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Madinah, April 6, 2026, SPA — Taibah University announced the opening of registration for the ELITE program, which aims to prepare and qualify outstanding students and graduates. The program enables them to apply for scholarships at global universities through a comprehensive package of academic guidance, specialized preparation, and competitive profile building in accordance with the highest international standards. The program seeks to enhance participants’ readiness by developing their leadership and academic skills. It also equips them with the necessary knowledge of admission requirements at global universities, increasing their

17 March 2026 (Geneva) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long‑Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050. Under the mid‑range scenario, demand is forecast to reach 20.8 trillion revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), based on a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% (2024-2050) from the 9 trillion RPKs seen in 2024. A higher growth scenario would see a 3.3% CAGR with passenger demand reaching 21.9 trillion RPKs in 2050. A lower growth scenario would see 2.9% CAGR with passenger demand reaching 19.5 trilli

Cannes, March 14, 2026, SPA — Saudi Arabia concluded its participation in MIPIM in Cannes, France, under the “Invest Saudi” umbrella, with support from the Saudi Investment Promotion Authority (SIPA). During the event, the Kingdom’s investment ecosystem showcased promising opportunities in the real estate sector, which is undergoing rapid transformation and growing attractiveness for investors. This reflects Saudi Arabia’s rising position as a global investment destination, supported by regulatory and legislative reforms, including a system that allows non-Saudis to own real estate. The Saudi pavilion featured seve

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

11 March 2026 (Lima, Peru) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today released a report, showing air cargo’s vital role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid severe trade policy uncertainty. Two key report findings are that: Air cargo enabled the frontloading of $157 billion US imports in the first quarter of 2025. Air cargo transported more than two thirds of global AI-related goods in 2025. These activities supported global trade growth of 2.4% in 2025—well above initial forecasts by the World Trade Organization. Global GDP also expanded by 3.2% despite significant po

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

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 12, 2026: H.E. the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani”, Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al‑Jasser, launched the Logistics Corridors Initiative in the presence of H.E. the Governor of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), Eng. Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi, and the President of Mawani, Eng. Suliman bin Khalid Al‑Mazroua, along with a number of officials from government entities and the logistics sector. The initiative aims to provide operational corridors dedicated to receive containers and cargo redirected from ports in the

Barcelona, March 03, 2026, SPA — The Global AI Summit (GAIN), in its fourth edition, showcased its ambitious strategy during its participation in MWC Barcelona 2026, one of the world’s largest and most prominent advanced technology conferences, which commenced today in Barcelona and will run until March 5, ahead of the summit’s convening in Riyadh from September 15 to 17 Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), the summit is organized by SDAIA in partnership wit

The 25th WPC Energy Congress to take place in tandem as part of a coordinated week of high-level ministerial, institutional and industry engagements Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 27 February 2026 – Riyadh will host an unprecedented concentration of global energy dialogue this April as Energy Week in Riyadh convenes ministers, policymakers, industry leaders, investors and technical experts for a coordinated series of high-level meetings and strategic forums. Taking place from 26-30 April 2026, Energy Week in Riyadh aligns major international and regional platforms within a single week, creating a structured environment for policy dialogue, mark

Riyadh, February 19, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Health has achieved a new international milestone by winning the “Global Impact and Healthcare Transformation Award” presented by Press Ganey. The award was presented this February during Press Ganey’s Human Experience Conference, held in Florida, United States, in recognition of the ministry’s efforts to develop the healthcare system and enhance the beneficiary experience. This recognition resulted from the ministry’s transformative initiatives to improve healthcare quality and facilitate access to services, in alignment with the objectives of the Health Secto