Author: Mahdeehassan

The RLC Honors recognised industry pioneers behind the future of retail Winners of the NextGeneration Retail Challenge announced RLC Global Forum and BCG unveil new joint initiative on the future of merchandising Kering and the Saudi Fashion Commission announce the second edition of the Kering Generation Award xMENA Retail real estate, AI and long-term value creation dominate closing discussions 5th February 2026 – Riyadh, KSA – The 2026 RLC Global Forum wrapped up in Riyadh after two days of high-level dialogue, bringing together senior executives, policymakers, and investors to reassess value dynamics and long-term strategy

Ljubljana, February 06, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullatif Alzayani, and Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan Al Muraikhi held extensive talks with SlovenianDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon in Ljubljana, the capital of the Republic of Slovenia. During the talks, the ministers discussed measures to enhance regional and international security

Riyadh, February 06, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Islamabad, resulting in the death and injury of a number of people. The ministry affirms the Kingdom’s firm stance rejecting the targeting of places of worship, the intimidation of innocent civilians, and the shedding of innocent blood, stressing the Kingdom’s solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan against all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism. The ministry ext

Riyadh, February 07, 2026, SPA — The Culinary Arts Commission hosted a celebration of the Michelin Guide, showcasing Saudi and international culinary arts featured among its latest destinations. The initiative highlights the diversity that blends heritage with innovation, promotes food tourism, and reinforces the Kingdom’s position as a global destination for gastronomy. Through its partnership with the Michelin Guide, the Culinary Arts Commission promotes the Kingdom’s culinary scene and enhances visitor experiences, while Michelin inspectors independently conduct the selection and evaluation process, ensuring integrity and credi

Riyadh, February 06, 2026, SPA — Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA), chaired the 13th meeting of the Arab Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) in Tunisia on February 3-4. The summit convened officials from across the Arab world and the United Nations to align on regional geospatial governance. Key discussions focused on the Global Geodetic Reference Frame and the Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF). During the session, the Kingdom presented its geospatial maturity assessment, showcasing its global leadership in the sector.

Makkah, February 06, 2026, SPA — Makkah is undergoing a qualitative urban shift by integrating cultural and entertainment events to enhance the quality of life for residents and pilgrims, highlighted by the Makkah winter season. The event attracted up to 400,000 visitors, over 60% of them locals, revitalized public spaces, increased recreational site visits by 35%, and created more than 1,200 temporary jobs. In parallel with these seasonal events, the Hira Cultural District has successfully bridged heritage and the creative economy through its craftsmanship program. Featuring over 100 artisans, the program generated up to SAR3 million

Three robotic products, FF Futurist, FF Master, and FX Aegis, start sales and pre-order collection on the same day, with the first batch of deliveries planned for the end of February. The Mobile Manipulator Robot Series is planned to be launched later in the second quarter. Pricing of the three robots was also announced with the FF Futurist series starting from $34,990, plus $5,000 Ecosystem Skill Package; the FF Master series starting from $19,990, plus $3,000 Ecosystem Skill Package; and the FX Aegis series, starting from $2,499, plus $1,000 Ecosystem Skills Package. Las Vegas, NV (Feb. 07, 2026) – Faraday…

Riyadh, February 04, 2026, SPA — Modern technologies, ultra-high-definition digital screens, and restored archival tapes processed using advanced techniques were showcased at the “FOMEX” exhibition, held alongside the Saudi Media Forum 2026. The exhibition highlighted the profound transformation of Saudi media from a platform for documenting events into an integrated system focused on preserving memory, developing content, and shaping the future. Visitors to the pavilions of local and international companies viewed advanced technologies used to process and present historical images and scenes through modern methods. These incl

Riyadh, February 5, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on Wednesday received at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh Federal Republic of Germany Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Official reception ceremonies were held in honor of the German chancellor, and HRH the Crown Prince held an official session of talks with him. At the outset of the session, HRH the Crown Prince welcomed the German chancellor to the Kingdom, while Chancellor Merz expressed his pleasure at this visit and at meeting HRH the Crown Prince. The two leaders reviewed aspects of bilateral relation

Riyadh, February 5, 2026, SPA — Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Education and Training Evaluation Commission Dr. Khalid Al-Sabti received World Bank Vice President for the People Vice Presidency Mamta Murthi, who oversees the Human Capital Project (HCP), at the commission’s headquarters in Riyadh. During the meeting, Murthi reviewed the Saudi model for quality assurance and control in education and training. The World Bank Group has taken interest in the model as an advanced institutional experience aligned with global standards. She also learned about the commission’s role and its integrated system for measurement,