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
Makkah, March 12, 2026, SPA — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a smart guidance initiative, installing 15 interactive signs throughout the Grand Mosque’s courtyards to assist visitors in navigation. These signs use a color-coded system for route identification and feature QR codes that link directly to an interactive digital map, allowing Umrah performers to pinpoint their location and navigate efficiently between facilities on their smartphones. By leveraging these modern technologies, the authority aims to streamline crowd movement, reduce travel time,
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Geneva, March 12, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Health, alongside other Saudi healthcare entities, is participating in the 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, held from March 11 to 15, with a national pavilion showcasing 20 innovative projects that highlight the Kingdom’s growing healthcare innovation ecosystem. These innovations aim to enhance the sustainability of healthcare services and improve the patient experience, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to build a more efficient, prevention-focused, and innovation-driven healthcare system that promotes quality of life. The ministry stated that this participa
Conakry, February 26, 2026, SPA — In the presence of Prime Minister of the Republic of Guinea Oury Bah, along with a number of ministers and senior officials, the 44th National Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran was launched in the capital, Conakry. The competition is organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in cooperation with the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Guinea. Saudi Ambassador to Guinea, Dr. Fahad Al-Rashidi, said that this year’s competition saw the participation of more than 4,000 male and female contestants from various Quran memorization cent
Addis Ababa, February 26, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the religious attaché at the Saudi Embassy in Ethiopia, organized an iftar ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Hotel yesterday in Addis Ababa, as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ program for providing iftar meals to fasting individuals. The program benefited 300 fasting participants from various segments of society. The ceremony was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Ethiopia Abdullah Al-Zahrani. Participants expressed their gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Hi
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
Jeddah, February 17, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Culture continues its efforts to revitalize Historic Jeddah in preparation for welcoming visitors during the holy month of Ramadan, offering cultural programs, events, and heritage experiences that reflect the authenticity of the past. The district has emerged as a leading cultural tourism destination at this time of year as part of the “The Heart of Ramadan” campaign launched by the Saudi Tourism Authority, achieved through enabling the private sector to benefit from this investment opportunity amid the increasing momentum and notable visitor turnout that Historic Jeddah witnes
Riyadh, February 17, 2026, SPA — A delegation from the Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Medical Services recently visited the National University Hospital in Singapore to strengthen health cooperation, explore future collaboration, and facilitate the transfer of global knowledge and exchange of expertise in medical excellence through international partnership programs. In a series of meetings and facility tours, the delegation reviewed strategic themes including health transformation, digital health, and population health management. The sessions also addressed value-based healthcare, patient-centered approaches, and inn
Riyadh, February 06, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Islamabad, resulting in the death and injury of a number of people. The ministry affirms the Kingdom’s firm stance rejecting the targeting of places of worship, the intimidation of innocent civilians, and the shedding of innocent blood, stressing the Kingdom’s solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan against all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism. The ministry ext
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
Cairo, January 31, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance continues its distinguished participation within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair for the eighth consecutive day, amid growing public turnout. More than 300,000 visitors from various nationalities and cultural backgrounds have visited the ministry’s pavilion. During its participation, the ministry showcases a selection of publications issued by the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex, introduces the stages of Quran printing, and presents samples of the Holy Quran in various trans
Doha, January 31, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Interior participated in the security exhibition accompanying the joint tactical exercise “Arabian Gulf Security 4,” involving security agencies from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The exercise is hosted by the State of Qatar from January 30 to February 4 at Mall of Qatar. During the exhibition, the ministry showcases the Kingdom’s efforts to combat drug smuggling at the local, regional, and international levels. It also highlights the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance the security and safety of citizens, residents, and visitors; suppo
