In a decisive move to strengthen immigration control, Saudi Arabia has intensified its crackdown, resulting in the detention of 18,489 individuals for violating residency, labor, and border laws in just one week.

Meanwhile, as part of its strategic diplomatic engagements, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, participated in the Doha Forum, meeting with key regional figures to recalibrate alliances, showcasing the kingdom's proactive approach to regional stability and innovation.

On the domestic front, Riyadh Metro swiftly recovered from a service disruption on its Blue Line, caused by passengers' misuse of emergency handles, by resuming full operations and efficiently deploying shuttle buses to ease commuter inconvenience.

In the realm of entertainment, Riyadh Season 2024 is making waves globally, attracting 10 million visitors in just two months, further cementing Saudi Arabia's status as a burgeoning entertainment hub with its diverse cultural offerings.

Additionally, the world's attention has turned to Riyadh for the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, where leaders are uniting to tackle climate change and its impacts on our critical natural resources.

Lastly, a unique cultural event in Dammam has beautifully bridged Franco-Arabian creativity, with an art exhibition that showcased diverse talents like French avant-garde artist JA Dupont Castro and Saudi calligrapher Faisal Al-Tayeb, highlighting the power of art to connect cultures.