Chicago, August 12, 2026, SPA — Severe storms left more than half a million people without power in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday, bringing dark skies and strong winds. All flights were temporarily suspended late Tuesday morning at Chicago’s two main airports. The National Weather Service in Chicago described the storms as “dangerous.”
Riyadh, August 11, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Energy’s inspection teams conducted 9,263 inspections in July 2026, detecting 964 violations of the Law of Petroleum and Petrochemical Products and the Law on the Distribution of Dry Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for Residential and Commercial Purposes. The violations included engaging in unlicensed petroleum or petrochemical activities, engaging in unlicensed retail sales of LPG cylinders, transporting and selling petroleum products…
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- Severe Storms Hit Chicago Area, Leaving Half a Million Without Power
- Energy Ministry Conducts 9,263 Inspections, Detects 964 Violations in July
- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Umrah Program Guests Praise Generous Hospitality in Saudi Arabia
- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet Session in Jeddah
- Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh – King Abdulaziz Road Receives Marriott International’s 2026 EMEA New Hotel Opening Award
- Wonder Kids and NADA Host International Mental Arithmetic, English Spelling and Mathematics 2026 Competition in Thailand
- Arab Therapy Closes $2 Million Pre-Series A to Scale AI-Powered Mental Healthcare Across the Middle East and Beyond
- Bahri Expands Its Maritime Network with Two New Ship Agency Offices at Yanbu and Ras Tanura Ports
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Riyadh, December 04, 2025, SPA — The Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (VCM), established by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Saudi Tadawul Group, has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Marubeni Corporation, a major trading house and the first Japanese company, for collaboration on carbon markets. According to a VCM press release, the milestone marks a significant expansion in the exchange’s global reach and diversification throughout Asia. VCM also signed a partnership agreement with Climate Bridge International from Singapore as an advisory partner. VCM and Climate Bridge International will jointly acce
Riyadh, December 04, 2025, SPA — At Black Hat MEA 2025, Tuwaiq Academy announced the launch of its first regional academy with Kaspersky, a strategic partnership with Offsec for professional certifications, and new professional programs with EC-Council to enhance national capabilities in cybersecurity. These partnerships are part of Tuwaiq Academy’s efforts to collaborate with major global entities in advanced technologies, to build outstanding national capabilities to meet the labor market’s demand for technical skills.
Jeddah, December 04, 2025, SPA — The Cultural Development Fund has announced its sponsorship of the Red Sea Souk during the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival, held at Culture Square in Historic Jeddah from December 4 to 13. Participating under the theme “Investing in the Future of Filmmaking,” the fund aims to attract local and international investment into Saudi Arabia’s film sector and stimulate the launch and expansion of cinematic projects across the whole film industry value chain. The fund’s participation includes a main pavilion in the Red Sea Souk area from December 6 to 10. The so
Jeddah, December 04, 2025, SPA — The blue holes along the southwestern coast of Saudi Arabia, extending between Makkah and Jazan, represent some of the Red Sea’s most uncommon marine formations. These deep underwater sinkholes appear as distinct dark circular depressions within the surrounding turquoise waters. Their unique character stems from geological formations developed over millions of years through rock fissures, limestone collapses, and tectonic activity. Today, the Blue Holes Protected Area is recognized as one of the Kingdom’s most significant environmental conservation projects. It covers over 16,500 square kilome
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 1, 2025 – Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT,IoT security, today, announced its participation at Black Hat MEA 2025, taking place from December 2-4 at RECC Malham, Saudi Arabia. The company will showcase Guardian Air, the wireless sensor for visibility and security for OT and IoT environments and Nozomi Arc, its host-based security sensor that detects and defends against malicious or compromised endpoints. At the event, Nozomi Networks will demonstrate its advanced monitoring, AI-driven analytics, and risk management tools designed to support critical infrastructure cyber resilience especially in industries in
AlUla, Saudi Arabia, 1 December 2025: AlUla, the ancient crossroads of civilisations and global cultural destination, is set to welcome 2026 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration, headlined by two of the Arab world’s most beloved musical icons. Assala Nasri and Adam will take the stage on 31 December 2025 for a gala concert that blends world-class entertainment with the dramatic natural beauty of AlUla. Hosted at the Thanaya AlUla outdoor venue, the evening promises an unforgettable night under the desert stars. Guests will enjoy immersive musical performances surrounded by AlUla’s striking canyons and sandston
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has achieved a major milestone by performing a complex surgery to remove a tumor from the proximal femur extending to the left hip joint using 3D printing technology. Patient specific 3D printed cutting guides enabled the surgical team to excise the tumor completely with safe margins while preserving the limb, allowing the patient to walk immediately after surgery. The operation was planned using high resolution imaging to design custom guides that minimized bone loss and improved surgical precision. Following tumor resection, an advanced prosthetic hip joint was implanted, enabl
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 1st, 2025: International law firm Addleshaw Goddard (AG) hosted the first-ever golf tournament held by a law firm in Saudi Arabia at Dirab Golf & Country Club, bringing together clients, partners, and friends of the firm for a morning of golf, camaraderie, and relationship-building. The event takes place as AG approaches the second anniversary of its Riyadh office, launched in January 2024 following the award of its Foreign Law Firm Licence by the Saudi Ministry of Justice. Since then, the firm has significantly expanded its presence and capabilities in the Kingdom, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 20
Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector has witnessed a notable humanitarian initiative represented in the signing of a cooperation agreement between King’s College London Hospital – Jeddah and the Hassan Abbas Sharbatly Charity Foundation. The agreement aims to provide comprehensive medical care for patients who are unable to afford treatment, as part of a strategic step that reflects the hospital’s vision to enhance its community role and expand its humanitarian impact by supporting the most vulnerable groups across several advanced medical specialties. This initiative comes as part of a sustainable social responsibility program des
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh – December 03 : King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has received two Gold Awards in patient experience and customer service at the 2025 International Customer Experience Awards organized by Awards International. The hospital was honored for Best Use of Customer Insight and Feedback for a Strategic Approach and Best Customer Service for organizations with more than 5000 employees. These awards highlight the hospital’s continued progress in enhancing the patient experience. Over the past year, KFSHRC has implemented a comprehensive strategy to improve service quality and strengthen digital se
