Riyadh, February 20, 2026, SPA — Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Princess Fahda bint Falah Al Hathleen, spouse of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, honored the winners of the 27th edition of the local competition for the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Award for Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Quran, organized and supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, yesterday at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh. The current edition witnessed wide participation from all regions of the Kingdom, with more than 3,600 male and female contestants p
New Delhi, February 20, 2026, SPA — President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) Abdullah Al-Ghamdi affirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, guided by the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, is moving steadily to establish artificial intelligence (AI) as a trusted national capability. The goal is to use AI to help develop government services, enhance competitiveness, build human capacity, and improve the quality of life through a comprehensive strategy based on three main pillars that unlock the full potential of this technology and achieve sustainable developmental impact. This came during Al-Ghamdi’s spee
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- Princess Fahda Al Hathleen Honors Winners of 27th King Salman Local Competition for Memorization of Holy Quran
- SDAIA President: Saudi Arabia is Building an Integrated National AI Ecosystem in Line with Vision 2030
- Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Announces Registration for I’tikaf at the Prophet’s Mosque during Ramadan
- Saudi Esports Federation Signs MoUs with ROC Esports, Team Stallions to Boost Growth
- Health Ministry Wins Press Ganey’s Award for Global Impact, Healthcare Transformation
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- Grand Mosque Minarets: A Testament to Islamic Heritage in Makkah
- Taif University Specialist Outlines Holistic Mental Health Practices in Ramadan
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Dubai, UAE – December 08, 2024: CASIO Middle East and Africa proudly announces the return of G-SHOCK to Sole DXB 2025, the region’s leading festival for contemporary culture, bringing together fashion, art, music and design, taking place from 12th – 14th December 2025 at Dubai Design District (d3). This year, G-SHOCK elevates its presence with an immersive booth designed to engage, inspire, and connect with the region’s vibrant creative community. Festival attendees will be the first in the Middle East to explore G-SHOCK’s newest releases, including a limited-edition Sole DXB collaboration model featuring the festival&rs
December 5th, 2025 On the occasion of the Red Sea International Film Festival’s Women in Cinema Gala held in Jeddah on December 5, Dilan Çiçek Deniz wore creations from Maison Boucheron. Dilan Çiçek Deniz adorned herself with a Serpent Bohème Vintage ring, paved with diamonds, in yellow gold and a Serpent Bohème bracelet, paved with diamonds, in yellow gold.
SHEGLAM invites beauty lovers across the GCC to step into a new hair universe with the regional launch of SHEGLAM Hair, its newest category dedicated to empowering self-expression through trend-driven styling tools and innovative hair essentials. Now officially available across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, the line brings professional-grade performance, intuitive design, and everyday creativity to consumers across the region. Their extensive selection of trendsetting products and bestselling haircare and styling tools will leave you feeling confident, comfortable and entirely your own. Earlier this month, S
Mercato is welcoming visitors into a world of festive wonder with the launch of its highly anticipated Winter Spectacular, running from 11-25 December 2025. This year’s celebration transforms the mall into a charming Italian-inspired winter village, glowing with twinkling lights, joyful performances, and magical moments for the entire family. With enchanting décor, heartwarming entertainment, creative festive workshops, and delightful meet-and-greet experiences, Mercato promises an unforgettable holiday season for both residents and tourists. Guests can immerse themselves in daily celebrations (excluding Mondays, Tuesdays, and 24
Riyadh has become a city that never sleeps. Rising fast, fueled by innovation and transformation, global football momentum, and a magnetic cultural scene that gets better every season, Riyadh is the place to be. And with the Italian Super Cup 2026 landing here from the 18th to 22nd of December for its sixth edition, you’re stepping straight into one of the most exciting weeks of the year. The football will be epic, the city is buzzing, and your trip has all the potential to be unforgettable. Your Italian Super Cup ticket is the golden ticket to levelling up your travel game. It’s an invitation to experience everything from ex
10 December 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that USD 1.2 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2025. A marginal improvement of USD 100 million has been made since last reported in April 2025. Out of total blocked funds reported, 93% are trapped in Africa and Middle East (AME). IATA called on governments to lift all restrictions on currency repatriation and allow airlines to access their revenues in U.S. dollars from ticket sales, cargo sales and other activities, as guaranteed in bilateral air service agreements and treaty obligations. Rest
Czech star Jakub Menšík heads to Jeddah as the highest-ranked player Eight best 20-and-under players on the ATP Tour compete for prestigious season-ending trophy Tournament plays a key role in the Saudi Tennis Federation’s ambitions to inspire more people into the sport Tickets for the 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals can be purchased here Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 10 December 2025: Tennis fans in Jeddah can once again look forward to witnessing the stars of the future in action, with one week to go until the 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF can now be confirmed. Taking place at King Abdullah Sports City from Decem
Saudi Arabia’s national aviation regulator, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signed an agreement with Archer to create a regulatory pathway for eVTOL deployment in the Kingdom. GACA plans to model its regulatory pathway on the Federal Aviation Administration’s and Department of Transportation’s eVTOL Implementation Pilot Program (eIPP) in order to establish early operations in cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah, as well as gigaprojects such as Red Sea Global, in line with Saudi’s Vision 2030. GACA plans to work with Archer to conduct proof-of-concept demonstrations and operational experimental flight
Saudi Arabia’s multi-trillion-dollar construction pipeline offers opportunities for industry professionals at Big 5 Construct Saudi from 18 – 21 January Featuring over 1,100 exhibitors from more than 50 countries, the event highlights products and solutions that elevate quality, durability and design Architect Leaders Forum Saudi Arabia, a closed-door gathering of architects, designers and urban visionaries, explores design and architecture in contemporary Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 08 December 2025: Saudi Arabia’s ambitious multi-trillion-dollar construction pipeline, driven by Vision 2030 and giga projects s
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 08 December 2025 – Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), maker of the world’s most advanced electric vehicles, today announced the opening of its new Lucid Studio in Al Khobar, marking a landmark expansion that strengthens Lucid’s growing presence in Saudi Arabia. The new facility offers more drivers in the Kingdom the opportunity to experience the award-winning Lucid Air and groundbreaking Lucid Gravity firsthand. The opening of the Al Khobar Studio completes Lucid’s three-city network across Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province, a milestone that further extends its reach and supports its vision
