Category: GENERAL

Riyadh: A World Bank delegation praised Saudi Arabia’s rapid transformation in the water sector, highlighting the Saudi Water Authority’s swift development of the sector’s regulatory framework, which has led to stronger governance, improved efficiency…

Riyadh: The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), in cooperation with the United Nations, announced today the opening of registration for participation in the 6th United Nations World Data Forum 2026, scheduled to be held in Riyadh from November …

Mecca: The first stage of the Kaaba washing ceremony began today with the raising of the Kaaba’s gate curtain, in preparation for the main stage: the washing of the Holy Kaaba itself, carried out according to the highest standards of care and precisio…

Riyadh: International officials and experts emphasized that strengthening drought resilience requires an integrated approach that connects water and land management, agriculture, finance, innovation, and public policy to enhance water and food securit…

Jeddah: Historic maps of the Red Sea on display at the “Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea” exhibition document the strategic importance of this vital maritime corridor and reflect how geographers, travelers, and cartographers view…

Riyadh: Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and hail are expected to hit parts of the Jazan, Aseer, and Al-Baha regions, with potential to extend to the southern highlands of the Makkah Region. Gusty winds and blowing dust are predicted to persi…