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Islamic Affairs Minister Initiates Expanded Umrah Awareness Program for 1447 AH Season
Riyadh: Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh today launched the second phase of the Umrah Awareness Program, implemented by the General Secretariat for Islamic Awareness in Hajj, Umrah and Visit. The progra…
King Abdulaziz University Records Medical Achievement with Pediatric Kidney Transplant
Jeddah: King Abdulaziz University recorded a new medical achievement after a specialized medical team succeeded in ending the suffering of a 13-year-old girl who had been experiencing advanced kidney failure, through a kidney transplant using a donate…
TGA: Over 27.8 Million Passengers Used Urban Public Buses Across the Kingdom in Q4 2025
Riyadh: The Transport General Authority (TGA) revealed Monday that the number of passengers who used public bus transport within the cities and governorates of the Kingdom exceeded 27.8 million during the fourth quarter of 2025.
According to Saudi …
ICAN 2026 Brings Global Experts to Riyadh to Discuss AI’s Impact on Education and Employment
Riyadh: Experts from more than 50 international and local organizations across the fields of education, employment, and AI will convene in Riyadh from January 28 to 29 for the International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building (ICAN 2026) to de…
NWC Completes Major Development Projects in Madinah Governorates
Madinah: The National Water Company (NWC), represented by the Northwest Cluster, has completed a series of development projects in several governorates in Madinah Region, with the aim of enhancing the reliability of water supplies, increasing network …
Makkah Parks Offer an Urban Retreat that Enhances Quality of Life During the Mid-Year Holiday
Makkah: The parks in Makkah are receiving growing numbers of residents and Umrah performers during the mid-year holiday, serving as urban retreats that improve the quality of life and promote healthy lifestyles within the city.
According to Saudi Pre…
Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium 2026 Launches Its Seventh Edition
Riyadh: The Riyadh Art Program, affiliated with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, announced the launch of the seventh edition of the Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium 2026, one of the leading annual international events specializing in sculpture. The sym…