Author: Mahdeehassan

Arar, July 21, 2026, SPA — The first-quarter moon of the Hijri month of Safar 1448 illuminated the skies over Northern Borders Region on Tuesday evening in a celestial display visible to the naked eye after sunset, with half of the lunar disk illuminated, marking about one week since the start of the lunar month and one of the most prominent phases of the Moon’s monthly cycle. Chairman of the Space and Astronomy Association Zahi Al-Khulaiwi said the first-quarter phase occurs when the Moon forms an angle of about 90 degrees with the Earth and the Sun, causing around 50% of its Earth-facing side to be illuminated. He noted that this

RIYADH, KSA – 22 July 2026 The Visual Arts Commission has marked the conclusion of the Art Bridges 2025-2026 season, following a year of international exchange that strengthened dialogue between Saudi and international visual arts communities. The Art Bridges initiative brought together 40 Saudi and Saudi-based visual artists, cultural practitioners, creative professionals and cultural producers. Dina Amin, Chief Executive Officer of the Visual Arts Commission, said: “Our objective in launching Art Bridges was to create opportunities whose impact would continue long after participants returned home. Throughout the season, we

New York, July 20, 2026, SPA — Spain claimed its second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium. The victory marked Spain’s first World Cup triumph since lifting the trophy in South Africa in 2010. The final was attended by several world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who took part in the medal and trophy presentation ceremony. Spain also swept the tournament’s top individual honors. Midfielder Rodri won the Golden Ball as the competiti

Jeddah, July 20, 2026, SPA — Jeddah Islamic Port has announced extended storage fee exemption periods for transit cargo for 60 days, effective July 19, 2026, as part of a package of incentives aimed at improving supply chain efficiency and strengthening the competitiveness of Saudi ports on the global trade map. The move reflects the Kingdom’s accelerating logistics transformation The initiative includes three key operational measures: extending the storage fee exemption for transit containers to 15 days, granting a five-day exemption for general transit cargo, and providing a five-day exemption for roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo an

Jeddah, July 20, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call today from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, as well as efforts aimed at reinforcing security and stability. The Lebanese president expressed his deep appreciation for the Kingdom’s positions toward Lebanon and its support for efforts to promote stability and peace in the region.

Brussels, July 19, 2026, SPA — On the occasion of the High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation, held in Brussels on July 13, co-chaired by High Representative Kaja Kallas on behalf of the European Union, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, in his capacity as President of the Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the High Representative and the Presidency of the Gulf Cooperation Council issued the following joint statement: 1. The European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council reaffirm that freedom of navigation, including the right of passage thro

Awarded Best Country Hotel in the Middle East, Best Destination Wedding Hotel in the Middle East, and Most Unique Guest Experience in the Middle East, with Leadership Recognition for Best General Manager in Saudi Arabia and Best Marketing Director in Saudi Arabia Makkah, Saudi Arabia, July 2026: Address Jabal Omar Makkah proudly celebrates multiple achievements at the prestigious 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, further strengthening its position as one of the region’s leading hospitality destinations. The hotel was recognised as Best Country Hotel in the Middle East, Best Destination Wedding Hotel in the Middle East, a

Global events and media business SBC has announced a strategic partnership with Conversion Conf ahead of Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026, further strengthening its commitment to delivering one of the industry’s leading events for the global affiliate and performance marketing community. Bringing together 10,000 affiliates, media buyers, operator acquisition teams, digital marketers, technology providers and other industry stakeholders, Affiliate Leaders Summit is SBC’s dedicated event for the affiliate and performance marketing community. Taking place alongside the SBC Summit from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) and MEO Arena, it combines specialist conference content, targeted networking and a dedicated exhibition in an…

SBC Summit will equip delegates with the strategies needed to identify and capitalise on gaming’s fastest-growing regions, including Africa, Eastern Europe, Eurasia and the Far East, through its dedicated Emerging Markets track. Taking place on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, the track will bring together operators, regulators and regional experts to examine market entry, player behaviour, regulatory change and the commercial conditions shaping growth across these promising regions. The track will open the Global & Emerging Markets Stage, one of six dedicated conference stages at SBC Summit, alongside Regulation & Compliance, Technology, Payment Expert Summit, Product Innovation Showcase and the Super Stage at Lisbon’s MEO…

KSA – July 06, 2026: Six months on from the rollout of its updated test experience, TOEFL iBT is witnessing an uptick in Saudi Arabia, a market where English proficiency is now a critical pillar in supporting the nation’s transition toward a knowledge-based, globally integrated economy. Empowering Future-Ready Talent As Saudi Arabia continues with the implementation of its Vision 2030’s Human Capability Development Program, global communication skills have become an imperative for the Kingdom’s youth. Parallel to this, Saudi Arabia is building a stronger international education ecosystem through initiatives such as