Author: Editorial Team

The first day of the opening round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack concluded this evening at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The championship is held under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF), the championship owner, and is managed by Bakhashab Motorsport in partnership with Jameel Motorsport, the championship’s official partner.  The round’s program began on Thursday with administrative checks and technical inspections of the participating cars to ensure compliance with approved technical requirements and safety standards, along with a drivers’ photo session. A total of 107 male and female competitors registered for the opening…

Salam will showcase connectivity, cloud and AI-enabled infrastructure designed to support digital transformation across industry, healthcare, mobility, security and enterprise operations in Saudi Arabia Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam) has announced its strategic sponsorship of LEAP 2026, taking place from 31 August to 3 September at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, Saudi Arabia. Salam will present a portfolio of connectivity, cloud and AI-enabled infrastructure solutions under its “Powering What’s Next” theme. The company’s participation will highlight its expanding role in supporting government, enterprise and community ambitions through a unified national network. Aligned with LEAP 2026’s “Into New Worlds”…

RIYADH — The Kingdom’s e-sales index rose 9.8 percent in Q2 2026 compared with the same quarter of 2025, led by a 13.4 percent increase in retail trade, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). According to GASTAT’s Wholesale and Retail Trade Statistics Bulletin for the second quarter of 2026, the operating revenue index also increased by 3.2 percent year-on-year, while the employee compensation index rose by 9 percent, driven by a 10.8 percent increase in employee compensation in retail trade. Compared with the second quarter of 2025, the operating revenue index increased by 5.2 percent in retail trade,…

RIYADH — The Saudi Space Agency has launched an informational guide highlighting key astronomical events and phenomena expected to be visible in the skies over Saudi Arabia from 2026 to 2030. The guide is part of the agency’s efforts to raise awareness of space and astronomy. It provides accessible scientific content to help the public and enthusiasts learn about celestial phenomena, their timings, and scientific characteristics. The guide features 62 astronomical events over five years, including solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers, planetary conjunctions and oppositions, as well as equinoxes and solstices. It provides simplified information and definitions for each…

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the world’s first standalone international organization dedicated to accelerating the inclusive and sustainable growth of the digital economy, today announced that the DCO Council has approved the candidature of eight new countries to join the organization as member states, which would potentially expand DCO membership from 16 to 24 countries, representing approximately 980 million people.  The DCO confirmed that the Republic of Albania, the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Kenya, the Lebanese Republic, the State of Palestine, the Syrian Arab Republic, and the Republic of Zambia will join the organization…

From global technology leaders and investors to live robotics, gaming, sport and future mobility, LEAP 2026 opens its landmark fifth edition with four days of major announcements, technology and new experiences across Riyadh LEAP 2026 opens its doors in Riyadh tomorrow, marking the landmark fifth edition of an event that has grown into one of the world’s largest gatherings of the global technology community. Since launching in 2022, LEAP has grown rapidly in scale and international reach, drawing technology companies, investors, startups, speakers and innovators from around the world. LEAP 5 will welcome global technology leaders, investors, founders and innovators for…

MAKKAH — Coastal patrols of the Border Guard in Qunfudhah governorate in the Makkah region arrested four persons for fishing without a permit and using prohibited equipment. The Myanmar and Bangladeshi nationals were found violating the safety and security regulations governing maritime activities in the territorial waters of Saudi Arabia. Legal procedures were initiated against them in coordination with the relevant authorities. The Border Guard urged the public to comply with the regulations and instructions concerning the protection of living aquatic resources and to report any violations against the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah,…

KATHMANDU — The death toll from devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepal and China’s Tibet region has risen to 750, while more than 3,000 people remain missing, according to the latest figures released Sunday. In Nepal, 2,498 people remain unaccounted for, including hundreds of foreign nationals. Chinese authorities, meanwhile, have reported 16 deaths and 546 people missing in Tibet. Search and rescue operations are continuing across Nepal for those still missing, including 933 workers from hydropower projects, 589 foreign nationals, 127 Nepalis traveling with foreign tourists and residents from several affected districts. Nearly 20,000 security personnel have been deployed,…

RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has launched the Kingdom’s first Food Composition Database, providing accurate nutritional data on local foods and traditional dishes consumed across Saudi Arabia. Represented by the National Nutrition Committee and developed under the Health Sector Transformation Program, the Saudi Food Composition Database is based on approved scientific methodologies and high-quality standards. The database serves as a national reference for food composition data across the health, research and nutrition sectors, providing comprehensive information on energy, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. As part of broader efforts to advance national food data…

RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has launched the Kingdom’s first Food Composition Database, providing accurate nutritional data on local foods and traditional dishes consumed across Saudi Arabia. Represented by the National Nutrition Committee and developed under the Health Sector Transformation Program, the Saudi Food Composition Database is based on approved scientific methodologies and high-quality standards. The database serves as a national reference for food composition data across the health, research and nutrition sectors, providing comprehensive information on energy, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. As part of broader efforts to advance national food data…