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Saudi Arabia announces third edition of Human Capability Initiative under Crown Prince patronage
SPA Riyadh, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s Human Capability Development Program (HCDP) has announced the third edition of the Human Capability Initiative (HCI), scheduled for May 3–4, 2026, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. The conference, themed “The Human Code,” will focus on three pillars: safeguarding human connection, reasoning th
Feb 111 min read


Restatex Real Estate Exhibition 2026 scheduled for February 11-14 in Riyadh
SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The 35th edition of the Restatex Real Estate Exhibition 2026 will be held from February 11 to February 14 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event will be held under the patronage of Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail and is expected to host government agencies, real estate companies, developers and investors. Restatex 2026 will also feature the first PropNext forum,
Feb 41 min read


Saudi Media Forum session focuses on travel-media strategies for tourism branding
SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A discussion session at the fifth Saudi Media Forum examined trends in travel-media production and its role in reinforcing national identity and raising the competitiveness of tourism destinations in Saudi Arabia. The session, titled “Travel Media Industry: Strategies and Trends,” brought together Abdullah Al-Dakhil, spokesperson for the Saudi Tourism Authority; Noirin Higarty, editor-in-chief of Lest Noire magazine;
Feb 31 min read


Saudi Media Forum panel discusses professional coverage of heritage sites, research standards
SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A panel on professional media coverage at heritage and historical sites was held on Monday during the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum, focusing on preservation, sustainability and public awareness of Saudi heritage. The session brought together Hessa Marwan Al-Sudairi, director of the archaeology department for the Historic Jeddah Program at the Ministry of Culture (Saudi Arabia); Ajab Al-Otaibi, director gene
Feb 31 min read


Saudi Media Ministry and SDAIA launch media innovation bootcamp, AI principles document
SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ministry of Media (Saudi Arabia), in partnership with Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), launched the Saudi Media Innovation Bootcamp (Saudi MIB) and issued a set of Artificial Intelligence Principles in Media during the fifth Saudi Media Forum. The announcements were made in remarks by Media Minister Salman Al-Dossary, delivered in the presence of SDAIA President Abdullah Al-Ghamdi. The bootca
Feb 31 min read


Almarai participates in Global Labor Market Conference in Riyadh as diamond sponsor
ALMARAI Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Almarai participated as a diamond sponsor in the third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC), held in Riyadh on January 26 and January 27 under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The event was organised by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development under the theme “Future in Progress” and focused on labour market challenges through coll
Feb 11 min read


Riyadh to host Global Medical Biotechnology Summit from September 14-16
Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The fourth edition of the Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit will be held from September 14 to September 16 under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, chairman of the board of Riyadh Biocentral Foundation. The summit is set to bring together government leaders, decision-makers, chief executives of major pharmaceutical companies, experts and investors in medical biotechnology, i
Feb 11 min read


Saudi Model of Care Forum to be held in Riyadh on February 10-11
SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia will hold the Saudi Model of Care Forum 2026 in Riyadh on February 10 and February 11 under the patronage of Health Minister Fahad AlJalajel, organisers said. The forum will be organised by **Health Holding Company and is expected to bring together more than 3,000 healthcare professionals and 85 entities from 20 health clusters across the public and private sectors. Local and international experts will l
Jan 311 min read


Saudi education minister opens second Education and Training Investment Forum in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Education Minister Yousef Al-Benyan inaugurated the second Education and Training Investment Forum on Sunday, a two-day event bringing together leaders, decision-makers, investors and experts to advance investment in the Kingdom’s education sector. In his opening remarks, Al-Benyan said the forum supports efforts to transform education into an economic driver aligned with the Human Capability Development Program and Saudi Visi
Jan 261 min read


Riyadh to host the sixth Joy Awards ceremony on Saturday evening.
SPA Riyadh, January 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The sixth Joy Awards ceremony in Riyadh begins at 7:00 p.m. Saudi time and will air live on MBC1, MBC Masr, MBC Iraq and MBC5, as well as on the Shahid platform. The live programme includes the lavender carpet, the awards segment, artistic performances, and musical and singing acts. Awards are decided through audience voting via the Joy Awards application, recognising works and personalities that made a strong public
Jan 171 min read


Common Ground Festival in Riyadh spotlights Chinese culture in Saudi-Chinese Year of Culture 2025
SPA Riyadh, December 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Common Ground Festival, currently being held in Riyadh, is showcasing elements of Chinese civilisation and cultural heritage while highlighting areas of convergence with Saudi culture through shared values rooted in identity and tradition, according to information released about the event. The festival is being hosted at Malfa Hall in the Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City (Misk City) in Riyadh. Its third editio
Dec 30, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Launches ‘Global Harmony 2’ With Indian Culture Week in Riyadh
📷SPA RIYADH, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Media has launched the second edition of the “Global Harmony 2” initiative in Riyadh, as part of the Quality of Life Program under Saudi Vision 2030. The event opened with Indian Culture Week at Al Suwaidi Park and will feature a series of cultural weeks celebrating 14 international cultures, showcasing more than 100 artists from various nationalities. According to the Ministry, the initiative aims to hig
Nov 3, 20251 min read


NAUSS to Host INTERPOL Future of Policing Congress
Riyadh, October 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) in Riyadh will host the second...
Oct 9, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia to Host First Edition of Salone del Mobile Milano in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 3, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Architecture and Design Commission announced the launch of the first...
Oct 3, 20251 min read


International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition Opens in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 3, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2025, organized by...
Oct 3, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia to Host Biban Forum 2025 as Global Platform for Entrepreneurs
Riyadh, October 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Riyadh will host Biban Forum 2025, the Kingdom’s flagship event for startups,...
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Cultural Investment Conference 2025 opens in Riyadh under Crown Prince’s patronage
📷SPA Riyadh, September 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin...
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Saudi Falcons Club Auction 2025 set to open in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, September 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Falcons Club Auction 2025 will be held at the club’s headquarters in...
Sep 29, 20251 min read


Riyadh to host “WICKED” musical for the first time in the Middle East
📷SPA Riyadh, September 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), in collaboration with Broadway...
Sep 29, 20251 min read


Saudi Falcons Exhibition 2025 to Feature Dedicated Mongolian Falcon Zone
📷SPA Riyadh, Sept 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2025 will feature, for...
Sep 27, 20251 min read
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