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Riyadh, August 27, 2026, SPA — Deputy of the Ministry of National Guard Saad bin Mohammed Al-Babtain signed an agreement with PwC Middle East Country Senior Partner for Saudi Arabia Faisal Al Sarraj aimed at developing the capabilities of ministry personnel and strengthening their professional skills. The agreement aims to expand learning and development opportunities for ministry personnel and draw on PwC’s expertise in mentoring, career guidance, knowledge transfer, exchange of expertise, and…

Paris, June 04, 2026, SPA — French club RC Lens have activated the purchase option for the permanent transfer of Saudi international Saud Abdulhamid, keeping him at the club until 2029 following an impressive loan spell from Italian side AS Roma. In a statement published on its website, Lens said the move followed a strong season in which Abdulhamid helped the club win the Coupe de France and qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League. The club noted that he had been a key figure in the squad throughout the campaign. Abdulhamid joined Lens in July 2025, bringing experience from the Saudi Pro League and his professional stint w

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has received the Healthy Work Environment Award in the Clinical Category from Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing; a global leader in advancing the nursing profession. The Healthy Work Environment award recognizes KFSH’s commitment to creating a comprehensive work environment that supports healthcare professionals and enhances their professional experience. The honor was presented at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., attended by nursing leaders, experts, and representatives from healthcare institutions worldwide. This recognition refle

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.