Riyadh, April 08, 2026, SPA — Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Princess Fahda bint Falah Al Hathleen spouse of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques honored on Tuesday the winners of the eighth edition of the Princess Nourah Prize for Women’s Excellence. The winners were recognized across several theoretical and applied fields representing the prize’s categories. The ceremony was held at the Conferences and Seminars Center of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University. The themes of the eighth edition focused on topics reflecting national priorities and Saudi Visio
Jeddah, April 08, 2026, SPA — Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer arrived in Jeddah today. Upon his arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport, he was received by Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz and several other officials.
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- Under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Patronage, Princess Fahda Al Hathleen Honors Winners of Princess Nourah Prize for Women’s Excellence
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Makkah, January 3, 2026, SPA — The mild winter weather currently prevailing in Makkah has contributed to enhancing residents’ quality of life by encouraging greater use of public facilities and increasing levels of social interaction. With temperatures between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius, the weather has created ideal conditions for outdoor activities. Public parks and walking paths across various neighborhoods of Makkah have seen increasing resident turnout. Field estimates indicate a 30% to 40% increase in usage rates compared with the summer season, reflecting a shift toward public spaces as a core part of daily life in winter.
Riyadh, January 3, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) recorded a series of landmark achievements in the space sector in 2025 through strategic programs, initiatives, and projects that enhanced the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s standing in space science and technology, supported research and innovation, and built national capabilities, fully aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Building on the success of the Saudi astronauts’ mission, 11 scientific papers and a patentwere published as outcomes of the “Saudi Towards Space” mission. A first-of-its-kind scientific achievement was achieved by fabricating a nano
Rafha, January 3, 2026, SPA — The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority announced the launch of the Historic King Abdulaziz Palace in Linah as part of a package of tourism and cultural programs for the Darb Zubaida Winter Season. The initiative aims to highlight the region’s historical and architectural heritage and enhance the visitor experience throughout the season. The authority explained that activating the palace is part of its approach to linking historical sites with high-quality tourism activities, offering an integrated experience that reflects the site’s depth and historical value, revit
Makkah, January 02, 2026, SPA — The King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa stands out as a prominent landmark in Makkah Region, embodying a deep-rooted Islamic legacy and one of the most significant civilizational and religious testimonies in service of the Grand Mosque, while Makkah itself remains a living memory that weaves its history with faith and meticulous workmanship. In 1397 AH, the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba Complex was relocated to new premises in Umm Al-Joud, equipped with advanced industrial machinery and fully integrated manufacturing departments, marking a pivotal turning point in the history of Kiswa production. This
Riyadh, January 3, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call on Friday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar. During the call, they discussed developments in the region and joint efforts to achieve its security and stability.
Madinah, January 1, 2026, SPA — The Madinah Chamber of Commerce and Industry concluded its first operational camp for the restaurants and cafes sector yesterday. The camp was part of its efforts to develop the hospitality sector and enhance workforce skills. The camp focused on training employees and those interested in the restaurant and cafe sector, improving operational practices, and reinforcing food safety and operational sustainability principles through a specialized three-day training program. The camp concluded with a workshop titled “Restaurant Operations,” which addressed kitchen design and equipment, improving ope
Yanbu, January 1, 2026, SPA — With just three days to go until the seventh edition of Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026, motorsport fans worldwide are turning their attention to Saudi Arabia as organizational and technical preparations for one of the world’s largest and most challenging sporting events have now been completed. The rally is organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) and the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport, and will run from Yanbu between January 3 and 17, 2026. Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026 will feature 25 Saudi competitors, including 10 participant
Riyadh, December 31, 2025, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call from Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. During the call, both sides reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to expand cooperation, in addition to discussing developments in regional and international affairs.
Riyadh, January 1, 2026, SPA — The Centre for Space Futures (CSF) has released a specialized white paper as part of its efforts to enhance governance in line with the rapid growth of the global space economy. The knowledge paper titled “The Future of Space Law” reflects the CSF’s support for the development of international regulatory frameworks for space activities. It reviews leading international models for governance in shared domains, including the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS), the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and the regulatory framework of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU
