Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, 11th February 2026: Gold Apple, one of the largest international beauty retailers, is strengthening its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the upcoming opening of its new store in Riyadh Park Mall. The launch is set in the first half of 2026. It will be Gold Apple’s second store in Saudi Arabia and the next step in the company’s Gulf expansion following Doha, Dubai and Jeddah. Designed around Gold Apple’s retailtainment approach, the Riyadh store will bring an immersive, mall friendly beauty destination to the capital, combining discovery, expertise and experience under one roof. Visitors w

Conakry, February 26, 2026, SPA — In the presence of Prime Minister of the Republic of Guinea Oury Bah, along with a number of ministers and senior officials, the 44th National Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran was launched in the capital, Conakry. The competition is organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in cooperation with the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Guinea. Saudi Ambassador to Guinea, Dr. Fahad Al-Rashidi, said that this year’s competition saw the participation of more than 4,000 male and female contestants from various Quran memorization cent