Author: Mahdeehassan

Buraidah, February 12, 2026, SPA — The organizing committee of the 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championships in Qassim Region held the technical meeting for the para-cycling road race yesterday, with the participation of international officials and representatives of the participating teams. The meeting is part of preparations for the start of the category’s competitions at the championships, which Qassim is currently hosting. The meeting reviewed the approved routes and discussed the rules and regulations governing the competitions. It also presented the championship format and how it will be applied during the races. The meeting is

Madinah, February 12, 2026, SPA — The 46th AlBaraka Symposium for Islamic Economy concluded after six specialized academic sessions held under the theme “The Righteousness and Benevolence in Islamic Economy: The Future Forward,” with the participation of a select group of scholars, experts, and practitioners from various countries In his closing remarks, AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy Secretary-General Yousef Hassan Khalawi emphasized that the symposium provided a solid scholarly platform for dialogue, reflection, and anticipating future developments. He noted that the rich discussions revealed extensive opportunities f

Riyadh, February 12, 2026, SPA — World Defense Show 2026, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), continued its fourth day in Riyadh, focusing on developing national talent and building the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s long-term defense capabilities, in line with localization targets and strengthening the sustainable defense industries ecosystem in the Kingdom, in pursuit of Saudi Vision 2030 targets. Day Four was dedicated to the Future Talent Program, held in the main theater (Hall 2), which took center stage as oneof the show’s most strategic initiatives for supporting national competencies and empower

Tashkent, February 11, 2026, SPA — The Uzbek capital, Tashkent, hosted the fifth session of the “Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud International Linguistic Training Program: Arabic Language in Central Asia,” implemented by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in partnership with the Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Foundation, and in cooperation with the ICESCO Regional Office in Baku and Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies. The session was held from February 10 to 12, 2026. The program opened with an official reception hosted by the administration of Tashkent State University of Orient

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – February 12 Nature Genetics highlights King Faisal Specialist Hospital’s integrated genomic medicine model in a peer‑reviewed article. It details how the institution evolved from a research‑focused program into a fully embedded clinical system that nearly doubled genomic testing within two years, sharpened diagnostic precision, accelerated therapeutic decisions and integrated genomic analysis directly into frontline patient care. The study reports that genomic testing increased by approximately 100% between 2022 and 2024, rising from around 22,000 tests to more than 44,000.​ Over the sa

Riyadh, February 13, 2026, SPA — Saudi Water Authority President Eng. Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Abdulkareem inaugurated the new identity of the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), “Sharakat,” during a ceremony at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) in Riyadh, attended by officials and leaders from the public and private water sectors. The launch of the new identity marks the continuation of the company’s development journey since its establishment in 2003, including its 2017 expansion as the Kingdom’s principal off-taker of water, covering desalination, transmission, treatment, and related inf

Jeddah, February 13, 2026, SPA — Twenty drivers representing 10 teams will compete in rounds four and five of the 2026 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, marking the 12th edition of the series. The event starts today at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit and runs over two days, with one round held each day. It was organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation under the Ministry of Sport’s supervision. Minister of Sport and Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee President Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal affirmed that hosting the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for the eighth time reflects the leadership’s con

Riyadh, February 13, 2026, SPA — Acting Vice Minister of Interior Prince Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf yesterday received in Riyadh Republic of Tajikistan Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Muborakshozoda Gairatsho Ghulomsho. During the meeting, the officials discussed ways to enhance security cooperation between the two ministries and reviewed topics of mutual interest.

Riyadh, February 13, 2026, SPA — The Architecture and Design Commission launched the second cycle of the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award, aimed at celebrating outstanding urban projects. Submissions are now open and will be accepted until March 31. The award seeks to reinforce the principles of the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism, thereby enhancing urban quality and improving overall quality of life. Participation is open to experts, professionals, and all eligible groups that can nominate projects they consider distinguished and worthy of the award according to the announced criteria, the commis

AlUla, February 08, 2026, SPA — Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group President Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser and Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Jamshid Kuchkarov signed financing agreements to support key infrastructure and social development projects on the sidelines of the Second AlUla Conference on Emerging Market Economies. The two sides also held talks to expand cooperation between the IsDB and Uzbekistan, focusing on accelerating high-impact initiatives aligned with Uzbekistan’s national development priorities. The first agreement covers a $70 million phase of the IsDB’s total $192