Author: Mahdeehassan

RIYADH: A collection of tales about Saudi Arabia was among the cultural works produced by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission that went on display at the 2026 Algiers International Book Fair on Wednesday. The collection, titled “Stories from Saudi Arabia,” by local authors was among a host of treats on offer at the Saudi pavilion, according to a press statement. Other highlights included a selection of manga and graphic comics by prominent Saudi writers like Ghazi Al-Gosaibi, Omaima Al-Khamis and Abdulaziz Al-Mishri. The commission also presented its Tarjim initiative, which supports translation into and from Arabic and connects Saudi…

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Pakistani counterpart, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, urged pursuing diplomatic solutions to regional crises to reduce tensions and strengthen security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. During a phone call, the two ministers discussed the latest regional developments and emphasized the need to continue diplomatic efforts to address ongoing conflicts. Dar, who also serves as Pakistan’s deputy prime minister, and Prince Faisal reaffirmed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in promoting regional peace and stability.

RIYADH: Saudi education officials have recognized 659 public, private, and international schools for achieving the excellence level in the National Program for School Evaluation, Classification, and Accreditation. Yousef Al-Benyan, the minister of education, and Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Sabti, the chairman of the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, recognized the outstanding schools for advancing educational quality, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ETEC honored the schools participating in the National Program for School Evaluation, Classification, and Accreditation on Monday, during the conclusion of the third edition of the National Forum for School Excellence, Tamayuz 2026, held in Riyadh. The program aims…

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Bahrain’s National Security Advisor Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa in Riyadh on Wednesday.  Prince Mohammed and Sheikh Nasser reviewed the historic relations between their countries and topics of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Sheikh Nasser also conveyed the greetings of King Hamad to King Salman and the crown prince.  In return, Prince Mohammed requested Sheikh Nasser to convey the greetings of the Saudi leadership to King Hamad.  Later, Sheikh Nasser was received by Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd.

RIYADH: Bulgaria’s president and prime minister condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and expressed solidarity with the Kingdom during separate meetings with the Saudi interior minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, in Sofia on Wednesday. The prince’s talks with President Iliana Yotova and Prime Minister Rumen Radev focused on bilateral relations and ways in which security cooperation between the their countries might be strengthened, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Both of the leaders also reaffirmed Bulgaria’s support for Saudi Arabia amid the continuing attacks against the Kingdom launched by the Yemen-based Houthis. During his meeting with Yotova, Prince Abdulaziz conveyed…

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA, October 29, 2026 Tiswa (تسوى) has opened the waitlist for its student verification platform ahead of its planned November 2026 App Store launch. Built in Jeddah, the free app gives students in Saudi Arabia a way to verify their university enrollment once and use that verification to access student prices. Each student’s account is linked to one phone. A live digital student pass gives verified students access to offers online across the Kingdom and at partner locations near campus. The platform supports Arabic and English. Brands can use it to reach verified students, and universities can extend…

Businesses across Saudi Arabia are increasingly adopting modern technology to improve productivity, simplify daily operations and manage their activities more efficiently. From small retail shops to large enterprises, organizations require reliable software solutions to manage accounting, inventory, sales, purchasing, billing and customer relationships. As Saudi Arabia continues its digital transformation under Vision 2030, ERP software, POS systems, accounting applications and business automation solutions are becoming important tools for companies looking to improve their operational performance. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software plays an important role in modern business management by connecting different departments through a centralized platform. Instead of maintaining separate…

DHORDO, KUTCH, INDIA – For families and travellers living in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, the winter school break is a natural time to visit India. Namak Resort, a boutique tent resort near Dhordo in Gujarat, invites them to spend part of that break on the White Rann of Kutch, a vast salt desert that turns brilliant white between November and February. Flights from Saudi Arabia connect to Ahmedabad, from where Bhuj and Dhordo are a short onward journey. Namak sits on the Khavda-Dhordo Road, close to the salt flats and to Rann Utsav, the winter festival of Kutchi music, food…

RIYADH: Egypt’s foreign minister on Tuesday reiterated his country’s condemnation of and opposition to any threat to the security of the Kingdom and Gulf states. During a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Badr Abdelatty affirmed that the security of Gulf states is an integral part of Arab national security. The two ministers also discussed regional developments and efforts to contain tensions in the region and prevent the expansion of conflicts, the Saudi Press Agency reported.   Both sides emphasized the importance of continued coordination and consultation, supporting endeavors aimed at de-escalation, fostering dialogue, and pursuing…

RIYADH: More than six decades after its founding, the Abdulrahman Al-Sudairy Cultural Center remains a fixture of community life in Al-Joud, reaching more than 61,000 people over the past year, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Its 158 programs range from literature and crafts to health, social life and the environment, according to Assistant General Manager Khalid Al-Juraid. More than 715 volunteers gave up their time to assist. On Nov. 4, Abdulrahman AlSudairy Cultural Center’s Dar Al-Rahmaniya branch in AlGhat will host the 19th Munira bint Mohammed Al-Mulhim Forum for Community Service. At the center’s heart is the Dar Al-Uloom Library,…