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TOEFL iBT Sees Record Registrations in Saudi Arabia Six Months after Revamped Launch

KSA – July 06, 2026: Six months on from the rollout of its updated test experience, TOEFL iBT is witnessing an uptick in Saudi Arabia, a market where English proficiency is now a critical pillar in supporting the nation’s transition toward a knowledge-based, globally integrated economy. Empowering Future-Ready Talent As Saudi Arabia continues with the implementation of its Vision 2030’s Human Capability Development Program, global communication skills have become an imperative for the Kingdom’s youth. Parallel to this, Saudi Arabia is building a stronger international education ecosystem through initiatives such as

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Roads General Authority Highlights Importance of Saudi Road Code Compliance Measurement

Riyadh, July 07, 2026, SPA — The Roads General Authority (RGA) emphasized that measuring compliance with the Saudi Road Code is a key tool to ensure the implementation of approved technical standards, contributing to improving road project quality, enhancing safety levels, and increasing execution efficiency across the Kingdom. The RGA explained that the compliance measurement process consists of four stages, beginning with road owners completing questionnaires and submitting them to the authority, followed by selecting project samples to assess their adherence to the Saudi Road Code requirements. This methodology supports road-owning

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Spain Makes World Cup History with Six Consecutive Clean Sheets

Riyadh, July 07, 2026, SPA — Spain’s national team achieved a historic milestone at the FIFA World Cup 2026, becoming the first team in tournament history to keep six consecutive clean sheets after defeating Portugal 1-0 in the Round of 16. The remarkable defensive record highlights Spain’s strength throughout the competition. The team began its campaign with a goalless draw against Cape Verde, before defeating Saudi Arabia and then overcoming Uruguay in the final match of the group stage. Spain continued its defensive dominance in the knockout rounds, beating Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32 before edging past Portugal 1-0 i

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Qassim Welcomes Rutab Season as Dates Begin Changing Color

Buraidah, July 07, 2026, SPA — Date palm farms in Qassim Region have begun the first signs of the coloring stage, marking the annual transition of dates from green to yellow or red depending on the variety. This phase signals the approaching rutab season and the start of the harvest period, one of the region’s most important agricultural and economic events. Qassim is among Saudi Arabia’s leading date-producing regions, home to more than 11 million palm trees and numerous varieties, including Sukari, Barhi, Khalas, and others known locally and internationally. Farmers are closely monitoring ripening levels, adjusting irrigatio

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Saudi University Students Continue AI Training in China Through Mawhiba-Huawei Partnership

Shenzhen, July 6, 2026, SPA — A total of 20 students from Saudi universities are participating in a joint training program on artificial intelligence (AI), organized by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) in partnership with Huawei in Shenzhen, China. The program aims to enhance participants’ skills and expand their knowledge of AI through a training experience that combines theoretical and practical learning while exposing them to the latest AI applications and technological practices in a global work environment. It is part of the Mawhiba-Huawei partnership, which aims to train 500