Makkah, February 25, 2026, SPA — Ramadan street stalls in the neighborhoods of Makkah are among the most prominent seasonal features accompanying the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan. They form a daily scene that reflects Ramadan’s distinct character and evokes elements of collective memory linked to the city’s culinary and social traditions. These stalls spread across neighborhood surroundings ahead of the Maghrib call to prayer, offering a variety of Ramadan foods and beverages, in a display that reflects simplicity in detail and the renewal of inherited practices preserved by the community across generations. Reside
Jeddah, February 25, 2026, SPA — The Sudanese community living in Jeddah Governorate revives Ramadan scenes and traditions that distinguish it from others. Families and neighbors gather around one shared Ramadan table, reflecting strong bonds and offering a vivid picture of the holy month. During Ramadan, Sudanese residents work to reinforce those customs through social closeness among families and neighbors, extending across the wider Sudanese community. Ahmed Bashir told the Saudi Press Agency that Sudanese residents across Saudi Arabia feel deep emotions marked by affection. He said they feel they belong to this country. He attribut
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Jeddah, February 17, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Culture continues its efforts to revitalize Historic Jeddah in preparation for welcoming visitors during the holy month of Ramadan, offering cultural programs, events, and heritage experiences that reflect the authenticity of the past. The district has emerged as a leading cultural tourism destination at this time of year as part of the “The Heart of Ramadan” campaign launched by the Saudi Tourism Authority, achieved through enabling the private sector to benefit from this investment opportunity amid the increasing momentum and notable visitor turnout that Historic Jeddah witnes
Riyadh, February 17, 2026, SPA — A delegation from the Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Medical Services recently visited the National University Hospital in Singapore to strengthen health cooperation, explore future collaboration, and facilitate the transfer of global knowledge and exchange of expertise in medical excellence through international partnership programs. In a series of meetings and facility tours, the delegation reviewed strategic themes including health transformation, digital health, and population health management. The sessions also addressed value-based healthcare, patient-centered approaches, and inn
Riyadh, February 16, 2026, SPA — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha met in Riyadh with Assistant to the President of the United States and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Michael Kratsios to discuss prospects for partnership in innovation policy, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, as well as strengthening the digital economy and the space ecosystem. During the meeting, the two sides discussed expanding cooperation in capacity building and national talent development to support digital economy growth, enhance both countries’ competitivenes
International thought leaders, policymakers and industry experts came together to shape the next phase of Industry 4.0 Riyadh, KSA – 18 February 2026 – The World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics (WAM) Saudi Summit & Expo 2026, officially concluded after three days of high-impact sessions, strategic collaborations and innovative showcases, highlighting the Kingdom’s ongoing industrial transformation led by the Saudi Vision 2030 agenda. Organised by KAOUN International in strategic partnership with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), the exhibition convened international industry professionals from
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – 18 February 2026 – RAK Ceramics, a global leader in ceramics and porcelain manufacturing, has selected global technology giant SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) to deploy an enterprise-wide digital transformation accelerated through the adoption of RISE with SAP. The program will establish end-to-end process integration across the company’s 55 entities, creating a unified cloud platform that supports operations in more than 150 countries. The project addresses the complexity of operating multiple entities across fragmented systems by consolidating them onto a core cloud platform of SAP Business Suite that includes SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud, SAP Integrated Business Planning, and SAP…
A marketing specialist at Eqvilent, a global quantitative trading company, becomes the division’s overall champion, representing the UAE at an FEI-judged event, marking a step toward the Asian Games 2026. [Dubai, UAE – February 2026]: Mohamed Al Serkal, Marketing Specialist at Eqvilent, won first place in the CDI1* Small Tour at the CDI Abu Dhabi competition (6–8 February 2026) and became overall champion of the division. The event was judged by a five-nation FEI panel and became Al Serkal’s third international competition in 2026, scoring 3rd MER for the Asian Games. Al Serkal’s CDI1* title marks an important step…
Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia picked up right where they left off. Meanwhile, Andrea Ustero and Ari Sanchez celebrated a dream debut together by claiming their first title as a pair. The world No. 1s in the FIP men’s rankings confirmed their dominance once again: with today’s triumph in Riyadh, they have now secured 32 titles together on the Premier Padel circuit. Their latest success came via a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan in a final that lasted just one hour and five minutes. In the women’s draw, glory belonged to a newly formed partnership. Ustero and Sanchez sent a strong message to Delfi Brea and Gemma
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia- 16 February 2026- Under the patronage of His Excellency Bandar bin Ibrahim Al‑Khorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, the World Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics (WAM) Saudi 2026 summit – Saudi Arabia’s premier tech‑driven intelligence event for advanced manufacturing, logistics, and next‑generation technologies – officially commenced, convening global leaders to advance Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation. The event, featuring global leaders, is designed to future-proof the industry and foster strategic discussions on how policy, trade, and investment frameworks will sh
Makkah, February 16, 2026, SPA — The Makkah Halal Forum has become a leading destination for international businesses, with its third edition drawing strong economic momentum and broad, high-level global participation, positioning it as a strategic entry point for companies seeking to grow in the Saudi market and expand into cross-border markets. The forum is no longer merely a commercial gathering but a dynamic platform for exploring opportunities and forging strategic partnerships. International exhibitors view their presence in the Holy Capital as a valuable gateway to reaching a broader global customer base. In this context, severa
Makkah, February 16, 2026, SPA — Makkah is witnessing a significant rise in economic activity in anticipation of Ramadan 1447AH. Market footfall, commercial centers, and hotel occupancy are rapidly increasing, highlighting the city’s importance during this religious period. Demand is strong in the retail and food sectors for essential goods, dates, beverages, and seasonal decorations. Traditional and modern markets report vibrant purchasing activity, bolstered by promotional offers. In hospitality, early bookings for hotels near the Grand Mosque have surged. Occupancy rates are expected to rise sharply as Umrah performers and other
