Saudi Arabia signs MoUs at Hannover Messe to advance industrial localization
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources signed three memorandums of understanding with partners during its participation in Hannover Messe 2026 in Germany. The agreements, aimed at advancing electrical manufacturing, smart grid technologies and industrial localization, involve collaborations with Phoenix Contact Saudi Arabia, Alfanar Co., Abunayyan Trading, and the United Technology of Electric Substations […]
Encyclopedia chronicles architectural evolution of Prophet’s Mosque
A new scholarly encyclopedia documenting the architectural evolution of the Prophet’s Mosque has emerged as a major reference work, charting the development of one of Islam’s most significant landmarks across centuries. Published by the Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Research and Studies Center, the project forms part of broader efforts to systematically record the mosque’s history and features […]
Saudi Arabia’s events sector push on track despite disruptions, says industry veteran
Saudi Arabia’s push to position itself as a global events hub remains firmly on track despite geopolitical disruptions, according to one of the leading figures in the industry. The US-Israel war with Iran has led to disruptions to many of the Kingdom’s flagship forums, with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026, the LEAP technology conference, […]
Saudi food aid reaches thousands in crisis regions
Saudi aid agency KSrelief’s latest humanitarian operations involved delivering food to tens of thousands of people in three countries amid ongoing crises. KSrelief’s kitchen provided 25,000 hot meals across central and southern Gaza, benefiting thousands of vulnerable families. The agency also distributed 1,126 food baskets in Khan Younis, benefiting 6,756 Palestinians affected by the conflict. […]