Makkah, June 01, 2026, SPA — The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites announced the awarding of six development sites under the Developed Districts Program, covering a total area of more than 2.7 million square meters and representing investments valued at SAR13.3 billion. The initiative is part of the commission’s efforts to enhance the urban environment, support economic growth, improve the quality of life, and advance sustainable development in the Holy City. The commission stated that the awarded sites are located in the neighborhoods of Jurhum South, Al-Khalidiyah, Al-Hajlah, Al-Hindawiyah East, Al-Hindawiyah South,

Limassol, May 29, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met yesterday with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Noël Barrot on the sidelines of the Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers held in Limassol, Republic of Cyprus. The two officials reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them in the service of common interests. They also discussed regional and international developments and their implications for security and stability.