Ramadan

Jeddah, February 26, 2026, SPA -- Jeddah Waterfront has emerged as a leading tourist destination during Ramadan. The site offers a comprehensive experience that combines entertainment, sports, arts and hospitality. The promenade extends along the Red Sea. It provides visitors with an ideal setting for evening walks after iftar in a calm atmosphere and pleasant weather. Subtle nighttime lighting enhances the ambiance and reflects the spirit of the holy month. The waterfront also features international art installations displayed along the coast. Works by ......Read Full Article

Fashion News

Casio Releases MR-G Featuring Traditional Japanese Hanada-iro Blue

Casio Releases MR-G Featuring Traditional Japanese Hanada-iro Blue

Dimensional Latticework Dial Inspired by the Traditional Kigumi Woodwork Technique Dubai, March 02, 2026 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has released a new MR-G timepiece, adding to the flagship line of the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The new MRG-B2100D features a three-dimensional latticework dial inspired by the functional beauty of kigumi,*1 the traditional Japanese art of woodwork joinery, adorned with hanada-iro, a stately blue color. * Kigumi is a traditional Japanese construction method and woodworking technique used for wooden joinery ......Read Full Article

Oris Presents a Curated Selection of Watches for Ramadan and Eid Gifting

Oris Presents a Curated Selection of Watches for Ramadan and Eid Gifting

Dubai, UAE – February 2026: As Ramadan invites reflection, gratitude and togetherness, and Eid celebrates generosity and appreciation, Oris presents a curated selection of exceptional timepieces perfect for gifting. Each timepiece embodies craftsmanship, legacy, and the timeless value of gifting, meaningfully. Big Crown x Cervo Volante 75th Anniversary Edition Marking the 75th anniversary of Ahmed Seddiqi, this exclusive Oris edition celebrates a long-standing UAE partnership. Limited to 25 pieces, the 38 mm stainless steel watch features a ......Read Full Article

Gold Apple will Open a New Store in Riyadh Park Mall in the First Half of 2026

Gold Apple will Open a New Store in Riyadh Park Mall in the First Half of 2026

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 company’s Gulf expansion following Doha, Dubai and Jeddah. Designed around Gold Apple’s retailtainment approach, the Riyadh store will bring an immersive, mall friendly beauty destination to ......Read Full Article

Automobile News

Taibah University Signs Contract for ‘Ali Sharbini Chair for Innovation Technologies to Serve Person ...

Taibah University Signs Contract for ‘Ali Sharbini Chair for Innovation Technologies to Serve Person ...

Madinah, February 18, 2026, SPA -- Taibah University signed today the contract establishing the “Ali Sharbini Chair for Innovation Technologies to Serve Persons with Disabilities,” marking the first research chair of its kind based on a patented invention aimed at transferring technology from scientific research into practical application and community service. The initiative focuses on developing advanced technological solutions to empower individuals with hearing and visual impairments. The university noted that the chair is centered on a ......Read Full Article

Arabian Heritage Motors debuts world's largest EXEED showroom in Riyadh

Arabian Heritage Motors debuts world's largest EXEED showroom in Riyadh

A 5,000 sqm facility, designed to deliver the end-to-end customer journey in one place Led by Arabian Heritage Motors under Al Ghurair Mobility, the partnership strengthens long-term operations in Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 18 January 2026: Arabian Heritage Motors by Al Ghurair has opened the largest EXEED showroom in the world in Riyadh. The new site brings together sales, after-sales services, and customer engagement into a single, seamless experience, strengthening long-term operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ......Read Full Article

Formula e heads to Jeddah corniche circuit for season 11's first double-header and pit boost debut - ...

Formula e heads to Jeddah corniche circuit for season 11's first double-header and pit boost debut - ...

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship heads to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit for the first time in Rounds 3 and 4, bringing the season’s only night races to a nation with deep ties to the series. The Jeddah E-Prix will see the launch of PIT BOOST, a new mid-race feature providing a 10% energy increase (3.85kWh) via a 30-second, 600kW ultra-fast energy boost in the pitlane - Formula E’s first mandatory pit stops in nearly seven years. An additional Rookie Free Practice session will take place on Thursday 13 February for drivers who have never ......Read Full Article

Business News

IsDB, Uzbekistan Sign Financing Agreements in AlUla for Transport and Education Sectors

IsDB, Uzbekistan Sign Financing Agreements in AlUla for Transport and Education Sectors

AlUla, February 08, 2026, SPA -- Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group President Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser and Uzbekistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Jamshid Kuchkarov signed financing agreements to support key infrastructure and social development projects on the sidelines of the Second AlUla Conference on Emerging Market Economies. The two sides also held talks to expand cooperation between the IsDB and Uzbekistan, focusing on accelerating high-impact initiatives aligned with Uzbekistan's national development ......Read Full Article

IsDB Chair Meets Djiboutian Minister of Economy, Finance

IsDB Chair Meets Djiboutian Minister of Economy, Finance

Jeddah, February 4, 2026, SPA -- Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Chairman Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser met yesterday in Jeddah with Djiboutian Minister of Economy and Finance Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh. The meeting focused on strengthening the strategic partnership and initial measures aligned with Djibouti’s national economic and investment development agenda, as well as discussing future cooperation, including preparations for a participation framework with the scheduled countries in 2027. Dr. Al Jasser affirmed IsDB’s commitment to supporting the ......Read Full Article

Hilton Signs First Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Saudi Arabia with Al Musbah Group

Hilton Signs First Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Saudi Arabia with Al Musbah Group

Diyar Ajwa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is expected to open later this year Hilton to debut lifestyle brand in the Kingdom with a locally inspired property in the heart of Madinah RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – 10 July 2025: Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Diyar Ajwa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in partnership with Al Musbah Group – marking the debut of the lifestyle Tapestry Collection brand in Saudi Arabia. Expected to open later in 2025, the new signing reinforces Hilton’s continued expansion in ......Read Full Article

Information Technology

Saudi Green Building Forum Strengthens International Presence at 29th UN Commission on Science and T ...

Saudi Green Building Forum Strengthens International Presence at 29th UN Commission on Science and T ...

Riyadh, March 02, 2026, SPA -- The Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF) has strengthened its international presence in the fields of science, technology, and innovation by announcing its participation in the 29th session of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD). The CSTD secretariat has been hosted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) since 1993, following the approval of SGBF’s participation in CSTD’s work in an advisory capacity. The CSTD will convene its sessions from April 20 ......Read Full Article

Worshippers' Guide Digital Platform Enriches Experience of Visitors in Seven Languages

Makkah, February 22, 2026, SPA -- The “Worshippers' Guide” digital platform, launched by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, is enhancing the experience of worshippers and enriching their spiritual journey as part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to advance digital services for visitors of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. The platform is an integrated, interactive service that provides quick access to guidance and awareness content via a QR code. It is ......Read Full Article

SDAIA President: Saudi Arabia is Building an Integrated National AI Ecosystem in Line with Vision 20 ...

SDAIA President: Saudi Arabia is Building an Integrated National AI Ecosystem in Line with Vision 20 ...

New Delhi, February 20, 2026, SPA -- President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) Abdullah Al-Ghamdi affirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, guided by the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, is moving steadily to establish artificial intelligence (AI) as a trusted national capability. The goal is to use AI to help develop government services, enhance competitiveness, build human capacity, and improve the quality of life through a comprehensive strategy based on three main pillars that unlock the full potential of this technology and ......Read Full Article

Healthcare

Saudi Arabia Hosts Largest Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Development Forum 'BIO / CPHI'

Saudi Arabia Hosts Largest Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Development Forum 'BIO / CPHI'

Riyadh, March 02, 2026, SPA -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the Middle East edition of the “BIO / CPHI” Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Development Forum in Riyadh under the patronage of the Ministry of Health and organized by Tahaluf Company from May 11 to 13, at Riyadh Convention and Exhibition Center in Malham. Hosting the forum underscores the growing international confidence in the Saudi healthcare sector’s investment and regulatory environment and highlights the Kingdom’s readiness to lead regional transformation in ......Read Full Article

Adhering to Proper Dietary Guidelines Ensures Patient Safety during Fasting

Adhering to Proper Dietary Guidelines Ensures Patient Safety during Fasting

Makkah, February 25, 2026, SPA -- Adhering to medically recommended dietary guidelines plays a critical role in maintaining patient safety during fasting. Health experts advise against beginning Iftar with heavy or high-sugar foods. Instead, it is preferable to start with a light option, such as dates and milk, then pray Maghrib, before gradually consuming the main meal. Emphasis should be placed on complex carbohydrates that are absorbed slowly and help maintain stable blood glucose levels, while sweetened juices and sugary beverages should be avoided. Dr. ......Read Full Article

‘Mashina' Program Launches in Rafha to Promote Healthy Walking

‘Mashina' Program Launches in Rafha to Promote Healthy Walking

Rafha, February 25, 2026, SPA -- The “Mashina” program officially launched on Tuesday in Rafha to increase public awareness of the health benefits of walking and to foster a culture of daily physical activity. The activities are being held weekly on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. at the Darb Zubaydah track and walkway. The program is organized by the sports association “Tanafos” under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport’s Northern Borders branch, and in collaboration with the Northern Borders Region Municipality and several local ......Read Full Article

Events & Exhibitions

Walking, Running Drive Rhythm of Life at Riyadh's Wadi Hanifa During Ramadan

Riyadh, February 26, 2026, SPA -- Wadi Hanifa in has welcomed Ramadan with a noticeable surge in walkers and runners. Its tributaries and scenic trails have transformed into a daily destination for fitness enthusiasts of all ages and both genders, as they enjoy the capital’s pleasant weather and the month’s unique spiritual atmosphere. During a field tour, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) met with members of the R7 Run Club, which has grown to 4,681 members since it was founded in April 2018, making it one of the most prominent community running ......Read Full Article

Al-Jouf Parks, Fields Draw Crowds During Ramadan

Al-Jouf Parks, Fields Draw Crowds During Ramadan

Sakaka, February 25, 2026, SPA -- Parks and sports fields across Al-Jouf Region and its governorates draw large numbers of visitors, particularly young people, during Ramadan nights. In recent years, Al-Jouf Municipality has developed numerous parks and established 44 sports fields, alongside additional facilities operated by the private sector. The public spaces provide a welcoming environment for families and individuals seeking a pleasant outdoor setting during Ramadan evenings. The sports fields also serve as an important outlet for young people and sports ......Read Full Article

Saudi Fencing Federation Renews Cooperation Agreement with Italian Counterpart

Saudi Fencing Federation Renews Cooperation Agreement with Italian Counterpart

Riyadh, February 19, 2026, SPA -- The Saudi Fencing Federation has renewed its partnership and cooperation agreement with the Italian Fencing Federation as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral sports relations and support technical and competitive development pathways in fencing. The agreement builds on the existing collaboration between the two federations and includes several programs aimed at enhancing the exchange of technical and organizational expertise. It also provides training and qualification opportunities for national cadres, including the ......Read Full Article

Food & Dining News

Culinary Arts Commission Hosts Michelin Guide Celebration to Promote Culinary Innovation

Culinary Arts Commission Hosts Michelin Guide Celebration to Promote Culinary Innovation

Riyadh, February 07, 2026, SPA -- The Culinary Arts Commission hosted a celebration of the Michelin Guide, showcasing Saudi and international culinary arts featured among its latest destinations. The initiative highlights the diversity that blends heritage with innovation, promotes food tourism, and reinforces the Kingdom's position as a global destination for gastronomy. Through its partnership with the Michelin Guide, the Culinary Arts Commission promotes the Kingdom's culinary scene and enhances visitor experiences, while Michelin inspectors ......Read Full Article

Kantami Launches in Riyadh, Bringing Its Distinct Japanese Izakaya Experience to the Capital

Kantami Launches in Riyadh, Bringing Its Distinct Japanese Izakaya Experience to the Capital

Created by Green Sand Concepts, Kantami's second Saudi location blends immersive design with time-honoured Japanese flavours and inventive twists, transforming dining into an act of rebellion Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (3 February 2026): Kantami, the Japanese izakaya concept by Saudi hospitality studio Green Sand Concepts (GSC), has officially opened its doors in Riyadh, introducing a bold new interpretation of Japanese izakaya to the capital. Located in Nawaf Square, the concept builds on the success of Kantami's Al Khobar debut, offering a ......Read Full Article

Experience Ramadan Evenings Reimagined at Fairmont Riyadh

Experience Ramadan Evenings Reimagined at Fairmont Riyadh

Experience Ramadan Evenings Reimagined at Fairmont Riyadh   Embark on an elevated culinary journey this Holy Month with the return of Al Thuraya Ramadan Tent, featuring a vibrant Ramadan Bazaar, an exclusive Chef’s Table experience with Michelin-star Chef Nicolas Isnard, and nightly iftar buffets for SAR 495   Extending the journey into the early hours, diners can also savour a curated suhoor menu and aromatic hubbly bubbly at the Café Connect Terrace for ......Read Full Article

Education News

Qassim University Signs Executive Program with South Africa's CSIR

Buraidah, March 03, 2026, SPA -- President of Qassim University Dr. Mohammed Al-Sharekh and CEO of South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Dr. Thulani Dlamini signed an executive program agreement on Sunday covering scientific research and innovation. Qassim University’s vice presidents attended the signing, which took place at the university campus. The agreement aims to foster cooperation in research, development, and innovation projects in advanced technologies prioritized by both sides. It also provides for the ......Read Full Article

Prophet's Mosque Library: A Historic Center of Knowledge

Prophet's Mosque Library: A Historic Center of Knowledge

Madinah, March 04, 2026, SPA -- The Prophet’s Mosque Library is one of the oldest endowment libraries in the Islamic world and serves as a prominent knowledge center supporting scholarly and cultural activity in Madinah through specialized services for researchers, scholars, and students of knowledge. The library houses a rich collection of rare manuscripts and scholarly works, including around 4,000 original manuscripts, nearly 60,000 digitized and reproduced manuscripts, approximately 4,600 manuscripts preserved on various media, and more than 250 rare ......Read Full Article

SEDRA Community to Launch King's College Riyadh through Partnership Between ROSHN Group and Cognita ...

SEDRA Community to Launch King's College Riyadh through Partnership Between ROSHN Group and Cognita  ...

The new educational facility will open its doors in the SEDRA community, north of Riyadh, in the third quarter of 2027, built to world‑class standards in line with Cognita Middle East. Education is a strategic vertical for ROSHN Group's ongoing expansion, with this project representing its largest educational facility to date King's College Riyadh SEDRA, the British-curriculum all-through school, will welcome students from pre-school to Year 9 initially, expanding to Year 13 in the coming years RIYADH, 10 February 2026: ROSHN ......Read Full Article

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AHOY والحي تُحدثان نقلة نوعية في إدارة العقارات بالمجمعات السكنية

AHOY والحي تُحدثان نقلة نوعية في إدارة العقارات بالمجمعات السكنية

الرياض، المملكة العربية السعودية ودبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – 30 يناير 2025 – أعلنت شركة  Ahoyالرائدة في مجال التكنلوجيا متعددة القطاعات والابتكار التقني، عن شراكتها مع شركة الحي ، المتخصصة في التكنولوجيا العقارية المبتكرة، التي تهدف إلى إحداث نقلة نوعية في إدارة الأملاك والعقارات.  بموجب هذا التعاون، تستثمر AHOY في شركة الحي" وتتعاون معها لتعزيز نهجها المبتكر في تحسين خدمات إدارة العقارات عبر حلولها التقنية المتكاملة. تم تطوير منصة 'الحي' بمنهجية تكاملية للمجمعات السكنية، حيث تقدم تجربة سلسة للسكان وكفاءة عالية لمديري ......Read Full Article

HMH Achieves Impressive Expansion in KSA, Adding Over 1,000 Rooms

HMH Achieves Impressive Expansion in KSA, Adding Over 1,000 Rooms

HMH increases its number of hotel rooms from 1,162 to 2,476 in one year HMH plans to open four hotels in Mecca, Madina, and Yanbu with a total of 1,314 hotel rooms over the next two years Dubai, UAE (May 08, 2024): The Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), pioneer in the hotel management in the Middle East and North Africa, has taken the centre stage in the mega event of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 ongoing at the Dubai International and Convention Centre. The four-day show, kicked off on May 6 with over 2,000 exhibitors from more than 160 ......Read Full Article

Egis to Provide a Comprehensive Refurbishment and Maintenance Assessment for King Fahd Causeway Brid ...

Egis to Provide a Comprehensive Refurbishment and Maintenance Assessment for King Fahd Causeway Brid ...

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 long structure composed of bridges and embankments, carrying over 60,000 vehicles in its peak time. It features 12 kilometers of twin box girder viaducts, 13 kilometers of embankments, 3 flyovers and ......Read Full Article

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WFP requires us$16.9 billion in 2025 to respond to unrelenting humanitarian needs

Hunger is nearing levels that were last seen during the global food crisis sparked by the pandemic. ROME —The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched its 2025 Global Outlook, calling for US$16.9 billion to address global food needs and the alarming gap between needs and resources. WFP's flagship 2025 Global Outlook, launched today, shows that 343 million people across 74 countries are acutely food insecure, a 10 per cent increase from last year and just shy of the record hit during the pandemic. The country contexts in which ......Read Full Article

Wfp welcomes us$25 million grant from ksrelief for its operations in yemen

Wfp welcomes us$25 million grant from ksrelief for its operations in yemen

JEDDAH – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a US$25 million contribution from Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to support its life-saving operations in Yemen over the next year. The agreement was signed by WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau and H.E. Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Adviser to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in Jeddah today. US$15 million will be allocated to sustain emergency food assistance for vulnerable families across Yemen. The remaining US$10 ......Read Full Article

WFP Alarmed at Spreading Regional Displacement Crises in Middle East

Shot: 1-8Oct2024 Lebanon, Syria TRT: 3:44 :00-:06 - Damaged building in Saida, Lebanon Shot:5Oct24 :06-:24 - Convoy of Humanitarian Aid Moving from Beirut to Tyre Highway 51, Lebanon Shot: 5Oct24 :24-:40 - Offloading WFP food parcels in Tyre Tyre, Lebanon Shot: 5Oct24 :40-1:08 - SOT Matthew Hollingworth, WFP Lebanon Country Director (English) "We're delivering 1100 food parcels, food ration boxes along with bread from the World Food Programme, but also critically needed water, sanitation, and hygiene materials from our ......Read Full Article

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