Author: Mahdeehassan

Jeddah, February 11, 2026, SPA — Cadillac pulled the covers off its 2026 Formula 1 World Championship challenger on Monday, marking its official entry onto the championship grid as the sport’s 11th team. The move makes Cadillac the first new team to join the Formula 1 grid in a decade, since Haas entered the sport in 2016, a clear sign of the championship’s continued expansion and surging global appeal among motorsport fans, including in the Kingdom. Saudi fans will get a close-up look at the new team when Cadillac lines up at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the world’s fastest street circuit, during the Formula 1 stc Sa

Riyadh, February 11, 2026, SPA — A delegation from Gartner, Inc’s advisory board visited the Kingdom on Tuesday to review its pioneering experience in data and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as advanced digital services provided by government and private entities. The visit aimed to gain insights into these efforts and their role in enhancing government efficiency and improving the reliability of services delivered to beneficiaries. The tour included visits to several entities, including King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), the Digital Government Authority, Humai

Jizan, February 11, 2026, SPA — European Union (EU) Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Christophe Farnaud on Tuesday visited the Jazan Chamber, where he met with Jazan Chamber Chairman Hamed Al-Hamrani. During the meeting, they reviewed Jazan’s economic strengths and promising investment opportunities across key sectors and discussed prospects for future partnerships to support investments and knowledge exchange, enhancing the region’s business environment The visit reflects the Jazan Chamber’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international relations and expand its strategic partnerships, supporting sustainable economic developm

Al-Edabi, February 10, 2026, SPA — Visitors to the Jazan Honey Exhibition, held as part of the Jazan Festival 2026, are enthusiastically sampling a wide range of honey varieties presented by 60 beekeepers from different governorates across the region. Organizers implemented laboratory testing to ensure the safety and high quality of the honey offered to buyers. With strong attendance from residents and visitors, the exhibition seeks to showcase the quality of local honey and its derivatives, reinforce community trust, and motivate beekeepers to develop and expand production. Furthermore, the exhibition highlights the region’s tou

Riyadh, February 09, 2026, SPA — Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the seventh edition of the Saudi Cup 2026 will take place on February 13 and 14. Renowned as the world’s most valuable horse race, the event reflects the unlimited support of the leadership in establishing the Kingdom as a premier destination on the international racing calendar. Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia Chairman Prince Bandar bin Khalid bin Faisal noted that the Saudi Cup has achieved significant upgrades in international rankings and continues to attract elite global owners, trainers, and jockeys. Beyo

Riyadh, February 09, 2026, SPA — The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) is showcasing its strategic initiatives at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, where its pavilion highlights a comprehensive counter-terrorism framework integrating four key domains: intellectual, media, countering terrorist financing, and military. Visitors are briefed on specialized programs designed to raise the readiness of national personnel and foster sustainable institutional cooperation among member states to combat extremism. On the event’s opening day, the pavilion hosted high-level delegations, including ministers, military lea

Riyadh, February 09, 2026, SPA — The General Directorate of Civil Defense is unveiling its smart helmet at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during the World Defense Show 2026. Designed to revolutionize public safety and emergency response, the helmet features day-and-night cameras and specialized sensors to detect hazardous materials in hard-to-reach locations. The device serves as a mobile command node, delivering live video feeds directly to command-and-control centers. By enabling real-time data analysis and faster decision-making, the smart helmet significantly reduces incident response times and enhances personnel safety in

Riyadh, February 09, 2026, SPA — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef inaugurated the ministry’s pavilion at the third edition of the World Defense Show 2026 yesterday. The event, held in Riyadh from February 8 to 12, showcases the Kingdom’s integrated industrial and mining ecosystem. The pavilion, led by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, features the participation of key sector entities, including the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, the Saudi Export Development Authority, the Saudi Export-Import Bank, the Saudi Geological Survey, the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, the National In

Riyadh, February 09, 2026, SPA — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, via its Riyadh Art program, has launched the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 exhibition on Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street (Tahlia). Open to the public from February 9 to 22, the exhibition showcases 25 new artworks themed “Traces of What Will Be,” exploring transformation and urban renewal. These sculptures were crafted during a live phase from January 10 to February 5, during which artists from 18 countries used local stone and recycled metals, allowing the public to witness the creative process firsthand. The exhibition site on Tahlia Street was strategically c

Saudi Arabia-based fintech MUHIDE has closed a Series A funding round with Asyad Group for an unknown amount. Founded in 2023 by Hashim Alhussaini, MUHIDE is dedicated to authenticating and governing B2B trade transactions. MUHIDE is working toward building Saudi Arabia’s first unified trade ecosystem, aiming to establish a new benchmark for B2B commerce in the Kingdom. Press release: MUHIDE has closed its Series A investment round with Asyad Group at a significant valuation, marking a key milestone in the company’s growth and mission to modernise B2B trade in Saudi Arabia. The investment supports MUHIDE’s vision of governing and authenticating…