Author: Mahdeehassan

Riyadh, February 17, 2026, SPA — SPL Group, through its logistics arm NAQEL Express, successfully transported the horses participating in the 2026 Saudi Cup for the fourth consecutive year. The event was organized by the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia from February 13 to 14 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. The operation included the transport of 82 champions from leading international racecourses across 11 countries, headed by the legendary Forever Young, who was crowned for the second consecutive year with the world’s most valuable cup, along with a selection of prominent international horses. The process was carried out throug

Riyadh, February 17, 2026, SPA — Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Livestock and Fisheries Development Program Abdulrahman Alfadley sponsored the signing of a memorandum of understanding yesterday between the program and the French company Ceva. A number of senior officials attended. The memorandum focuses on localizing vaccine manufacturing, transferring technology and technical expertise, and expanding the industrial and commercial production of veterinary vaccines across all regions of the Kingdom. Under the memorandum, the two sides will work to achieve high effici

Riyadh, February 16, 2026, SPA — The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) announced the identification of over 34,000 gifted students in the 16th edition of the National Program for Gifted Identification 2026, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, bringing the total number of identified gifted students to more than 278,000. This year, 34,358 students were discovered, including 2,469 exceptionally gifted and 31,889 gifted students. Of the 94,323 students registered in 2026, 89,843 took the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Apt

Riyadh, February 16, 2026, SPA — The Supreme Court has called on all Muslims in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to sight the Ramadan crescent today evening, Shaban 29, 1447 AH, according to the Umm Al-Qura calendar, corresponding to February 17, 2026. The Supreme Court requests that anyone who sees the crescent, whether with the naked eye or binoculars, notify the nearest court to register their testimony or contact a local center for assistance in reaching the court.

Jeddah, February 14, 2026, SPA — The media center at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit witnessed a strong turnout of local and international media representatives covering the fourth and fifth rounds of the 2026 ABB Formula E World Championship. The championship brings together elite drivers and teams from around the world to compete under floodlights, with the overall standings tightly contested, underscoring the significance of these two rounds in the battle for the season title. The media center was filled with representatives from newspapers, television networks, and international news agencies, who arrived early to follow the races, att

Riyadh, February 13, 2026, SPA — The Heritage Commission has concluded its second archaeological season at the Ra’s Qurayyah Port in Al-Ahsa Governorate, Eastern Region, uncovering 147 diverse architectural units, including large courtyards and ancient wells. Located 26 km northwest of Al-Uqair Port, the site yielded significant artifacts, including an Abbasid dirham minted in 148 AH, bronze ornaments, and glazed pottery. Comparative analysis and organic sampling indicate the site’s timeline spans from the pre-Islamic era through the early Islamic period and into the late 4th century AH. This discovery aligns with the na

Riyadh, February 12, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) is supporting the operation of the World Defense Show Airport in Malham, north of Riyadh, by deploying a range of advanced technologies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of visitor entry procedures. The exhibition runs February 8 to 12. SDAIA’s efforts included implementing an integrated operational plan for the airport to provide technical solutions for the General Directorate of Passports,supplying the necessary operational components for travel and border-control systems, and activating SDAIA’s networks and systems within the airport by installing and

Riyadh, February 12, 2026, SPA — The Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced Thursday that the 2026 PFL MENA (Middle East and North Africa) season will launch on May 8 at Al-Khobar’s Dhahran Expo. The tournament’s third season aims to boost mixed martial arts (MMA) in the region by providing elite fighters with a platform to showcase their skills in fiercely competitive professional bouts. The season will feature bouts in the featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight divisions, along with special matches spotlighting rising talent. Expect thrilling atmosphere and fierce competition, spotlighting rising stars and hel

Jakarta, February 14, 2026, SPA — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) launched the Food Basket Distribution Project in the Republic of Indonesia for 2026, in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia Faisal Al-Amoudi and several Indonesian officials in the capital, Jakarta. The project aims to distribute 7,000 food baskets containing essential items, benefiting approximately 30,000 individuals across several provinces, supporting family needs and enhancing food security. The initiative is part of the Kingdom’s humanitarian efforts through KSrelief to strengthen food security and support vulnerable gr

Riyadh, February 12, 2026, SPA — Riyadh will host the second annual Education Global Exhibition (EDGEx 2026) from May 3 to 5 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Held under the theme “Human Is the Future,” the exhibition reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing an integrated educational ecosystem that places investment in human capital at its core, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP). The exhibition runs concurrently with the Human Capability Initiative (HCI) conference 2026, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul