Riyadh, January 14, 2026, SPA — Riyadh today hosted the third International Geological Survey Meeting (IGSM), attracting a record number of leaders from geological survey authorities worldwide. The meeting, a key feature of the fifth Future Minerals Forum, was chaired by Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs Eng. Khalid Almudaifer, and attended by CEO of Saudi Geological Survey Eng. Abdullah Al Shamrani. In his opening remarks, Almudaifer emphasized that the global mining sector fundamentally depends on reliable, easily accessible geological data, which he described as the most critical enabler for acceleratin
Madinah, January 14, 2026, SPA — The 40th edition of the Economic Bulletin issued by the Al Madinah Al Munawarah Chamber highlights Madinah Region as a strategic hub for maritime transport and supply chains, benefiting from its prime location on the Red Sea coast and its key role in the Kingdom’s transport and logistics network, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 goals to diversify the economy and strengthen its position as a global logistics center. The bulletin noted that Madinah Region hosts two major ports in Yanbu Governorate: King Fahd Industrial Port and Yanbu Commercial Port. The ports are a key pillar of the Kingdom’s imp
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(UAE – 29 December 2025):- Superchat the UAE born AI assistant developed by Superlab, today announced the launch of Shop Anything, a new feature that allows users to find, compare, and purchase products from any public online store directly through chat. The feature rolls out this month to beta users on WhatsApp, marking another milestone in the UAE’s growing shift toward life managed through conversation-driven AI. Shop Anything introduces a simple idea that feels instantly familiar to people in the UAE. You send a message and the assistant does the work. Whether you need a last-minute outfit for an event…
Riyadh, December 23, 2025, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reached a new global environmental milestone by earning a Guinness World Records title for the largest seasonal seed storage collection in the world, reflecting its ongoing commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. The achievement crowns a year of intensive efforts by the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification. Over the course of the year, trained and specialized field teams traveled across the Kingdom to collect large quantities of native plant seeds in support of land rehabilitation projects and environmental sustain
Jeddah, December 24, 2025, SPA — Jeddah has won the “Best New Organizer” title in F1H2O history, an honor announced at the annual closing ceremony of the 2025 F1H2O UIM World Championship, held in Sharjah after the Road to Sharjah – Grand Prix of Sharjah races. The special award was presented to representatives of Jeddah Season 2025 in recognition of outstanding organization and the new standards set in hosting the championship. It also marked a milestone as the first event of its kind held on the Red Sea coast. During the ceremony, founder of H2O Racing Nicolo di San Germano praised Jeddah Season for delivering the event in
Riyadh, December 23, 2025, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes the agreement signed today in Muscat to exchange prisoners and detainees in Yemen, which is an important humanitarian step that contributes to alleviating human suffering and enhancing confidence-building opportunities. The Kingdom commends the sincere efforts and generous initiatives exerted by the Sultanate of Oman in hosting and sponsoring the talks, as well as its support for the negotiating efforts conducted from 9 to 23 December 2025. The Kingdom also praises the efforts exerted by the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, the International Committ
Faraday Future and RAK Digital Assets Oasis have entered into a strategic MOU to collaborate across three key areas: AI, Web3 and embodied intelligence. The two parties intend to jointly establish research and innovation centers to build a forward-looking, demonstrative industrial ecosystem. FF delivered the FX Super One to RAK Innovation City, the second FX Super One delivery in the UAE. The first FX Super One user in the UAE is global football legend Andrés Iniesta. Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (December 24, 2025) — Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or the “Company”), a California-based global…
This year’s expanded content programme delivers practical insights on sustainability, project management, digital workflows and façade innovation. Council for International Accreditation of Architecture & Design (CIAAD) Masterclasses introduced this year as a direct response to the evolving industry demands, addressing AI and sustainable design Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 21 December 2025 – With Saudi Arabia’s construction and architecture driven by mega projects, Vision 2030 ambitions and a drive for sustainable, heritage-inspired design, the country is pursuing futuristic urban development that honours cultural identity and
Core Life Crowned Champion of the “Bupa Padel Super Cup 2025” In an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and competitive spirit, Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance concluded the Bupa Padel Super Cup 2025, held from 11 to 13 December at Six Senses Southern Dunes Resort, part of The Red Sea Global, with the participation of elite teams qualified from the second season of the Bupa Padel Championship, and in the presence of representatives from participating companies. The tournament brought together the champions of the three regions (Western, Central, and Eastern) in a unique sports and wellness experience, ranking among the mos
Top seed defeats second seed Alexander Blockx in straight sets to win the coveted trophy Saudi Tennis Federation Ambassador Nadal impressed by the sport’s progress in Saudi Arabia Next Gen ATP Finals has played a key role in the STF’s broader ambitions to inspire more people into tennis Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 21 December 2025: Learner Tien lived up to his billing as top seed at the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF by claiming the coveted trophy in front of a lively crowd, which included all-time great Rafael Nadal. Tien, a finalist on debut in 2024, defeated second seed Alexander Blockx 4-3 (7-4), 4-2, 4-1 to cap an
Coppa Italia winners Bologna face Serie A runners-up Inter Milan at Alawwal Park Second semi-final of the Italian Supercup takes place on Friday, 19 December The winners will face either Napoli or AC Milan in the final Riyadh – 18 December 2025: The EA SPORTS FC™ Italian Supercup continues in Riyadh on Friday night (19 December), with current Lega Serie A leaders Inter Milan facing last season’s Coppa Italia winners Bologna in the second semi-final at Alawwal Park. The match brings together one of Italy’s most successful clubs in Inter and a Bologna side making their first-ever appearance in the Italian Supercup,
Saudi Davis Cup players Saud Alhogbani and Abdulmajeed Bukhari will join global superstar Rafael Nadal at a coaching clinic on Friday Next Gen ATP Finals play a key role in the Saudi Tennis Federation’s ambitions to encourage more people into tennis Tickets for the 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals can be purchased here Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 18 December 2025: As the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF continue to deliver show-stopping tennis in Jeddah, two of Saudi Arabia’s own tennis stars arrived in the city to lend their support to inspiring the next generation of local talent. Saud Alhogbani and Abdulmajeed Bukhari, both me
