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Al-Baha, March 28, 2026, SPA — Al-Baha Municipality launched the “Al-Baha Green Hour” initiative to support the Saudi Green Initiative, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. For one hour, non-essential lights in 28 buildings and various neighborhoods were turned off, while essential safety lighting remained operational. The initiative aims to raise community awareness about energy conservation and encourage participation in environmental protection, contributing to sustainability and an improved quality of life. This reflects the municipality’s commitment to enhancing the urban landscape and

New York, March 28, 2026, SPA — Gold prices increased by over 3% today on dip-buying after a pullback earlier this week as investors looked for signs of de-escalation in the conflict in the Middle East. Spot gold rose 3.6% to $4,536.29 per ounce, while US gold futures for April delivery also increased by 3.6%, reaching $4,533.70. In addition to gold, other precious metals saw significant gains: spot silver surged 4.4% to $71.01 per ounce, platinum rose 3% to $1,882.05, and palladium climbed 3.7% to $1,403.54.

Riyadh, March 23, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recorded notable progress in the World Happiness Report 2026, ranking 22nd globally out of 147 countries with a life evaluation score of 6.817 out of 10, according to the report published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The World Happiness Report is issued annually in conjunction with the International Day of Happiness on March 20. It is based on survey data covering more than 140 countries and measures people’s life evaluations using several key factors, including gr

SBC Summit Malta 2026 will feature a dedicated marketing programme designed to help brands rethink acquisition and engagement for a modern era. …

Wa’ed Ventures, the $500 million VC arm of Saudi Aramco, has made a strategic investment in US-based Resemble AI, a company…

The SEC investigation has been formally concluded, with a decision to seek no penalties or enforcement action against the Company,…

SBC has unveiled the finalists for the 2026 edition of the SBC Awards Europe, set to take place at Xara Lodge,…

Buqayq, March 23, 2026, SPA — Buqayq Governorate celebrated Eid Al-Fitr yesterday with a variety of festive events organized by the municipality, in an atmosphere filled with joy and happiness. The events witnessed a notable turnout and strong engagement from residents and visitors who came to participate in celebratory programs targeting various age groups, boosting social bonds and attracting visitors from within and outside the governorate in a comprehensive festive environment. The activities included a range of entertainment programs, featuring interactive theater performances, a dedicated children’s corner, a coloring area,

Jizan, March 23, 2026, SPA — Beaches in Jazan Region are among the preferred destinations for residents and visitors during the days of Eid Al-Fitr, offering moderate marine weather, coastal scenery, and facilities and services that meet the needs of beachgoers. Among these locations is the swimming beach, considered one of the region’s most promising tourist destinations, where the municipality is working to provide modern facilities and exceptional services in line with Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to create a distinctive recreational environment for residents and visitors. Since the first day of Eid, the beach has attracted large n

Buraidah, March 22, 2026, SPA — Public parks and rural recreational areas in Qassim Region attracted large numbers of residents and visitors during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, amid moderate weather conditions in the region, which contributed to providing a suitable environment for spending enjoyable times with family and friends. The Qassim Municipality worked on preparing parks, recreational areas, walking tracks, and municipal plazas, and on raising their readiness to receive visitors during the days of Eid by equipping sites and intensifying maintenance and cleaning work. The number of walking tracks in Buraidah and the region’s gov