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Riyadh, August 27, 2026, SPA — Deputy of the Ministry of National Guard Saad bin Mohammed Al-Babtain signed an agreement with PwC Middle East Country Senior Partner for Saudi Arabia Faisal Al Sarraj aimed at developing the capabilities of ministry personnel and strengthening their professional skills. The agreement aims to expand learning and development opportunities for ministry personnel and draw on PwC’s expertise in mentoring, career guidance, knowledge transfer, exchange of expertise, and…

Al-Ahsa, July 02, 2026, SPA — Under the patronage of Governor of Al-Ahsa and CEO of the Al-Ahsa Development Authority Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, the first seasonal direct flight for 2026 between Al-Ahsa International Airport and Rize-Artvin International Airport in Türkiye was inaugurated today. The service is being operated through cooperation between Turkish Airlines and Ghazal Travel and Tourism agency, in the presence of several officials. The launch of the flight is part of plans to expand the seasonal destinations served by Al-Ahsa International Airport, enhancing international air connectivity and broadening direct travel opti

Six-week summer camp brings sport, creativity, innovation and experiential learning for children aged 6-13 in Jeddah Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 28 June 2026: British International School Jeddah (BISJ) has announced the launch of its ‘Summer Camp 2026’, a six-week youth development initiative delivered in partnership with Nujoom Sports Management and designed to support the growth of children aged 6-13 through sport, STEAM, innovation, creativity, and experiential learning. Running from 5 July to 13 August 2026 and hosted on the BISJ campus, the camp is open to both BISJ students and the wider Jeddah community. It encourages childre

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

Sakaka, June 11, 2026, SPA — The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority and the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Houbara Conservation Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in environmental protection and wildlife development. The MoU aims to support biodiversity conservation efforts through programs focused on the restoration and reintroduction of houbara birds. It also includes measures to protect their natural habitats and establish safe flight corridors to help sustain their populations. The MoU also includes joint monitoring, survey, and scientific research programs, as wel

Makkah, June 01, 2026, SPA — The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites announced the awarding of six development sites under the Developed Districts Program, covering a total area of more than 2.7 million square meters and representing investments valued at SAR13.3 billion. The initiative is part of the commission’s efforts to enhance the urban environment, support economic growth, improve the quality of life, and advance sustainable development in the Holy City. The commission stated that the awarded sites are located in the neighborhoods of Jurhum South, Al-Khalidiyah, Al-Hajlah, Al-Hindawiyah East, Al-Hindawiyah South,

Riyadh, May 19, 2026, SPA – The civil aviation sector participates with countries around the world in marking International Museum Day, observed annually on May 18, highlighting the “Civil Aviation Museum” as the first comprehensive historical documentation of the development of this vital sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The museum is the result of a strategic collaboration between the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives “Darah”. It stands as a knowledge landmark documenting the rich historical legacy of civil aviation in the Kingdom. Its e

Riyadh, April 10, 2026, SPA — The ministers responsible for tourism in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states held an extraordinary meeting via videoconference on April 7, 2026, to monitor the latest developments in the region and review their potential implications for the tourism sector across the council states. The ministers of the GCC states reiterated their condemnation, in the strongest possible terms, of the unjustified and illegal Iranian aggressions that have deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure, including ports, airports, energy facilities, desalination plants, residential and commercial areas, and tourism facilitie

Rafha, April 08, 2026, SPA — Historic Linah continues to strengthen its renewed presence in Northern Borders Region by reshaping its aesthetic landscape. This transformation is rooted in evoking its cultural and architectural heritage and aligning it with modern development goals, reflecting the area’s identity and enhancing its appeal as a tourist destination. Linah is witnessing rapid development efforts aimed at highlighting its unique historical character. These include enhancements to public spaces, the development of facilities and services, and the preparation of heritage sites to preserve their authenticity. The projects

Riyadh, April 3, 2026, SPA — Eight Saudi cities made a notable showing in the IMD Smart City Index 2026, published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The result reflects faster development and improving quality of life across the Kingdom’s cities, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Riyadh advanced to 24th globally from 27th. Makkah ranked 50th, Jeddah 55th, Madinah 67th, and Al-Khobar 64th. AlUla recorded a significant leap, climbing from 112th to 85th. The result points to the rapid progress of its development and tourism projects. The index also listed Hail and Hafar Al-Batin Governorate for the fi