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Umm Al-Qura University Launches Fourth Hajjathon to Spur Innovation in Pilgrim Services
Riyadh: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research of Umm Al-Qura University has launched the fourth edition of Hajjathon, aimed at spurring creative solutions to improve the pilgrims’ experience.
According to Saud…
University of Hafr Al Batin Advances in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026
Riyadh: University of Hafr Al Batin achieved a significant advance in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, published by Times Higher Education. The university ranked in the 401-600 global band among 1,646 universities from 116 countries an…
Iraq Expresses Solidarity with Saudi Arabia After Aramco Helicopter Tragedy
Riyadh: The Republic of Iraq expressed its condolences and sincere sympathy today to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura Governorate, which resulted in the martyrdom of all those on board.
According …
Red Sea Museum’s June Program Blends Heritage with Contemporary Cultural Experiences
Riyadh: The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah continues to strengthen its role as a cultural and educational platform through its June program, which featured a diverse lineup of events and interactive activities.
According to Saudi Press Agency, th…
King Abdullah Medical City Strengthens Leadership in Treating Acute Pulmonary Embolism through PERT Program
Riyadh: King Abdullah Medical City, a member of the Makkah Health Cluster, has reinforced its position as a leading center for the management of acute pulmonary embolism through its Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) program. The program provides…
June Bootids Meteor Shower Observed in Sky over AlUla
Riyadh: The Saudi Press Agency documented the June Bootids meteor shower in the sky over AlUla Governorate. The shower peaked around June 27 and is known for varying activity from year to year, appearing in most years at low rates but, in some excepti…
NWC Distributes and Treats Over 2.5 Billion m³ of Water, Adds 71,800 New Connections in 2026
Riyadh: The National Water Company (NWC) continued to improve its service efficiency across the Kingdom, distributing more than 1.535 billion cubic meters of water and treating over 966.95 million cubic meters of wastewater during 2026.
According to…