Stories from Saudi Arabia

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.

A potential Sunni alliance including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan could expand to include Turkey, according to analysts. This grouping could provide regional security guarantees if the United States decides to disengage from the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia is providing general support to Sudan, specifically focusing on health services through the King Salman Relief Center.

Asir Hospital has reported performing over 750 complex neurosurgery cases, including brain tumors and brain deformities, over the last five years. The facility serves as a referral hospital for the Asir region.

A Gulf summit, the first in-person meeting since US and Israeli military strikes on Iran on February 28th, failed to reach a substantial consensus.

A Gulf summit has concluded without reaching a consensus. The first in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since regional security tensions escalated and energy and aviation risks significantly increased failed to produce substantial consensus.

Ukrainian drone systems are being used to defend the largest United States Air Force base in Saudi Arabia. The deployment of these systems is currently not being publicly discussed, according to the report. This development occurs amid ongoing regional security concerns. Saudi Arabia has surpassed the global average in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index. Press freedom is declining globally due to restrictions, with the situation in Riyadh being a point of concern. Iran's permanent representative to the UN stated that Iran proposes a new negotiation plan. The United States faces a tariff threat from President Trump.

A 100-year-old Muslim pilgrim completed a pilgrimage using a wheelchair in Mecca. The woman, identified as Asie, expressed her happiness regarding the experience. The event was reported by RRI Pro 1 Jakarta.