The National Center for Waste Management (MWAN) participated in IFAT Munich 2026 in Germany through a national pavilion showcasing its key achievements in developing and regulating the waste management sector, while promoting investment opportunities that support the Kingdom’s circular economy and environmental sustainability goals. MWAN’s participation highlights its role in empowering the sector and enhancing its investment attractiveness by presenting high-quality opportunities and building strategic partnerships with international entities. These efforts contribute to the transfer and localization of modern technologies, in addition to improving the efficiency of the Kingdom’s waste management system. During the exhibition, MWAN delivered a presentation on the Green…
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MAKKAH — The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) Vice President Dr. Bandar AbalKhail carried out inspection visits in Makkah and Madinah regions on Saturday. The visits were part of Nazaha’s comprehensive oversight activities, implemented in line with the directives of the Saudi leadership and ongoing efforts to serve pilgrims and enable them to perform their rituals in ease and comfort. The tour is mainly aimed at verifying that relevant entities have completed all necessary arrangements and preparations to serve pilgrims in Makkah, Madinah, and the holy sites, as well as at land, sea, and air entry points. It also assessed…
DHAKA — A worsening measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed 10 more children, bringing the total death toll to 294 since mid-March, health authorities said Sunday. More than 1,260 new infections were recorded in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to over 45,800, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. The capital Dhaka has reported the highest number of fatalities, with 149 deaths, as patients from rural areas continue to travel to the city for advanced medical care, including access to life-support facilities. Authorities said the country is facing a shortage of testing kits amid…
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev regarding relations between the two countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received the message during his meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh today. Source: Riyadh Daily
AR RASS — Al Hilal kept their Roshn Saudi League title hopes alive with a convincing 3-0 victory over Al Hazem on Saturday. Trailing leaders Al Nassr by eight points before kickoff, the reigning champions responded with a composed performance to reduce the gap and maintain pressure in the title race. Karim Benzema opened the scoring early, striking in the ninth minute to give Al Hilal control of the contest. The visitors managed the game effectively before Marcos Leonardo doubled the lead in the closing stages, finishing clinically after coming off the bench. Ruben Neves then wrapped up the win…
RIYADH — The Middle East experienced strong travel and tourism growth, with Saudi Arabia remaining at the heart of this growth, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Saudi Arabia, the largest travel and tourism economy in the region, accounted for $178 billion in GDP and 46 percent of the Middle East’s total travel and tourism economy during the year 2025, it was revealed in the WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR). The EIR, a leading global study of travel and tourism performance, highlighted the region’s strong performance across key indicators, including international visitor spending, domestic travel, and…
Saudi women continue to play an active role within the Makkah Route Initiative team at Istanbul Airport in Türkiye, contributing effectively to the implementation of procedures and delivery of services to pilgrims. Their work forms part of an integrated system designed to facilitate pilgrims’ journey from departure to arrival at the holy sites. Female staff receive pilgrims inside the initiative’s lounge, guide them through dedicated lanes, and assist them in completing procedures efficiently and seamlessly. Their presence helps ensure smooth passenger flow within a highly organized operating environment built on precision and close coordination among participating entities. They also help manage pilgrim movement…
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that American naval forces will begin escorting neutral foreign vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday morning Middle East time. Trump described the initiative, dubbed “Project Freedom,” as a humanitarian effort aimed at assisting ships stranded in the waterway amid ongoing tensions. He said vessels from multiple countries had requested assistance after becoming trapped, adding that the U.S. Navy would use its “best efforts” to guide ships and their crews safely out of the restricted passage. Trump noted that some of the ships were running low on food and essential…
DAMMAM — Al Qadsiah stunned league leaders Al Nassr with a 3-1 victory on Sunday, ending their 16-match winning run in the Roshn Saudi League. Al Nassr remain top with 79 points from 31 matches, holding a five-point lead over Al Hilal, who have a game in hand. Al Qadsiah, unbeaten at home this season, moved to 68 points in fourth place, just one point behind Al Ahli. Mohammed Abu Al Shamat gave the hosts the lead in the 24th minute with a close-range finish, before João Félix equalized for Al Nassr just before halftime. However, Musab Al Juwayr restored…
Riyadh will host the 19th edition of the International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV), under the patronage of the Digital Government Authority, with the participation of more than 700 specialists representing 60 countries. Held under the theme “Strengthening Digital Governance through Innovation, Human-Centered and Trustworthy Services,” the conference is organized by the United Nations University in collaboration with Prince Sultan University, from September 28 to October 1, 2026, in a step that reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing presence on the global digital government landscape. Governor of the Digital Government Authority Eng. Ahmed bin Mohammed Alsuwaiyan noted that hosting…