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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

Riyadh, March 02, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the Middle East edition of the “BIO / CPHI” Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Development Forum in Riyadh under the patronage of the Ministry of Health and organized by Tahaluf Company from May 11 to 13, at Riyadh Convention and Exhibition Center in Malham. Hosting the forum underscores the growing international confidence in the Saudi healthcare sector’s investment and regulatory environment and highlights the Kingdom’s readiness to lead regional transformation in biotechnology and pharmaceutical development. The event aligns with the objectives of

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

Madinah, March 02, 2026, SPA — Dates of Madinah hold a special religious significance due to the palm tree’s association with the migration of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to the city, while the Kingdom has maintained its focus on developing and advancing their cultivation and production, making Madinah one of the largest date-producing regions today, with production nearing 347,000 tons of some of the finest varieties in the Kingdom. According to the National Center for Palms and Dates, dates are preferred products during Ramadan because of their high nutritional value and health benefits, as they contain many essential nut

Kuwait, February 22, 2026, SPA — Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the occasion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day. In two cables, the Kuwaiti Amir praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s international standing, its continuous contributions to civilization and development, and its significant role in supporting security, stability, and promoting peace in the region. Sheikh Meshal expressed deep

New Delhi, February 20, 2026, SPA — President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) Abdullah Al-Ghamdi affirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, guided by the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, is moving steadily to establish artificial intelligence (AI) as a trusted national capability. The goal is to use AI to help develop government services, enhance competitiveness, build human capacity, and improve the quality of life through a comprehensive strategy based on three main pillars that unlock the full potential of this technology and achieve sustainable developmental impact. This came during Al-Ghamdi’s spee

Makkah, February 16, 2026, SPA — The Makkah Halal Forum has become a leading destination for international businesses, with its third edition drawing strong economic momentum and broad, high-level global participation, positioning it as a strategic entry point for companies seeking to grow in the Saudi market and expand into cross-border markets. The forum is no longer merely a commercial gathering but a dynamic platform for exploring opportunities and forging strategic partnerships. International exhibitors view their presence in the Holy Capital as a valuable gateway to reaching a broader global customer base. In this context, severa

Riyadh, February 17, 2026, SPA — Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Livestock and Fisheries Development Program Abdulrahman Alfadley sponsored the signing of a memorandum of understanding yesterday between the program and the French company Ceva. A number of senior officials attended. The memorandum focuses on localizing vaccine manufacturing, transferring technology and technical expertise, and expanding the industrial and commercial production of veterinary vaccines across all regions of the Kingdom. Under the memorandum, the two sides will work to achieve high effici

Riyadh, February 12, 2026, SPA — Riyadh will host the second annual Education Global Exhibition (EDGEx 2026) from May 3 to 5 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Held under the theme “Human Is the Future,” the exhibition reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing an integrated educational ecosystem that places investment in human capital at its core, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP). The exhibition runs concurrently with the Human Capability Initiative (HCI) conference 2026, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul

Riyadh, February 12, 2026, SPA — World Defense Show 2026, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), continued its fourth day in Riyadh, focusing on developing national talent and building the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s long-term defense capabilities, in line with localization targets and strengthening the sustainable defense industries ecosystem in the Kingdom, in pursuit of Saudi Vision 2030 targets. Day Four was dedicated to the Future Talent Program, held in the main theater (Hall 2), which took center stage as oneof the show’s most strategic initiatives for supporting national competencies and empower