Sakaka, January 8, 2026, SPA — The examination and quality committee at the food safety laboratory, affiliated with Al-Jouf Municipality, announced the completion of more than 4,500 precise tests on olive and oil samples participating in the 19th annual Al-Jouf International Olive Festival. The step aims to ensure that all displayed products comply with Saudi and international standards and specifications, providing safe and healthy products for festival visitors, as the festival represents the largest platform for olive producers in the Kingdom. The tests conducted by specialized technical teams included measuring acidity and rancidit

Riyadh, January 8, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) received the Recognised by EFQM certificate for sustainable performance at a five-star level from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), becoming the first government entity in the Kingdom to achieve this advanced level on its first institutional performance evaluation, according to the updated version of the EFQM Model. SDAIA Strategy Management Office Chief Executive Abdullah Al-Khudairi received the certificate on Wednesday from EFQM Chief Executive Officer Russell Longmuir during his visit to SDAIA’s headquarters. The r