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Gulf The Smart Makkah Operations Center is one of the operational and technical pillars supporting SDAIA’s work during Hajj (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Expands Use of AI to Serve Hajj Pilgrims

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, known as SDAIA, has expanded the technological transformation Saudi Arabia is driving during the Hajj…

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Business The fund financed agricultural projects worth 7.1 million dollars to support afforestation and expand vegetation cover. SPA

Saudi Fund Injects $1.7 Bn to Boost Food Security

Saudi Arabia’s Agricultural Development Fund is stepping up efforts to bolster food security and sustain the Kingdom’s agricultural sector, raising self…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh addresses the conference. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Islamic Ministers’ Executive Council Condemns Iran’s Attacks on the Region

The Executive Council of the Conference of Ministers of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs condemned the deliberate Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia, the Gulf and Jordan…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Gulf Saudi airports sustain a central regional role in handling neighboring and global flights (SPA)

Pakistani Official: Saudi Response Sets Model in Managing Umrah Travel Crisis

A Pakistani official described Saudi Arabia’s efforts to facilitate the return of Umrah pilgrims to their home countries as “exceptional,” particularly in…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah )
Business The SDB headquarters (SPA)

Saudi Development Bank to Inject $8 Billion to Empower Citizens, Drive Growth

Saudi Arabia is pressing ahead with its Vision 2030 reform agenda, focused on empowering individuals, accelerating economic growth, and diversifying income…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Gulf Millions of pilgrims from over 160 countries join Umrah season (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Confirms No New Rules for Foreign Umrah Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reaffirmed its commitment to easing procedures for international pilgrims performing Umrah, with no new conditions…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Business Flight information display screen shows updates about cancelled flights, due to schedule disruptions stemming from the Iran-Israel conflict, at the Beirut-Rafik Hariri International Airport, Lebanon June 16, 2025. (Reuters)

Israel-Iran Conflict Disrupts Air Travel in the Region

The escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran is creating mounting challenges for Middle Eastern airlines, including airspace closures and rerouted…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Gulf Saudi Arabia’s Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) Vice President, Engineer Sami bin Abdullah Moquim. (SDAIA)

SDAIA: Saudi AI Platform Baseer Boosts Crowd, Security Control During Hajj

Saudi Arabia’s Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) is leading a smart ecosystem to monitor and support the Hajj journey through advanced digital…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)