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Riyadh, February 12, 2026, SPA — The Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced Thursday that the 2026 PFL MENA (Middle East and North Africa) season will launch on May 8 at Al-Khobar’s Dhahran Expo. The tournament’s third season aims to boost mixed martial arts (MMA) in the region by providing elite fighters with a platform to showcase their skills in fiercely competitive professional bouts. The season will feature bouts in the featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight divisions, along with special matches spotlighting rising talent. Expect thrilling atmosphere and fierce competition, spotlighting rising stars and hel

Riyadh, December 04, 2025, SPA — At Black Hat MEA 2025, Tuwaiq Academy announced the launch of its first regional academy with Kaspersky, a strategic partnership with Offsec for professional certifications, and new professional programs with EC-Council to enhance national capabilities in cybersecurity. These partnerships are part of Tuwaiq Academy’s efforts to collaborate with major global entities in advanced technologies, to build outstanding national capabilities to meet the labor market’s demand for technical skills.

Riyadh, November 24, 2025, SPA — The Council of Economic and Development Affairs held a meeting via video conference. At the beginning of the meeting, the council reviewed the Ministry of Economy and Planning’s quarterly economic report, which included an analysis of the latest developments in major economies, the outlook for the global economy, a comprehensive overview of the national economy across its various sectors, future projections, and the key assumptions and drivers supporting growth prospects. It noted that the Kingdom’s economy continued its strong growth, driven by the positive performance of all economic activities.