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Saudi Tourist Accommodation Management Records Rise 29 Percent to 20,560 in Q3
The Ministry of Commerce reported a 29 percent rise in commercial registrations for tourist accommodation management to 20,560 in the third quarter of 2026 from a year earlier.
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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…
Saudi AI Firm MOZN Advances 30 Places to 16th in Global Financial Crime Ranking
MOZN advanced 30 places to 16th position in the Chartis Research Financial Crime and Compliance50 2026 report, the only Middle Eastern company to make the list, the Saudi Press Agency…
Saudi Arabia Details Record Port Cargo and Sustainability Gains for March
Saudi authorities outlined major achievements in logistics, environmental restoration and humanitarian aid for March 2025 during a briefing issued on March 31, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Jeddah Chosen to Centralize AFC Champions League Elite Knockout Stage
The Asian Football Confederation announced on March 24, 2026, that it would centralize the knockout stages of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite in Jeddah with the West region's round…
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University Introduces Transformative Program for Sustainable Student Skills
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University launched a transformative education initiative on March 23, 2026, to equip students with sustainable skills for artificial intelligence advancements and global changes, according to an…
Saudi Crown Prince Meets Egyptian President in Jeddah to Discuss Regional Developments
On March 21, 2026, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Jeddah where the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and addressed the repercussions of…
Saudi Arabia Climbs Global Mining Ranks While Launching AI Year and Securing Invention Awards
A Saudi Press Agency periodical briefing on March 16, 2026 detailed the Cabinet's designation of the year as a national focus on artificial intelligence alongside historic invention successes and a…
Madinah to Host Third Edition of Umrah and Ziyarah Forum
Madinah is scheduled to host the third edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum on March 30 2026 according to an announcement by the Saudi Press Agency.
Madinah Deploys Foot Patrols at 20 Points to Guide Prophet’s Mosque Visitors
Foot patrol teams have taken up positions at 20 guidance locations in the Prophet's Mosque courtyards in Madinah to assist visitors with directions, inquiries and special needs support, the Saudi…