Author: Mahdeehassan

Saudi is rapidly transforming into a global powerhouse for sports. Football is seeing a renaissance in the country, but beneath the dazzling headlines lies a deep, multi-generational passion for the beautiful game. That passion is now being amplified by an unprecedented wave of focus on football locally, nationally, and internationally. The clearest sign of this ambition is Saudi’s successful bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. This monumental undertaking involves developing cutting-edge infrastructure, from state-of-the-art stadiums to expansive fan zones and advanced transport networks; all meticulously planned to deliver an unpar

Riyadh, January 21, 2026, SPA — Chairman of the Board of Directors of Riyadh Chamber Abdallah Al-Obeikan received a delegation from the Amman Chamber of Commerce, headed by its chairman, Khalil Mohammad Al-Haj Tawfiq. The reception was also attended by Jordan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr. Haitham Abu Al-Foul, as well as Riyadh Chamber board members and prominent business figures. The meeting reviewed ways to enhance trade and investment cooperation between the business sectors of Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Discussions focused on mechanisms to develop bilateral trade and expand economic partnership, with an emphasis on leveraging avai

Riyadh, January 21, 2026, SPA — The Esports World Cup Foundation, the global non-profit organization behind the Esports World Cup, announced a record prize pool of $75 million for the Esports World Cup 2026, which will be hosted in Riyadh from July 6 to August 23. The tournament is the largest esports tournament in the world, featuring over 2,000 professional players representing more than 200 clubs from about 100 countries, competing in 25 championships across 24 global games. The Esports World Cup Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer Ralf Reichert confirmed that the record prize pool aims to support players and clubs and to trans

Madinah, January 21, 2026, SPA — The Khair Al-Khalq (Best of Creation) Museum in Madinah offers visitors a unique journey through the events of the Noble Prophetic Biography, bringing history to life through interactive experiences. The journey begins in the reception area, before visitors proceed through seven stations illustrating key stages of the Prophet’s life: his blessed birth, his life in Makkah before the revelation, the noble Hijrah, the arrival of the migrant caravan in Madinah, an overview of his life in the city, and concluding with the account of his passing. The museum provides six rich educational experiences, includ

Riyadh, January 21, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Arabia Darts Masters 2026 concluded yesterday as part of Riyadh Season, hosted at the Global Theatre in Boulevard City, Riyadh. The tournament drew a strong attendance and widespread public interest, closing its first edition after high-level competition featuring a world-class lineup of the sport’s leading stars, alongside a selection of Asia’s top representatives. The Finals Day featured a full evening of action, with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final all taking place in one single session. In the quarter-finals, Dutchman Michael van Gerwen continued his impressive run by def

Davos, January 21, 2026, SPA — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings with global technology company leaders during the Saudi delegation’s participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The meetings aimed to discuss developing partnerships in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, cloud computing, and data, aiming to boost the digital economy and keep pace with smart-era advancements. As part of advancing digital business and enterprise AI solutions, the minister met with ServiceNow Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill McDermott to discuss leverag

Davos, Switzerland. 20 January 2026 – For economies to remain competitive in the future, they must prioritize investments in human capital, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America, told the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 Speaking on a Saudi House panel, HRH commented: “Human capital today is the key driver if you want a competitive modern economy.” She added: “If you empower people and you give them the space to lead, they will take that drive and they will deliver. And when you place the right people in the right place

Celebrating the Arrival of Stranger Things Season 5 with Exclusive Limited-Edition Timepieces Casio Middle East and Africa is thrilled to announce the availability of a brand-new limited-edition collaboration with the globally acclaimed Netflix series “Stranger Things.” This marks the second special partnership between CASIO and the hit supernatural mystery franchise, arriving just in time to celebrate the release of Season 5, the final chapter of the series. The collection features two uniquely designed models — DW-5600STT-1 and AQ-800EST-1A — both drawing creative inspiration from the parallel worlds central to

Riyadh, January 20, 2026, SPA — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) on Saturday, via video conference, with a civil-society organization to implement the tenth phase of the Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation Project in Yemen’s Hodeidah Governorate, benefiting 39,077 individuals. The agreement was signed by Assistant Supervisor-General of KSrelief for Operations and Programs Eng. Ahmed Al-Baiz. Under the project, potable water will be transported and distributed, and water supply and sanitation services will be improved to ensure access to safe drinking water and a healthy, disease-free environment. T

Riyadh, January 20, 2026, SPA — The January edition of the “Big 5 Construct Saudi” exhibition launched Monday at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, inaugurating one of the key events in the Kingdom’s construction and building sector agenda for 2026. The event features wide participation from leaders and experts in architecture and construction, with official representation from the Architecture and Design Commission. The opening day featured the second annual “Architect Leaders Forum Saudi,” where speakers discussed the role of architects in shaping communities, integrating heritage and cul