Stories from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has launched a new shipping line that will connect to Europe.

A new shipping service line has been launched to connect King Abdullah Port with Europe. The initiative aims to strengthen direct links between Saudi Arabia and European markets via major Red Sea ports, including Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdullah Port.

The Makkah Health Cluster conducted field visits to camps in the holy sites to ensure compliance with health requirements. These inspections aim to verify readiness for the upcoming Hajj season.

Leaders from Asian nations will convene to address regional tensions, with a particular focus on Iran-US relations, which are impacting the region's economy, energy, and security.

Transaction values in Riyadh exceeded 17.557 billion riyals during April. A total of 1,722 transactions were recorded during the month. This represents an approximately 50% increase in the number of transactions compared to March.

The founder of Saudi Arabia ordered the minting of gold coins.

King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Faisal ordered the minting of 100 gold coins in 1926. The coins included denominations such as the half-qirsh. The order was issued at the beginning of the Hijri year 1344.

A session titled 'Reviving Cultural Heritage' was held to promote awareness of local culture and arts. The event offered interactive experiences for all age groups to learn about Saudi heritage and traditional arts.

Registration processes have commenced for 148 real estate parcels in the Makkah region. The initiative aims to increase digital readiness within the sector. The process was reported by Saudi state media. This development follows the Saudi Cybersecurity Authority's goal to increase digital preparedness for 2025. Local internet traffic growth is also noted, with capacity reaching over 2,462 terabits per second. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to regulate the real estate sector and increase its reliability. Authorities have called on property owners within the target area to initiate the registration of their holdings.

The second international conference for hematology and spleen diseases began today in the Eastern Province.