Author: Editorial Team
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed a cooperation agreement with the Charity Committee for Orphans Care (Ensan) to implement a sacrificial meat (udhiyah) purchase and distribution project in Yemen for Eid Al-Adha. KSrelief Assistant Supervisor General of Operations and Programs Engineer Ahmed Al Baiz signed the agreement with Ensan General Manager Mohammed Almuharib. Under the project, 4,140 udhiyahs will be purchased and distributed during Eid Al-Adha to some of the most vulnerable groups in the Yemeni governorates of Hadhramaut, Al-Mahra, Marib, and Aden. The initiative aims to strengthen food security, ease the suffering of beneficiary families, and bring joy to…
MANILA — The Philippine Senate convened an impeachment court on Monday with the senators sworn in to serve as judges for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte over criminal charges. The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to impeach Sara Duterte last Monday over alleged unexplained wealth, misuse of state funds and a public threat to have the president assassinated if she herself were killed due to their political disputes. Under the Philippine constitution, an impeachment in the House triggers a trial in the Senate, where a guilty verdict on any of the charges would see her removed and banned…
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has completed preparations for the road and infrastructure network in Makkah and the holy sites for Hajj, implementing more than 11 million linear meters of roads. The ministry achieved the completion through a package of development works and field interventions aimed at enhancing traffic flow and improving mobility efficiency in high-density areas. In addition to implementing over 11 million roads, the ministry worked on the maintenance and development of around 74 million square meters of road surfaces. More than 1.2 million square meters were also asphalted to strengthen the readiness of the…
What is it about Ruskin Bond? It’s not just the stories he writes. He unlocks a wooden door in your memory. They hold your hand and walk you back to school corridors, to friends whose names you hadn’t said aloud in years, to a time when joy was as simple as a toffee and a bicycle race. That is his magic. As the author turns 92 today, he celebrated his birthday by launching a new book titled All-Time Favourite Friendship Stories. Bond turns his gentle gaze towards one of life’s most cherished gifts and that is friendship. In an exclusive…
Ultra Gobi, one of China’s most established outdoor endurance races, will stage its first international event in January 2027 with the launch of Ultra Gobi AlUla, bringing its established race formats to the historic oasis destination in northwestern Saudi Arabia. The 21st edition of the original Ultra Gobi takes place in the Gobi Desert in October 2026, followed by Ultra Gobi AlUla from January 12 to 20, 2027. The announcement marks the first time in the series’ 20-year history that Ultra Gobi will take place outside China. Located approximately 300 kilometres north of Madinah, AlUla lies along the ancient Incense Road and…
RAFHA — Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve recorded the birth of 15 Arabian oryx calves during the first quarter of 2026. The new births reflect continued improvement in vegetation cover and biodiversity within the reserve. They also highlight the effectiveness of environmental programs aimed at preserving wildlife and increasing their populations to support ecosystem sustainability and strengthen the region’s natural balance. This reflects the success of wildlife conservation programs and efforts to restore ecological balance. The programs are part of the reserve’s efforts to protect endangered species and reintroduce them into their natural habitats. The Arabian oryx is distinguished…
RIYADH — Qiddiya Investment Company and Google Cloud are jointly establishing a foundation for one of the world’s largest entertainment projects powered by AI. Qiddiya— through strategic systems integrator Master Works — will deploy Google Cloud’s data and AI technologies as the digital enabler for the city’s operations, providing instant insights into construction milestones, visitor demand patterns, and real-time operational efficiency, allowing Qiddiya to operate as a fully responsive smart city, reducing time-to-insight from weeks to minutes. Chief Technology Officer at Qiddiya Investment Company, Abdulrahman Alali, said: Our goal is a seamless digital experience that connects Qiddiya City with our…
The Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) recorded growth in its credit facilities during the first quarter of 2026, reaching SAR13.23 billion, up 20.8% from SAR10.95 billion in Q1 2025. This increase reflects the bank’s ongoing efforts to support Saudi non-oil exports and enhance their competitiveness in international markets. The credit facilities were allocated across a variety of financing and export credit insurance products. Export financing totaled SAR4.33 billion in Q1 of 2026, marking an increase of 0.6% compared to SAR4.31 billion in Q1 2025. Additionally, exports covered by export credit insurance rose to SAR8.90 billion, up 33.9% from SAR6.65 billion…
RIYADH — Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani inaugurated the unified framework for general courts during a visit to the Riyadh General Court on Sunday. During the visit, the minister examined a number of initiatives and development projects associated with the unified framework for general courts, including mechanisms for developing case management and case preparation, activating written pleadings and preparatory sessions, and enhancing the role of judicial support centers. These measures are designed to shorten litigation timelines, boost performance efficiency, raise the quality of judgments and judicial outcomes, and improve institutional work efficiency in general courts. The minister stressed that developing…
MAKKAH — Deputy Emir of Makkah and Vice Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah Prince Saud bin Mishaal conducted on Monday a field visit to assess the readiness of facilities at the holy sites to receive pilgrims for the upcoming annual pilgrimage of Hajj. The deputy emir was accompanied by Dr. Abdul Fattah Mashat, deputy minister of Hajj and Umrah; Musaed Al-Dawood, mayor of Makkah; Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami, director of Public Security; and a number of senior officials from relevant agencies. The field visit started with a visit to the Shumaisi checkpoint on the Makkah-Jeddah Expressway.…