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Riyadh, February 19, 2026, SPA — Tuwaiq Academy announced the opening of registration for the Tuwaiqthon, dedicated to building innovative solutions without writing code. The hackathon targets both technical and non-technical participants and will be held at the academy’s headquarters in Riyadh as part of its Ramadan activities from March 6 to 8, with the aim of building and empowering national capabilities in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The hackathon offers real opportunities for individuals from various disciplines, fields, and sectors to participate in a competitive environment that supports national talent

Riyadh, 17 February 2026: The National Museum of Saudi Arabia, located in the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, is marking Saudi Founding Day and the holy month of Ramadan with a new public program, “Memory of the Home,” running from 19 February to 6 March 2026, from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Blending heritage with direct engagement, the program features displays inspired by the Kingdom’s rich heritage, engaging stories, food experiences, and a series of live activities designed for visitors of all ages. Throughout the program, the National Museum becomes a shared cultural destination, offering visitors immersive experiences th

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 16, 2026, SPA — The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) announced the identification of over 34,000 gifted students in the 16th edition of the National Program for Gifted Identification 2026, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, bringing the total number of identified gifted students to more than 278,000. This year, 34,358 students were discovered, including 2,469 exceptionally gifted and 31,889 gifted students. Of the 94,323 students registered in 2026, 89,843 took the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Apt

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

Jeddah, February 13, 2026, SPA — Twenty drivers representing 10 teams will compete in rounds four and five of the 2026 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, marking the 12th edition of the series. The event starts today at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit and runs over two days, with one round held each day. It was organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation under the Ministry of Sport’s supervision. Minister of Sport and Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee President Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal affirmed that hosting the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for the eighth time reflects the leadership’s con

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, February 09, 2026, SPA — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef inaugurated the ministry’s pavilion at the third edition of the World Defense Show 2026 yesterday. The event, held in Riyadh from February 8 to 12, showcases the Kingdom’s integrated industrial and mining ecosystem. The pavilion, led by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, features the participation of key sector entities, including the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, the Saudi Export Development Authority, the Saudi Export-Import Bank, the Saudi Geological Survey, the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, the National In

Riyadh, February 06, 2026, SPA — The Saudi team made a notable appearance at the fashion show featuring national Olympic committees participating in the Winter Olympic Games, which was held as part of Milan Fashion Week, with the participation of 17 national Olympic committees from around the world. The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) was the only Arab entity to take part in this global event. Saudi national team athlete Rakan Ali Reda participated in the show, wearing a design created by Saudi fashion designer Alia Al-Salmi, which embodied elements of Saudi heritage through a contemporary aesthetic that blends authenticity

Riyadh, February 03, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh today. During this session, the Cabinet reviewed recent discussions and consultations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several brotherly and friendly countries regarding the latest regional and international developments. In this regard, the Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom’s steadfast positions on these issues and its support for efforts to resolve disputes through dialogue, thereby enhancing security and stability in the region and the world. The Cab