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Makkah, April 18, 2026, SPA — The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced the completion of routine maintenance of the holy Kaaba and Hijr Ismail, in line with the highest engineering and technical standards.It said the project was carried out under a precise operational plan that ensured smooth pilgrim flow without affecting rituals. The works took about 4,700 man-hours and included 31 main packages and 305 activities, covering maintenance of the Kaaba’s interior, roof, and surroundings, as well as detailed inspections and tests. The scope of work also included the replacement of

11 March 2026 (Lima) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three priorities for the global air cargo industry: Accelerating digitalization Strengthening global standards Enhancing safety and security “Air cargo plays a critical role in connecting businesses to global markets and keeping supply chains moving, even as the operating environment becomes more complex. With so many external events impacting global supply chains—including the tariff and geopolitical shocks—it is important that we work on building resilience in areas we can control or influence. Working together to strengthen

12 March 2026 (Lima) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value chain: Making publications more efficient: IATA is launching an AI Subject Matter Expert (AI SME), a mobile and web-based application that helps operational teams quickly find information in IATA cargo and safety publications by asking questions in plain language. The tool provides accurate answers within seconds. This supports faster operational dec

Jeddah, December 24, 2025, SPA — Jeddah has won the “Best New Organizer” title in F1H2O history, an honor announced at the annual closing ceremony of the 2025 F1H2O UIM World Championship, held in Sharjah after the Road to Sharjah – Grand Prix of Sharjah races. The special award was presented to representatives of Jeddah Season 2025 in recognition of outstanding organization and the new standards set in hosting the championship. It also marked a milestone as the first event of its kind held on the Red Sea coast. During the ceremony, founder of H2O Racing Nicolo di San Germano praised Jeddah Season for delivering the event in