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Riyadh, April 23, 2026, SPA — Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki Alalshikh announced the premiere date of the Saudi edition of “Million Riyal Menu,” set to launch on April 28 via the MBC Shahid platform and MBC1 channel, with the support of Riyadh Season. He stated that the program represents the largest Saudi adaptation of the global format “Million Pound Menu,” produced jointly by the Saudi company BigHouse and IMP, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Television, reflecting a strong direction toward delivering content with world-class standards within the Kingdom. The program features

– GWC Group posts robust Q1 2026 figures – Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad: Rapid response demonstrates the founding principles of GWC Group — present, reliable and responsible for Qatar and the region when it matters most – Sheikh Abdulla Bin Fahad: In partnership with the Qatar Government, GWC Group opened new sea, land and air corridors to safeguard strategic food supplies and protect Qatar’s supply chains – Matthew Kearns: GWC Group drew on the full strength of its GCC network to build end-to-end supply chains in real time, closing the quarter with a safe workforce and customer commitments upheld Gulf Warehousing Co

Al-Baha, March 13, 2026, SPA — Al-Baha Region witnessed scattered light to moderate rainfall today across several governorates and villages, causing valleys and streams to flow and rainwater to spread across the landscape, creating a natural scene that reflects the region’s diverse topography and seasonal beauty. Al-Baha Region frequently experiences seasonal rainfall throughout the year due to its geographical location and elevation above sea level. This precipitation contributes to the continuous flow of its valleys and the revitalization of pastures and vegetation across various natural areas of the region. Relevant authorities

11 March 2026 (Lima) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three priorities for the global air cargo industry: Accelerating digitalization Strengthening global standards Enhancing safety and security “Air cargo plays a critical role in connecting businesses to global markets and keeping supply chains moving, even as the operating environment becomes more complex. With so many external events impacting global supply chains—including the tariff and geopolitical shocks—it is important that we work on building resilience in areas we can control or influence. Working together to strengthen

12 March 2026 (Lima) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value chain: Making publications more efficient: IATA is launching an AI Subject Matter Expert (AI SME), a mobile and web-based application that helps operational teams quickly find information in IATA cargo and safety publications by asking questions in plain language. The tool provides accurate answers within seconds. This supports faster operational dec

Sakaka, February 25, 2026, SPA — Parks and sports fields across Al-Jouf Region and its governorates draw large numbers of visitors, particularly young people, during Ramadan nights. In recent years, Al-Jouf Municipality has developed numerous parks and established 44 sports fields, alongside additional facilities operated by the private sector. The public spaces provide a welcoming environment for families and individuals seeking a pleasant outdoor setting during Ramadan evenings. The sports fields also serve as an important outlet for young people and sports enthusiasts across the region, offering a space for recreation, competition, and

Riyadh, February 05, 2026, SPA — The Esports World Cup Foundation announced the launch of the international qualification program for the championship, titled “Road to the Esports World Cup 2026.” The program includes more than 230 tournaments held across various regions and levels of competition worldwide, forming a unified pathway that runs throughout the season and culminates in the highly anticipated global event in Riyadh, scheduled from July 6 to August 23. The program aims to unify qualification systems across multiple games under a single global calendar, providing clear pathways for amateur and professional players an

Saudi Arabia, February 3, 2026 – Initial has launched TagPoint, a QR and Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled solution designed to simplify and improve how facilities management service requests are raised, logged and managed across client sites. Developed to support faster response times and improve service visibility, TagPoint enables building users and client teams to submit requests instantly via mobile, strengthening operational tracking from request to resolution. The launch reflects increasing demand across the facilities and support services sector for mobile-first engagement, real-time responsiveness and clearer data-driven o

Riyadh, February 4, 2026, SPA — The Fashion Commission and global luxury group Kering announced Tuesday the launch of the “Kering Generation Award X MENA” across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for 2026. They made the announcement during the opening of the RLC Global Forum, hosted at the Embassy of France in Riyadh. This year’s award builds on the strong success of the 2025 award, which attracted more than 500 applications, shortlisted 21 finalists, and recognized three winners. Participants benefited from mentorship programs, workshops, and opportunities to strengthen their global presence. Building on this momentum

Riyadh, January 30, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) launched the National Cross-Disciplinary Curriculum for University Students in Data and AI for university students across disciplines. It provides practical fundamentals for understanding data and using AI tools responsibly to support learning, work, and decision-making. The launch took place during the International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building (ICAN 2026). SDAIA is organizing the conference in academic partnership with King Saud University, in knowledge partnership with the Human Capability Development Program, and in strategic pa