Six-week summer camp brings sport, creativity, innovation and experiential learning for children aged 6-13 in Jeddah Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 28 June 2026: British International School Jeddah (BISJ) has announced the launch of its ‘Summer Camp 2026’, a six-week youth development initiative delivered in partnership with Nujoom Sports Management and designed to support the growth of children aged 6-13 through sport, STEAM, innovation, creativity, and experiential learning. Running from 5 July to 13 August 2026 and hosted on the BISJ campus, the camp is open to both BISJ students and the wider Jeddah community. It encourages childre
Leading British phonics programme to support students in building strong foundations in reading, writing and communication Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 June 2026: King’s College Riyadh is delighted to announce that it will introduce Read Write Inc., one of the United Kingdom’s leading phonics and early reading programmes to EYFS, from the start of the 2026-27 academic year, reinforcing its commitment to providing children with a strong foundation in literacy. Used in more than 8,000 schools across the UK, Read Write Inc. is an award-winning literacy programme that helps children become confident readers while developing their writi
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- British International School Jeddah (BISJ) Launches Youth Development Programme Focused on Skills, Confidence and Discovery
- King’s College Riyadh Introduces Read Write Inc. to Strengthen Early Reading from August 2026
- AstroLabs Opens its Offices in the Riyadh Creative District at KAFD
- Estidamah and FAO Organize ‘Community Seed Bank Workshop in Jazan’ to Promote Plant Genetic Resource Conservation
- Historic Darb Zubaida Reservoirs Reveal Advanced Water Management Engineering
- Film Commission Participates in Saudi Film Festival 2026
- Jeddah Corniche Circuit to Host Formula E Season Opener for First Time in 2026/2027
- Abeer Balubaid’s ‘Passage of Light’ Wins AlUla Music Competition
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Paris, June 04, 2026, SPA — French club RC Lens have activated the purchase option for the permanent transfer of Saudi international Saud Abdulhamid, keeping him at the club until 2029 following an impressive loan spell from Italian side AS Roma. In a statement published on its website, Lens said the move followed a strong season in which Abdulhamid helped the club win the Coupe de France and qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League. The club noted that he had been a key figure in the squad throughout the campaign. Abdulhamid joined Lens in July 2025, bringing experience from the Saudi Pro League and his professional stint w
Austin, June 05, 2026, SPA — The Saudi national football team concluded its preparations on Thursday evening for a friendly match against Puerto Rico on Friday at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, marking the fourth and final phase of its training camp program for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Paris, June 3, 2026, SPA — Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim met today with Republic of Korea Minister for Trade Han-Koo Yeo to discuss ways to strengthen economic, trade, and investment cooperation, as well as the latest global economic developments, on the sidelines of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris.
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Washington, June 05, 2026, SPA — Saudi Ambassador to the United States of America Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan visited Boeing’s facilities in Charleston, South Carolina. Princess Reema toured the company’s facilities and viewed several aircraft designated for Riyadh Air. The visit underscores the strength of the partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States and reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to develop the aviation sector and advance national development objectives under Saudi Vision 2030.
Riyadh, June 5, 2026, SPA — ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), one of the world’s leading entertainment and esports companies, continues to expand its international footprint while strengthening efforts to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for esports. Since its acquisition by Savvy Games Group in 2022, EFG has aligned its global expertise with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Gaming and Esports Strategy, contributing to the growth of the sector locally and internationally. Over two decades, EFG has built an integrated ecosystem covering all stages of competition, from community tournaments through the FACEIT platform
Jeddah, June 05, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance continues to distribute Holy Quran copies to departing pilgrims at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ gift program for departing pilgrims at the conclusion of the 1447 AH Hajj season. As of Dhu Al-Hijjah 18, a total of 153,760 copies had been distributed. The copies included various editions produced by King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex in Madinah in different sizes to meet the needs of pilgrims. The gift also included translations of the meanings of the Holy Quran in multiple langua
Madinah, June 03, 2026, SPA — The first departure flights of guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit began Tuesday after the pilgrims completed Hajj rituals for 1447 AH with ease and tranquility. The guests departed through Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, returning to their home countries after a spiritually enriching journey marked by exceptional organization. Their visit included prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque, paying respects to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and praying in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, all under the direct supervision of the program’s
Riyadh, June 2, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources processed 778 chemical-clearance service requests in April as part of its efforts to support industrial investment and provide services that promote the growth and expansion of industrial enterprises. Ministry Spokesperson Jarrah Al-Jarrah said the processed applications included 703 requests for the clearance of imports of unrestricted chemicals and 75 requests for permits to import restricted chemicals. The issued requests covered a total of 2,758 items. Al-Jarrah said the chemical-clearance service enables industrial investors to apply for clearance permits a
Taif, June 01, 2026, SPA — Governor of Taif Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz inspected a number of tourist sites, resorts, and parks in Al Shafa Center today to assess their readiness to receive visitors and vacationers during this year’s summer season. During the tour, the governor reviewed the level of services provided to visitors, as well as the facilities and amenities prepared to enhance the visitor experience. He also inspected maintenance and development work underway at tourist sites in the center. The governor stressed the importance of diversifying summer events and accompanying programs in line with visitors’ e
