KSrelief distributes food parcels to those in need in Mali, Pakistan
RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has provided food aid to people in need in Mali and Pakistan, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Some 500 parcels were distributed in the Koulikoro region of Mali, benefiting vulnerable groups including displaced people and those with disabilities
Saudi ambassador to US represents Kingdom at Trump inauguration ceremony
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, Princess Reema bint Bandar, represented the Kingdom at US President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony on Monday. The princess passed on the congratulations of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Trump on the day
Saudi fund chief receives GCC representative to UNHCR
RIYADH: Saudi Fund for Development CEO Sultan Al-Marshad received the senior adviser and GCC Representative to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Khaled Khalifa, and an accompanying delegation in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance development cooperation between
Jeddah’s oldest school to begin new chapter as museum
JEDDAH: The first school formally established in the Arabian Peninsula is poised for a new chapter as a museum, according to Ali Al-Sulimani, the managing director. The historical section of Al-Falah School building will be handed over to the Ministry of Culture for
Turki Alalshikh launches City Hub entertainment project in 7 Saudi cities
RIYADH: A new project bringing a range of entertainment offerings to seven Saudi cities has been announced by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority. The City Hub project will begin its journey in Jazan on Jan. 23, followed by stops in
KSrelief, Saudi Esports Federation donate $1.7m to UNICEF to boost children’s education in Burkina Faso
RIYADH: The Saudi Esports Federation, through the Gamers Without Borders tournament — the largest virtual charity event for gaming and esports — in collaboration with Saudi aid agency KSrelief, donated over $1.7 million to UNICEF’s office in Burkina Faso. The grant aims to
Tea ceremonies, sushi workshops, and manga classes at Ithra’s ‘Japan Cultural Days’
DHAHRAN: A vibrant celebration of Japanese culture including tea ceremonies, sushi workshops, and manga drawing classes will be held in Dhahran from Jan. 23 to Feb. 8 as part of the “Japan Cultural Days” event hosted by the King Abdulaziz Center for World
Big 5 Construct Saudi 2025 expands offering to two weeks
RIYADH: The Big 5 Construct Saudi, organized by dmg events, returns as the largest construction event in the Kingdom, taking place across two weeks, from Feb. 15-18 and Feb. 24-27, 2025, at the ROSHN Front Exhibition and Conference Center in Riyadh.RIYADH: The Big 5 Construct
Saudi ministry sets deadline for international offices to complete Hajj service contracts
MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that Feb. 14 will be the deadline for Hajj affairs offices in various countries to finalize their contracts for services related to this year’s Hajj season. The ministry said that these contracts must be
Saudi space agencies launch competition to develop innovative space-based solutions
RIYADH: The Communications, Space and Technology Commission and the Saudi Space Agency, in partnership with Neo Space Group, have launched the global SpaceUp Competition to develop innovative space-based solutions. The contest aims to promote space entrepreneurship, support local companies specializing in space-based solutions,