Author: Mahdeehassan

Al-Baha, March 11, 2026, SPA The Ramadan Nights Festival held at Souq Al-Balad is attracting large numbers of residents and visitors who come to enjoy the Ramadan atmosphere and the diverse activities offered by the festival, reflecting the vibrant social and cultural movement in the region during the holy month. The festival includes several sections showcasing traditional products, handicrafts, and popular foods, in addition to the participation of producer families offering traditional dishes and handmade crafts that reflect the region’s identity and heritage, drawing notable interaction from visitors. The organization of the f

Madinah, March 11, 2026, SPA — Taibah University participated in the 51st edition of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, held in Switzerland as part of the Kingdom’s delegation, presenting the university’s innovation system and several distinguished inventions developed by its staff. The university’s participation included showcasing electromagnetic sensing technology for measuring the electrical properties of materials, as well as a tetravalent vaccine for the dengue virus, reflecting the university’s ability to integrate scientific research with practical innovation to serve society and industry.

This Eid Al Fitr, Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah invite residents and visitors to celebrate the festive season with exciting shopping rewards, vibrant entertainment, and memorable family experiences from 12 to 18 March 2026. Bringing the spirit of Eid to life, both malls will offer shoppers the opportunity to win AED 5,000 every day. Visitors who spend AED 200 or more at Mercato or Town Centre Jumeirah can simply scan their PrivilegePLUS app to enter the daily draw and stand a chance to walk away with fantastic cash prizes. Adding to the festive atmosphere, Mercato Mall will transform into a lively hub of Eid celebrations, featuring d

13 March 2026 (Lima) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched DG Digital, IATA’s digital Dangerous Goods Declaration solution, as a feature of DG AutoCheck. The new tool fully digitalizes the creation and approval of shippers’ declarations for more than 3,800 dangerous items—from lithium batteries to explosives and chemicals. This results in faster document sharing, improved safety, and a significant reduction in rejected shipments. Today, 95% of Dangerous Goods Declarations are still received in paper format. These declarations must be scanned, converted into a PDF document, then uploaded into DG Aut

Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance continues to advance its efforts to support and empower women, while strengthening their representation across different organizational levels.This commitment is driven by a comprehensive institutional strategy for diversity, equity and inclusion built on three main pillars: inclusive leadership, diverse practices, and inclusive culture. This approach reflects the growing global interest among organizations in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, as well as the company’s efforts to transform women’s empowerment into a structured operational framework based on measurable policies and

11 March 2026 (Lima) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three priorities for the global air cargo industry: Accelerating digitalization Strengthening global standards Enhancing safety and security “Air cargo plays a critical role in connecting businesses to global markets and keeping supply chains moving, even as the operating environment becomes more complex. With so many external events impacting global supply chains—including the tariff and geopolitical shocks—it is important that we work on building resilience in areas we can control or influence. Working together to strengthen

11 March 2026 (Lima, Peru) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today released a report, showing air cargo’s vital role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid severe trade policy uncertainty. Two key report findings are that: Air cargo enabled the frontloading of $157 billion US imports in the first quarter of 2025. Air cargo transported more than two thirds of global AI-related goods in 2025. These activities supported global trade growth of 2.4% in 2025—well above initial forecasts by the World Trade Organization. Global GDP also expanded by 3.2% despite significant po

Makkah, March 12, 2026, SPA — The Holy Makkah Municipality completed the installation of the tallest Saudi flagpole in Makkah, standing at over 80 meters on Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road in celebration of Saudi Flag Day, observed annually on March 11. The initiative reflects the status and national symbolism of the Saudi flag and expresses pride in the banner of monotheism that represents the Kingdom’s identity and its deeply rooted values. The installation coincided with a national event organized by the municipality titled “A Flag Bearing the Message of Monotheism and the History of a Nation” at Makkah Yard. The e

Riyadh, March 12, 2026, SPA — The Roads General Authority has affirmed the full preparedness of the Kingdom’s road network to serve citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries as part of RGA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen regional connectivity and provide a safe and comfortable travel experience for all. The RGA said these efforts reflect Saudi Arabia’s leading global position in the road network connectivity index and its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety across the national road network. Saudi Arabia’s road infrastructure has witnessed significant development,

Jizan, March 12, 2026, SPA — Jazan University is participating in the 51st edition of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva 2026, with three innovative scientific inventions in the health, pharmaceutical, and medical fields, reinforcing its presence in international scientific forums. This participation extends the university’s previous successes at the same exhibition, having competed in two editions and won four international awards, including two gold and two silver medals, reflecting the quality of its research and innovation capabilities. Through this participation, Jazan University reaffirms its commitment to inno