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Riyadh, April 27, 2026, SPA — The communications and technology ecosystem held an event to celebrate women who won global tech challenges, marking the International Girls in ICT Day. The recognition celebrated their achievements and Saudi women’s growing role in driving innovation and strengthening the presence of national talent in the technology sector. Governor of the Digital Government Authority (DGA) Ahmed Alsuwaiyan honored the winners during the event held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. The event reflected the ongoing commitment to empowering women, enhancing their participat

Riyadh, April 10, 2026, SPA — The ministers responsible for tourism in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states held an extraordinary meeting via videoconference on April 7, 2026, to monitor the latest developments in the region and review their potential implications for the tourism sector across the council states. The ministers of the GCC states reiterated their condemnation, in the strongest possible terms, of the unjustified and illegal Iranian aggressions that have deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure, including ports, airports, energy facilities, desalination plants, residential and commercial areas, and tourism facilitie

Riyadh, March 02, 2026, SPA — The health sector has delivered comprehensive services to Umrah performers, providing a total of 33,944 healthcare services since the beginning of 1447 AH Umrah season through the tenth day of Ramadan. These efforts form part of an integrated system aimed at facilitating access to healthcare in accordance with the highest standards of quality and safety, enhancing the overall health experience of pilgrims and enabling them to perform their rituals with ease and reassurance. These services align with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program, stemming from

Riyadh, February 17, 2026, SPA — The Sports Investment Forum announced that the third day of its 2026 edition will be dedicated to empowering women in the sports sector, in partnership with Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University. The move reflects the forum’s commitment to supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and enhancing the role of women in the sports industry and sports investment This allocation comes as part of the forum’s program, scheduled to take place from April 20 to 22, at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh. The third day will feature a series of strategic sessions and specialized workshops focused on sustaina

Riyadh, February 20, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Esports Federation signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with ROC Esports and Team Stallions to support sector growth, develop national talent, and expand academic and professional cooperation. The MoUs focus on empowering professionals and athletes in the esports sector through programs and initiatives led by the Saudi Esports Academy. These efforts include specialized training programs and joint initiatives to prepare professionally qualified talent and identify career pathways for graduates. They also cover knowledge exchange; educational, technical, and artistic programs; and community

Jeddah, January 29, 2026, SPA — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef inaugurated the second phase of the Tamer Mölnlycke Care factory expansion at the Jeddah Third Industrial City, which is affiliated with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON). The expansion supports the growth of the medical industries sector and strengthens the Kingdom’s position as an advanced industrial hub in this field. Alkhorayef further reviewed the factory’s current production capacity of approximately 200,000 products annually, along with the company’s plans to increase production to

Riyadh, January 29, 2026, SPA — The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation sector achieved exceptional growth in 2025, setting record figures in air traffic statistics. GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej announced the figures during the 19th Steering Committee meeting to activate the Aviation Program, held Wednesday in Riyadh under his chairmanship. Al-Duailej praised the unwavering support of the Kingdom’s leadership for the aviation sector as a pivotal enabler of Saudi Vision 2030. He highlighted the sector’s notable achievements in 2025, noting that the number of pa

Riyadh, January 28, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Sport on Monday held a special investment meeting with local and international investors, attended by Vice Minister of Sport Bader Alkadi, National Center for Privatization and PPP CEO Mohannad Basodan, and officials from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and entities affiliated with the sports sector. The meeting aimed to enhance engagement with investors, showcase investment opportunities, and explore partnership prospects to attract high-quality investments into Saudi sports. The meeting forms part of the Ministry of Sport’s ongoing efforts to ensure the sustainability of the spor

Riyadh, January 23, 2026, SPA — The Education and Training Investment Forum 2026 will launch its second edition, aiming to strengthen partnerships with the private sector and attract local and international investment. Organized by the Ministry of Education, the two-day forum will take place on January 25-26 under the patronage of Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel and Residences. The forum will bring together a wide range of government, financing, and investment entities, the education and training ecosystem, and more than 1,500 participants from educational institutions, as well as a select group of invest

Riyadh, January 12, 2026, SPA — The in-person bootcamp of the Future Minerals Pioneers Competition concluded in Riyadh from 8 to 10 January 2026, as part of the Global Minerals Innovation Competition. The bootcamp was held under the patronage of Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar AlKhorayef, and was organized by the Ministry in collaboration with the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP). The event took place during the Future Minerals Forum and attracted wide international participation. The bootcamp commenced on its first day with an opening led by Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources f