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A world-class tennis centre in Qiddiya City will provide for elite international competition, Saudi Arabian player development and community participation, establishing the Kingdom as a global sports and tennis destination and reflecting the city’s philosophy of the ‘Power of Play’. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – June 15, 2026: Qiddiya Investment Company has announced the National Tennis Centre – a world-class sports and entertainment landmark that will position Saudi Arabia as a future hub for international tennis, elite development, local grass roots participation and year-round community play. Located in Qiddiya City – Saudi Ar

Jeddah, June 16, 2026, SPA — Amid an enthusiastic atmosphere that reflected fans’ passion and support for the Green Falcons at the start of their World Cup campaign, large numbers of Saudi fans flocked yesterday to Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah to watch the Saudi national team’s first match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Uruguay. The venue area featured several accompanying activities, including folk performances, and interactive zones that attracted visitors and families, in a scene that reflected the level of support and anticipation for the national team among its fans.

Riyadh, June 15, 2026, SPA — The Supreme Court today issued a statement announcing that Tuesday, June 16, 2026, will mark the first day of Muharram 1448 AH. In its announcement, the Supreme Court prayed for the continued success of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, that they be rewarded for their efforts, and that Muslims worldwide be guided to what pleases Allah and brought together in unity and solidarity.

Future Security Summit and Fire Protection & Technology Summit Advisory Committees bring together experts from ICAO, Saudi Aramco, Dubai Airports, Red Sea Global, King Fahd International Airport and other leading organisations The committees to help shape conference agendas addressing AI, resilience, cyber-physical security convergence, predictive risk management and next-generation fire protection strategies Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16 June 2026: Intersec Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s leading platform for security, safety, and fire protection, has announced the formation of the Advisory Committees for its flagship Future Security Summ

Riyadh, June 11, 2026, SPA — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has established its first office dedicated to cybersecurity. Through training, research, policy development and knowledge exchange, the Riyadh-based UNITAR Cybersecurity Office will support efforts to strengthen cyber resilience globally. The new office is the third office in the UNITAR network, joining those in Hiroshima, Japan, and Bonn, Germany. Its establishment reflects Saudi Arabia’s expanding role in hosting platforms for international collaboration and supporting global initiatives in cybersecurity. Assistant Secretary-General of

Jeddah, June 11, 2026, SPA — The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) will host the 20th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance in Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 17, 2026, under the theme “Achieving Sustainable Prosperity through Islamic Finance,” in conjunction with the IsDB Group Annual Meetings. Marking its 20th edition, the forum serves as a flagship platform for high-level dialogue, convening policymakers, regulators, development practitioners, academics, and industry leaders to advance innovation and development in Islamic finance. This year’s forum will focus on strengthening regional integration and unlocking sust

Al-Ahsa, June 13, 2026, SPA — The first yields of the fresh date harvest have arrived at central markets across Al-Ahsa Oasis, marking the start of a highly anticipated agricultural season that produces over 120,000 tons of dates annually from more than two million palm trees for distribution across Eastern Region and the wider Kingdom. Driven by high summer temperatures that accelerate early ripening, farmers are actively harvesting over 20 renowned date varieties. The early produce is currently being sorted and sold at varying price points based on quality, size, color, and taste profile. To ensure the economic success of the harvest