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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – August 2026: Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh – King Abdulaziz Road, owned by ALMARIA Investment Company, has received the 2026 EMEA New Hotel Opening Award at a Marriott International awards ceremony held in London, United Kingdom. Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Waleed Alhmali, CEO of ALMARIA Investment Company, said: “We are incredibly proud to receive this prestigious recognition from Marriott International. This award is a testament to the dedication of our tea…

Pattaya, Thailand – 11 August 2026 – Thailand welcomed outstanding young learners from across Asia and beyond as NADA for…

Backed by investors from Jordan, the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia, the company will accelerate regional expansion, advance its AI-powered mental…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 4 Aug 2026: Bahri Logistics, a business unit of the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri), a global leader in shipping, maritime transportation, and logistics, has expanded its ship agency operations with the opening of two new offices at Yanbu Commercial and Industrial Ports and Ras Tanura Industrial Port. The expansion strengthens the company’s operational presence at some of the Kingdom’s most strategically important ports serving the energy secto…

Fairmont Ramla and Fairmont Riyadh named Official Hotel Partners of the inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh; Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co. confirmed as Official Journey Partner Both strategic partnerships to underscore confidence in Saudi Arabia’s newest focused B2B2C travel trade platform supporting long-term industry growth through meaningful business connections and collaboration Taking place from 8-10 September at the Riyadh Front Exhibiti

Dubai, U.A.E., 10 August 2026 – Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (“DAE”), the global aviation services company, today announced that it has signed a purchase agreement with Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for 4 new Boeing 777F aircraft and entered into long-term leases for these aircraft, delivering between October 2026 and May 2027. Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, commented, “We are pleased to announce a purchase-leaseback agreement fo…

London, August 09, 2026, SPA — Golf Saudi, in partnership with the Muslim Golf Association (MGA), provided 280 girls and women from across the United Kingdom with the opportunity to experience golf through community programs accompanying the PIF London 2026 tournament, held at Centurion Club in Hertfordshire from August 6 to 9. On the first day, 100 girls participated in an introductory experience through Golf Saudi’s Go Golf program, covering the basics of the game and meeting specialists, doc…

Hail, August 09, 2026, SPA — The University of Hail, represented by its College of Engineering, won first place in the Undergraduate Paper Competition held as part of the ninth International European Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, held in Barcelona, Spain, from July 20 to 22. A number of students from the university’s Department of Industrial Engineering at the College of Engineering received the award for their research paper on the cultural and institutional d…

Riyadh, July 30, 2026, SPA — The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has awarded the Saudi Arabian Football Federation the hosting rights for the AFC Champions League Elite finals for three consecutive editions: 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029. The AFC’s decision follows Saudi Arabia’s successful hosting of the tournament’s final stages over the past two editions, as well as the Kingdom’s proven track record in organizing and hosting major sporting events. These successes reflect Saudi Arabia’s advanced organizational and operational capabilities and further reinforce its position as a leading destinati

Madinah, August 1, 2026, SPA — Taibah University has launched the Crowd Management Program as part of its MicroX initiative, aiming to equip participants with skills in crowd planning and management and enhance their field decision-making skills in line with best practices. The program offers a university-accredited certificate and consists of 120 training hours. It provides 1,000 seats for applicants, with registration remaining open until all seats are filled. The program is part of the university’s efforts to develop professional skills and strengthen the competencies of personnel working in crowd management, contributing to i