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  • Saudi Arabia to establish 10 private colleges

    The Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved the establishment of 10 private colleges in Saudi Arabia. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the weekly session of the Cabinet in Riyadh.

  • Desert Diplomacy: Saudi Arabia’s Quest for Regional Harmony

    By prioritizing dialogue, diplomacy, and economic cooperation over conflict and confrontation, the Kingdom hopes to reduce tensions in the Middle East and create a more stable environment for its ambitious domestic reforms. While challenges remain, the early successes in mending relations with Iran, Qatar, and Yemen offer hope that Saudi Arabia’s new foreign policy could contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region.

  • Saudi Arabia Eyes Satellite Partnership with Nigeria for TV Channel Expansion on NigComSat-1R

    The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Nigeria has initiated discussions to host four television channels on Nigeria’s NigComSat-1R satellite. This development follows a visit by Saudi Arabia’s Head of Media, Mohammed Alsahabi, to the NigComSat offices on Friday. During the visit, Alsahabi engaged in talks with NigComSat officials, focusing on the potential for collaboration in satellite broadcasting. Abiodun Attah, NigComSat’s Executive Director of Technical Services, received the Saudi delegation, emphasizing the importance of the discussions.

  • Saudi Arabia launches 3 GW solar tender

    SPPC has launched the sixth round of the Saudi Arabian government's National Renewable Energy Program (NREP). It has issued an RFQ in relation to 3 GW of solar capacity across four projects. One facility will have a capacity of 1.4 GW (AC) near Hima in Najran province, in addition to a second 600 MW (AC) plant near Ad Darb, Jizan province. SPPC is also seeking to assign a 600 MW (AC) project planned in Jazan and a 400 MW (AC) project near Al Sufun, Hail province.

  • Chinese esports firm launches multi-title tournament in Asia with Saudi Arabia backing

    The Esports Asian Champions League (ACL) will kick off next year, with tens of thousands of professional players set to compete across the continent in a six-month season each year, VSPO announced on Tuesday. The Tencent Holdings-backed company is the biggest esports operator in Asia.

  • PwC report finds that youth in Saudi Arabia are prepared to drive sustainable development in the region

    The report indicates that youth across the Middle East are showing higher awareness and engagement with SDGs than their global peers. Around 91% of youth respondents in Saudi are familiar with the SDGs. The findings present a valuable opportunity to bolster youth involvement within relevant programmes and policy making, especially within Saudi Arabia.

  • How the convergence of AI and 5G is transforming Saudi Arabia’s smart technologies

    According to a recent PwC report called “The Smarter Phone,” AI-enabled smartphones are already integrating with daily activities, leveraging predictive analytics to automate routine processes and provide real-time solutions. AI-powered assistants, image recognition and voice command systems are increasingly becoming integral parts of mobile devices, enabling more intuitive user interfaces and features such as facial recognition, automated photo sorting and smart scheduling.

  • Hundreds of non-native speakers take Saudi Arabia’s standardized Arabic test

    Hundreds of non-native speakers have been tested on their Arabic language skills in Saudi Arabia’s new standardized language test this week, according to the Saudi Press Agency. A total of 315 candidates from 22 countries took the Hamza Arabic Language Test in person, which was conducted by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, in collaboration with seven Saudi universities.

  • Saudi Arabia committed to transforming tourism into sustainable industry: Minister

    Saudi Arabia’s efforts in promoting tourism go beyond economic benefits, as it paves the way for people worldwide to explore the Kingdom’s rich and ancient culture, while allowing its people to discover the other cultures. This statement came during the G20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting, held in Belém, Brazil.

  • Saudi Arabia AI in Manufacturing Industry Research Report 2024

    Saudi Arabia AI in Manufacturing Market was valued at USD 205 million in 2023 and is anticipated to project robust growth in the forecast period with a CAGR of 34.5% through 2029.