Author: Mahdeehassan

A two-day celebration featuring a live science show, creative activities and family entertainment will take place on 29 and 30 August 2026. Town Centre Jumeirah is making the return to school more exciting with “Too Cool for School,” a fun-filled Back-to-School celebration taking place on 29 and 30 August 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, as part of Dubai Summer Surprises. Designed especially for children and families, the two-day event will combine entertainment, creativity and learnin…

Senior leaders from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, King Salman Gate Project, Red Sea Global, King Saud University, Qiddiya and Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism to explore education, career pathways and leadership development The Future Stage will examine the talent required to support Saudi Arabia’s ambition to attract 150 million visitors and create more than one million tourism jobs by 2030

Riyadh, August 27, 2026, SPA — Deputy of the Ministry of National Guard Saad bin Mohammed Al-Babtain signed an agreement with PwC Middle East Country Senior Partner for Saudi Arabia Faisal Al Sarraj aimed at developing the capabilities of ministry personnel and strengthening their professional skills. The agreement aims to expand learning and development opportunities for ministry personnel and draw on PwC’s expertise in mentoring, career guidance, knowledge transfer, exchange of expertise, and…

Al-Baha, August 27, 2026, SPA — Under the patronage of Governor of Al-Baha Region Prince Dr. Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Undersecretary of Al-Baha Region Dr. Abdulmonem Al-Shehri opened the second diodrama festival yesterday at the King Abdulaziz Cultural Center in Al-Baha. The festival is organized by the Theatre and Performing Arts Association and the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts in Al-Baha. The opening drew a large audience of art and theater enthusiasts. The festival runs t…

Madinah, August 27, 2026, SPA — Al Madinah Region Development Authority invited local and international companies specializing in passenger transport to apply for qualification to implement public taxi service operation contracts in Madinah, as part of its efforts to develop the transport system and enhance mobility services within the city. The authority set September 3, 2026, as the deadline for receiving inquiries, and September 7, 2026, as the final deadline for submitting qualification doc…

Chicago, August 12, 2026, SPA — Severe storms left more than half a million people without power in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday, bringing dark skies and strong winds. All flights were temporarily suspended late Tuesday morning at Chicago’s two main airports. The National Weather Service in Chicago described the storms as “dangerous.”

Riyadh, August 11, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Energy’s inspection teams conducted 9,263 inspections in July 2026, detecting 964 violations of the Law of Petroleum and Petrochemical Products and the Law on the Distribution of Dry Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for Residential and Commercial Purposes. The violations included engaging in unlicensed petroleum or petrochemical activities, engaging in unlicensed retail sales of LPG cylinders, transporting and selling petroleum products…

Makkah, August 12, 2026, SPA — The second group of Umrah performers hosted under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Hajj, Umrah and Visitation Program praised the generous hospitality and care they have received since arriving in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and performed the Umrah rituals. The second group comprises 250 male and female pilgrims representing 23 countries across Europe and Asia. The program is implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. The progr…

Jeddah, August 11, 2026, SPA — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session held today in Jeddah. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister; President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; and Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif for their successful and blessed efforts in convening the Makka…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – August 2026: Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh – King Abdulaziz Road, owned by ALMARIA Investment Company, has received the 2026 EMEA New Hotel Opening Award at a Marriott International awards ceremony held in London, United Kingdom. Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Waleed Alhmali, CEO of ALMARIA Investment Company, said: “We are incredibly proud to receive this prestigious recognition from Marriott International. This award is a testament to the dedication of our tea…