Author: Editorial Team
JEDDAH — Nearly two million students from the educational departments of Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and Taif will return to schools on Sunday. The general directorates of education in these four regions have completed their preparations to welcome the students. Classes for public schools in all other regions of Saudi Arabia commenced last Sunday, Aug. 23, on the first day of the new academic year. Approximately 464,000 students in Makkah and 270,000 students in Taif will return to their classrooms on Sunday. Meanwhile, Jeddah will welcome approximately 700,000 students across 2,862 public, private, international, and foreign schools. Jeddah has witnessed the…
RIYADH — Land, sea, and air customs ports across Saudi Arabia recorded 1,078 seizures of contraband last week. The seized items included 107 types of narcotics such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth, and Captagon pills, in addition to 402 other prohibited materials. Customs ports also foiled attempts to smuggle 2,024 tobacco products and their derivatives, along with 30 types of cash and two types of weapons and related equipment. The seizures were part of the ongoing efforts of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to strengthen security and protect society from all types and forms of prohibited substances.…
ABU DHABI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC) and Abu Dhabi Turf Club (ADTC) will showcase the evolution and the future of Abu Dhabi’s equestrian and racing sectors at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2026 (ADIHEX), taking place from 28 August to 6 September 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. Under the theme ‘Heritage in Motion’, Stand A-125, beside the Grandstand entrance, will present racing, community initiatives and equestrian technology across a series of digital displays, together with an interactive racing game, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s growing equestrian…
DUBAI, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Organising Committee of the Arab Media Summit 2026 has announced that internationally acclaimed content creator Yuji Beleza will join the lineup of speakers participating in the Summit, taking place in Dubai from 15th to 17th September. His participation reflects the emergence of a new generation of content creators who have redefined the concept of content creation and transformed digital platforms into spaces that transcend borders, cultures and languages. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and under the…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Pakistan affirmed the importance of strengthening cooperation in agriculture and food security, supporting investment opportunities within the framework of the well-established bilateral relations between the two countries, and increasing trade exchange in a manner that serves their mutual interests. This was emphasized during the official visit of Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadhly to Pakistan, leading a high-level delegation. The visit aimed to explore avenues for cooperation in agriculture and food security, enhance the efficiency of irrigation and water systems, and support investment opportunities, thereby contributing to the growth of trade…
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of condolences to Nepalese President Ram Chandra Poudel over the victims of devastating floods and landslides in northern Nepal. King Salman expressed his condolences to the Nepalese president, the families of those who died and the people of Nepal over the deaths and missing persons caused by the disaster. The King expressed hope that those still missing would return safely to their families and that Nepal would be spared further harm. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also expressed his deepest condolences…
WASHINGTON, CARACAS, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) — The US and Venezuela have agreed terms on a huge oil deal that could see Washington take control of more than 65 billion barrels Venezuela’s oil reserves, Euronews reported. US President Donald Trump had announced the agreement on Friday in a post on Truth Social, calling it the “biggest oil deal in world history.” “This Historic Transaction more than doubles American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas prices for all Americans,” he wrote, adding that it would also help “set Venezuela on a course toward Tremendous Success…
ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The third edition of the Fatima bint Mubarak Academy Women’s Basketball Cup 2026 has begun in Abu Dhabi, bringing together seven teams from the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan and Egypt. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and under the directives of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, the tournament…
STOCKHOLM, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) took part in World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, reinforcing the emirate’s role as a trusted global partner and a leader in advancing water resilience and integrated water and energy governance. Led by Dr. Abdullah Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Department of Energy, the delegation brought together senior energy-sector leaders from the UAE. Throughout the week, the delegation met with governments, regulators, international organisations, academic institutions and industry leaders to explore practical partnerships that strengthen the resilience of water and energy systems and support sustainable economic…
The strategic partnership will support faster claims processing, greater standardisation and improved customer experiences across the Kingdom’s motor insurance ecosystem … Source: Tahawul Tech