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Makkah, May 22, 2026, SPA — Kidana Development Company, in cooperation with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, has transformed previously underutilized areas within the holy sites into fully serviced accommodation zones, significantly expanding lodging capacity for pilgrims. The initiatives increased the capacity of developed sites to approximately 209,000 pilgrims over three consecutive Hajj seasons, while adding annual accommodation capacity for up to 70,000 pilgrims. The projects form part of ongoing efforts to enrich the pilgrim experience and enhance services within the holy sites. The development initiatives focused on maximizing th

Riyadh, January 27, 2026, SPA — Seven specialized workshops held as part of the International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building (ICAN 2026) will address the future of education and work in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting key themes related to human capacity development and its link to education and the labor market. The workshops will cover a range of topics in AI, data analysis, and practical AI applications, aiming to equip participants with advanced skills and applied knowledge aligned with rapid technological developments. The conference, organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), will be