The Roads General Authority (RGA) has reinforced its road network monitoring capabilities through an integrated smart control center for road operation and maintenance, positioning it as a central component of traffic management during the Hajj season. The authority stated that the center plays a key role in improving infrastructure efficiency and traffic safety by leveraging advanced monitoring and control technologies, enabling rapid response to operational changes across the network. According to the RGA, the center supports real-time decision-making and facilitates coordination among relevant entities, contributing to smoother operations and enhanced safety for pilgrims. It is equipped with 50 AI-enabled cameras and staffed…
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RIYADH — On behalf of Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman, Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Abdulrahman bin Mohammed attended the graduation ceremony of the 84th batch of cadets from King Abdulaziz Military Academy. The ceremony was held in the presence of senior military officials at the first military academy in the Kingdom. In his address, Commander of King Abdulaziz Military Academy Maj. Gen. Fahd Al-Qahiz welcomed the deputy defense minister and expressed his appreciation for patronizing the graduation ceremony of the 84th batch of cadets. The graduates completed their military and academic training. They received advanced instruction, including…
BRUSSELS — Saudi Arabia, the European Union (EU), and Norway co-chaired on Monday the ninth meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, with the participation of representatives from 83 countries and international organizations. Saudi Arabia was represented at the meeting – hosted by the EU in partnership with the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brussels – by Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Manal Radwan. In her speech, Radwan affirmed the Kingdom’s full support for the reform program led by the Palestinian government, as a step toward its return to the Gaza…
(L-R) Stephan Pottel, Manufacturing Strategy Director EMEA, Zebra Technologies & Tom Bianculli, CTO, Zebra Technologies. Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in digitising and automating workflows to deliver intelligent operations, will bring global perspectives on how today’s ‘intelligence supercycle’ is laying the foundation for the future of manufacturing and economic growth, at Hannover Messe 2026, F40, Hall 15. Fundamental transformations around workforce skills, operations, productivity, and innovation are coming. Analysts say 80% of digital workers will use generative AI daily in the next few years, 40% of employees will be trained first by AI, and one-third of business decisions will…
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the religious attaché at the Saudi Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the Islamic Sheikhdom in the Republic of Kosovo, concluded yesterday the first edition of the local Quran competition for boys and girls, with the participation of 100 contestants. The closing ceremony was held at the Faculty of Islamic Studies in Pristina and attended by Saudi Ambassador to Albania Faisal Hifzi, and several officials. Winners in three categories—memorization of 10 parts, five parts, and two parts of the Quran—were honored with prizes, gifts, and commemorative shields. The competition reflects the…
RIYADH — The forecast of the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) indicated that the Riyadh region would witness moderate to heavy rainfall from Monday through Friday. It noted that the heaviest rainfall is expected on Thursday and Friday. According to the forecast, the rain will hit the capital city of Riyadh, as well as Al-Dalam, Al-Muzahamiya, Dhurma, Marat, Al-Qiddiya, Al-Diriyah, Al-Rayn, Al-Hariq, Al-Kharj, Hawtat Bani Tamim, Afeef, Al-Dawadmi, Al-Quwayiyah, Al-Ghat, Al-Zulfi, Al-Majmaa, Shaqra, Thadiq, Huraymila, and Rumah. The Civil Defense urged the residents in the Riyadh region to take precautions and follow its guidelines. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The property price index in Saudi Arabia recorded a decline of 1.6 percent during the first quarter of 2026, compared to the same quarter of the previous year. This was mainly driven by a 3.6 percent drop in the residential sector, as well as a drop in the prices of land, apartments, and villas. According to the Q1 2026 Real Estate Price Index, published on Monday by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), there was a 3.6 percent decrease in residential sector prices, while commercial property prices recorded positive growth of 3.4 percent year-on-year. The report attributed the…
Fahad Aldossari, President of GASTAT, honored the winning teams in the Data Innovation Hackathon, along with partners and supporters represented by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), the Saudi Society for Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems, the Professional Association for Statisticians and Data Scientists, and the Saudi Association for Statistical Sciences. The recognition took place during a ceremony held today at GASTAT’s headquarters in Riyadh. The ceremony featured the announcement of the winning teams in the Hackathon, which GASTAT organized from 15 February to 15 April 2026. The Hackathon represents the first of its kind in leveraging innovation and…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s domestic liquidity (money supply-M3) surged SR255.7 billion or 8.4 percent, reaching SR3.289 trillion by the end of February 2026, compared to SR3.033 trillion during the same period in 2025, according to the monthly statistical bulletin issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). On a monthly basis, domestic liquidity continued its rise by SR71.5 billion, a growth rate of 2.2 percent compared to the end of January this year. The annual growth in broad money supply reflects the increase in its main components, with time and savings deposits leading this growth with an increase exceeding SR167.1 billion,…
JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held talks with Chairman of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan in Jeddah on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in Sudan, their repercussions, and the efforts being made in this regard. The two leaders emphasized their keenness on ensuring Sudan’s security and stability and preserving its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. The meeting was attended by Makkah Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishaal; Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; Advisor to Minister…