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Makkah, January 9, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance launched the preliminary rounds of the 27th edition of the Local Competition for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Award for the Holy Quran Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation for male and female participants. The competition is in its 27th edition, held in Makkah in 1447 AH. The first day of the preliminary rounds saw strong student participation, reflecting high proficiency and fair competition. The rounds were conducted with precise organization and comprehensive supervision, creating a positive, motiva

Madinah, January 9, 2026, SPA — The Qiblatain Mosque and Cultural Center in Madinah received more than eight million visitors from February through December 2025, reflecting the city’s growing stature as an urban, cultural, and tourism destination. The turnout reflects development efforts led by Madinah Region Development Authority under Saudi Vision 2030. The work aims to improve quality of life, enhance the appeal of cultural centers, and raise service efficiency for visitors and residents. The center is one of Madinah’s key projects to enrich the visitor experience. It has upgraded the urban landscape and provides an int

Jizan, January 9, 2026, SPA — The Ship Festival Theater in Jazan Region hosted Ahad al-Masarihah Governorate’s participation in the “Governorates Nights” program yesterday, one of the key events in the Jazan Festival 2026 season. The season aims to highlight the region’s tourism, cultural, and natural diversity. It also seeks to strengthen its position on the national tourism map as a vibrant destination rich in authentic experiences and standout events, opening new horizons for visitors to enjoy its cultural and natural richness. The event drew strong visitor turnout, with audiences enjoying folk performances.

Sakaka, January 8, 2026, SPA — The examination and quality committee at the food safety laboratory, affiliated with Al-Jouf Municipality, announced the completion of more than 4,500 precise tests on olive and oil samples participating in the 19th annual Al-Jouf International Olive Festival. The step aims to ensure that all displayed products comply with Saudi and international standards and specifications, providing safe and healthy products for festival visitors, as the festival represents the largest platform for olive producers in the Kingdom. The tests conducted by specialized technical teams included measuring acidity and rancidit

Riyadh, January 8, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) received the Recognised by EFQM certificate for sustainable performance at a five-star level from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), becoming the first government entity in the Kingdom to achieve this advanced level on its first institutional performance evaluation, according to the updated version of the EFQM Model. SDAIA Strategy Management Office Chief Executive Abdullah Al-Khudairi received the certificate on Wednesday from EFQM Chief Executive Officer Russell Longmuir during his visit to SDAIA’s headquarters. The r

Riyadh, January 07, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia marked a significant milestone in the maritime transport sector in 2025, with its national fleet recording a 32% growth rate compared to 2024. The achievement secures Saudi Arabia the second-highest growth rate globally among Group of Twenty (G20) nations. The rapid growth reflects the continuous development of the Kingdom’s maritime sector, driven by strategic regulatory initiatives, increased investment, modernized legislative frameworks, and the enhanced efficiency of national fleets. The performance marks a substantial leap from the 6.4% growth rate recorded at the b

Washington, January 8, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, on an official visit to the United States, met Wednesday in Washington with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the meeting, the two ministers reviewed the historical and strategic bilateral relations and ways to develop them in line with their shared interests. They also discussed recent regional developments and efforts to achieve security and stability. The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz and Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed

Jeddah, January 8, 2026, SPA — The media center at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah recorded strong attendance yesterday from local and international journalists covering the anticipated matches of the 2026 Spanish Super Cup, featuring four of Spain’s leading clubs, under the supervision and organization of the Ministry of Sport. The tournament opens at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium with a high-profile match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club. Today will see a major clash between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, with the competition concluding on Sunday with the final. The media center was filled with representative

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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – Tuesday 6 January 2026: The Spanish Super Cup has reached a major milestone ahead of kick-off in Jeddah this week, with exceptional ticket demand underlining the Kingdom’s growing appetite for elite European football and the tournament’s expanding global profile. Four of Spain’s most iconic clubs – Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Athletic Bilbao – will contest the three-match competition at Alinma Stadium, with semi-finals taking place on 7 and 8 January and the final on Sunday 11 January 2026. Ticket sales have surged across all fixtures, with Thursday’s Atlético Madrid v Real Madrid s