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  • Saudi hails kingdom’s first female Olympic swimmer Mashael Alayed

    Saudi dignitaries on Sunday hailed the performance of Mashael Alayed, the first female swimmer from the kingdom to compete in an Olympics. The 17-year-old is the only female swimmer in the delegation and smashed her personal best to come sixth of seven in her 200 metres freestyle heat. Female athletes were for many years an untapped reservoir of talent in the conservative Islamic state, with girls banned from participating in sport at public schools until 2017 and women not allowed into sports stadiums until the following year.

  • Saudi Arabia plans 92,000-capacity stadium in Riyadh

    Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it plans to build a 92,000-capacity stadium in Riyadh that can host major international events, with the kingdom looking set to win the right to host the 2034 World Cup. The Saudi sports ministry unveiled the approved design for the stadium, which is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2029, according to the state news agency SPA. The stadium is set to serve as the main base of the Saudi national team and will be part of a sports complex featuring an indoor sports hall, an Olympic-sized pool and other facilities. It will be named after Saudi King Salman.

  • External Scholarships In Saudi Arabia – Study in Saudi Platform

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia offers a range of External Scholarships for international students through the Study in Saudi Arabia platform. These scholarships are hosted by various Saudi universities. The duration of these scholarships typically aligns with the length of the chosen academic program.

  • Average life expectancy in Saudi Arabia rises to 77.6 years

    The report reveals a notable increase in average life expectancy in the Kingdom, which has risen to 77.6 years. This improvement is attributed to a series of health enhancements and initiatives, including the adoption of health promotion policies across all aspects of life, the promotion of walking culture, reduction of salt in foods, calorie disclosure, and the elimination of trans fats, along with efforts to enhance healthcare services and strengthen health risk prevention.

  • Saudi Arabia Registers ‘Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area’ on UNESCO World Heritage List

    The Saudi Minister of Culture, Chairman of the Heritage Commission, and Chairman of the National Committee for Education, Culture, and Science, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, has announced that the Kingdom successfully inscribed the Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area in the Riyadh Region on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a cultural site of outstanding universal value to humanity.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Bahri reports 15% jump in Q2 revenue on year on oil, chemicals

    The National Shipping Co. of Saudi Arabia, or Bahri, attributed a 15% year-on-year increase in revenue in the second quarter to better oil and chemicals shipping rates and larger chemicals, dry bulk and logistics volumes, it said in second quarter results released July 28.

  • Saudi Arabia launches seasonal markets system for date trading

    The National Center for Palms and Dates, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, has announced the launch of the Seasonal Markets System, a mandatory electronic platform designed to regulate and organize the trading of dates in seasonal markets. The system aims to enhance the efficiency and quality of market data across all regions of the Kingdom, requiring registration for anyone looking to sell, buy, or market dates.

  • Saudi Arabia joins 80 countries in historic deal on e-commerce

    About 80 countries including Saudi Arabia reached a historic agreement on Friday on rules governing global digital commerce, including recognition of e-signatures and protection against online fraud. “We negotiated the first global rules on digital trade,” EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis said after the deal in Geneva following five years of negotiations.“This will facilitate e-transactions, boost innovation, and integrate developing countries into the digital economy,” he said.

  • Jon Rahm wins LIV Golf UK for his 1st victory on the Saudi-funded tour

    Jon Rahm won LIV Golf UK on Sunday for his first victory on the Saudi-funded tour when Legion XIII teammate Tyrrell Hatton three-putted his final hole for a bogey. Rahm closed with a 4-under 68 to finish at 13 under at JCB Golf & Country Club, a stroke ahead of Hatton (69), season points leader Joaquin-Niemann (65) and defending champion Cameron-Smith (69).

  • Saudi Arabia issues major update on incredible new £3.8bn seaside city

    Spread over 3,800 square kilometres, it showcases the Kingdom’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and cultural heritage. It comprises three distinct communities: Triple Bay, The Island, and The Coastal Development.