A two-day celebration featuring a live science show, creative activities and family entertainment will take place on 29 and 30 August 2026. Town Centre Jumeirah is making the return to school more exciting with “Too Cool for School,” a fun-filled Back-to-School celebration taking place on 29 and 30 August 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, as part of Dubai Summer Surprises. Designed especially for children and families, the two-day event will combine entertainment, creativity and learnin…
Senior leaders from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, King Salman Gate Project, Red Sea Global, King Saud University, Qiddiya and Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism to explore education, career pathways and leadership development The Future Stage will examine the talent required to support Saudi Arabia’s ambition to attract 150 million visitors and create more than one million tourism jobs by 2030
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Jizan, June 27, 2026, SPA — The Jazan Branch of the National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture (Estidamah), in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), organized a workshop entitled “Community Seed Bank in Jazan Region.” This initiative is part ofongoing efforts to conserve plant genetic resources and promote the sustainability of the agricultural sector, in partnership with the Reef National Foundation. The two-day workshop aims to empower and support farmers in preserving and exchanging local seeds of agricultural and economic value, thereby contributing to t
Jeddah, June 11, 2026, SPA — The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) will host the 20th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance in Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 17, 2026, under the theme “Achieving Sustainable Prosperity through Islamic Finance,” in conjunction with the IsDB Group Annual Meetings. Marking its 20th edition, the forum serves as a flagship platform for high-level dialogue, convening policymakers, regulators, development practitioners, academics, and industry leaders to advance innovation and development in Islamic finance. This year’s forum will focus on strengthening regional integration and unlocking sust
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 4, 2026, SPA — The Fashion Commission and global luxury group Kering announced Tuesday the launch of the “Kering Generation Award X MENA” across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for 2026. They made the announcement during the opening of the RLC Global Forum, hosted at the Embassy of France in Riyadh. This year’s award builds on the strong success of the 2025 award, which attracted more than 500 applications, shortlisted 21 finalists, and recognized three winners. Participants benefited from mentorship programs, workshops, and opportunities to strengthen their global presence. Building on this momentum
Riyadh, January 8, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) received the Recognised by EFQM certificate for sustainable performance at a five-star level from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), becoming the first government entity in the Kingdom to achieve this advanced level on its first institutional performance evaluation, according to the updated version of the EFQM Model. SDAIA Strategy Management Office Chief Executive Abdullah Al-Khudairi received the certificate on Wednesday from EFQM Chief Executive Officer Russell Longmuir during his visit to SDAIA’s headquarters. The r
Subheadings: • Tal Nazer: “Our mission is to create a healthier and more sustainable future for all.” • Offsetting 110 tCO₂e and eliminating 150,000 plastic containers • Healthcare provided for more than 2,400 orphans across 13 cities Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance has issued its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the significant progress achieved during the year across environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and responsible resource management. The report reflects an institutional framework that links quality healthcare, environmental protection, and human development, in a
This year’s expanded content programme delivers practical insights on sustainability, project management, digital workflows and façade innovation. Council for International Accreditation of Architecture & Design (CIAAD) Masterclasses introduced this year as a direct response to the evolving industry demands, addressing AI and sustainable design Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 21 December 2025 – With Saudi Arabia’s construction and architecture driven by mega projects, Vision 2030 ambitions and a drive for sustainable, heritage-inspired design, the country is pursuing futuristic urban development that honours cultural identity and
