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Riyadh, September 4, 2026, SPA — Takamol Holding concluded its participation in LEAP 2026 as the Economic Transformation Partner. Its participation included the signing of 34 agreements for cooperation and the exchange of expertise in areas of common interest, the showcasing of the company’s business ecosystem and solutions, and the launch of new products. This was part of its continued role in leveraging technology, data, and innovation to support digital transformation and improve secto…

Magrabi Health has announced a new global achievement after receiving the “Network of Excellence in Ophthalmology” accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), making it the first healthcare network in the world to receive this accreditation in ophthalmology. This achievement reflects its global leadership in ophthalmology and reaffirms its ongoing commitment to providing specialized care in accordance with the highest standards of quality, patient safety, and innovation. The “Netwo…

Mercato Shopping Mall has announced Mr. Nasser Ali Balbahaith as the lucky winner of a brand-new Cadillac LYRIQ in its grand prize draw, held as part of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 celebrations. The grand prize formed part of Mercato’s popular Shop, Scan & Win campaign, which rewarded shoppers throughout DSS. Customers received one raffle entry for every AED 200 spent at participating outlets by scanning their receipts through the PrivilegePLUS loyalty app. Mr. Balbahaith was off…

A two-day celebration featuring a live science show, creative activities and family entertainment will take place on 29 and 30 August 2026. Town Centre Jumeirah is making the return to school more exciting with “Too Cool for School,” a fun-filled Back-to-School celebration taking place on 29 and 30 August 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, as part of Dubai Summer Surprises. Designed especially for children and families, the two-day event will combine entertainment, creativity and learnin…

Senior leaders from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, King Salman Gate Project, Red Sea Global, King Saud University, Qiddiya and Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism to explore education, career pathways and leadership development The Future Stage will examine the talent required to support Saudi Arabia’s ambition to attract 150 million visitors and create more than one million tourism jobs by 2030

Riyadh, August 27, 2026, SPA — Deputy of the Ministry of National Guard Saad bin Mohammed Al-Babtain signed an agreement with PwC Middle East Country Senior Partner for Saudi Arabia Faisal Al Sarraj aimed at developing the capabilities of ministry personnel and strengthening their professional skills. The agreement aims to expand learning and development opportunities for ministry personnel and draw on PwC’s expertise in mentoring, career guidance, knowledge transfer, exchange of expertise, and…

Al-Baha, August 27, 2026, SPA — Under the patronage of Governor of Al-Baha Region Prince Dr. Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Undersecretary of Al-Baha Region Dr. Abdulmonem Al-Shehri opened the second diodrama festival yesterday at the King Abdulaziz Cultural Center in Al-Baha. The festival is organized by the Theatre and Performing Arts Association and the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts in Al-Baha. The opening drew a large audience of art and theater enthusiasts. The festival runs t…

Madinah, August 27, 2026, SPA — Al Madinah Region Development Authority invited local and international companies specializing in passenger transport to apply for qualification to implement public taxi service operation contracts in Madinah, as part of its efforts to develop the transport system and enhance mobility services within the city. The authority set September 3, 2026, as the deadline for receiving inquiries, and September 7, 2026, as the final deadline for submitting qualification doc…

Chicago, August 12, 2026, SPA — Severe storms left more than half a million people without power in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday, bringing dark skies and strong winds. All flights were temporarily suspended late Tuesday morning at Chicago’s two main airports. The National Weather Service in Chicago described the storms as “dangerous.”

Riyadh, August 11, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Energy’s inspection teams conducted 9,263 inspections in July 2026, detecting 964 violations of the Law of Petroleum and Petrochemical Products and the Law on the Distribution of Dry Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for Residential and Commercial Purposes. The violations included engaging in unlicensed petroleum or petrochemical activities, engaging in unlicensed retail sales of LPG cylinders, transporting and selling petroleum products…