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
Makkah, March 12, 2026, SPA — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a smart guidance initiative, installing 15 interactive signs throughout the Grand Mosque’s courtyards to assist visitors in navigation. These signs use a color-coded system for route identification and feature QR codes that link directly to an interactive digital map, allowing Umrah performers to pinpoint their location and navigate efficiently between facilities on their smartphones. By leveraging these modern technologies, the authority aims to streamline crowd movement, reduce travel time,
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- Saudi Arabia Concludes Its Participation in MIPIM Under the ‘Invest Saudi’ Umbrella
- Interactive Guidance System Launched at Grand Mosque with 15 Smart Signposts
- Saudi Health Sector Showcases Medical Innovations at Geneva Exhibition
- Scattered Rainfall Brings Flowing Valleys and Streams to Al-Baha Region
- Saudia Adds 20 Flights Between Riyadh, Jeddah and Red Sea Destination
- ‘Ramadan Nights Festival’ at Souq Al-Balad in Al-Baha Attracts Residents, Visitors
- Taibah University Showcases Innovations at Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions
- CST Releases IoT Landscape Map for IoT Service Providers in Saudi Arabia
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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
AlUla, February 08, 2026, SPA — Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group President Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser and Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Jamshid Kuchkarov signed financing agreements to support key infrastructure and social development projects on the sidelines of the Second AlUla Conference on Emerging Market Economies. The two sides also held talks to expand cooperation between the IsDB and Uzbekistan, focusing on accelerating high-impact initiatives aligned with Uzbekistan’s national development priorities. The first agreement covers a $70 million phase of the IsDB’s total $192
Initial launches TagPoint to support faster, more transparent facilities management service delivery
Saudi Arabia, February 3, 2026 – Initial has launched TagPoint, a QR and Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled solution designed to simplify and improve how facilities management service requests are raised, logged and managed across client sites. Developed to support faster response times and improve service visibility, TagPoint enables building users and client teams to submit requests instantly via mobile, strengthening operational tracking from request to resolution. The launch reflects increasing demand across the facilities and support services sector for mobile-first engagement, real-time responsiveness and clearer data-driven o
Riyadh, January 29, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and joint action to support the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI), and to advance towards achieving its objectives of protecting the environment, expanding vegetation cover, and addressing the challenges of desertification, drought, and climate change. The Kingdom also announced the launch of the initiative’s operational phase and preparations for the start of its ambitious projects. This was stated during the speech of Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley, who is also chairperson of the second
Gaza, January 24, 2026, SPA — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) yesterday distributed winter clothing to child patients and medical staff working in hospitals and health centers across the Gaza Strip as part of the Saudi popular campaign to support the Palestinian people. Field teams from the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage — the implementing partner of KSrelief in Gaza — carried out the distributions inside hospitals and health centers to reach patients facing hardship from illness and harsh winter conditions in addition to medical personnel who continue to fulfill their humanitarian duties under extre
Hajjah, January 17, 2026, SPA — With support from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), Al-Ja’ada Health Center in the Midi District of Yemen’s Hajjah Governorate, provided medical services to 1,796 beneficiaries from December 24 to 30, 2025. During this period, the emergency clinic received 786 patients, the pediatrics clinic 369, the internal medicine clinic 316, the obstetrics and gynecology clinic 255, and the infectious diseases clinic 67, while the delivery room handled three cases. Ancillary and support services also saw significant activity, with the pharmacy serving 1,585 patients and the lab
Riyadh, January 1, 2026, SPA — The Centre for Space Futures (CSF) has released a specialized white paper as part of its efforts to enhance governance in line with the rapid growth of the global space economy. The knowledge paper titled “The Future of Space Law” reflects the CSF’s support for the development of international regulatory frameworks for space activities. It reviews leading international models for governance in shared domains, including the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS), the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and the regulatory framework of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU
Riyadh, December 23, 2025, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes the agreement signed today in Muscat to exchange prisoners and detainees in Yemen, which is an important humanitarian step that contributes to alleviating human suffering and enhancing confidence-building opportunities. The Kingdom commends the sincere efforts and generous initiatives exerted by the Sultanate of Oman in hosting and sponsoring the talks, as well as its support for the negotiating efforts conducted from 9 to 23 December 2025. The Kingdom also praises the efforts exerted by the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, the International Committ
Gaza, November 27, 2025, SPA — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has established a camp in the Al-Qarara area, north of Khan Yunis Governorate in the Gaza Strip, to shelter families who have lost their breadwinners. This initiative is part of the Saudi campaign to support the Palestinian people. The implementing partner of KSrelief, the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, oversees the camp’s preparation, ensuring it is equipped with basic necessities to provide a safe environment that preserves family dignity and offers children stability after months of displacement. KSrelief stated that the camp add
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh – 25 November King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) signed an agreement with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources to support innovators and researchers in the industrial and mining sectors and enable them to transform their ideas into scalable products. The signing took place in the presence of H.E. Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, and H.E. Dr. Majid bin Ibrahim Alfayyadh, CEO of KFSHRC. KFSHRC was represented at the signing by Professor Jackie Yi Ying, Director General of Research and Innovation, while the Ministry was represented by Dr.
