Author: Mahdeehassan

Riyadh, July 30, 2026, SPA — The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has awarded the Saudi Arabian Football Federation the hosting rights for the AFC Champions League Elite finals for three consecutive editions: 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029. The AFC’s decision follows Saudi Arabia’s successful hosting of the tournament’s final stages over the past two editions, as well as the Kingdom’s proven track record in organizing and hosting major sporting events. These successes reflect Saudi Arabia’s advanced organizational and operational capabilities and further reinforce its position as a leading destinati

Madinah, August 1, 2026, SPA — Taibah University has launched the Crowd Management Program as part of its MicroX initiative, aiming to equip participants with skills in crowd planning and management and enhance their field decision-making skills in line with best practices. The program offers a university-accredited certificate and consists of 120 training hours. It provides 1,000 seats for applicants, with registration remaining open until all seats are filled. The program is part of the university’s efforts to develop professional skills and strengthen the competencies of personnel working in crowd management, contributing to i

Buraidah, July 31, 2026, SPA — The Buraidah International Dates Carnival opens tomorrow and runs through October 14. The annual economic event marks one of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s largest dates marketing seasons, bringing together farmers, traders, and importers from within the Kingdom and abroad. The event also features cultural, tourism, and entertainment activities at several venues, including a rural farm showcasing the agricultural heritage of Qassim Region, in addition to cultural and community activities at King Khalid Cultural Center. The carnival reflects the scale of the palm and dates sector in Qassim Region, which

Riyadh, July 31, 2026, SPA — The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) issued its H1 2026 report revealing that its beneficiary care center processed 191,619 interactions across various channels, including phone calls, WhatsApp, website queries, emails, X messages, Tawakkalna complaints, and sign language support calls. Staffed by qualified Saudi nationals, the center maintained high operational standards, recording a 12-second average response time, an average call duration of 4 minutes and 21 seconds, a 1% call loss rate, an 86% first-time resolution rate, and an 87% overall satisfaction rating. GACA continues to upgrade its ben

Tabuk, July 31, 2026, SPA — Prince Fahd bin Sultan Promenade in Tabuk remains one of the region’s oldest tourist and commercial destinations, preserving its economic role while continuing to attract visitors despite urban expansion and the emergence of modern shopping centers. Located in the heart of the city, the promenade is home to more than 320 commercial outlets offering a wide range of goods and services. Some shops have remained in operation across generations, while the promenade also hosts seasonal events and programs that help stimulate tourism and commercial activity. The promenade has undergone redevelopment carried out

Syria’s Ministry of Tourism has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with three Saudi technology companies: Tamkeen, Cipher and Hawaz, to accelerate the digital transformation of the country’s tourism sector through the development of an integrated digital ecosystem that enhances the visitor experience, strengthens institutional capability and enables data-driven tourism development. Representing a major step in the Ministry’s long-term digital transformation strategy, the MoU moves beyond administrative modernisation towards a fully integrated digital operating model for the tourism sector. It will improve serv

Manila, July 24, 2026, SPA — Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji met today with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn on the sidelines of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia conference in Manila, the Philippines. The two officials reviewed Saudi-ASEAN relations and ways to strengthen them.

Riyadh, July 24, 2026, SPA — The General Directorate of Passports continues to receive pilgrims arriving for Umrah through Saudi Arabia’s air, land, and sea ports, utilizing advanced technology, electronic gates, and dedicated staff to ensure smooth entry. The directorate reaffirmed its commitment to providing high-quality services so pilgrims can perform their rituals with ease. It also reminded visitors to adhere to the Kingdom’s regulations and respect the validity periods of their visas.

Jeddah, July 23, 2026, SPA — The “Global Positioning System” exhibition, hosted by Hayy Arts at Hayy Jameel in Jeddah, takes visitors on an artistic experience that moves beyond the concept of navigation as a means of reaching destinations. It offers a contemporary perspective on the relationship between people and place, and how maps, transport networks, and infrastructure have helped shape memory and identity and redefine borders and distances. Running through October 26, the exhibition presents multimedia artworks that explore navigation systems from diverse intellectual and visual perspectives. It traces transformations in

Makkah, July 22, 2026, SPA — Electronic guidance screens installed at the gates and outer courtyards of the Grand Mosque help worshippers and visitors identify available entrances and choose the nearest access points, improving crowd flow and facilitating entry. The screens provide real-time updates on gate availability and crowd density in the Mataf and Masaa, helping worshippers, Umrah performers, and visitors choose the most suitable routes. They also direct visitors to upper-floor entrances, improving traffic flow and reducing access times. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to leverage technology to enhance crowd management