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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Seychelles Vice President on Expanded Ties
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Seychelles Vice President Sebastian Pillay in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation across tourism, investment, trade, energy and development, the…
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Eastern Province Municipality Highlights Geospatial Projects at Amsterdam Global Forum
The Eastern Province Municipality of Saudi Arabia presented its advancements in digital transformation, smart cities and crisis management at the Geospatial World Forum held from April 27 to May 1…
Saudi Authorities Initiate Fourth Stage of National Architecture Map Across Kingdom Regions
The fourth phase of implementing the Saudi Architecture Characters Map began on April 30, 2026, in several regions and cities throughout the Kingdom, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Saudi Arabia to Host Fourth UNESCO Global Forum on Ethics of AI
The Saudi Press Agency reported that Saudi Arabia will host the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Riyadh from Sept. 14 to 17, 2026.
Madinah Islamic University Begins Accepting Applications From Muslim Students Globally
The Islamic University of Madinah announced on Tuesday the opening of admissions for the 1447 academic year through the Ministry of Education's Study in Saudi Arabia platform targeting applicants from…
Jeddah Leverages AFC Champions League Elite Hosting to Boost Sports and Tourism Sector
Jeddah hosted the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League Elite through April 2026 with the final on April 27 drawing a crowd of nearly 59,000 as the city emerged…
Madinah Registers Highest Hotel Occupancy Rate Among Saudi Cities in 2025
According to a Ministry of Tourism report released on April 17, 2026, Madinah achieved a 74.7 percent hotel occupancy rate in the first half of 2025, topping all other Saudi…
Saudi Crown Prince Chairs Cabinet Session in Jeddah
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired the Saudi Cabinet session in Jeddah on Tuesday where officials reviewed key domestic and international developments.
Saudi Arabia Outlines Space Launch, Health Gains and Tourism Expansion in April Briefing
The Saudi Press Agency issued a periodical briefing in mid-April 2026 detailing the successful deployment of the Shams satellite under the Artemis program, a rise in national life expectancy to…
Madinah Authority Introduces Al-Munawwarah Initiative for Urban Innovation and Resident Engagement
The Al Madinah Region Development Authority launched the Al-Munawwarah Programme on April 12, 2026, in partnership with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing to promote community participation…
Saudi Delegation Promotes Islamic University of Madinah as Coexistence Model at UNESCO Board Meeting
A Saudi Arabian delegation presented the Islamic University of Madinah as an international model for promoting coexistence and moderate education during the 224th session of UNESCO's Executive Board on April…
Saudi Crown Prince and UK Prime Minister Discuss Ceasefire Support and Trade Growth in Jeddah
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Jeddah on April 8, 2026, to address upholding a regional ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz,…
Saudi Passport Officers Begin Using Electric Scooters at King Fahd Causeway
The General Directorate of Passports deployed electric scooters for its personnel at the King Fahd Causeway on April 6, 2026, to improve mobility and services for travelers at the key…
Inaugural Qatif Plants and Flowers Festival Concludes After Promoting Green Practices
The first Plants and Flowers Festival in Qatif governorate wrapped up on April 4, 2026, after drawing participation from government agencies, private entities and local families to promote sustainable gardening…
Saudi Pavilion Features Heritage Exhibits and Development Displays at Global Cultural Festival
The Saudi pavilion at the International Cultural Festival opened on Saturday to display the Kingdom's historical depth from ancient rock inscriptions to its modern development achievements, according to the Saudi…
Riyadh Climbs Three Spots to 24th as Eight Saudi Cities Enter Global Smart City Index
Riyadh advanced three places to 24th in the IMD Smart City Index 2026 while seven other Saudi cities also featured in the ranking of 148 urban centers, the Saudi Press…