Mogadishu, May 16, 2026, SPA — The National Blood Bank in Mogadishu, Somalia, provided medical services to 214 beneficiaries in April 2026, with the support of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Male beneficiaries accounted for 59% and female beneficiaries for 41%, while displaced persons represented 6% and residents 94% of the total beneficiaries. This comes as part of the humanitarian and relief efforts provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to support people in need and those affected around the world.
Doha, May 17, 2026, SPA — The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) is participating in the Doha International Book Fair 2026 as part of the Saudi pavilion, reflecting its ongoing commitment to promoting Saudi history and cultural heritage while strengthening the Kingdom’s cultural and intellectual presence on the international stage. Through its participation, Darah is presenting a distinguished selection of scholarly, historical, and cultural publications, alongside showcasing its knowledge-based and archival projects and initiatives dedicated to preserving, documenting, and making the history of Saudi Arabia a
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- National Blood Bank in Mogadishu Serves 214 Beneficiaries in April with KSrelief Support
- Darah Showcases Saudi History at Doha Book Fair
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Riyadh, November 25, 2025, SPA — The Saudi eLeague Championship, organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, continues to deliver elite competition and exciting events at the SEF Arena in Riyadh, where fans are enjoying thrilling matches featuring some of the world’s top teams and players. During the third week, three exciting tournaments concluded: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Overwatch 2, and Dota 2, showcasing outstanding performances and decisive results. In the Overwatch 2 Grand Tournament, Twisted Minds demonstrated their dominance by defeating Zntrx 2-0 and Al-Qadsiah 3-1 to secure a place in the final. They continued their i
Riyadh, 25 November 2025 – The British Council proudly celebrated the opening of its new branch at Ellesmere College at East of Riyadh during an official signing ceremony attended by Matthew Knowles, Country Director, British Council KSA, and Dr. Ahmed El-Essawi, CEO, Ellesmere College Riyadh. This new branch reflects the British Council’s commitment to helping Saudi Arabia’s young generation develop the communication and life skills needed for success in school, university, and future careers. By bringing internationally recognised English programmes to more families and adults in Riyadh, it complements the organisation’s e
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh – 25 November King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) signed an agreement with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources to support innovators and researchers in the industrial and mining sectors and enable them to transform their ideas into scalable products. The signing took place in the presence of H.E. Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, and H.E. Dr. Majid bin Ibrahim Alfayyadh, CEO of KFSHRC. KFSHRC was represented at the signing by Professor Jackie Yi Ying, Director General of Research and Innovation, while the Ministry was represented by Dr.
High-end hospitality, private island villas and world-class wellness draw an increasing number of affluent Gulf travellers. Thailand is solidifying its reputation as one of the world’s most desirable luxury destinations for Gulf travellers, supported by rising demand for exclusive accommodations, advanced wellness experiences and premium lifestyle offerings. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recorded more than 162,790 Middle Eastern arrivals in the early months of 2025 and expects numbers to reach around 1.1 million by year-end, underscoring strong interest from UAE and GCC residents seeking indulgent, highly personalised escap
Over 300 participants highlight the link between diabetes and eye health Jeddah: In celebration of World Diabetes Day, Magrabi Health hosted a Diabetes Awareness Race along the Jeddah waterfront, attracting more than 300 participants from across the community. The event, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport and organized by the Jeddah Running Community, combined physical activity with health education to promote healthy lifestyles and highlight the impact of diabetes on vision. Promoting Community Health and Engagement The run brought together healthcare professionals, patients, families, and fitness enthusiasts for a
Washington, November 19, 2025, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held expanded meetings today at the U.S. Capitol in Washington with Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson, as well as leaders and members of the House across various committees. House leaders affirmed their support for the historic relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America. During the meetings, HRH the Crown Prince discussed a range of important issues, including developments in regional and international affairs, in addition to areas of coop
Riyadh, November 21, 2025, SPA — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), in cooperation with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), concluded yesterday the Innovation Summit in Riyadh, which was held with the participation of SAMA Governor Ayman Al-Sayari and BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos, alongside several central bank governors and experts from the region and around the world. The two-day summit brought together experts and policymakers to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by technological innovation in the financial sector, as well as the role of central banks from the Middle East and Africa in facilitating
Riyadh, November 21, 2025, SPA — The Saudi EXIM Global Partners Forum, which concluded yesterday in Riyadh after being held on November 19 and 20 under the patronage of Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and Chairman of Saudi EXIM Bank’s Board of Directors Bandar Alkhorayef, brought together senior government and private-sector leaders, experts from export-import banks, export credit agencies, and development finance institutions from around the world, and was attended by more than 800 participants representing over 55 countries. Organized by the Saudi EXIM Bank, the forum aimed to enhance global dialogue on enabling interna
Riyadh, November 21, 2025, SPA — A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed to establish a strategic partnership framework between the Real Estate Development Fund (REDF), the Saudi Mortgage Guarantees Services Company (Damanat), the National Housing Company (NHC), and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC) Riyadh branch. The MoU, signed under the patronage of Minister of Municipalities and Housing and REDF Board of Directors Chairman Majed Al-Hogail, aims to develop innovative financing and guarantee mechanisms that enable the real estate development sector to engage in EPC+F contracting with major Chinese contrac
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