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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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SFDA Clears Pioneering Dual Glucose-Ketone Biosensor for Saudi Diabetes Patients
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority granted marketing authorization for an innovative dual glucose and ketone monitoring device on August 20, 2026, positioning the kingdom among early adopters of technology…
Ministry of Education and KAUST Launch Kingdom’s First Mathematics School for Gifted Students
The Saudi Ministry of Education announced on August 20, 2026, the launch of the kingdom's first school specializing in mathematics for gifted students in Jeddah, which is scheduled to open…
Saudi Ministry Warns of Full Academic Year Ban from School Buses for Conduct Violations
On August 20, 2026, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education clarified that students violating safety and behavior rules on school transport face possible temporary suspension or a complete ban for the…
Saudi Education Ministry Launches QR Code Digital IDs for Students
The Saudi Ministry of Education has rolled out digital identification cards with QR codes for every student through its Unified Education Portal, enabling instant verification and academic monitoring as the…
Etidal Telegram Effort Shuts 1,275 Channels and Removes 34 Million Extremist Items in First Half of 2026
The Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology announced on August 20, 2026 that its ongoing partnership with Telegram had resulted in the removal of 34.29 million pieces of extremist content…
Bronze Age Saudi Oasis Pottery Identified as Earliest Known Commercial Brand
An international research team announced on August 19, 2026, that distinctive two-color painted pottery from Saudi Arabia's Qurayyah oasis represented an early form of branding dating back 3,600 years, according…
NCM Analysis Ranks September Fourth Hottest in Saudi Arabia on Climate Averages
The National Center for Meteorology determined this week that September stands as the fourth-hottest month in Saudi Arabia with an average temperature of 30.8 degrees Celsius according to the 1991-2020…
Royal Decree Converts Ehsan Charity Platform Into Independent Non-Profit Foundation
A royal order issued on Wednesday transformed Saudi Arabia's Ehsan charity platform into the independent Ehsan Foundation for Charitable Work to enhance sector efficiency and expand donation opportunities, according to…
NCM Warns of Heavy Thunderstorms Hail and Flash Flood Risks in Saudi Regions Through Tuesday
The National Center for Meteorology forecast on August 20 that heavy thunderstorms with hail and flash flood risks will impact parts of Saudi Arabia including Jazan Asir and Makkah from…
GASTAT Reports 6.1% Annual Growth in Saudi Operating Revenues for June
Preliminary data released by the General Authority for Statistics on August 20, 2026, showed Saudi Arabia's operating revenues index rose 6.1 percent year-on-year in June while building permits increased 20.3…
Saudi and Japanese Ministers Identify Maritime Security as Top Priority in Riyadh Talks
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi identified maritime security as a top priority for both countries during the third strategic dialogue meeting held…
Saudi Regulator Highlights Breakfast Components to Boost Child Concentration and Growth
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority on August 19, 2026, issued guidelines recommending milk, whole grains, protein sources, fruits or vegetables and moderate fats in student breakfasts to support energy,…
National Center for Meteorology Announces End of Saudi Meteorological Summer on August 31
The National Center for Meteorology said on August 19, 2026, that meteorological summer in Saudi Arabia would conclude on August 31 with autumn beginning the following day and ushering in…
Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Completes Training for Local Conservation Photographers
The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve on Wednesday completed a six-month photography development program for 13 local staff that equips rangers, ecologists and community specialists to document conservation work…
Riyadh Airports Company Deploys Initial Silent Airport Measures at King Khalid Terminal 5
Riyadh Airports Company launched the first phase of its Silent Airport project at King Khalid International Airport's Terminal 5 on August 19, 2026, limiting voice announcements to departure gates only…