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Tashkent, February 11, 2026, SPA — The Uzbek capital, Tashkent, hosted the fifth session of the “Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud International Linguistic Training Program: Arabic Language in Central Asia,” implemented by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in partnership with the Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Foundation, and in cooperation with the ICESCO Regional Office in Baku and Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies. The session was held from February 10 to 12, 2026. The program opened with an official reception hosted by the administration of Tashkent State University of Orient

Makkah, February 06, 2026, SPA — Makkah is undergoing a qualitative urban shift by integrating cultural and entertainment events to enhance the quality of life for residents and pilgrims, highlighted by the Makkah winter season. The event attracted up to 400,000 visitors, over 60% of them locals, revitalized public spaces, increased recreational site visits by 35%, and created more than 1,200 temporary jobs. In parallel with these seasonal events, the Hira Cultural District has successfully bridged heritage and the creative economy through its craftsmanship program. Featuring over 100 artisans, the program generated up to SAR3 million

Riyadh, February 05, 2026, SPA — The Esports World Cup Foundation announced the launch of the international qualification program for the championship, titled “Road to the Esports World Cup 2026.” The program includes more than 230 tournaments held across various regions and levels of competition worldwide, forming a unified pathway that runs throughout the season and culminates in the highly anticipated global event in Riyadh, scheduled from July 6 to August 23. The program aims to unify qualification systems across multiple games under a single global calendar, providing clear pathways for amateur and professional players an

Jeddah, February 2, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia received 19.5 million pilgrims and Umrah performers from abroad in 2025, achieving a satisfaction rate exceeding 90% for the services provided, according to the National Center for Performance Measurement of Public Entities (Adaa). The record figures reflect the rapid development of the Kingdom’s services for pilgrims and Umrah performers in line with the targets of Saudi Vision 2030, Adaa said. The Pilgrim Experience Program – one of the programs to actualize Saudi Vision 2030 – stated that these improvements covered both the Hajj and Umrah seasons. The program also

Davos, Switzerland. 24 January 2026 – A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has concluded its participation in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, culminating in an announcement that the Kingdom will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth in Jeddah on 22-23 April 2026. Led by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the delegation engaged in impactful dialogue and oversaw the launch of major initiatives designed to address global challenges and capture oppor

AlUla, January 20, 2026, SPA — As part of AlUla Arts Festival 2026, held January 16 to February 14, “Villa Tegra,” the first Saudi-French cultural institution, is contributing to the festival within the framework of cultural events that support tourism activity and strengthen AlUla’s presence as a cultural destination. AlUla Arts Festival is among the cultural initiatives that have helped diversify the tourism experience through the exhibitions and art installations, performance art shows, and cultural experiences staged in open-air sites, integrated with AlUla’s distinctive natural and heritage assets. The fifth

Jeddah, January 09, 2026, SPA — The 100-day countdown has begun for the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026, the fifth round of the championship, which will be hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the sixth consecutive year from April 17 to 19 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the world’s fastest street circuit, under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport and promotion by the Saudi Motorsport Company. Since its debut in 2021 on the Red Sea coast, the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has established itself as one of the most exciting races on the championship calendar, combining record-breaking speeds with world-c

Jizan, January 2, 2026, SPA — The Ship Festival Theater in Jazan Region facilitated the Samtah Governorate’s participation in the “Governorates’ Nights” program this evening, one of the flagship programs of Jazan Festival 2026. The program aims to offer visitors an integrated tourism experience that brings together heritage, culture, and breathtaking natural landscapes. A large turnout of families and visitors enjoyed live folk performances by heritage troupes that brought Jazan’s popular traditions to life through vibrant artistic displays, creating a festive atmosphere filled with joy and entertainment. The folk

Saudi Arabia’s national aviation regulator, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signed an agreement with Archer to create a regulatory pathway for eVTOL deployment in the Kingdom. GACA plans to model its regulatory pathway on the Federal Aviation Administration’s and Department of Transportation’s eVTOL Implementation Pilot Program (eIPP) in order to establish early operations in cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah, as well as gigaprojects such as Red Sea Global, in line with Saudi’s Vision 2030. GACA plans to work with Archer to conduct proof-of-concept demonstrations and operational experimental flight