18 February 2026 (Geneva/Madrid) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) called for an annual reduction of 4.9% (excluding inflation) in Spanish airport charges over the next five years (2027-2031), a level compatible with maintaining an airport investment plan of nearly €10 billion over the same period, and enhancing Spain’s economic competitiveness. AENA, the operator of most airports in Spain, has proposed an annual increase of 3.8% (excluding inflation) for the five-year period covered by the Third Airport Regulation Document (DORA III). Airlines reject this proposal, ci
Riyadh, February 19, 2026, SPA — Tuwaiq Academy announced the opening of registration for the Tuwaiqthon, dedicated to building innovative solutions without writing code. The hackathon targets both technical and non-technical participants and will be held at the academy’s headquarters in Riyadh as part of its Ramadan activities from March 6 to 8, with the aim of building and empowering national capabilities in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The hackathon offers real opportunities for individuals from various disciplines, fields, and sectors to participate in a competitive environment that supports national talent
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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
Jeddah, February 13, 2026, SPA — Twenty drivers representing 10 teams will compete in rounds four and five of the 2026 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, marking the 12th edition of the series. The event starts today at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit and runs over two days, with one round held each day. It was organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation under the Ministry of Sport’s supervision. Minister of Sport and Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee President Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal affirmed that hosting the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for the eighth time reflects the leadership’s con
Riyadh, February 13, 2026, SPA — Acting Vice Minister of Interior Prince Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf yesterday received in Riyadh Republic of Tajikistan Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Muborakshozoda Gairatsho Ghulomsho. During the meeting, the officials discussed ways to enhance security cooperation between the two ministries and reviewed topics of mutual interest.
