Six-week summer camp brings sport, creativity, innovation and experiential learning for children aged 6-13 in Jeddah Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 28 June 2026: British International School Jeddah (BISJ) has announced the launch of its ‘Summer Camp 2026’, a six-week youth development initiative delivered in partnership with Nujoom Sports Management and designed to support the growth of children aged 6-13 through sport, STEAM, innovation, creativity, and experiential learning. Running from 5 July to 13 August 2026 and hosted on the BISJ campus, the camp is open to both BISJ students and the wider Jeddah community. It encourages childre
Leading British phonics programme to support students in building strong foundations in reading, writing and communication Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 June 2026: King’s College Riyadh is delighted to announce that it will introduce Read Write Inc., one of the United Kingdom’s leading phonics and early reading programmes to EYFS, from the start of the 2026-27 academic year, reinforcing its commitment to providing children with a strong foundation in literacy. Used in more than 8,000 schools across the UK, Read Write Inc. is an award-winning literacy programme that helps children become confident readers while developing their writi
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- British International School Jeddah (BISJ) Launches Youth Development Programme Focused on Skills, Confidence and Discovery
- King’s College Riyadh Introduces Read Write Inc. to Strengthen Early Reading from August 2026
- AstroLabs Opens its Offices in the Riyadh Creative District at KAFD
- Estidamah and FAO Organize ‘Community Seed Bank Workshop in Jazan’ to Promote Plant Genetic Resource Conservation
- Historic Darb Zubaida Reservoirs Reveal Advanced Water Management Engineering
- Film Commission Participates in Saudi Film Festival 2026
- Jeddah Corniche Circuit to Host Formula E Season Opener for First Time in 2026/2027
- Abeer Balubaid’s ‘Passage of Light’ Wins AlUla Music Competition
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Buraidah, March 22, 2026, SPA — Public parks and rural recreational areas in Qassim Region attracted large numbers of residents and visitors during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, amid moderate weather conditions in the region, which contributed to providing a suitable environment for spending enjoyable times with family and friends. The Qassim Municipality worked on preparing parks, recreational areas, walking tracks, and municipal plazas, and on raising their readiness to receive visitors during the days of Eid by equipping sites and intensifying maintenance and cleaning work. The number of walking tracks in Buraidah and the region’s gov
Jeddah, March 18, 2026, SPA — The University of Business and Technology (UBT) has reached a significant scientific milestone, enhancing its reputation in the fields of innovation and research on an international level. Dr. Basma El Zein earned a gold medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions for her groundbreaking work on solar cells, utilizing low-pressure pulsed laser deposition technology to improve the nanostructure of ZnO material. This innovation has been registered as a patent and received recognition from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a United Nations agency. This acknowledgment underscores
Reputation House, an international technology company specializing in digital risk protection, has launched RiskCheck, a free diagnostic platform designed to help companies assess their exposure to digital and reputational risks. The platform enables businesses to evaluate the stability of their digital information environment within minutes. RiskCheck analyzes how a company is represented across search engines, media publications, social platforms, review sites, and AI-generated summaries to identify potential vulnerabilities that may affect brand perception. “RiskCheck was designed for professionals who make decisions in conditions of digital transparency – C-level executives, communications leaders, compliance specialists, and risk management professionals. Most digital crises do not…
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Madinah, March 19, 2026, SPA — The Madinah Region Development Authority announced that over 3.6 million worshippers utilized shuttle bus services to the Prophet’s Mosque during Ramadan 1447 AH, a 125% increase compared to the previous year, with a fleet of 250 buses completing more than 70,000 trips. The surge in ridership highlights the growing reliance on public transport to manage peak crowds, particularly during the last 10 days of the holy month.
Hail, March 18, 2026, SPA — The Hail Municipality has stepped up its preparations for Eid Al-Fitr by carrying out landscaping, beautification, and flower planting projects along several major roads, thoroughfares, and important locations in Hail. This initiative aims to create a festive atmosphere that reflects the joy of Eid and showcases the city’s beauty. The work includes distributing seasonal flowers in public squares, parks, and intersections, as well as decorating main streets with vibrant color displays. These efforts enhance the urban landscape and provide residents and visitors with a delightful visual experience during the
Madinah, March 17, 2026, SPA — Seasonal health centers and medical facilities near the Prophet’s Mosque provided comprehensive medical and emergency services to Umrah performers and visitors, benefiting 35,315 individuals of various nationalities through the 27th day of Ramadan. The Madinah Health Cluster reported that the figures include 12,544 beneficiaries from medical services provided by Al-Salam Endowment Hospital near the Prophet’s Mosque, as well as 10,459 beneficiaries from Al-Safiyah Center. Al-Haram Hospital also delivered a range of medical services to 6,190 beneficiaries, while 4,692 individuals received care at B
Jeddah, March 17, 2026, SPA — As Eid Al-Fitr approaches, Historic Jeddah awakens with its rich cultural and human spirit. Its narrow alleys and old buildings, adorned with traditional wooden lattices, known as rawasheen, pulse with life, evoking scenes of the past deeply rooted in the memories of locals and visitors alike. The scene offers a window into centuries of social and cultural heritage that have shaped the district’s unique identity. In the final days of Ramadan, the area transforms into a lively hub reflecting authentic Hijazi architecture. Streets glow with traditional lanterns and lights, while the voices of artisans and
Makkah, March 18, 2026, SPA — The Grand Mosque witnessed large crowds of worshippers on the 29th night of Ramadan, as visitors from across the Kingdom and around the world gathered to perform Tahajjud prayers on the night marking the completion of Quran recitation during the blessed month. The sacred space was filled with a deeply spiritual atmosphere of faith, humility, and devotion. The mosque’s corridors and courtyards were filled with worshippers who had arrived hours earlier, seeking the reward and blessings of this special night. Beautiful recitations of the Quran echoed throughout the mosque as worshippers stood in long ro
