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Tokyo, April 30, 2026, SPA — Saudi Arabia concluded its participation in the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 innovation and technology exhibition, held from April 27 to 29, in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Binzagr. The participation highlighted the strength of the strategic partnership between the two countries and the Kingdom’s growing position as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. The exhibition featured several activities and sessions, including a strategic workshop held in partnership with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on positioning Saudi Arabia as a global destination for entrepreneurship. The work

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – April 26, 2026: EXEED has closed an active first quarter globally, with its operations under Arabian Heritage Motors by Al Ghurair continuing to build on the Kingdom’s position as a priority market. From rigorous product validation to channel expansion and brand building, EXEED has shown the systemic resilience and technological depth that now underpin its growth across key regions, including the Middle East. In January, the brand unveiled its largest flagship showroom in the MENA region in Riyadh. The 5,000-square-metre space offers an immersive environment that brings together product experience and

Riyadh, April 23, 2026, SPA — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged businesses to submit their zakat and income tax returns for foreign establishments for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, no later than April 30, 2026. This call aligns with Article 102 of the Executive Regulations for Zakat Collection and Article 60 of the Income Tax Law, both of which require taxpayers to submit returns and fulfill their financial obligations within 120 days of the end of their fiscal year. The authority encouraged businesses to expedite their submissions through the e-services portal on the official ZATCA website to ensure compl

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

Pristina, April 16, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the religious attaché at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the Islamic Community of Kosovo, is organizing the first edition of a local Holy Quran competition for boys and girls in the Republic of Kosovo. One hundred male and female contestants will participate from various cities across the country from April 17 to 19. The competition targets youth aged 12 to 30, including students from Sharia institutes and public schools. The final rounds and closing ceremony will be held in the c

Jeddah, April 10, 2026, SPA — Jeddah Governorate will host the Round of 16 and final stages of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025-2026 season from April 13 to 25 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium. The tournament will feature West Region Round of 16 matches in Jeddah on April 13 and 14 in a single-leg format, after being shifted from the home-and-away system. Participating clubs include Al-Hilal, Al-Ahli, and Al-Ittihad, as well as Qatar’s Al-Sadd and Al-Duhail, the UAE’s Al-Wahda and Shabab Al-Ahli, and Iran’s Tractor. Asian football fans are also turning their att

Diriyah, April 2, 2026, SPA — The Traditional Arts Festival 2026, organized by the Ministry of Culture, is drawing strong crowds of visitors and tourists in Diriyah amid pleasant spring weather. The festival, held from March 26 to April 8 and from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., features a range of performing arts from across the Kingdom. Live shows in a dedicated traditional performance arena allow visitors to explore those traditions and their varied forms, reflecting the depth and diversity of Saudi cultural heritage. The event is part of the Ministry of Culture’s ongoing efforts to support the national cultural scene and highlight traditi

Riyadh, April 2, 2026, SPA — The Saudi national fencing team began its participation in the Junior and Cadet Fencing World Championships yesterday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The championship will continue until April 10. The team concluded its preparations through a training camp in Dammam, conducting intensive twice-daily sessions as part of its pre-competition program ahead of the global event.

Madinah, April 2, 2026, SPA — The third edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum concluded on Wednesday. The forum was held under the patronage of Governor of Madinah Region Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, and organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in partnership with the Pilgrim Experience Program. The event took place from March 30 to April 1 at the King Salman International Convention Center in Madinah. The Umrah and Ziyarah Forum saw broad local and international participation over its three days, attracting more than 50,000 registrants from 165 countries. This participation reflects its growing status as a leading global

Jeddah, March 27, 2026, SPA — Football fans across Asia are gearing up as the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026 promises a spectacular Football edition following yesterday’s Knockout Stage draw at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. The finals, staged in a centralized format from April 16 to 25, will feature intense quarterfinal clashes between clubs of the East Zone and West Zone, with all seven knockout matches decided in single-leg showdowns. The Knockout Stage will be preceded by the West Zone’s Round of 16, which will take place in Jeddah on April 13 and 14, also as a single