JEDDAH: Rainfall is expected to continue across parts of the Jazan, Asir, and Al Baha regions through Thursday, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The forecast, based on the Saudi Numerical Model, indicates changing rainfall patterns over the…
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s national artificial intelligence team earned six international awards during the inaugural Asia-Pacific Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (APOAI) 2026, held virtually and hosted by China. The competition brought together 129 students from 18 countries, marking Saudi Arabia’s first…
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JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia recorded a merchandise trade surplus of SR90.5 billion during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a 60 percent increase compared with the previous quarter. The surplus grew by more than SR33.9 billion from the SR56.5 billion recorded…
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ABHA: Asir Municipality has stepped up its preparations for the 2026 summer tourism season by improving roads, upgrading public facilities, and maintaining its extensive network of 671 parks across the region. Asir Mayor Abdullah Al-Jali said around 1,500 personnel have…
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RIYADH: Saudi women are playing an increasingly significant role in the Kingdom’s economic transformation, with female labor force participation rising from around 23 percent in 2016 to more than 34 percent today. Women also now own nearly 45 percent of…
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s pomegranate sector continues to grow, with more than 1.3 million productive trees yielding over 39,700 tons of fruit annually to meet rising consumer demand during the summer season. According to the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,…
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RIYADH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), through its National Nutrition Committee, has unveiled the Saudi Food Composition Tables, a comprehensive national reference developed under the Saudi Food Composition Database initiative. The project is a key part of the…
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the introduction of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for British citizens visiting the Kingdom. The new service will take effect on July 1, 2026. The ministry said the initiative reflects…
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia recorded a strong increase in merchandise exports during April 2026, with total exports rising by 9.3 percent compared with the same month last year, according to data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The growth…
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RIYADH: King’s College Riyadh has unveiled a new Parent Experience Centre at ROSHN Front, offering families an early look at its upcoming SEDRA campus, which is set to open in August 2027. The new centre provides an interactive environment where…
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