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Riyadh, November 25, 2025, SPA — The National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) is a strategic sponsor of the Global Industry Summit 2025, the 21st General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), held in Riyadh from November 23 to 27, showcasing its initiatives that enhance competitiveness and support sustainable transformation. At its pavilion, NIDLP presents its Daleel platform, a unified gateway for investors and entrepreneurs to access essential information and services. This aligns with the broader focus of the UNIDO conference on sustainable industry, empowering women, support

Makkah, November 25, 2025, SPA — The Hira Cultural District is witnessing a surge in activity and visitors during the school vacation, as people arrive to explore its diverse sections and pavilions and enjoy cultural and heritage experiences in an environment that blends historical authenticity with modern vibrancy. The district is one of the most prominent projects contributing to tourism development in Makkah Region, offering facilities and experiences that deepen visitors’ understanding of the history of Mount Hira and its spiritual and cultural significance, in addition to the interactive events and performances for all segments

Riyadh, November 25, 2025, SPA — The Saudi eLeague Championship, organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, continues to deliver elite competition and exciting events at the SEF Arena in Riyadh, where fans are enjoying thrilling matches featuring some of the world’s top teams and players. During the third week, three exciting tournaments concluded: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Overwatch 2, and Dota 2, showcasing outstanding performances and decisive results. In the Overwatch 2 Grand Tournament, Twisted Minds demonstrated their dominance by defeating Zntrx 2-0 and Al-Qadsiah 3-1 to secure a place in the final. They continued their i

Riyadh, 25 November 2025 – The British Council proudly celebrated the opening of its new branch at Ellesmere College at East of Riyadh during an official signing ceremony attended by Matthew Knowles, Country Director, British Council KSA, and Dr. Ahmed El-Essawi, CEO, Ellesmere College Riyadh. This new branch reflects the British Council’s commitment to helping Saudi Arabia’s young generation develop the communication and life skills needed for success in school, university, and future careers. By bringing internationally recognised English programmes to more families and adults in Riyadh, it complements the organisation’s e

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh – 25 November King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) signed an agreement with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources to support innovators and researchers in the industrial and mining sectors and enable them to transform their ideas into scalable products. The signing took place in the presence of H.E. Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, and H.E. Dr. Majid bin Ibrahim Alfayyadh, CEO of KFSHRC. KFSHRC was represented at the signing by Professor Jackie Yi Ying, Director General of Research and Innovation, while the Ministry was represented by Dr.

High-end hospitality, private island villas and world-class wellness draw an increasing number of affluent Gulf travellers. Thailand is solidifying its reputation as one of the world’s most desirable luxury destinations for Gulf travellers, supported by rising demand for exclusive accommodations, advanced wellness experiences and premium lifestyle offerings. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recorded more than 162,790 Middle Eastern arrivals in the early months of 2025 and expects numbers to reach around 1.1 million by year-end, underscoring strong interest from UAE and GCC residents seeking indulgent, highly personalised escap

Over 300 participants highlight the link between diabetes and eye health Jeddah: In celebration of World Diabetes Day, Magrabi Health hosted a Diabetes Awareness Race along the Jeddah waterfront, attracting more than 300 participants from across the community. The event, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport and organized by the Jeddah Running Community, combined physical activity with health education to promote healthy lifestyles and highlight the impact of diabetes on vision. Promoting Community Health and Engagement The run brought together healthcare professionals, patients, families, and fitness enthusiasts for a

Washington, November 19, 2025, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held expanded meetings today at the U.S. Capitol in Washington with Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson, as well as leaders and members of the House across various committees. House leaders affirmed their support for the historic relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America. During the meetings, HRH the Crown Prince discussed a range of important issues, including developments in regional and international affairs, in addition to areas of coop

Riyadh, November 21, 2025, SPA — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), in cooperation with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), concluded yesterday the Innovation Summit in Riyadh, which was held with the participation of SAMA Governor Ayman Al-Sayari and BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos, alongside several central bank governors and experts from the region and around the world. The two-day summit brought together experts and policymakers to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by technological innovation in the financial sector, as well as the role of central banks from the Middle East and Africa in facilitating

Riyadh, November 21, 2025, SPA — The Saudi EXIM Global Partners Forum, which concluded yesterday in Riyadh after being held on November 19 and 20 under the patronage of Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and Chairman of Saudi EXIM Bank’s Board of Directors Bandar Alkhorayef, brought together senior government and private-sector leaders, experts from export-import banks, export credit agencies, and development finance institutions from around the world, and was attended by more than 800 participants representing over 55 countries. Organized by the Saudi EXIM Bank, the forum aimed to enhance global dialogue on enabling interna