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Riyadh, April 9, 2026, SPA — FIFA has selected the Saudi refereeing crew, comprising referee Khalid Al-Turais, assistant referee Mohammed Al-Abakry, and VAR official Abdullah Al-Shehri, to officiate matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 18. The selection follows the crew’s distinguished performances in various regional, continental, and international refereeing assignments, most notably their successful participation in the FIFA U-20 World Cup held last year in Chile. Saudi Arabian Football Federation President Yasser Almisehal congratulated the selected officials,

Riyadh, April 9, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Interior and Red Sea Global signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh. The MoU was signed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Security Capabilities Abdullah Al-Kathiri and Chief Executive Officer of Red Sea Global John Pagano. The agreement aims to enhance integration between the two sides in strengthening public safety requirements and standards.

Riyadh, April 06, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received today Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ayman Safadi. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries and opportunities for their development in all fields, in line with the directives of the leaderships of the two brotherly countries. They also discussed the latest developments in the region, emphasizing the solidarity of the two kingdoms in confronting Iranian aggression against them and a number of brotherly Arab countries and rejecting w

Taif, April 05, 2026, SPA — Taif rose farms are witnessing a notable abundance of production during the current harvest season, amid favorable climatic conditions that have contributed to improved crop quality and increased quantities. Taif Governorate is home to more than 910 farms, comprising around 1.14 million rose shrubs, which produce approximately 550 million roses annually during a season lasting around 45 days. Rose farms are spread across the highlands of Al-Hada and Al-Shafa, between the slopes of the Sarawat Mountains, in a natural setting characterized by moderate temperatures and abundant water, with fertile valleys that cre

Madinah, April 6, 2026, SPA — Taibah University announced the opening of registration for the ELITE program, which aims to prepare and qualify outstanding students and graduates. The program enables them to apply for scholarships at global universities through a comprehensive package of academic guidance, specialized preparation, and competitive profile building in accordance with the highest international standards. The program seeks to enhance participants’ readiness by developing their leadership and academic skills. It also equips them with the necessary knowledge of admission requirements at global universities, increasing their

Riyadh, April 08, 2026, SPA — The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) held a panel discussion titled “Pulse of Numbers: Statistical Data in the Service of Health” as part of the “Road to Riyadh” events, with the participation of a select group of specialists from the General Authority for Statistics, the Ministry of Health, the Public Health Authority, and the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. The session discussed the pivotal role of statistical data in supporting decision-making in the healthcare sector by enhancing the quality and reliability of health indicator

Umluj, 07 April 2026, SPA — The southern areas of Umluj Governorate in Tabuk Region are witnessing a notable influx of visitors from among citizens and residents as mild weather conditions prevail, offering a spring scene that reflects the natural diversity of the region. Visitors are keen to spend their time at open-air sites and enjoy the natural scenery amid tranquil surroundings, boosting domestic tourism in the governorate and highlighting the environmental features that distinguish its rural areas. The southern areas of Umluj Governorate are among the natural sites that draw visitors during the spring season following rainfall, o

Riyadh, April 7, 2026, SPA — Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim met today with Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria Beate Meinl-Reisinger. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation across several fields, reviewed the work of the Saudi-Austrian Joint Committee, and addressed the latest global economic developments of mutual interest.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 8 April 2026: Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, organiser of Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s leading regional automotive aftermarket trade event, has announced the postponement of the upcoming edition. Originally scheduled to take place from 4-6 May 2026, the event will now focus on its return to the Kingdom in 2027. The decision follows a careful and ongoing assessment of the current regional environment and prioritises the safety, wellbeing, and confidence of customers, partners, and staff, while ensuring the event maintains the full international scale, high-calibre, and value for which the global Automecha

08 April 2026 (Singapore) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published the results of several digital identity Proofs of Concept (PoCs) completed with the support of airlines, airports, technology providers and governments across Europe and Asia-Pacific. The successful PoCs demonstrated that contactless, biometric-enabled international travel is already achievable with digital identity replacing paper documentation. Working together as part of the IATA Strategic Partnerships Program, the partners tested how digital identity stored in mobile wallets and biometric verification can support seamless passenger journeys with