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

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

FF Mobility Trading continues to strengthen its Middle East EAI robotics strategy through strategic cooperation frameworks and regional ecosystem collaboration across the UAE, GCC, and potentially the broader MENA region. These cooperation frameworks represent an important step in building FF’s regional robotics commercialization architecture, connecting FF’s global EAI robotics portfolio with local market access, deployment channels, institutional resources, and long-term ecosystem partners. Dubai, UAE (July 7, 2026) – Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future,” “FF,” or the “Company”), a California-based global Embodied AI (EAI) ecosystem company, today announced continued progress in its Middle East EAI robotics commercialization…

SBC Summit 2026 to Host Landmark Leadership Keynote Featuring Sports Business Titans Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, and Jason Robins Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of the most influential figures in global sports business: Basketball icon, investor, and philanthropist Michael Jordan, Sportradar founder and CEO Carsten Koerl, and DraftKings co-founder, CEO, and chairman of the board Jason Robins, hosted by former Sky Sports News presenter, broadcaster, and journalist, Kirsty Gallacher.  The headline keynote, titled “Leadership in Sports Business,” will take place on Tuesday…

Riyadh, June 30, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Media Academy at the Ministry of Media concluded two training programs on sports media production and sports analysis as part of its efforts to develop national talent in sports media. The programs brought together more than 60 participants specializing in or interested in the field. The production-focused program covered content creation, production techniques, and planning sports coverage and programming. It also highlighted best practices for producing sports content across various platforms. The analysis-focused program covered the fundamentals of professional match analysis and technical insi

Jizan, July 02, 2026, SPA — Jazan Region marked World Architecture Day, observed annually on July 1, by highlighting its four distinctive architectural styles under the Saudi Architecture initiative, which aims to consolidate national urban identity through styles derived from the geographical, climatic, and cultural characteristics of each region. The Jazan Municipality hosts four of the 19 architectural styles recognized nationwide: Tihama coast, Tihama foothills, Sarawat Mountains, and Farasan Islands architecture. Spokesperson at the municipality Eng. Fahd Al-Ahmari stated that Tihama coast architecture reflects simplicity and harm

Buraidah, July 02, 2026, SPA — Qassim Region continues to reinforce its position as one of the Kingdom’s leading agricultural regions, with grapes emerging as a promising crop that contributes to diversifying agricultural production and enhancing economic returns, supported by the region’s favorable natural conditions that promote the sustainability of the agricultural sector. Suitable soil and favorable climatic conditions have contributed to the successful cultivation of grapes and the production of high-quality fruit. Vineyards are concentrated across several governorates, making grapes one of the region’s leading fru