Author: Mahdeehassan

Buraidah, March 03, 2026, SPA — President of Qassim University Dr. Mohammed Al-Sharekh and CEO of South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Dr. Thulani Dlamini signed an executive program agreement on Sunday covering scientific research and innovation. Qassim University’s vice presidents attended the signing, which took place at the university campus. The agreement aims to foster cooperation in research, development, and innovation projects in advanced technologies prioritized by both sides. It also provides for the exchange of researchers and experts in various areas, particularly in the space and d

Riyadh, March 05, 2026, SPA — Boulevard City hosted a special ceremony yesterday to distribute 155 cars from Riyadh Season—provided by its partners and sponsors—to winners of the raffle draw, as part of initiatives the season is keen to offer to share moments of joy with its audience. During the event, the winners’ names were announced, and they were presented with the keys to their cars in a festive atmosphere attended by media representatives and large crowds, highlighting the strong engagement that Riyadh Season continues to generate. Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Tur

Riyadh, March 02, 2026, SPA — The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), in coordination with the Local Organising Committee (LOC), announced today the match schedule for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, to be held from January 7 to February 5, 2027, across three host cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar. Riyadh will host matches at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium, the tournament’s largest venue with a capacity of 72,000 spectators, which will stage the opening match and the final, as well as Saudi national team matches, group-stage fixtures, and the Round of 16 and quarterfinal matches. Riyadh will also host matches at King Saud

Al-Baha, March 05, 2026, SPA — Activities of the Ramadan Nights Festival, organized by the Al-Baha Municipality at Souq Al-Balad in the center of Al-Baha city, continue to offer visitors diverse Ramadan experiences full of vitality, blending a heritage atmosphere with social activities and entertainment events that attract residents and visitors throughout the holy month. Among the highlights of the festival is the “Basta Khair” initiative, which has enriched the festival’s atmosphere by providing producer families, entrepreneurs, and small business owners with the opportunity to showcase their diverse products to visitors

Arar, March 03, 2026, SPA — The skies over Northern Borders Region this evening are witnessing the appearance of the full moon of Ramadan, globally known as the “Worm Moon,” in a striking astronomical scene that adds a special beauty to the night atmosphere and draws the interest of stargazing enthusiasts and those keen on astronomical phenomena. The name is traditionally given to the full moon in March, which coincides with the reappearance of earthworms in the soil after winter, symbolizing the approach of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The full moon coincides with a total lunar eclipse that began at 14:34 Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, March 02, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the Middle East edition of the “BIO / CPHI” Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Development Forum in Riyadh under the patronage of the Ministry of Health and organized by Tahaluf Company from May 11 to 13, at Riyadh Convention and Exhibition Center in Malham. Hosting the forum underscores the growing international confidence in the Saudi healthcare sector’s investment and regulatory environment and highlights the Kingdom’s readiness to lead regional transformation in biotechnology and pharmaceutical development. The event aligns with the objectives of

Riyadh, March 02, 2026, SPA — The health sector has delivered comprehensive services to Umrah performers, providing a total of 33,944 healthcare services since the beginning of 1447 AH Umrah season through the tenth day of Ramadan. These efforts form part of an integrated system aimed at facilitating access to healthcare in accordance with the highest standards of quality and safety, enhancing the overall health experience of pilgrims and enabling them to perform their rituals with ease and reassurance. These services align with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program, stemming from

Riyadh, March 02, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF) has strengthened its international presence in the fields of science, technology, and innovation by announcing its participation in the 29th session of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD). The CSTD secretariat has been hosted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) since 1993, following the approval of SGBF’s participation in CSTD’s work in an advisory capacity. The CSTD will convene its sessions from April 20 to 24, 2026, in the Assembly Hall at the Palais des Nationsin Geneva, Switzerland,

Podgorica, March 02, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the religious attaché at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Bosnia and Herzegovina, implemented the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ programs for date distribution and iftar in Montenegro during a ceremony held in the capital, Podgorica. The iftar program is set to benefit 2,000 individuals across four regions, while five tons of dates have been allocated under the distribution program, benefiting 20,000 individuals.

Dimensional Latticework Dial Inspired by the Traditional Kigumi Woodwork Technique Dubai, March 02, 2026 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has released a new MR-G timepiece, adding to the flagship line of the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The new MRG-B2100D features a three-dimensional latticework dial inspired by the functional beauty of kigumi,*1 the traditional Japanese art of woodwork joinery, adorned with hanada-iro, a stately blue color. * Kigumi is a traditional Japanese construction method and woodworking technique used for wooden joinery without the use of nails or other metal fittings. Driven by its Purpose &mdas