A two-day celebration featuring a live science show, creative activities and family entertainment will take place on 29 and 30 August 2026. Town Centre Jumeirah is making the return to school more exciting with “Too Cool for School,” a fun-filled Back-to-School celebration taking place on 29 and 30 August 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, as part of Dubai Summer Surprises. Designed especially for children and families, the two-day event will combine entertainment, creativity and learnin…
Senior leaders from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, King Salman Gate Project, Red Sea Global, King Saud University, Qiddiya and Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism to explore education, career pathways and leadership development The Future Stage will examine the talent required to support Saudi Arabia’s ambition to attract 150 million visitors and create more than one million tourism jobs by 2030
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Rabat, May 01, 2026, SPA — The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched the Saudi pavilion at the 2026 International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat, which continues through May 10. Commission CEO Dr. Abdullatif Alwasel affirmed that the Kingdom’s participation in the event embodies the deep historical ties between Saudi Arabia and Morocco while showcasing a diverse, contemporary cultural movement driven by Saudi Vision 2030. “Saudi Arabia’s participation at the 2026 International Publishing and Book Fair emphasizes the Kingdom’s commitment to spotlighting publishers and the creativ
Tokyo, April 30, 2026, SPA — Saudi Arabia concluded its participation in the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 innovation and technology exhibition, held from April 27 to 29, in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Binzagr. The participation highlighted the strength of the strategic partnership between the two countries and the Kingdom’s growing position as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. The exhibition featured several activities and sessions, including a strategic workshop held in partnership with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on positioning Saudi Arabia as a global destination for entrepreneurship. The work
Jeddah, April 30, 2026, SPA — Saudia announced its seasonal destinations for summer 2026, to be operated from June to September, including Salalah in the Sultanate of Oman, Antalya and Bodrum in the Republic of Türkiye, Nice in the French Republic, Athens and Mykonos in Greece, El Alamein in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and Málaga in the Kingdom of Spain. The destinations have been scheduled for optimal timing and operational efficiency within its network of more than 100 destinations. The airline ensures to meet operational requirements and fulfill guests’ preferences during peak seasons while ensuring smooth movement and operati
Riyadh, April 29, 2026, SPA — Under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, almatar Travel Solutions, a Saudi company specializing in travel technology, signed a strategic partnership with Wakanow, a digital platform specializing in travel and tourism services across Africa. This partnership comes as part of the ministry’s efforts to empower Saudi technology companies and support the international expansion of their innovative solutions, strengthening the competitiveness of the Kingdom’s tech sector and opening new horizons for cross-border partnerships. According to a press release issued by
Sunnyvale, California | April 28, 2026 King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH), a Global Strategic Partner at the C3 Davos of Healthcare™ Silicon Valley Summit, awarded the winners of the Innovation Challenge, recognizing breakthrough solutions with the potential to advance patient care and accelerate healthcare transformation. The Innovation Challenge brought together global startups and innovators developing technologies aligned with KFSH’s centres of excellence, with a focus on scalable solutions capable of delivering real-world clinical impact. Finalists were selected through a rigorous evaluation process
Jeddah, April 28, 2026, SPA — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan departed Jeddah today after participating in the GCC Consultative Summit. He was seen off at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Saudi Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Sultan bin Abdullah Al-Anqari.
Riyadh, April 27, 2026, SPA — Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University will host the Gulf AI Symposium in Higher Education, titled “Smart Transformation andFuture Vision,” on May 6, as a virtual interactive scientific platform highlighting the role of artificial intelligence in the development of higher education institutions. It will showcase leading global trends and successful applications across educational, administrative, and research fields, contributing to improved educational quality and a forward-looking vision for higher education in the era of smart technologies. Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Dr. Farah Ala
Makkah, April 27, 2026, SPA — The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites (RCMC) launched the “Discover Makkah” digital platform, aimed at providing a unified reference that facilitates visitors’ access to information and services related to Makkah, enhancing their religious and cultural experience. The platform offers integrated content covering historical landmarks, enrichment sites, and museums, alongside interactive tools such as smart maps and a trip planner, enabling users to plan their visits and navigate between sites with ease. Discover Makkah provides reliable and up-to-date information through a uni
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – April 26, 2026: EXEED has closed an active first quarter globally, with its operations under Arabian Heritage Motors by Al Ghurair continuing to build on the Kingdom’s position as a priority market. From rigorous product validation to channel expansion and brand building, EXEED has shown the systemic resilience and technological depth that now underpin its growth across key regions, including the Middle East. In January, the brand unveiled its largest flagship showroom in the MENA region in Riyadh. The 5,000-square-metre space offers an immersive environment that brings together product experience and
Turaif, April 27, 2026, SPA — The National Center for Meteorology issued a warning Sunday of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds, hail, flash floods, lightning strikes, and near-zero visibility in Turaif Governorate in Northern Borders Region. The center said the weather condition is expected to start Monday morning and continue until 10 p.m. the same day.
