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Al-Baha, March 05, 2026, SPA — Activities of the Ramadan Nights Festival, organized by the Al-Baha Municipality at Souq Al-Balad in the center of Al-Baha city, continue to offer visitors diverse Ramadan experiences full of vitality, blending a heritage atmosphere with social activities and entertainment events that attract residents and visitors throughout the holy month. Among the highlights of the festival is the “Basta Khair” initiative, which has enriched the festival’s atmosphere by providing producer families, entrepreneurs, and small business owners with the opportunity to showcase their diverse products to visitors

Arar, March 03, 2026, SPA — The skies over Northern Borders Region this evening are witnessing the appearance of the full moon of Ramadan, globally known as the “Worm Moon,” in a striking astronomical scene that adds a special beauty to the night atmosphere and draws the interest of stargazing enthusiasts and those keen on astronomical phenomena. The name is traditionally given to the full moon in March, which coincides with the reappearance of earthworms in the soil after winter, symbolizing the approach of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The full moon coincides with a total lunar eclipse that began at 14:34 Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, March 02, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the Middle East edition of the “BIO / CPHI” Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Development Forum in Riyadh under the patronage of the Ministry of Health and organized by Tahaluf Company from May 11 to 13, at Riyadh Convention and Exhibition Center in Malham. Hosting the forum underscores the growing international confidence in the Saudi healthcare sector’s investment and regulatory environment and highlights the Kingdom’s readiness to lead regional transformation in biotechnology and pharmaceutical development. The event aligns with the objectives of

Riyadh, March 02, 2026, SPA — The health sector has delivered comprehensive services to Umrah performers, providing a total of 33,944 healthcare services since the beginning of 1447 AH Umrah season through the tenth day of Ramadan. These efforts form part of an integrated system aimed at facilitating access to healthcare in accordance with the highest standards of quality and safety, enhancing the overall health experience of pilgrims and enabling them to perform their rituals with ease and reassurance. These services align with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program, stemming from

Riyadh, March 02, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF) has strengthened its international presence in the fields of science, technology, and innovation by announcing its participation in the 29th session of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD). The CSTD secretariat has been hosted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) since 1993, following the approval of SGBF’s participation in CSTD’s work in an advisory capacity. The CSTD will convene its sessions from April 20 to 24, 2026, in the Assembly Hall at the Palais des Nationsin Geneva, Switzerland,

Podgorica, March 02, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the religious attaché at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Bosnia and Herzegovina, implemented the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ programs for date distribution and iftar in Montenegro during a ceremony held in the capital, Podgorica. The iftar program is set to benefit 2,000 individuals across four regions, while five tons of dates have been allocated under the distribution program, benefiting 20,000 individuals.

Dimensional Latticework Dial Inspired by the Traditional Kigumi Woodwork Technique Dubai, March 02, 2026 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has released a new MR-G timepiece, adding to the flagship line of the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The new MRG-B2100D features a three-dimensional latticework dial inspired by the functional beauty of kigumi,*1 the traditional Japanese art of woodwork joinery, adorned with hanada-iro, a stately blue color. * Kigumi is a traditional Japanese construction method and woodworking technique used for wooden joinery without the use of nails or other metal fittings. Driven by its Purpose &mdas

Barcelona, March 03, 2026, SPA — The Global AI Summit (GAIN), in its fourth edition, showcased its ambitious strategy during its participation in MWC Barcelona 2026, one of the world’s largest and most prominent advanced technology conferences, which commenced today in Barcelona and will run until March 5, ahead of the summit’s convening in Riyadh from September 15 to 17 Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), the summit is organized by SDAIA in partnership wit

Jeddah, March 03, 2026, SPA — Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Saleh Al-Jasser inspected the facilities of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on Monday. He was accompanied by GACA President Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej; CEO of Matarat Holding Raed Al-Idrissi; Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jeddah Airports Company Eng. Raed Al-Mudaiheem; and CEO of Jeddah Airports Company (JEDCO) Eng. Mazen bin Mohammed Johar. The minister’s tour began at the Welcome Hall, where he viewed the hall’s facilities and the s

Jeddah, March 02, 2026, SPA — Assistant Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Branch in Makkah Region Ambassador Ahmed Qutb received today in Jeddah Consul General of Malaysia Tengku Mohd Dzaraif bin Raja Abdul Kadir. During the meeting, the consular exequatur was handed over, and topics of mutual interest were discussed.