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Riyadh, April 27, 2026, SPA — Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University will host the Gulf AI Symposium in Higher Education, titled “Smart Transformation andFuture Vision,” on May 6, as a virtual interactive scientific platform highlighting the role of artificial intelligence in the development of higher education institutions. It will showcase leading global trends and successful applications across educational, administrative, and research fields, contributing to improved educational quality and a forward-looking vision for higher education in the era of smart technologies. Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Dr. Farah Ala

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, February 09, 2026, SPA — The General Directorate of Civil Defense is unveiling its smart helmet at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during the World Defense Show 2026. Designed to revolutionize public safety and emergency response, the helmet features day-and-night cameras and specialized sensors to detect hazardous materials in hard-to-reach locations. The device serves as a mobile command node, delivering live video feeds directly to command-and-control centers. By enabling real-time data analysis and faster decision-making, the smart helmet significantly reduces incident response times and enhances personnel safety in