Mohammed Helal
Varieties A donors gathering in Makkah, Saudi Arabia (SPA)

‘Jood Regions’ Provides Homes for 10,000 Saudi Families

Each year during Ramadan, the holy month of fasting in Islam, Saudi Arabia's non-profit Housing Development Organization “Sakan” launches its annual Jood…

Mohammed Helal (Riyadh)
Culture The events recall the story of the Kingdom's founding by Imam Mohammed bin Saud in 1727. (Saudi Ministry of Culture)

Cultural Events Celebrate Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day

The Saudi Ministry of Culture inaugurated on Thursday several events to commemorate the Kingdom's Founding Day, including music concerts that celebrate Saudi…

Mohammed Helal (Riyadh)
Varieties The recently discovered blue holes in the Red Sea. (Saudi National Center for Wildlife)

‘Decade Expedition’ Discovers New Ecosystems in Red Sea

After around five months of search in the Red Sea, the Decade Expedition announced that it has discovered several new ecosystems and rare maritime species. …

Mohammed Helal (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman called for a unified stance to condemn Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Hosts Islamic Military Coalition, Announces $26.6 Mn to Support Initiatives

Saudi Arabia will contribute $26.6 million to support initiatives financing the fund of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), announced…

Mohammed Helal (Riyadh)
Business Nicolas Aguzin (Asharq Al-Awsat)

HKEX CEO to Asharq Al-Awsat: Significant Opportunities Present in Saudi Market

Saudi Arabia is currently undergoing a comprehensive developmental phase, which has created numerous investment opportunities, said Nicolas Aguzin, the CEO of…

Mohammed Helal (Riyadh)
Business The CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) Jerry Inzerillo (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Inzerillo to Asharq Al-Awsat: International Investors Eager to Invest in Diriyah

The CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), Jerry Inzerillo, shared that the Future Investment Initiative (FII) forum in Saudi Arabia offered an…

Mohammed Helal (Riyadh)
Business Dr. Abdullah Al-Dardari attends a dialogue session during the Climate Week in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Climate Week Sees Affirmation of Arab Region’s Ability to Lead the Field of Renewable Energy

The Regional Director of the United Nations Development Program, Dr. Abdullah Al-Dardari, said that the potential possessed by the Arab region qualifies it to…

Mohammed Helal (Riyadh)
Business Four hundred young men and women, representing 72 countries, attended the Middle East and North Africa Climate Week (MENACW) 2023 in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Climate Week Brings Together 400 Young Men, Women to Discuss Environmental Challenges

Four hundred young men and women, representing 72 countries, discussed issues related to achieving climate change goals and carbon neutrality, and promoting…

Mohammed Helal (Riyadh)