Author: Mahdeehassan

KSA – July 06, 2026: Six months on from the rollout of its updated test experience, TOEFL iBT is witnessing an uptick in Saudi Arabia, a market where English proficiency is now a critical pillar in supporting the nation’s transition toward a knowledge-based, globally integrated economy. Empowering Future-Ready Talent As Saudi Arabia continues with the implementation of its Vision 2030’s Human Capability Development Program, global communication skills have become an imperative for the Kingdom’s youth. Parallel to this, Saudi Arabia is building a stronger international education ecosystem through initiatives such as

Riyadh, July 07, 2026, SPA — The Roads General Authority (RGA) emphasized that measuring compliance with the Saudi Road Code is a key tool to ensure the implementation of approved technical standards, contributing to improving road project quality, enhancing safety levels, and increasing execution efficiency across the Kingdom. The RGA explained that the compliance measurement process consists of four stages, beginning with road owners completing questionnaires and submitting them to the authority, followed by selecting project samples to assess their adherence to the Saudi Road Code requirements. This methodology supports road-owning

Riyadh, July 07, 2026, SPA — Spain’s national team achieved a historic milestone at the FIFA World Cup 2026, becoming the first team in tournament history to keep six consecutive clean sheets after defeating Portugal 1-0 in the Round of 16. The remarkable defensive record highlights Spain’s strength throughout the competition. The team began its campaign with a goalless draw against Cape Verde, before defeating Saudi Arabia and then overcoming Uruguay in the final match of the group stage. Spain continued its defensive dominance in the knockout rounds, beating Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32 before edging past Portugal 1-0 i

Buraidah, July 07, 2026, SPA — Date palm farms in Qassim Region have begun the first signs of the coloring stage, marking the annual transition of dates from green to yellow or red depending on the variety. This phase signals the approaching rutab season and the start of the harvest period, one of the region’s most important agricultural and economic events. Qassim is among Saudi Arabia’s leading date-producing regions, home to more than 11 million palm trees and numerous varieties, including Sukari, Barhi, Khalas, and others known locally and internationally. Farmers are closely monitoring ripening levels, adjusting irrigatio

Within the United Nations-sponsored multilateral setting of WSIS Forum 2026 and AI for Good Global Summit 2026, the delegation advanced ClimateEX, WCFDAC and the Sustainable ESG-backed Green Gold Digital Asset Initiative as three pillars for AI-driven climate finance and inclusive carbon market cooperation. Geneva, Switzerland, 10 July 2026 – Within the UN-sponsored multilateral platform of WSIS Forum 2026, the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 and Session 562 of the WSIS Forum agenda in Geneva, a UAE-linked delegation led by H.E. Shaikh Hamad Rakadh Salem Hamad Alameri, Chairman of Shaikh Hamad Rakadh Salem Rakadh Office, advanced AI-driven climate finance, multilateral…

Presented within the United Nations-sponsored multilateral setting of WSIS Forum 2026 and AI for Good Global Summit 2026, METRA Group positioned physical gold-backed digital asset infrastructure as a trusted value reference for asset representation, transparent digital finance and cross-border market connectivity. Geneva, Switzerland, 10 July 2026 – Within the UN-sponsored multilateral platform of WSIS Forum 2026 and the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, METRA Group highlighted the role of physical gold-backed digital asset infrastructure in strengthening trust, transparency and value representation for the next stage of the digital economy. The discussion took place within Session 562 of…

SBC Summit will place the technologies transforming payments, compliance and player experiences under the spotlight with a dedicated Fintech conference track, taking place on Tuesday, 29 September. Bringing together operators, payment providers, fintech specialists and compliance experts, the track will explore how businesses can modernise payment infrastructure, navigate evolving regulation, strengthen fraud prevention, improve digital identity and verification, and leverage fintech to support responsible gambling. The Fintech track forms part of the dedicated Payment Expert Summit stage, alongside specialist tracks on AML & Compliance (Wednesday, 30 September) and Crypto & Blockchain (Thursday, 1 October). “Fintech is now influencing almost every stage of the player journey, from…

At the United Nations-linked WSIS Forum 2026 and AI for Good Global Summit 2026, the Global Chairman of UAE Global 2031 Strategic Partnership emphasized cross-border capital alignment, institutional partnership and future-oriented development cooperation. Geneva, Switzerland, 09 July 2026 – At the United Nations-linked multilateral gathering of WSIS Forum 2026 and the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, Mr. Jeson Zheng, Global Chairman of UAE Global 2031 Strategic Partnership (GSP), highlighted the UAE’s role as a strategic connector for investment, AI innovation, digital cooperation and sustainable development. His participation took place in the context of Session 562 of WSIS…

SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meetups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming jurisdictions during its 2026 event in Lisbon. Taking place each day at the Regulatory Gaming Meetup Lounge (F4-17) from 29 September to 1 October, the meetups will provide attendees with the opportunity to discuss market developments, regulatory changes, compliance requirements, and business opportunities with experts and stakeholders operating within the same markets and regulatory environments. Sessions will be organised by jurisdiction and region, allowing attendees to focus on the markets most relevant to their business interests. Regional sessions…

Shenzhen, July 6, 2026, SPA — A total of 20 students from Saudi universities are participating in a joint training program on artificial intelligence (AI), organized by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) in partnership with Huawei in Shenzhen, China. The program aims to enhance participants’ skills and expand their knowledge of AI through a training experience that combines theoretical and practical learning while exposing them to the latest AI applications and technological practices in a global work environment. It is part of the Mawhiba-Huawei partnership, which aims to train 500