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Hail, January 17, 2026, SPA — Under the patronage of Hail Region Governor and Hail Region Development Authority Board Chairman Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz, Hail Region entered the Guinness World Records yesterday after successfully organizing the world’s largest off-road production cars convoy at the historic Tuwaren area northwest of Hail. The convoy set off with 501 off-road production cars, traversing a 7-kilometer unpaved desert route in an exceptional spectacle that embodied the spirit of adventure, showcased the region’s natural diversity and terrain, and reinforced Hail’s position as a leading winter d

Riyadh, January 7, 2026, SPA — The AlUla Tour 2026 organizing committee announced yesterday that the race has been upgraded to the UCI ProSeries second tier (2.Pro), placing it among the world’s leading professional cycling races. The event will be held in AlUla Governorate from January 27 to 31. It will be organized by the Saudi Cycling Federation in cooperation with Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) and the Royal Commission for AlUla, under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport. The announcement was made during a press conference in Riyadh attended by officials from the organizing entities. Organizers also revealed the part

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) Riyadh has been awarded the Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Middle East and North Africa Stroke Organization, placing it among a select group of leading hospitals worldwide to achieve this highest-level recognition in stroke care. This certification reflects KFSHRC’s ability to provide fully integrated stroke services, including rapid diagnosis, advanced interventional treatments, and comprehensive round-the-clock rehabilitation programs, all contributing to improved survival rates and reduced complications. KFSHR

Jeddah, December 31, 2025, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Dakar Rally has shown a remarkable upward trajectory, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s presence in one of the world’s toughest motorsport events. This progress has evolved from limited individual entries to a confident national presence, culminating in a Saudi competitor winning the previous edition of the rally. With the seventh edition of the Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026 approaching, scheduled for January 3 to 17, 25 Saudi male and female competitors are set to participate. The rally was organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Fed

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has received the Gold Award in the Best Patient Experience category at the Saudi Customer Experience Awards 2026, held in partnership with Awards International. The award recognizes KFSHRC’s leadership in patient experience management and the institution-wide practices it has put in place to deliver measurable improvements. This includes enhancing the care journey and strengthening communication with patients and their families throughout treatment. The recognition followed an independent, multi-stage assessment across KFSHRC’s campuses in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah.

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship heads to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit for the first time in Rounds 3 and 4, bringing the season’s only night races to a nation with deep ties to the series. The Jeddah E-Prix will see the launch of PIT BOOST, a new mid-race feature providing a 10% energy increase (3.85kWh) via a 30-second, 600kW ultra-fast energy boost in the pitlane – Formula E’s first mandatory pit stops in nearly seven years. An additional Rookie Free Practice session will take place on Thursday 13 February for drivers who have never competed in the championship before, featuring drivers such as Jamie Chadwick, Thé

Riyadh, November 21, 2025, SPA — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), in cooperation with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), concluded yesterday the Innovation Summit in Riyadh, which was held with the participation of SAMA Governor Ayman Al-Sayari and BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos, alongside several central bank governors and experts from the region and around the world. The two-day summit brought together experts and policymakers to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by technological innovation in the financial sector, as well as the role of central banks from the Middle East and Africa in facilitating

Emirates said on Monday it was ordering another 65 Boeing 777-9 jets, cementing its position as the world’s biggest buyer of wide-body jets The post Boeing lands $38bn Dubai Airshow lift as Emirates orders 65 more 777X appeared first on Gulf Business.