Stories from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is taking steps to reduce the reliance of international companies on business hubs located outside its borders. This move is described as a direct challenge to existing models and is driven by political factors rather than OPEC decisions.

The Saudi Arabian football league faces a risk of losing star players despite spending $3.5 billion on transfers. This development follows the cancellation of several tournaments, including the Slam tournament.

The King Faisal University in Al-Ahsa Governorate is supporting the Graffiti Art Festival 2 held in Yanbu Industrial City. The festival aims to enhance the cultural scene and art in the city.

Four hundred and sixty Iraqi pilgrims arrived in the city of Hail to perform Hajj. The group traveled via eighteen buses to reach the city. This marks the first time the city has received this specific group of pilgrims for the occasion.

The breakaway golf league LiveGolf is forming a new board to transition toward a diversified multi-partner investment model. This leadership change follows reports that the league's primary funder, the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, would withdraw its funding.

The fourth edition of the Health and Sustainability Innovation Exhibition concluded in Al-Ahsa. The event featured the theme 'The Future of Engineering in Health and Sustainability' to discuss industrial and commercial cooperation amid geopolitical challenges.

A three-day medical conference will be held at a hotel in Al Khobar to discuss genetic cycles in treating hereditary blood diseases. The event aims to address current challenges and evaluate the results of stem cell therapy. The conference will cover various medical specialties related to these developments. The second International Conference on Blood and Fluid Diseases began today in Al Khobar. The event is organized by the Eastern Health Cluster and features participation from various doctors and specialists.

Health authorities said the importance of following specific hygiene practices during the Hajj season to mitigate disease transmission risks caused by large crowds. Vaccination is highlighted as a key measure to assist pilgrims in performing rituals safely and healthily. The advisory aims to protect pilgrims from seasonal health threats. Saudi officials are providing organizational and regulatory guidance to individuals before they depart their home countries for the holy sites. They are working in the holy sites to provide high-quality services that enhance the comfort and safety of pilgrims. Their roles include managing crowd movement and ensuring accommodation and health facilities are ready.

A Saudi scientist has developed an innovative AI-driven hydrogen catalyst designed to improve production efficiency. The project aims to provide a sustainable solution for the energy and industrial sectors.

Taif University is hosting a cultural forum to promote diversity among its international student body. The university currently hosts 486 international students representing 46 different countries.