Riyadh: The year 2025 has been designated the Year of Handicrafts in the Kingdom to reinforce handicrafts as authentic cultural heritage. This initiative aims to promote the practice, preservation, documentation, and integration of handicrafts into contemporary life, celebrating an ancient cultural legacy central to people’s identity. According to Saudi Press
Jeddah: King Abdulaziz University has launched the Mawhiba Academic Enrichment Program 2025, one of the Kingdom’s national initiatives dedicated to nurturing and developing giftedness and creativity. The program is organized in cooperation with the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba). According to Saudi Press Agency,
Riyadh: The Erucaria hispanica plant is one of the wild treasures of Northern Borders Region, thriving in harsh desert conditions where water is scarce. Known for its remarkable adaptability to dry and semi-dry environments, this resilient plant brings life and biodiversity to the arid landscape, making it perfectly suited for
Riyadh: King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) features a range of entertainment attractions and interactive tourism activities that appeal to all segments of society, enhancing its charm along the Red Sea coast. According to Saudi Press Agency, the city is renowned for its beaches, lush green spaces, and family-friendly attractions, including
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority of Foreign Trade and led by Deputy Governor for International Organizations and Agreements Fareed Al-Asaly, is participating in the second round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Japan. The negotiations
Riyadh: The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) revealed that the overall unemployment rate (including Saudis and non-Saudis) stood at 2.8% in the first quarter of 2025. The total labor force participation rate reached 68.2%, while the participation rate among Saudis increased to 51.3% compared to Q4 of 2024. According to