Day: June 16, 2026

Jeddah: The crescent moon marking the beginning of Muharram will be visible across the skies of Saudi Arabia and the Arab world this evening shortly after sunset, appearing low above the western horizon. Jeddah Astronomy Society Director Majed Abu Zah…

Riyadh: The Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center (SCBC) Public Consultation Platform, Istitlaa, has put forward 21 projects related to economic and development affairs. In cooperation with 11 government agencies, SCBC invited the general public, …

Jeddah: The Presidency of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque held its annual closing ceremony for 1447 AH, attended by its President Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, senior officials, and representatives of partner organiz…

New york: On behalf of the Arab Group, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia delivered a statement during the hearing of UN Secretary-General candidate Mar­a Fernanda Espinosa reaffirming Arab States’ support for the United Nations and its role in promoting pea…

River nile state: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has launched a significant humanitarian project aimed at bolstering the water sector in Sudan’s River Nile State. The project is set to run from October 11, 2025, to April…

Makkah: For more than a century, the Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa has been one of the most prominent signs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s care for the Holy Kaaba, with successive Saudi kings overseeing its production and development from the era of the founde…