Author: Mahdeehassan

Jeddah, December 31, 2025, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Dakar Rally has shown a remarkable upward trajectory, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s presence in one of the world’s toughest motorsport events. This progress has evolved from limited individual entries to a confident national presence, culminating in a Saudi competitor winning the previous edition of the rally. With the seventh edition of the Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026 approaching, scheduled for January 3 to 17, 25 Saudi male and female competitors are set to participate. The rally was organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Fed

Riyadh, December 31, 2025, SPA — The Saudi Falcons Club (SFC) opened registration for owners of classic cars, sports cars, and motorcycles to join activities at the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025. The festival is being held at the club’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, through January 10, 2026, with broad participation from local and international falconers. SFC said the participation aims to enrich the festival atmosphere and highlight shared passion among falcon owners and car and motorcycle enthusiasts. Vehicles will be displayed in a cultural setting that blends authenticity and modernity. SFC set Saturdays

Madinah, December 29, 2025, SPA — Executive Director of the International Dates Council Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz toured several date factories in Madinah and reviewed operations and production lines. The tour included a review of production stages, technologies used for sorting and packaging, quality standards, and efforts to develop products in line with local and global market requirements. During the visit, she discussed issues related to Madinah date exports, including logistical and procedural challenges factories face in delivering products to overseas markets, and ways to address them. She also stressed expanding

Buraidah, December 28, 2025, SPA — Wood carving is a traditional craft that has been associated with humankind since ancient times. It involves shaping wood through carving and engraving, transforming it into artistic works that combine aesthetic and functional value. This craft is used in various fields, from decorating furniture and buildings to producing artistic and ornamental pieces, relying on simple hand tools and accumulated craftsmanship. Some artisans demonstrate the ability of this art to repurpose discarded wood or tree trunks, transforming them into pieces of aesthetic and artistic value. This reflects the sculptor’s sk

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has received the Gold Award in the Best Patient Experience category at the Saudi Customer Experience Awards 2026, held in partnership with Awards International. The award recognizes KFSHRC’s leadership in patient experience management and the institution-wide practices it has put in place to deliver measurable improvements. This includes enhancing the care journey and strengthening communication with patients and their families throughout treatment. The recognition followed an independent, multi-stage assessment across KFSHRC’s campuses in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah.

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Riyadh, December 30, 2025, SPA — Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki issued the following statement: “On Saturday and Sunday (December 27-28, 2025) two vessels arrived at the Port of Mukalla from the Port of Fujairah without obtaining any permits from the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition. The ships’ crew had disabled the tracking devices aboard the vessels, and unloaded a large amount of weapons and combat vehicles in support of the Southern Transitional Council’s forces in Hadramaut and Al Mahrah governorates in Eastern Yemen. These actions are consider

Riyadh, December 30, 2025, SPA — The Saudi-Tunisian Business Forum concluded in the capital, Riyadh. The forum was organized by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in cooperation with the Ministry of Investment and the Federation of Saudi Chambers, and was attended by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Dr. Samir Abdelhafidh. The forum brought together more than 300 participants from the public and private sectors to discuss deepening economic partnership and translating shared visions into tangible, value-added projects. Discussions focused on ways to en

Gaza, December 30, 2025, SPA — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed food baskets to affected families in the Jabalia Camp in northern Gaza Strip on Monday, responding to the growing needs of families facing harsh living conditions and food shortages, where thousands of residents live in tents after most of the camp’s homes were demolished. This initiative is part of the Saudi National Campaign to Support the Palestinian People in the Gaza Strip. The Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage—the implementing partner of KSrelief in Gaza—carried out the distribution on the ground through

AlUla, December 30, 2025, SPA — The “Hegra After Dark” event in AlUla provides an interactive evening featuring live performances, storytelling, and diverse flavors. It highlights Hegra’s historical significance and the legacy of the ancient civilizations that inhabited the site. The event takes place at Hegra Archaeological Site, the first Saudi site listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, lending the experience an exceptional cultural and historical depth and strengthening visitors’ connection to the place and its civilizational legacy. This year, the event returns with a reimagined format. Innovative interactive