Author: Mahdeehassan

Diriyah, April 2, 2026, SPA — The Traditional Arts Festival 2026, organized by the Ministry of Culture, is drawing strong crowds of visitors and tourists in Diriyah amid pleasant spring weather. The festival, held from March 26 to April 8 and from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., features a range of performing arts from across the Kingdom. Live shows in a dedicated traditional performance arena allow visitors to explore those traditions and their varied forms, reflecting the depth and diversity of Saudi cultural heritage. The event is part of the Ministry of Culture’s ongoing efforts to support the national cultural scene and highlight traditi

Suwair, April 02, 2026, SPA — Under the patronage of Governor of Al-Jouf Region Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Suwair Nasser Al-Sahli inaugurated the second edition of the Al-Jouf Winter Festival, in the presence of several directors of government and security agencies, and with notable attendance from residents and visitors The inauguration ceremony featured a musical operetta performed by the Saudi Ardah troupe, presenting an artistic tableau that reflected the region’s cultural heritage. Following this, the heritage village was opened, comprising 20 pavilions dedicated to small family businesses and entrepr

Riyadh, April 2, 2026, SPA — The Saudi national fencing team began its participation in the Junior and Cadet Fencing World Championships yesterday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The championship will continue until April 10. The team concluded its preparations through a training camp in Dammam, conducting intensive twice-daily sessions as part of its pre-competition program ahead of the global event.

Madinah, April 2, 2026, SPA — The third edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum concluded on Wednesday. The forum was held under the patronage of Governor of Madinah Region Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, and organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in partnership with the Pilgrim Experience Program. The event took place from March 30 to April 1 at the King Salman International Convention Center in Madinah. The Umrah and Ziyarah Forum saw broad local and international participation over its three days, attracting more than 50,000 registrants from 165 countries. This participation reflects its growing status as a leading global

Spotted on your feed and saved for later — Baneen’s radiant glam from our Ramadan Beauty Series is the glow everyone’s still talking about. Streaming on TikTok and Instagram via @benefitmiddleeast, the series brought together some of the region’s most loved faces — each revealing their signature look using Benefit Cosmetics icons and newest launches. Among them, Baneen (@baneenstars) delivered a lifted, luminous glam that perfectly balances juicy cheeks, soft warmth and sculpted skin. Here’s how to recreate Baneen’s look! COMPLEXION: SMOOTH, SOFT-MATTE SKIN To create her flawless base,

Madinah, April 04, 2026, SPA — Acting Consul General of Sudan in Jeddah Ambassador Muhammad Hassan Muhammad Ali visited the 14th International Cultural Festival, organized by the Islamic University of Madinah, as part of its ongoing activities. The ambassador toured the participating pavilions and reviewed cultural and heritage displays reflecting the diversity of world civilizations. He was also briefed on the exhibits and accompanying activities showcasing the customs and traditions of participating countries. He commended the event’s rich cultural diversity and distinguished organization, underscoring the importance of such in

Riyadh, April 04, 2026, SPA — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has forecast moderate rainfall in Riyadh Region today and tomorrow. The Saudi Civil Defense urged the public to take precautions and follow its guidelines.

Rafha, April 03, 2026, SPA — With the arrival of spring in Northern Borders Region, camel milk has regained its prominence as a staple of Bedouin life. The mild weather and flourishing natural pastures have led to an abundance of milk, making it a focal point for locals and campers during desert outings. Consuming camel milk during this season is a deeply rooted social custom, traditionally offered to guests in spring camps as people move between grazing lands. Intertwined with desert life since ancient times, camel milk remains a vital food source and a powerful symbol of local culture. The increased seasonal demand reflects a strong co

Riyadh, April 3, 2026, SPA — Eight Saudi cities made a notable showing in the IMD Smart City Index 2026, published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The result reflects faster development and improving quality of life across the Kingdom’s cities, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Riyadh advanced to 24th globally from 27th. Makkah ranked 50th, Jeddah 55th, Madinah 67th, and Al-Khobar 64th. AlUla recorded a significant leap, climbing from 112th to 85th. The result points to the rapid progress of its development and tourism projects. The index also listed Hail and Hafar Al-Batin Governorate for the fi

New system combines speech recognition and voice generation, allowing organizations to process and use Arabic voice at scale Abu Dhabi, UAE. April 2026: As the UAE accelerates its investment in artificial intelligence and digital services, Abu Dhabi based CNTXT AI has expanded Munsit into a unified Arabic voice AI platform, combining speech recognition and voice generation in a single system designed for real-world use across government, finance, and digital platforms. The update comes at a time when voice is becoming an increasingly important interface for artificial intelligence globally, while demand for Arabic language solutions continues to grow across the region.…