Author: Mahdeehassan

Riyadh, January 20, 2026, SPA — The January edition of the “Big 5 Construct Saudi” exhibition launched Monday at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, inaugurating one of the key events in the Kingdom’s construction and building sector agenda for 2026. The event features wide participation from leaders and experts in architecture and construction, with official representation from the Architecture and Design Commission. The opening day featured the second annual “Architect Leaders Forum Saudi,” where speakers discussed the role of architects in shaping communities, integrating heritage and cul

Riyadh, January 20, 2026, SPA — Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA) Chief Executive Officer Ali bin Abdullah Al-Zaid yesterday visited the headquarters of the MBC Group in Riyadh, accompanied by several senior officials from the authority. In a meeting with MBC Group Director General Ali Al-Hedeithy, both parties explored ways to bolster cooperation. They reviewed joint media projects and identified new opportunities for integration in key sectors of interest. Following the meeting, the SBA chief and the accompanying delegation toured the group’s departments, where they were briefed on the working environment, familiarized themsel

Diriyah, January 20, 2026, SPA — SAMoCA at Jax, in the Jax District in Diriyah, has opened its new art exhibition, “A Night of a Lifetime,” featuring more than 30 male and female artists from Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, and the international contemporary art scene. Running from January 26 to April 18, 2026, the exhibition explores the celebratory and reflective dimensions of wedding ceremonies through contemporary artistic practices. Presented by the Museums Commission and curated by Philippe Castro and Alaa Tarabzouni, the exhibition examines marriage as a space where emotional experience intersects with social rituals. It

AlUla, January 20, 2026, SPA — As part of AlUla Arts Festival 2026, held January 16 to February 14, “Villa Tegra,” the first Saudi-French cultural institution, is contributing to the festival within the framework of cultural events that support tourism activity and strengthen AlUla’s presence as a cultural destination. AlUla Arts Festival is among the cultural initiatives that have helped diversify the tourism experience through the exhibitions and art installations, performance art shows, and cultural experiences staged in open-air sites, integrated with AlUla’s distinctive natural and heritage assets. The fifth

SBC has named B2B iGaming solutions provider Gamingtec as the Platinum Sponsor of the SBC Charity Boxing Championship 2026, reinforcing the industry’s collective commitment to giving back through one of its most celebrated charity events. Taking place on Friday 27 March in London, the black-tie event will welcome 550 industry guests for an evening that blends purpose-driven fundraising with luxury hospitality and raw sporting drama. Across the night, 12 senior industry figures will trade suits for gloves in six fiercely contested bouts, all in support of children’s charities through The Oliver’s Wish Foundation. “The SBC Charity Boxing Championship is an initiative that means a great deal to me,” said SBC Founder…

Saudi Arabia’s regulatory evolution reshapes business and investment landscape Riyadh, January 2026: Saudi Arabia is continuing its legal and regulatory evolution, with reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, governance and efficiency across key sectors. In line with this development, Oxford Business Group (OBG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al Jamhor Law, marking the firm’s first collaboration with OBG as a legal research partner for The Report: Saudi Arabia 2025. Al Jamhor Law will contribute to the legal framework chapter, offering analysis of regulatory developments and their impact on businesses and investors operating in the Kingdom. As Saudi…

Davos, January 18, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, through the “Saudi House” pavilion initiative from January 19 to 23, with an expanded program – the largest since the launch of the initiative. The pavilion, organized by the Ministry of Economy and Planning, will host a distinguished group of senior officials, executives, investors, and international experts across more than 20 discussion and dialogue sessions. These sessions will address the most pressing global challenges, explore ways to strengthen international coope

Riyadh, January 18, 2026, SPA — Saudi Arabia ranked second globally and first in the Arab world among donor countries for humanitarian aid in 2025, leading in contributions to Yemen with 49.3% of total aid and ranking second for aid to Syria, according to the United Nations Financial Tracking Service. A recently released 2024 report on development assistance indicates that the Kingdom ranks second among 16 non-member donor countries and tenth globally in aid volume among all 48 donor countries, including both members and non-members. Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre

Riyadh, January 19, 2026, SPA — At the heart of the intellectual momentum witnessed at the Saudi Media Forum 2026, a new formulation of media’s role emerges – one that goes beyond transmitting news to shaping the features of the future. Visions converge in two panel discussions around a media industry that uplifts societies economically and integrates with people and place in a unique thematic unity. This journey begins with empowering comprehensive development and creating opportunities, and extends to building a national identity linked to urban planning and tourism investment. Media work here becomes an integrative mission that blen

Jeddah, January 19, 2026, SPA — The Saudi national team secured first place in the overall standings of the West Asia Modern Pentathlon Championship, which concluded at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, winning a total of 128 medals (42 gold, 43 silver, and 43 bronze). The Lebanon national team placed second with five medals (two gold, two silver, and one bronze), while the Syria national team finished third with two silver medals. The championship featured 80 male and female athletes competing in swimming, running, and shooting across various age groups, ranging from under nine to over 35. The competitions were overseen by 35 Saudi te