Mina, May 30, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, represented by the Holy Makkah Municipality, conducted over 38,000 field inspection tours during the 1447 AH Hajj season to maintain high compliance levels and preserve the quality of municipal services provided to pilgrims across Makkah and the holy sites. The ministry stated that the field inspections targeted health and commercial establishments, catering kitchens, food outlets, and various seasonal service sites related to the Hajj to guarantee the highest standards of health, safety, and service quality for all pilgrims.
Madinah, May 30, 2026, SPA — The Roads General Authority announced the completion of its comprehensive operational plans for the road network in Madinah Region to serve pilgrims following the conclusion of their Hajj rituals to ensure their safe and seamless arrival in Madinah, further enhancing the overall pilgrim experience. The authority stated that it finalized its preparations through a comprehensive survey of all transit routes leading to the region, followed by a massive package of field operations. These efforts included evaluating over 906,000 square meters of asphalt surfaces, installing 4,000 linear meters of metal and concrete
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- Ministry of Municipalities Conducts over 38,000 Inspection Tours During 1447 AH Hajj Season
- Roads General Authority Announces Readiness of Madinah Road Network to Receive Pilgrims
- Two Holy Mosques Authority Launches Smart Solutions to Measure Visitor Satisfaction
- Ministry of Human Resources Conducts over 10,000 Inspection Visits During 1447 AH Hajj Season
- Strong Demand Raises Flights Through Red Sea International Airport to 90 During Eid Al-Adha Holiday
- Hajj and Umrah Ministry Urges Pilgrims to Remain in Arafat Camps Until 4:00 PM for Their Safety
- Guests of Custodian of Two Holy Mosques’ Hajj Program Praise Services Provided by Kingdom to Pilgrims
- Islamic Affairs Ministry Continues Pilgrim Guidance Services at Al-Khayf Mosque on the Day of Tarwiyah
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Jeddah, April 17, 2026, SPA — The International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) reviewed its initiatives during the second scientific forum of social research centers, held Thursday at the Faculty of Science Theater at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah. ICAIRE highlighted initiatives in data and artificial intelligence. It also presented an interactive experience at its exhibition pavilion on the AI and Data Glossary to enhance awareness of concepts and terminology and support researchers and specialists in applying modern technologies in social and human sciences. The participation reflects ICAIRE&rsq
Jeddah, March 18, 2026, SPA — The University of Business and Technology (UBT) has reached a significant scientific milestone, enhancing its reputation in the fields of innovation and research on an international level. Dr. Basma El Zein earned a gold medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions for her groundbreaking work on solar cells, utilizing low-pressure pulsed laser deposition technology to improve the nanostructure of ZnO material. This innovation has been registered as a patent and received recognition from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a United Nations agency. This acknowledgment underscores
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
Jizan, March 12, 2026, SPA — Jazan University is participating in the 51st edition of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva 2026, with three innovative scientific inventions in the health, pharmaceutical, and medical fields, reinforcing its presence in international scientific forums. This participation extends the university’s previous successes at the same exhibition, having competed in two editions and won four international awards, including two gold and two silver medals, reflecting the quality of its research and innovation capabilities. Through this participation, Jazan University reaffirms its commitment to inno
Buraidah, March 03, 2026, SPA — President of Qassim University Dr. Mohammed Al-Sharekh and CEO of South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Dr. Thulani Dlamini signed an executive program agreement on Sunday covering scientific research and innovation. Qassim University’s vice presidents attended the signing, which took place at the university campus. The agreement aims to foster cooperation in research, development, and innovation projects in advanced technologies prioritized by both sides. It also provides for the exchange of researchers and experts in various areas, particularly in the space and d
Embryology 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence Lead Conference Discussions The First Saudi Conference on Gynecology and Fertility (GFS) concluded its proceedings in Jeddah under the patronage of His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi Al Saud, Governor of Jeddah. The conference brought together more than 40 experts and speakers from a distinguished group of local and international specialists, marking a new milestone in the transformation of specialized healthcare in the Kingdom. This scientific event gathered leading global medical experts under an academic platform organized by Dr. Ayman Oraif, Consultant and Director of the IVF Cen
Riyadh, January 29, 2026, SPA — The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) set a new Guinness World Records title for the 16th National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity (Ibdaa 2026), recognized as the largest innovation solutions competition in the world. The achievement reflects the Kingdom’s leading position in supporting innovation and developing human capital. The achievement came after participating students submitted over 34,000 scientific projects to compete in Ibdaa 2026, which recorded more than 357,000 students from across the Kingdom – the highest number in the competitio
Riyadh, January 3, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) recorded a series of landmark achievements in the space sector in 2025 through strategic programs, initiatives, and projects that enhanced the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s standing in space science and technology, supported research and innovation, and built national capabilities, fully aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Building on the success of the Saudi astronauts’ mission, 11 scientific papers and a patentwere published as outcomes of the “Saudi Towards Space” mission. A first-of-its-kind scientific achievement was achieved by fabricating a nano
