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Saudi Arabia Prepares for Severe Thunderstorms and Hail Amid Peak Summer Heat

Saudi meteorological authorities have warned of thunderstorms, strong winds and hail across several regions as temperatures reach as high as forty-eight degrees Celsius, prompting safety advisories for residents and motorists.
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Saudi Arabia Advances Digital Government and AI Education as Technology Investment Expands

Saudi Arabia is expanding technology adoption across government services and education, with new digital platforms and curriculum changes supporting the Kingdom's broader push i...

Formula E Names Saudi Arabia Its First Best Host Country After Record Jeddah Viewership

Formula E has named Saudi Arabia its inaugural Best Host Country, recognizing the Kingdom's contribution to the electric racing series ahead of the twenty twenty-six and twenty ...

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Digital Government Services as Agencies Improve Experience Scores

The Digital Government Authority reported progress across public agencies in its latest Digital Experience Maturity Index, reflecting continued investment in more flexible digit...

Saudi Arabia Advances Professional Training Standards Through GCC Accreditation Agreement

The GCC Standardization Organization has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia's Masar Center to strengthen accreditation, quality infrastructure and professional training stand...

Saudi Arabia Advances Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation With Malaysia and Kuwait

Saudi authorities have approved discussions on a nuclear cooperation memorandum with Malaysia covering safety, security and safeguards, alongside a separate public-private partn...

Saudi Arabia Introduces Economic Substance Rules for Special Economic Zones

Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has introduced new requirements for companies in special economic zones to maintain a physical presence, adequate staffing and lo...

Saudi Arabia Expands School Curriculum With Fifty Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Units

The Ministry of Education has updated twenty-two academic subjects for the new school year, adding fifty specialized units covering artificial intelligence, coding and other eme...

Saudi Arabia Completes Eight Point Five Billion Dollar Green Hydrogen Project at Neom

The NEOM Green Hydrogen Company has completed construction of its renewable-energy complex at Oxagon, bringing the project closer to commercial production of green ammonia and s...

Saudi Arabia Publishes New PIF Strategy Focused on Domestic Economic Development and Returns

The Public Investment Fund has released a five-year strategy built around Vision priorities, strategic asset management and financial returns, with a focus on developing six dom...

Saudi Arabia Ranks Among Global Leaders in International Tourism Growth

An OECD tourism report found that international arrivals to Saudi Arabia were sixty-seven percent above pre-pandemic levels, highlighting the rapid expansion of the Kingdom's to...

Saudi Cabinet Warns Gulf Shipping Attacks Threaten International Trade

Saudi Arabia has condemned repeated attacks on commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf as a serious threat to international trade while welcoming the operational activation of a ...
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