Author: Mahdeehassan

Makkah, February 25, 2026, SPA — Ramadan street stalls in the neighborhoods of Makkah are among the most prominent seasonal features accompanying the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan. They form a daily scene that reflects Ramadan’s distinct character and evokes elements of collective memory linked to the city’s culinary and social traditions. These stalls spread across neighborhood surroundings ahead of the Maghrib call to prayer, offering a variety of Ramadan foods and beverages, in a display that reflects simplicity in detail and the renewal of inherited practices preserved by the community across generations. Reside

Jeddah, February 25, 2026, SPA — The Sudanese community living in Jeddah Governorate revives Ramadan scenes and traditions that distinguish it from others. Families and neighbors gather around one shared Ramadan table, reflecting strong bonds and offering a vivid picture of the holy month. During Ramadan, Sudanese residents work to reinforce those customs through social closeness among families and neighbors, extending across the wider Sudanese community. Ahmed Bashir told the Saudi Press Agency that Sudanese residents across Saudi Arabia feel deep emotions marked by affection. He said they feel they belong to this country. He attribut

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 sports associations.

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 enthusiasts across the region, offering a space for recreation, competition, and

Designed around comfort, reliability and time gained A calm option for commuters, business travellers and families A passenger experience built for every-day and every-way of life Abu Dhabi, UAE – 25 February 2026: Following the announcement of the UAE’s national passenger rail network, Etihad Rail has revealed new details on what passengers can expect when services start operating later this year. The passenger experience has been developed with a clear focus on how people live, work and travel across the UAE today, offering a modern, comfortable and reliable alternative to intercity driving, while supporting the country&#

  Oxford Business Group and SFDA examine advances in food safety, health care and biotechnology   Riyadh, February 2026: Saudi Arabia’s efforts to modernise regulation and accelerate innovation across food safety, health care and biotechnology are the focus of a new six-part article series published by Oxford Business Group (OBG) in collaboration with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). The series explores how digitalisation, regulatory reform and capacity building are supporting the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives while reinforcing its role in global health and safety governance. Several of the articles examine the SFDA’s use of advanced technologies to…

Jeddah, February 23, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt, at an iftar table at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah. At the outset of the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince welcomed the Egyptian president to his second country, the Kingdom, while the president expressed his thanks to HRH the Crown Prince for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to him and the accompanying delegation. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the close and historic bilateral relations between the two br

Bangui, February 24, 2026, SPA — President Professor Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic received Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji on Monday in the capital, Bangui, in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic Sylvie Baïpo-Temon, during Elkhereiji’s official visit to the Central African Republic. At the outset of the reception, the vice foreign minister conveyed the greetings and appreciation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Min

Makkah, February 24, 2026, SPA — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques launched a project to number the gates of the Second Saudi Expansion. The effort aims to improve services for Umrah performers and ease movement inside the Grand Mosque. The project included installing 92 gate-number signs across the Second Saudi Expansion. The signs were designed to reflect the building’s aesthetic identity, ensuring clear numbering and enhancing the site’s aesthetic value while preserving its sanctity and reverence. The authority said the project reflects its focus on details that combine function, s

Turaif, February 22, 2026, SPA — Northern Borders Region is witnessing a noticeable drop in temperatures with the advent of this year’s holy month of Ramadan, as Turaif recorded 4°C, Arar recorded 9°C, and Rafha registered 10°C, according to data from the National Center of Meteorology. Cold weather is expected to persist until the end of the holy month, with forecasts indicating temperatures may drop to zero degrees. Ramadan coincides with the late winter season, so temperatures are lower than in previous years. Some observers noted that Ramadan will continue to fall in winter until 1454 AH, then shift to autumn from