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Riyadh, February 12, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) is supporting the operation of the World Defense Show Airport in Malham, north of Riyadh, by deploying a range of advanced technologies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of visitor entry procedures. The exhibition runs February 8 to 12. SDAIA’s efforts included implementing an integrated operational plan for the airport to provide technical solutions for the General Directorate of Passports,supplying the necessary operational components for travel and border-control systems, and activating SDAIA’s networks and systems within the airport by installing and

Riyadh, February 12, 2026, SPA — The Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced Thursday that the 2026 PFL MENA (Middle East and North Africa) season will launch on May 8 at Al-Khobar’s Dhahran Expo. The tournament’s third season aims to boost mixed martial arts (MMA) in the region by providing elite fighters with a platform to showcase their skills in fiercely competitive professional bouts. The season will feature bouts in the featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight divisions, along with special matches spotlighting rising talent. Expect thrilling atmosphere and fierce competition, spotlighting rising stars and hel

Jakarta, February 14, 2026, SPA — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) launched the Food Basket Distribution Project in the Republic of Indonesia for 2026, in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia Faisal Al-Amoudi and several Indonesian officials in the capital, Jakarta. The project aims to distribute 7,000 food baskets containing essential items, benefiting approximately 30,000 individuals across several provinces, supporting family needs and enhancing food security. The initiative is part of the Kingdom’s humanitarian efforts through KSrelief to strengthen food security and support vulnerable gr

Riyadh, February 12, 2026, SPA — Riyadh will host the second annual Education Global Exhibition (EDGEx 2026) from May 3 to 5 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Held under the theme “Human Is the Future,” the exhibition reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing an integrated educational ecosystem that places investment in human capital at its core, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP). The exhibition runs concurrently with the Human Capability Initiative (HCI) conference 2026, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul

Buraidah, February 12, 2026, SPA — The organizing committee of the 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championships in Qassim Region held the technical meeting for the para-cycling road race yesterday, with the participation of international officials and representatives of the participating teams. The meeting is part of preparations for the start of the category’s competitions at the championships, which Qassim is currently hosting. The meeting reviewed the approved routes and discussed the rules and regulations governing the competitions. It also presented the championship format and how it will be applied during the races. The meeting is

Madinah, February 12, 2026, SPA — The 46th AlBaraka Symposium for Islamic Economy concluded after six specialized academic sessions held under the theme “The Righteousness and Benevolence in Islamic Economy: The Future Forward,” with the participation of a select group of scholars, experts, and practitioners from various countries In his closing remarks, AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy Secretary-General Yousef Hassan Khalawi emphasized that the symposium provided a solid scholarly platform for dialogue, reflection, and anticipating future developments. He noted that the rich discussions revealed extensive opportunities f

Riyadh, February 12, 2026, SPA — World Defense Show 2026, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), continued its fourth day in Riyadh, focusing on developing national talent and building the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s long-term defense capabilities, in line with localization targets and strengthening the sustainable defense industries ecosystem in the Kingdom, in pursuit of Saudi Vision 2030 targets. Day Four was dedicated to the Future Talent Program, held in the main theater (Hall 2), which took center stage as oneof the show’s most strategic initiatives for supporting national competencies and empower

Tashkent, February 11, 2026, SPA — The Uzbek capital, Tashkent, hosted the fifth session of the “Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud International Linguistic Training Program: Arabic Language in Central Asia,” implemented by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in partnership with the Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Foundation, and in cooperation with the ICESCO Regional Office in Baku and Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies. The session was held from February 10 to 12, 2026. The program opened with an official reception hosted by the administration of Tashkent State University of Orient

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – February 12 Nature Genetics highlights King Faisal Specialist Hospital’s integrated genomic medicine model in a peer‑reviewed article. It details how the institution evolved from a research‑focused program into a fully embedded clinical system that nearly doubled genomic testing within two years, sharpened diagnostic precision, accelerated therapeutic decisions and integrated genomic analysis directly into frontline patient care. The study reports that genomic testing increased by approximately 100% between 2022 and 2024, rising from around 22,000 tests to more than 44,000.​ Over the sa

Riyadh, February 13, 2026, SPA — Saudi Water Authority President Eng. Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Abdulkareem inaugurated the new identity of the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), “Sharakat,” during a ceremony at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) in Riyadh, attended by officials and leaders from the public and private water sectors. The launch of the new identity marks the continuation of the company’s development journey since its establishment in 2003, including its 2017 expansion as the Kingdom’s principal off-taker of water, covering desalination, transmission, treatment, and related inf