Riyadh: The Saudi Ophthalmology Society Conference 2025 – First Gulf Ophthalmology Societies Congress commenced today in Riyadh, attended by Acting President of King Saud University Prof. Dr. Ali bin Mohammed Masmali. The conference has attracted participation from more than 3,000 doctors, specialists, and eye care professionals globally. According to Saudi
Riyadh: The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) reported that the annual inflation rate of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Saudi Arabia was 2.2% in October 2025. On a monthly basis, inflation increased by 0.3% from September 2025. According to Saudi Press Agency, the Kingdom’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) recorded
Riyadh: Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Wednesday participated in a working session on maritime security and prosperity, held as part of the Group of Seven (G7) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada’s Niagara Region. According to Saudi Press Agency, the session addressed ways to enhance
Madinah: Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer was performed today at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, led by Imam Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al-Hudhaifi and attended by Madinah Region Governor Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz and a large congregation. According to Saudi Press Agency, the prayer was part of a religious tradition where
Makkah: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in partnership with the General Authority for Awqaf, has launched country-tailored awareness guides aimed at providing culturally and linguistically tailored content for pilgrims from different nations. The initiative aims at enhancing pilgrims’ informational, behavioral, and organizational experience from the preparation stage through to
Tripoli: Vice President of the Libyan Presidential Council Abdullah Al-Lafi met yesterday in Tripoli with Charg© d’Affaires of the Saudi Embassy in Libya Abdullah Al-Salmi to discuss ties, ways to boost cooperation between the two brotherly countries, and several topics of common interest. According to Saudi Press Agency, the meeting