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Farnborough, July 21, 2026, SPA — President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Abdulaziz Al-Duailej visited the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, accompanied by vice presidents and CEOs of Saudi civil aviation companies. The delegation toured the pavilions of leading global manufacturers, exploring the latest technologies and innovations in civil aviation, including Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) solutions, sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies, digital innovations, and autonomous flight systems. On the sidelines of the visit, Al-Duailej held a series of bilateral meetings with leaders of major compani

Riyadh, July 21, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of congratulations to Andy Burnham on his appointment as prime minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. HRH the Crown Prince wished Burnham success and the friendly people of the United Kingdom continued progress and prosperity. He praised the distinguished relations between the two countries and peoples and expressed his desire to strengthen and further develop them across all fields.

Riyadh, July 21, 2026, SPA — Riyadh will host the fourth edition of the International Engineering Conference and Exhibition (IECE 2026) from December 14 to 16. Organized by the Saudi Council of Engineers under the patronage of Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail, the event will bring together engineering leaders, experts, and specialists from Saudi Arabia and abroad. The conference comes amid the rapid advancement of Saudi Arabia’s engineering sector, the expansion of development projects, and the growing integration of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence into engineering practices. It aims to bring to

Arar, July 21, 2026, SPA — The first-quarter moon of the Hijri month of Safar 1448 illuminated the skies over Northern Borders Region on Tuesday evening in a celestial display visible to the naked eye after sunset, with half of the lunar disk illuminated, marking about one week since the start of the lunar month and one of the most prominent phases of the Moon’s monthly cycle. Chairman of the Space and Astronomy Association Zahi Al-Khulaiwi said the first-quarter phase occurs when the Moon forms an angle of about 90 degrees with the Earth and the Sun, causing around 50% of its Earth-facing side to be illuminated. He noted that this

RIYADH, KSA – 22 July 2026 The Visual Arts Commission has marked the conclusion of the Art Bridges 2025-2026 season, following a year of international exchange that strengthened dialogue between Saudi and international visual arts communities. The Art Bridges initiative brought together 40 Saudi and Saudi-based visual artists, cultural practitioners, creative professionals and cultural producers. Dina Amin, Chief Executive Officer of the Visual Arts Commission, said: “Our objective in launching Art Bridges was to create opportunities whose impact would continue long after participants returned home. Throughout the season, we

New York, July 20, 2026, SPA — Spain claimed its second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium. The victory marked Spain’s first World Cup triumph since lifting the trophy in South Africa in 2010. The final was attended by several world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who took part in the medal and trophy presentation ceremony. Spain also swept the tournament’s top individual honors. Midfielder Rodri won the Golden Ball as the competiti

Jeddah, July 20, 2026, SPA — Jeddah Islamic Port has announced extended storage fee exemption periods for transit cargo for 60 days, effective July 19, 2026, as part of a package of incentives aimed at improving supply chain efficiency and strengthening the competitiveness of Saudi ports on the global trade map. The move reflects the Kingdom’s accelerating logistics transformation The initiative includes three key operational measures: extending the storage fee exemption for transit containers to 15 days, granting a five-day exemption for general transit cargo, and providing a five-day exemption for roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo an

Jeddah, July 20, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call today from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, as well as efforts aimed at reinforcing security and stability. The Lebanese president expressed his deep appreciation for the Kingdom’s positions toward Lebanon and its support for efforts to promote stability and peace in the region.

Brussels, July 19, 2026, SPA — On the occasion of the High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation, held in Brussels on July 13, co-chaired by High Representative Kaja Kallas on behalf of the European Union, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, in his capacity as President of the Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the High Representative and the Presidency of the Gulf Cooperation Council issued the following joint statement: 1. The European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council reaffirm that freedom of navigation, including the right of passage thro

Awarded Best Country Hotel in the Middle East, Best Destination Wedding Hotel in the Middle East, and Most Unique Guest Experience in the Middle East, with Leadership Recognition for Best General Manager in Saudi Arabia and Best Marketing Director in Saudi Arabia Makkah, Saudi Arabia, July 2026: Address Jabal Omar Makkah proudly celebrates multiple achievements at the prestigious 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, further strengthening its position as one of the region’s leading hospitality destinations. The hotel was recognised as Best Country Hotel in the Middle East, Best Destination Wedding Hotel in the Middle East, a