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Riyadh, April 08, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Stock Exchange main index ended trading higher today, gaining 251.46 points to close at 11,339.00 points. The total value of trading reached SAR8.4 billion, with 407 million shares traded. The Saudi Parallel Market Index (NOMU) ended higher, gaining 344.31 points to close at 22,633.18 points. Trading value on NOMU reached SAR26 million, with more than two million shares traded.

Riyadh, April 9, 2026, SPA — FIFA has selected the Saudi refereeing crew, comprising referee Khalid Al-Turais, assistant referee Mohammed Al-Abakry, and VAR official Abdullah Al-Shehri, to officiate matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 18. The selection follows the crew’s distinguished performances in various regional, continental, and international refereeing assignments, most notably their successful participation in the FIFA U-20 World Cup held last year in Chile. Saudi Arabian Football Federation President Yasser Almisehal congratulated the selected officials,

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 8 April 2026: Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, organiser of Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s leading regional automotive aftermarket trade event, has announced the postponement of the upcoming edition. Originally scheduled to take place from 4-6 May 2026, the event will now focus on its return to the Kingdom in 2027. The decision follows a careful and ongoing assessment of the current regional environment and prioritises the safety, wellbeing, and confidence of customers, partners, and staff, while ensuring the event maintains the full international scale, high-calibre, and value for which the global Automecha

Riyadh, April 3, 2026, SPA — Eight Saudi cities made a notable showing in the IMD Smart City Index 2026, published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The result reflects faster development and improving quality of life across the Kingdom’s cities, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Riyadh advanced to 24th globally from 27th. Makkah ranked 50th, Jeddah 55th, Madinah 67th, and Al-Khobar 64th. AlUla recorded a significant leap, climbing from 112th to 85th. The result points to the rapid progress of its development and tourism projects. The index also listed Hail and Hafar Al-Batin Governorate for the fi

Riyadh, March 23, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recorded notable progress in the World Happiness Report 2026, ranking 22nd globally out of 147 countries with a life evaluation score of 6.817 out of 10, according to the report published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The World Happiness Report is issued annually in conjunction with the International Day of Happiness on March 20. It is based on survey data covering more than 140 countries and measures people’s life evaluations using several key factors, including gr

Riyadh, March 16, 2026, SPA — As Eid Al-Fitr approaches, sweet shops across various cities and governorates in Saudi Arabia are experiencing increasing activity and notable turnout from shoppers. This reflects the joy of Saudi society on this happy occasion and the eagerness of families to prepare early, especially by securing Eid sweets, which are among the most prominent elements of celebration for children. Many families are keen to take their children to markets and sweet shops to choose their favorite varieties in an atmosphere filled with excitement and happiness. Eid sweets represent an essential part of the social heritage asso

Riyadh, March 16, 2026, SPA — Saudi Electronic University won a gold medal and a bronze medal during its participation in the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2026, in an achievement that reflects the efficiency of its research system and its active role in promoting scientific innovation and developing innovative technological solutions. President of the Saudi Electronic University Mohammed Mardi highlighted the continuous and generous support the education sector receives from the Kingdom’s leadership, noting that this support has significantly enabled educational institutions to strengthen their international pr

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

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

Makkah, March 12, 2026, SPA — The Holy Makkah Municipality completed the installation of the tallest Saudi flagpole in Makkah, standing at over 80 meters on Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road in celebration of Saudi Flag Day, observed annually on March 11. The initiative reflects the status and national symbolism of the Saudi flag and expresses pride in the banner of monotheism that represents the Kingdom’s identity and its deeply rooted values. The installation coincided with a national event organized by the municipality titled “A Flag Bearing the Message of Monotheism and the History of a Nation” at Makkah Yard. The e