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KSrelief Signs Agreement to Rehabilitate Hospitals and Boost Medical Infrastructure in Sudan

KSrelief Signs Agreement to Rehabilitate Hospitals and Boost Medical Infrastructure in Sudan

Tourism Ministry Launches Special Report During Future Hospitality Summit

Tourism Ministry Launches Special Report During Future Hospitality Summit

Hijr Ismail Entry Times Set for Men and Women at the Grand Mosque

Hijr Ismail Entry Times Set for Men and Women at the Grand Mosque

Saudi Arabia Records over 60% Drop in Traffic Fatalities Between 2016 and 2025

Saudi Arabia Records over 60% Drop in Traffic Fatalities Between 2016 and 2025

Early Date Harvest Boosts Economic Activity in Najran

Early Date Harvest Boosts Economic Activity in Najran

New Saudi Humanitarian Aid Convoy Arrives in Gaza Strip

New Saudi Humanitarian Aid Convoy Arrives in Gaza Strip

How FACT Café Turned Slow Periods Into Growth With Keeta

How FACT Café Turned Slow Periods Into Growth With Keeta

Saudi Arabia Advances to 13th Globally, 3rd Among G20 Economies in IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026

Saudi Arabia Advances to 13th Globally, 3rd Among G20 Economies in IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026

Saudi Development Program for Yemen Participates in 2026 IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Baku

Saudi Development Program for Yemen Participates in 2026 IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Baku

Holy Kaaba Kiswa: A Masterpiece of Islamic Art and Arabic Calligraphy

Holy Kaaba Kiswa: A Masterpiece of Islamic Art and Arabic Calligraphy

Minister of Industry Meets with Korean Minister of Trade

Minister of Industry Meets with Korean Minister of Trade

Saudi Red Sea Authority's 2025 Annual Report Highlights Stronger Sector Regulation and Readiness

Saudi Red Sea Authority's 2025 Annual Report Highlights Stronger Sector Regulation and Readiness

Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan Explore Joint Mining Investment Opportunities at AMM Congress

Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan Explore Joint Mining Investment Opportunities at AMM Congress

Saudi Arabia Highlights Peacebuilding Vision at Oslo Forum 2026

Saudi Arabia Highlights Peacebuilding Vision at Oslo Forum 2026

Saudi Arabia Showcases Premium Dates at Fancy Food Show in New York Amid Global Spotlight

Saudi Arabia Showcases Premium Dates at Fancy Food Show in New York Amid Global Spotlight

Saudi Arabia Wins a Senior Position in the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

Saudi Arabia Wins a Senior Position in the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

Saudi Physics Team Participates in European Physics Olympiad 2026

Saudi Physics Team Participates in European Physics Olympiad 2026

Acwa and Schneider Electric Publish Joint Research on Desalination Measurement

Acwa and Schneider Electric Publish Joint Research on Desalination Measurement

AlUla Sets Up Open-Air Fan Zones for 2026 World Cup Viewings

AlUla Sets Up Open-Air Fan Zones for 2026 World Cup Viewings

Flamingos and Mangroves Create Unique Ecological Link Along Jazan Coast

Flamingos and Mangroves Create Unique Ecological Link Along Jazan Coast

Aseer Farmers Carry Out Traditional Corn Thinning to Boost Crop Production

Aseer Farmers Carry Out Traditional Corn Thinning to Boost Crop Production

Schneider Electric progresses phased-delivery of over $290M in AI Infrastructure Solutions, including Motivair technologies, at TeraWulf’s Google-Backed Lake Mariner Campus

Schneider Electric progresses phased-delivery of over $290M in AI Infrastructure Solutions, including Motivair technologies, at TeraWulf’s Google-Backed Lake Mariner Campus

Schneider Electric Introduces New Uniflair XCA Chiller Line, Designed to Enhance Energy Performance and Operational Stability in High-Density AI Data Centers

Schneider Electric Introduces New Uniflair XCA Chiller Line, Designed to Enhance Energy Performance and Operational Stability in High-Density AI Data Centers

Saudi Red Sea Promotes Sustainable Maritime Tourism Beyond Eid Holiday

Saudi Red Sea Promotes Sustainable Maritime Tourism Beyond Eid Holiday

Makkah's Hira Revelation Exhibition Attracts Visitors During Hajj Season

Makkah's Hira Revelation Exhibition Attracts Visitors During Hajj Season

Ruppell’s Weaver Signals Breeding Season in Saudi Arabia’s Aseer Region

Ruppell’s Weaver Signals Breeding Season in Saudi Arabia’s Aseer Region

Saudi Red Crescent Boosts Emergency Readiness for Pilgrims in Madinah

Saudi Red Crescent Boosts Emergency Readiness for Pilgrims in Madinah

Prophet’s Mosque Receives Post-Hajj Pilgrims with Round-the-Clock Services

Prophet’s Mosque Receives Post-Hajj Pilgrims with Round-the-Clock Services

Blue Moon Illuminates Skies Across Arab World

Blue Moon Illuminates Skies Across Arab World

Al-Wadiah Border Crossing Sees Off Yemeni Pilgrims Following Hajj

Al-Wadiah Border Crossing Sees Off Yemeni Pilgrims Following Hajj

WHO Commends Saudi Arabia for Safeguarding Public Health During Hajj

WHO Commends Saudi Arabia for Safeguarding Public Health During Hajj

Red Sea Museum Expands Cultural Outreach with Interactive Programs in Historic Jeddah

Red Sea Museum Expands Cultural Outreach with Interactive Programs in Historic Jeddah

Saudi Arabia Ends Hajj Season Free of Epidemics: Health Minister

Saudi Arabia Ends Hajj Season Free of Epidemics: Health Minister

Pilgrims Perform Final Stoning Ritual as Hajj Nears Conclusion

Pilgrims Perform Final Stoning Ritual as Hajj Nears Conclusion

Pilgrims Celebrate Eid Al-Adha in Mina with Traditional Attire and Diverse Dialects

Pilgrims Celebrate Eid Al-Adha in Mina with Traditional Attire and Diverse Dialects

More Than 17,000 Volunteers Support Pilgrims During Hajj Season

More Than 17,000 Volunteers Support Pilgrims During Hajj Season

HRSD Serves over 160,000 Elderly Pilgrims during Hajj

HRSD Serves over 160,000 Elderly Pilgrims during Hajj

Pilgrims Gather in Mina for Day of Tarwiyah Ahead of Arafat

Pilgrims Gather in Mina for Day of Tarwiyah Ahead of Arafat

Islamic Affairs Ministry Distributes Nearly 195,000 Hajj Publications at Taif Airport, Miqats

Islamic Affairs Ministry Distributes Nearly 195,000 Hajj Publications at Taif Airport, Miqats

Ministry of Tourism Launches AI-Powered Accommodation Service for Pilgrims Ahead of Hajj

Ministry of Tourism Launches AI-Powered Accommodation Service for Pilgrims Ahead of Hajj

Municipalities Ministry: Over 22,000 Field Staff Working to Serve Pilgrims

Municipalities Ministry: Over 22,000 Field Staff Working to Serve Pilgrims

Religious Affairs Presidency Launches Al-Haramain Maqraa for Remote Quran Teaching

Religious Affairs Presidency Launches Al-Haramain Maqraa for Remote Quran Teaching

Health Ministry Stresses Importance of Using Umbrellas to Prevent Heat Exhaustion, Sunstroke during Hajj

Health Ministry Stresses Importance of Using Umbrellas to Prevent Heat Exhaustion, Sunstroke during Hajj

Saudi Security Commander Tours Hajj Media Hub Exhibition in Makkah

Saudi Security Commander Tours Hajj Media Hub Exhibition in Makkah

Saudi Defense Health Services Complete Medical Readiness for Hajj Season

Saudi Defense Health Services Complete Medical Readiness for Hajj Season

Saudi Authorities Manage Heavy Pilgrim Traffic at Dhu Al-Hulayfah Miqat

Saudi Authorities Manage Heavy Pilgrim Traffic at Dhu Al-Hulayfah Miqat

Jazan Honey Industry Blends Heritage With Growing Rural Economy

Jazan Honey Industry Blends Heritage With Growing Rural Economy

Saudi Arabia to Launch First Saudi Water Week in Jeddah in June

Saudi Arabia to Launch First Saudi Water Week in Jeddah in June

Saudi Arabia’s Madinah Honey Production Tops 100 Tons in 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Madinah Honey Production Tops 100 Tons in 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Abu Shurayah Island Draws Visitors Seeking Pristine Red Sea Escape

Saudi Arabia’s Abu Shurayah Island Draws Visitors Seeking Pristine Red Sea Escape

Hajj Forum Stresses Media Coordination to Enhance Pilgrim Safety

Hajj Forum Stresses Media Coordination to Enhance Pilgrim Safety

Saudi Arabia’s Nazaha Finalizes Preparations for Hajj Season

Saudi Arabia’s Nazaha Finalizes Preparations for Hajj Season

Hail Pilgrim City Welcomes Hajj Pilgrims With Integrated Services

Hail Pilgrim City Welcomes Hajj Pilgrims With Integrated Services

Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry Expands Hajj Guidance Programs Near Grand Mosque

Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry Expands Hajj Guidance Programs Near Grand Mosque

KSrelief launches fish and vegetable market rehabilitation projects in Yemen’s Al-Mahrah

KSrelief launches fish and vegetable market rehabilitation projects in Yemen’s Al-Mahrah

First Maldives Hajj pilgrims arrive in Jeddah under Makkah Route Initiative

First Maldives Hajj pilgrims arrive in Jeddah under Makkah Route Initiative

Grand Mufti urges Muslims to intensify worship during Dhu Al-Hijjah’s first 10 days

Grand Mufti urges Muslims to intensify worship during Dhu Al-Hijjah’s first 10 days

Saudi Interior Ministry Issues Hajj Safety and Crowd Management Guidelines

Saudi Interior Ministry Issues Hajj Safety and Crowd Management Guidelines

Cultural Sites Around Prophet’s Mosque Enhance Pilgrims’ Experience

Cultural Sites Around Prophet’s Mosque Enhance Pilgrims’ Experience

Arab World Enters Peak Milky Way Viewing Season

Arab World Enters Peak Milky Way Viewing Season

Saudi Cluster 2 Airports Gain ACI Carbon Accreditation for Emissions Reduction Efforts

Saudi Cluster 2 Airports Gain ACI Carbon Accreditation for Emissions Reduction Efforts

Jeddah Exhibition Showcases Recovered Islamic Coin Hoard From Red Sea Shipwreck

Jeddah Exhibition Showcases Recovered Islamic Coin Hoard From Red Sea Shipwreck

MWAN Announces Operational Readiness for Hajj Season

MWAN Announces Operational Readiness for Hajj Season

Passports Acting Director General Inspects Passport Operations at King Fahd Causeway Crossing

Passports Acting Director General Inspects Passport Operations at King Fahd Causeway Crossing

Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Submissions for Red Sea Souk

Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Submissions for Red Sea Souk

Passports Directorate at Halat Ammar Border Crossing Welcomes Pilgrims from Jordan

Passports Directorate at Halat Ammar Border Crossing Welcomes Pilgrims from Jordan

Royal Commission for AlUla Signs Investment Agreement with National Company for Learning and Education

Royal Commission for AlUla Signs Investment Agreement with National Company for Learning and Education

320 Million Visitors, 60 Seasons Highlight Success of Saudi Entertainment Sector

320 Million Visitors, 60 Seasons Highlight Success of Saudi Entertainment Sector

Saudi Reef Announces Completion of Five Projects in Beekeeping Sector

Saudi Reef Announces Completion of Five Projects in Beekeeping Sector

Saudi Team Arrives in the US for ISEF 2026

Saudi Team Arrives in the US for ISEF 2026

Virtue Commission Launches 1447 AH Hajj Programs

Virtue Commission Launches 1447 AH Hajj Programs

Saudi Arabia Launches Makkah Route Initiative in Senegal

Saudi Arabia Launches Makkah Route Initiative in Senegal

New Success: Tanzanian Twins Nancy and Nice Separated After 16-Hour Surgery

New Success: Tanzanian Twins Nancy and Nice Separated After 16-Hour Surgery

SFDA CEO Inspects Hajj Preparedness Across Facilities, Operational Sites in Makkah and Eastern Regions

SFDA CEO Inspects Hajj Preparedness Across Facilities, Operational Sites in Makkah and Eastern Regions

Heavy Rainfall and Lightning Create Striking Scenes in Aseer

Heavy Rainfall and Lightning Create Striking Scenes in Aseer

Transport Authority Opens Applications for Companies to Join Maritime Brokerage Business Model

Transport Authority Opens Applications for Companies to Join Maritime Brokerage Business Model

First Pilgrim Flight Takes Off from Morocco under Makkah Route Initiative

First Pilgrim Flight Takes Off from Morocco under Makkah Route Initiative

Saudi Vision 2030 Enhances the Kingdom's Position at the Forefront of the Global AI Transformation

Saudi Vision 2030 Enhances the Kingdom's Position at the Forefront of the Global AI Transformation

King Abdulaziz Mosque in Makkah: Architectural Landmark Blending Islamic Heritage, Modern Design

King Abdulaziz Mosque in Makkah: Architectural Landmark Blending Islamic Heritage, Modern Design

Red Sea Global Adds 32 Flights to Meet Rising Demand During Eid Al-Adha

Red Sea Global Adds 32 Flights to Meet Rising Demand During Eid Al-Adha

Saudi Arabia Launches Makkah Route Initiative in Brunei Darussalam

Saudi Arabia Launches Makkah Route Initiative in Brunei Darussalam

Roads Authority Begins Saudi Road Code Compliance Assessment Ahead of Hajj

Roads Authority Begins Saudi Road Code Compliance Assessment Ahead of Hajj

Haramain Railway Expands Capacity to 2.2 Million Seats for Hajj 1447 AH

Haramain Railway Expands Capacity to 2.2 Million Seats for Hajj 1447 AH

New Ocean Rise Shipping Line Connects Jeddah to Major Ports in Japan, China, Europe

New Ocean Rise Shipping Line Connects Jeddah to Major Ports in Japan, China, Europe

Bangladeshi Pilgrims Praise Makkah Route Initiative for Seamless Hajj Experience

Bangladeshi Pilgrims Praise Makkah Route Initiative for Seamless Hajj Experience

Saudi Arabia Ranks Second Globally in Data Center Market Attractiveness

Saudi Arabia Ranks Second Globally in Data Center Market Attractiveness

Industry Minister: Saudi Arabia Poised to Become Bridge Linking Global Mineral Producers and Consumers

Industry Minister: Saudi Arabia Poised to Become Bridge Linking Global Mineral Producers and Consumers

The Saudi Red Sea: A Marine Destination Redefining Coastal and Maritime Tourism

The Saudi Red Sea: A Marine Destination Redefining Coastal and Maritime Tourism

SAMA Licenses 'Tak Mal for Financing' Company to Engage in Consumer Microfinance Activity

SAMA Licenses 'Tak Mal for Financing' Company to Engage in Consumer Microfinance Activity

Indonesian Hajj Minister Visits Makkah Route Initiative Terminal at Juanda International Airport

Indonesian Hajj Minister Visits Makkah Route Initiative Terminal at Juanda International Airport

Visual Arts Commission's Bedayat Exhibition Attracts Over 13,000 Visitors

Visual Arts Commission's Bedayat Exhibition Attracts Over 13,000 Visitors

Historic Evolution of Hajj Travel Reflects Saudi Modernization Efforts

Historic Evolution of Hajj Travel Reflects Saudi Modernization Efforts

King Salman Reserve Authority Awarded IUCN Certificate for Technological Innovation

King Salman Reserve Authority Awarded IUCN Certificate for Technological Innovation

Jazan’s Fishing Season Revives Coastal Economy with Abundant Catches

Jazan’s Fishing Season Revives Coastal Economy with Abundant Catches

Saudi Energy Efficiency Center Launches Second Energy Efficiency Award

Saudi Energy Efficiency Center Launches Second Energy Efficiency Award

KSrelief Signs Joint Executive Program to Build, Rehabilitate 13 Schools in Yemen

KSrelief Signs Joint Executive Program to Build, Rehabilitate 13 Schools in Yemen

Makkah Route Initiative Returns to Istanbul for Fourth Year to Serve Turkish Pilgrims

Makkah Route Initiative Returns to Istanbul for Fourth Year to Serve Turkish Pilgrims

Saudi Date Exports Hit Record SAR1.9 Billion in 2025, Up 14.3%

Saudi Date Exports Hit Record SAR1.9 Billion in 2025, Up 14.3%

Expo 2030 Riyadh Awards Major Infrastructure Packages to Advance Site Development

Expo 2030 Riyadh Awards Major Infrastructure Packages to Advance Site Development

Makkah Municipality Boosts Road, Facilities Readiness for Hajj Season

Makkah Municipality Boosts Road, Facilities Readiness for Hajj Season

Levant Hajj Route: Historic Faith Journey across Diverse Paths and Stations

Levant Hajj Route: Historic Faith Journey across Diverse Paths and Stations

Saudi Non-Oil Exports Record Historic Performance in 2025

Saudi Non-Oil Exports Record Historic Performance in 2025

Saudi Chemistry Team Participates in International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad 2026 in Moscow

Saudi Chemistry Team Participates in International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad 2026 in Moscow

Mountain Views of Makkah Show Grandeur of the Grand Mosque

Mountain Views of Makkah Show Grandeur of the Grand Mosque

Taif Governor Reviews Security Authorities' Preparations for Hajj Season 1447 AH

Taif Governor Reviews Security Authorities' Preparations for Hajj Season 1447 AH

Saudi Arabia Signs Participation Contract for Specialized Expo 2027 Belgrade

Saudi Arabia Signs Participation Contract for Specialized Expo 2027 Belgrade

Over 9,000 Visitors Attend Second Day of Qassim Arabian Horse Show

Over 9,000 Visitors Attend Second Day of Qassim Arabian Horse Show

Rainfall Transforms Rafha’s Khazina Valleys into Vibrant Spring Landscapes

Rainfall Transforms Rafha’s Khazina Valleys into Vibrant Spring Landscapes

AlUla Marks World Heritage Day, Showcases Millennia of Human Civilization

AlUla Marks World Heritage Day, Showcases Millennia of Human Civilization

Jazan’s Mangrove Waterfront: A Model of Modern Urbanism and Ecological Harmony

Jazan’s Mangrove Waterfront: A Model of Modern Urbanism and Ecological Harmony

Roads General Authority CEO Inspects Madinah Road Projects Ahead of Hajj Season

Roads General Authority CEO Inspects Madinah Road Projects Ahead of Hajj Season

Quran Museum in Makkah Displays Replica of Holy Kaaba Door

Quran Museum in Makkah Displays Replica of Holy Kaaba Door

Economic and Development Affairs Council Reviews National Economic Resilience, Vision 2030 Strategic Milestones

Economic and Development Affairs Council Reviews National Economic Resilience, Vision 2030 Strategic Milestones

Saudi Arabia Leads World in AI Security, Privacy, Cryptography and Women’s Empowerment: Stanford HAI 2026 Report

Saudi Arabia Leads World in AI Security, Privacy, Cryptography and Women’s Empowerment: Stanford HAI 2026 Report

Jazan’s Banana Production Expands, Supporting Sustainability and Local Economy

Jazan’s Banana Production Expands, Supporting Sustainability and Local Economy

Culture Minister Visits National Museum of Indonesia

Culture Minister Visits National Museum of Indonesia

Estidamah Hosts Field Day in Al-Jouf to Boost Seasonal Fodder Productivity

Estidamah Hosts Field Day in Al-Jouf to Boost Seasonal Fodder Productivity

Anemone Blooms Blanket Northern Borders Desert, Creating Red Spring Landscape

Anemone Blooms Blanket Northern Borders Desert, Creating Red Spring Landscape

Over 400 Male and Female Volunteers Help Organize AFC Champions League Elite in Jeddah

Over 400 Male and Female Volunteers Help Organize AFC Champions League Elite in Jeddah

AlUla Advances to 85th Place in IMD Smart City Index 2026

AlUla Advances to 85th Place in IMD Smart City Index 2026

Spring Daisies Highlight AlUla's Desert Biodiversity

Spring Daisies Highlight AlUla's Desert Biodiversity

Cultural Development Fund Reports Strong Q1 2026 Growth and Impact

Cultural Development Fund Reports Strong Q1 2026 Growth and Impact

Aramco Opens Community Learning Center in Al-Khobar to Advance STEAM Skills

Aramco Opens Community Learning Center in Al-Khobar to Advance STEAM Skills

ZATCA Urges Establishments to Submit March 2026 Withholding Tax Forms

Historic Jeddah Showcases Cultural Heritage at Umrah and Ziyarah Forum

Historic Jeddah Showcases Cultural Heritage at Umrah and Ziyarah Forum

WHO Designates National Health Command Center as Collaborating Center

Second Phase of National Science and Mathematics Olympiad Launches with over 19,400 Students

Second Phase of National Science and Mathematics Olympiad Launches with over 19,400 Students

Italian Prime Minister Departs Jeddah

Italian Prime Minister Departs Jeddah

Crown Prince Meets with FIFA President in Jeddah to Discuss Sports Cooperation

Crown Prince Meets with FIFA President in Jeddah to Discuss Sports Cooperation

Shawwal Full Moon Reaches Peak Illumination over Saudi Arabia

Shawwal Full Moon Reaches Peak Illumination over Saudi Arabia

Transport Authority Extends Deadline for Road Transport Establishments

Transport Authority Extends Deadline for Road Transport Establishments

Jeddah Cultural Events Showcase Artistic Vibrancy, Enrich Quality of Life

Jeddah Cultural Events Showcase Artistic Vibrancy, Enrich Quality of Life

Riyadh Municipality Begins Engineering Improvements at 2 Key Intersections

Riyadh Municipality Begins Engineering Improvements at 2 Key Intersections

'Ahlan' App Launched in Pilot Phase as Digital Fan Identity for AFC Asian Cup

'Ahlan' App Launched in Pilot Phase as Digital Fan Identity for AFC Asian Cup

Scattered Rain Revitalizes Desert Outings and Camping in Hail

Scattered Rain Revitalizes Desert Outings and Camping in Hail

Riyadh Marks Saudi Green Initiative Day

Riyadh Marks Saudi Green Initiative Day

Al-Baha Municipality Launches 'Green Hour' Initiative to Promote Sustainability and Reduce Carbon Emissions

Al-Baha Municipality Launches 'Green Hour' Initiative to Promote Sustainability and Reduce Carbon Emissions

Saudi Arabia Transforms Environmental Landscape, Rehabilitates Vegetation

Saudi Arabia Transforms Environmental Landscape, Rehabilitates Vegetation