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Riyadh, January 23, 2026, SPA — The Education and Training Investment Forum 2026 will launch its second edition, aiming to strengthen partnerships with the private sector and attract local and international investment. Organized by the Ministry of Education, the two-day forum will take place on January 25-26 under the patronage of Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel and Residences. The forum will bring together a wide range of government, financing, and investment entities, the education and training ecosystem, and more than 1,500 participants from educational institutions, as well as a select group of invest

Madinah, January 23, 2026, SPA — The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah received 25,074,929 worshippers during the month of Rajab 1447 AH, supported by a comprehensive system of operational and organizational services. The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques fostered a tranquil spiritual atmosphere, ensuring a smooth, safe experience for all visitors. According to official statistics, 1,293,867 individuals performed prayers in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, while 2,590,857 visitors offered greetings to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his two companions.

Riyadh, January 23, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom Mixed Martial Arts Championship, organized by the Saudi Mixed Martial Arts Federation, officially begins today at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Al-Malaz, Riyadh. The event serves as a premier national platform, bringing together male and female athletes from across the Kingdom to compete in a wide range of age and weight divisions. The championship features extensive categories for younger athletes, starting with the junior division (ages 12-13) across six weight classes from 34 kg to over 57.1 kg. The youth division (ages 14-15) follows with seven classes, while the older youth category (ag

Madinah, January 23, 2026, SPA — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) issued an alert today forecasting light to moderate rain across Madinah Region, accompanied by gusty winds, thunderstorms, hail, and a risk of flash floods. NCM warned that these conditions may lead to near-zero visibility and are expected to last until 8:00 pm. Residents and travelers are urged to exercise caution, adhere to all safety instructions, and stay informed through the center’s official updates.

Davos, January 23, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met yesterday with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The two sides reviewed areas of cooperation between the Kingdom and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Riyadh, January 23, 2026, SPA — The third edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival kicks off today at Riyadh’s historic Janadriyah Square. Held under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the 10-day event features camel beauty contests and races for both male and female riders, with total prizes exceeding SAR75 million. Since its inaugural 2024 edition, the festival has evolved into a global icon of heritage sports. The 2025 edition saw record-breaking race times and expanded international participation from across the Gulf and beyond. This year’s event continues that momentum, seamlessly b

The event spotlighted drought as an urgent global risk and called for a decisive shift from crisis response to long-term resilience. Leaders emphasized the importance of scaling finance, innovation, and land restoration solutions to tackle drought at its root. The dialogue reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s leadership in launching global partnerships and unlocking billions for land-based adaptation. Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2026 — The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16 Presidency, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, convened a high-level dialogue today at the Saudi House during the World Ec

Davos, Switzerland. 22 January 2026 – His Excellency Faisal F. Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning, today at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting participated in a session titled ‘A Check-In on the Saudi Economy’. The session explored how reforms introduced under Saudi Vision 2030 to support economic diversification have attracted global investment and enabled the private sector. In the session, His Excellency described how Saudi Arabia’s deep structural reforms have created a stable and predictable environment for businesses. HE said strong economies tend to be stable economies: “Stability is not some

Season-opening race of the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF begins takes place in Jeddah, a cornerstone venue since its formation Record 10-team grid lines up for the world’s only all-electric raceboat series, including Saudi Arabia-backed Team AlUla championed by LeBron James Electric racing, sustainability, and education initiatives converge in Jeddah World-class, sustainable sport on display, with tickets available now via webook.com JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (22 January 2026) – The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF returns to Jeddah this weekend to launch its 2026 season, as the world’s only all-electri

Riyadh, January 22, 2026, SPA — Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji participated Wednesday in a ceremony held in Riyadh to honor partners of success, including supporters, major donors, benefactors, and cooperating entities with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), in the presence of Advisor to the Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor-General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah. In his speech, Elkhereiji affirmed the Kingdom’s continued commitment to supporting the needy and affected people across the globe, backing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all government entities in the efforts of the Kingdom&