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Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Transport has revealed a fully integrated Hajj 2026 logistics plan featuring 3.1 million airline seats, 12,000 flights, 5,308 Haramain rail journeys, and a ground fleet of over 33,000

iHerb has formally opened its new fulfillment center in Riyadh, marking a significant expansion of its operations in Saudi Arabia and reinforcing the Kingdom’s growing role as a regional hub for logistics,

The holy city of Makkah is set to receive its first dedicated international airport and a purpose-built metro network, as the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites confirms that

Saudi Arabia has officially entered the preparatory phase of its 2026 Hajj season, with a series of new entry regulations for the holy city of Makkah taking full effect as of Saturday,

Saudi Arabia has introduced strict new access measures at Makkah’s boundaries and suspended Umrah visas as the Kingdom prepares to receive millions of pilgrims for Hajj 2026, with international arrivals officially beginning

Prince Faisal bin Mishal bin Saud, Governor of Qassim, chaired a dedicated meeting this week at his office to review the programs and initiatives operating under the Prince Faisal bin Mishal AI

On the evening of April 15, the King Faisal Prize Foundation hosted its 48th ceremony in Riyadh, honouring seven laureates from across the globe whose contributions have advanced science, medicine, Islamic scholarship,

Saudi Arabia has secured the top position globally in two critical artificial intelligence categories, according to the 2026 AI Index Report published by the Stanford University Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. The

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced on Tuesday the launch of five new freight rail corridors connecting the Kingdom’s key industrial zones, ports, and cities, a move designed to sharply cut cargo costs,

Saudi Arabia has launched online Makkah entry e-permits for Hajj 2026 via the Absher and Muqeem portals, with entry restrictions for expatriates now in full effect from April 13.

Saudi Arabia participated in an international event organized by UNESCO, highlighting its commitment to promoting education as a key driver for peace and global understanding. The Kingdom showcased its educational initiatives aimed

Alat, the advanced manufacturing arm backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, is entering a new phase following the departure of former CEO Amit Midha. The leadership transition marks the beginning of

Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing low-cost carrier, flyadeal, has launched a new scheduled service connecting Riyadh with Neom Bay Airport, expanding its presence at one of the Kingdom’s most strategically significant destinations. The four-times-weekly

Saudi Arabia has taken another step in establishing itself as a cornerstone of regional aviation, with Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways this week launching a new service connecting Kuwait to Jeddah via Al Qaisumah–Hafar

Makkah has witnessed the launch of Qur’an competitions as part of the Armed Forces’ religious programs, aiming to strengthen spiritual values and promote the memorization and recitation of the Holy Qur’an among

Matarat announced the launch of the prequalification phase for the Prince Naif Airport development project, in an important step aimed at enhancing aviation infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and supporting the accelerated growth

Royal Order Extends Program Until End of 2026 The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has directed the extension of the Citizen Account Program until the

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Friday, marking a significant diplomatic engagement focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues for