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Cairo, January 31, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance continues its distinguished participation within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair for the eighth consecutive day, amid growing public turnout. More than 300,000 visitors from various nationalities and cultural backgrounds have visited the ministry’s pavilion. During its participation, the ministry showcases a selection of publications issued by the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex, introduces the stages of Quran printing, and presents samples of the Holy Quran in various trans

Doha, January 31, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Interior participated in the security exhibition accompanying the joint tactical exercise “Arabian Gulf Security 4,” involving security agencies from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The exercise is hosted by the State of Qatar from January 30 to February 4 at Mall of Qatar. During the exhibition, the ministry showcases the Kingdom’s efforts to combat drug smuggling at the local, regional, and international levels. It also highlights the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance the security and safety of citizens, residents, and visitors; suppo

Khaybar, January 31, 2026, SPA — Areas south of Khaybar Governorate in Madinah Region are witnessing clear seasonal signs following recent rainfall, reviving valleys and natural pastures, and covering the land with lush vegetation that creates a diverse array of scenic landscapes. Wadi Al-Jarirah has emerged as one of the most prominent destinations during this period, thanks to its picturesque natural beauty and expansive grazing areas. This has made it a popular spot for visitors seeking to enjoy mild, spring-like weather and lush scenery, reflecting the rich natural environment for which the governorate is known at this time of year.

Riyadh, January 29, 2026, SPA — Ministry of Interior Director General of Legal Affairs and International Cooperation Ahmed Al-Eissa and India’s Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism) Dr. Vinod Bahade on Wednesday co-chaired the third meeting of the Saudi Arabia-India Security Working Group under the Political, Consular and Security Cooperation Committee of the Strategic Partnership Council. During the meeting, the two sides discussed areas of cooperation and ways to strengthen them in the interest of the two friendly countries, reviewed initiatives, and established appropriate mechanisms for their implement

Jeddah, January 29, 2026, SPA — Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan Aziz Abdukhakimov visited yesterday the National Center for Meteorology in Jeddah to review the Kingdom’s leading experience in the fields of meteorology and climate. The Uzbek minister met with National Center for Meteorology Chief Executive Officer Ayman Ghulam and specialists. They discussed areas of cooperation, topics of mutual interest, and ways to strengthen partnerships and climate action between the two sides. The minister was briefed on the key achievements of the Sand and Dust Storm Regional Ce

Jeddah, January 29, 2026, SPA — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef inaugurated the second phase of the Tamer Mölnlycke Care factory expansion at the Jeddah Third Industrial City, which is affiliated with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON). The expansion supports the growth of the medical industries sector and strengthens the Kingdom’s position as an advanced industrial hub in this field. Alkhorayef further reviewed the factory’s current production capacity of approximately 200,000 products annually, along with the company’s plans to increase production to

Riyadh, January 29, 2026, SPA — The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) set a new Guinness World Records title for the 16th National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity (Ibdaa 2026), recognized as the largest innovation solutions competition in the world. The achievement reflects the Kingdom’s leading position in supporting innovation and developing human capital. The achievement came after participating students submitted over 34,000 scientific projects to compete in Ibdaa 2026, which recorded more than 357,000 students from across the Kingdom – the highest number in the competitio

Riyadh, January 29, 2026, SPA — The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation sector achieved exceptional growth in 2025, setting record figures in air traffic statistics. GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej announced the figures during the 19th Steering Committee meeting to activate the Aviation Program, held Wednesday in Riyadh under his chairmanship. Al-Duailej praised the unwavering support of the Kingdom’s leadership for the aviation sector as a pivotal enabler of Saudi Vision 2030. He highlighted the sector’s notable achievements in 2025, noting that the number of pa

Marib, January 28, 2026, SPA — A relief convoy provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) arrived Monday in Yemen’s Marib Governorate, carrying 1,440 shelter kits and 1,680 tents to help meet the growing humanitarian needs of displaced families in the governorate. The assistance comes as part of the fifth phase of the emergency shelter response plan project in the Republic of Yemen. The efforts reflect the continued humanitarian role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through KSrelief, aimed at alleviating the suffering of displaced persons and the most vulnerable groups within Yemeni society.

Riyadh, January 28, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Sport on Monday held a special investment meeting with local and international investors, attended by Vice Minister of Sport Bader Alkadi, National Center for Privatization and PPP CEO Mohannad Basodan, and officials from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and entities affiliated with the sports sector. The meeting aimed to enhance engagement with investors, showcase investment opportunities, and explore partnership prospects to attract high-quality investments into Saudi sports. The meeting forms part of the Ministry of Sport’s ongoing efforts to ensure the sustainability of the spor