Riyadh, June 11, 2026, SPA — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has established its first office dedicated to cybersecurity. Through training, research, policy development and knowledge exchange, the Riyadh-based UNITAR Cybersecurity Office will support efforts to strengthen cyber resilience globally. The new office is the third office in the UNITAR network, joining those in Hiroshima, Japan, and Bonn, Germany. Its establishment reflects Saudi Arabia’s expanding role in hosting platforms for international collaboration and supporting global initiatives in cybersecurity. Assistant Secretary-General of
Jeddah, June 11, 2026, SPA — The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) will host the 20th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance in Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 17, 2026, under the theme “Achieving Sustainable Prosperity through Islamic Finance,” in conjunction with the IsDB Group Annual Meetings. Marking its 20th edition, the forum serves as a flagship platform for high-level dialogue, convening policymakers, regulators, development practitioners, academics, and industry leaders to advance innovation and development in Islamic finance. This year’s forum will focus on strengthening regional integration and unlocking sust
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- UNITAR launches Its First Global Cybersecurity Office in Riyadh
- 20th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance to Convene in Azerbaijan
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- Al-Baha Cultural Evening Explores Arabian Leopard’s Place in Memory, Wildlife
- Industry Minister Discusses Mining Investment Opportunities with Kazakh Companies
- Almunawarah Platform Unifies Access to Madinah Services, Experiences
- Saudi Arabia Participates for First Time as GPAI Member at Paris Meeting
- King Salman Reserve and Houbara Foundation Sign Biodiversity MoU
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Riyadh, June 5, 2026, SPA — ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), one of the world’s leading entertainment and esports companies, continues to expand its international footprint while strengthening efforts to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for esports. Since its acquisition by Savvy Games Group in 2022, EFG has aligned its global expertise with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Gaming and Esports Strategy, contributing to the growth of the sector locally and internationally. Over two decades, EFG has built an integrated ecosystem covering all stages of competition, from community tournaments through the FACEIT platform
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia / Dubai, UAE – April 27, 2026 – SHEIN®, one of the world’s leading online fashion and lifestyle retailers, strengthened its commitment to community engagement efforts in the Middle East during Ramadan 2026, delivering a series of impactful initiatives in Saudi Arabia and the UAE that reflected the company’s broader focus on kindness, connection, and giving. Under the theme “Ramadan in Every Gesture,” SHEIN rolled out a series of Ramadan and Eid al‑Fitr activations in both countries, reaching thousands of people and reinforcing values of kindness and community. SHEIN partnered with Dunia H
Riyadh, April 23, 2026, SPA — Saudi Arabia has secured top global rankings in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2025-2026 report, reflecting a highly competitive environment and reinforcing its position as a premier global hub for entrepreneurship. The Kingdom led all high-income economies in Entrepreneurial Finance, highlighting the efficiency of its financing tools for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Additionally, Saudi Arabia ranked third globally in the National Entrepreneurship Context Index (NECI), cementing its status as an elite destination for entrepreneurial investment and growth. Total early-stage Entrepre
Islamabad, April 17, 2026, SPA — Saudi Arabia provided a grant to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to support the “Green Pakistan” initiative, aimed at strengthening center pivot irrigation systems, improving agricultural productivity, creating job opportunities, preserving the environment, and enhancing food security, as part of efforts to advance cooperation in sustainable development. The Saudi delegation was headed by Assistant Deputy Minister for Agriculture Affairs Dr. Sulaiman AlKhateeb. The grant supports improving water-use efficiency, expanding irrigated land, increasing production quality and quantity, diversifying
Riyadh, April 10, 2026, SPA — Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has launched five new logistics routes designed to enhance supply chain efficiency and integrate various transport modes. These routes link Arabian Gulf ports with the Kingdom’s central and northern regions, extending to the Red Sea and northern neighboring countries. By utilizing a multimodal network of road and rail, the initiative supports the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030 goals to establish the Kingdom as a global logistics hub. Managed through an integrated system, including the Riyadh Dry Port and key cargo yards in Dammam, Jubail, R
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 8 April 2026: Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, organiser of Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s leading regional automotive aftermarket trade event, has announced the postponement of the upcoming edition. Originally scheduled to take place from 4-6 May 2026, the event will now focus on its return to the Kingdom in 2027. The decision follows a careful and ongoing assessment of the current regional environment and prioritises the safety, wellbeing, and confidence of customers, partners, and staff, while ensuring the event maintains the full international scale, high-calibre, and value for which the global Automecha
Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance continues to advance its efforts to support and empower women, while strengthening their representation across different organizational levels.This commitment is driven by a comprehensive institutional strategy for diversity, equity and inclusion built on three main pillars: inclusive leadership, diverse practices, and inclusive culture. This approach reflects the growing global interest among organizations in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, as well as the company’s efforts to transform women’s empowerment into a structured operational framework based on measurable policies and
Red Sea Museum hosted opening event on 25 February 2026 featuring welcome remarks, curator-led tour, and panel discussion on underwater archaeology Evening programme brought together cultural leaders, archaeologists, scientists, and community partners to mark the launch of major temporary exhibition exploring Red Sea maritime heritage Opening aligns with Ramadan programming and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 commitment to developing world-class cultural infrastructure Sunken Treasures runs through 29 May 2026 at Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah 26 February 2026, Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH: 25 February 2026, Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH: The
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
Under the esteemed patronage of H.E. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 10 February 2026 – The World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics (WAM) Saudi Summit & Expo 2026, organised under the patronage of His Excellency Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and in strategic partnership with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), is set to be a significant catalyst for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s unprecedented industrial expansion. Organised by KAOUN International, the summit & expo will take plac
