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Riyadh, February 11, 2026, SPA — A delegation from Gartner, Inc’s advisory board visited the Kingdom on Tuesday to review its pioneering experience in data and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as advanced digital services provided by government and private entities. The visit aimed to gain insights into these efforts and their role in enhancing government efficiency and improving the reliability of services delivered to beneficiaries. The tour included visits to several entities, including King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), the Digital Government Authority, Humai

Riyadh, January 30, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s welcome of the statement issued by the Syrian government regarding the ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), under a comprehensive agreement that includes the integration of the self-administration institutions into the Syrian state institutions. In a statement issued today, the ministry said that the Kingdom hopes that this comprehensive agreement will contribute to supporting Syria’s path towards peace, security, and stability, fulfilling the aspirations of the brotherly Syri

Riyadh, January 2, 2026, SPA — 2025 was not an ordinary year for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s digital government journey. The Kingdom ranked second globally in the World Bank Group’s GovTech Maturity Index (GTMI) 2025 and ranked first, for the third consecutive time, in the 2024 Government Electronic and Mobile Services (GEMS) Maturity Index issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). In 2025, digital government continued its steady advance toward global leadership and services closer to beneficiaries, supported by advanced digital infrastructure. With unlimited support from the wise

The ministry sent out a circular announcing the Eid Al Etihad holiday, in line with the cabinet’s decision regarding approved official holidays for the government and private sector The post Eid Al Etihad 2025: Private sector holidays announced appeared first on Gulf Business.

Hasina and her supporters have rejected the verdict, calling the tribunal a “kangaroo court” and claiming the proceedings were politically motivated The post Bangladesh’s ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death over student protests appeared first on Gulf Business.

The holiday marks UAE National Day, celebrated annually on December 2 to commemorate the historic unification of the seven emirates in 1971 The post Eid Al Etihad holiday announced for government entities in UAE appeared first on Gulf Business.