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  • Saudi Arabia: Women can perform Hajj without Mahram, Hajj Ministry reaffirms

    Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reaffirmed that women can perform Hajj without a Mahram, highlighting that this requirement is no longer obligatory for all pilgrimages. Additionally, the ministry has specified that for the Hajj season of 2024, all domestic pilgrims must receive vaccinations against neisseria meningitis and seasonal influenza as part of the registration requirements.

  • Saudi Arabia Prepares 10 Regions to Become Among Top 50 Global Cities

    Saudi Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing Majid Al-Hogail said that the Kingdom was working to transform at least 10 Saudi cities to become among the top 50 global cities, by achieving the factors of governance, sustainability, and interaction with residents. His remarks came on the sidelines of the Global Smart City Forum, organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) on Monday in Riyadh with the participation of world experts in the field of building smart cities and artificial intelligence.

  • Big 5 Construct Saudi: Driving Saudi Arabia’s Construction Sector Towards Vision 2030

    The upcoming 12th edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi promises to build upon the successes of previous years, featuring an expanded exhibition space, five new product sectors, and participation from 1,300 exhibitors representing 47 countries. The event aims to unite over 55,000 industry players, government stakeholders, and active buyers, all aligned towards the advancement of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals.

  • Saudi Air Force Selects Chinese Wing Loong-10B Recon-Strike Drone As UAVs ‘Rock’ Global Conflicts

    KSA has been operating the Wing Loong-2 (WL-2) drone since 2017. The Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group displayed the WL-2 with the Saudi flag printed on its tail Wing (vertical stabilizer). The WL-2 can carry 480 kg (1,058 pounds) of weapons for up to 32 hours. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the drone was reportedly used in the Yemeni civil war against the Houthi militia.

  • Saudi Arabia reveals bidders for 3.7 GW solar tender

    Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC) announced this week the selected bidders for the final phase of the fifth round of the Saudi Arabian government's National Renewable Energy Program (NREP).

  • Saudi Arabia announces national plan to stimulate urban policies by 2025

    The minister described the progress made by Saudi cities in the field of smart technology and urban development, saying: “Our goal is for at least 10 Saudi cities to be among the top 50 global cities by achieving the factors of governance, sustainability, and interaction with the population, meeting their aspirations, and achieving high prosperity for them.” He added: “Last year, four of our vibrant cities were classified within the Smart Cities Index. This exceptional journey toward transformation has enabled us to benefit from technology, artificial intelligence and data to make a real and tangible impact in municipalities.”

  • National portal to improve Saudi urban landscape launched

    The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing launched a national portal to improve the Saudi urban landscape. The launching ceremony was held on the sidelines of the first edition of the Global Smart City Forum 2024 in Riyadh on Monday. The two-day event is organized by SDAIA, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.

  • Do Iraqis Really Want the Americans to Withdraw?

    On February 10, 2024, the 329-seat Iraqi parliament convened to consider a resolution to demand formally American withdrawal. Within the parliament, 176 members represent the Coordination Framework, a coalition of political parties that back Prime Minister Mohammed Shi'a al-Sudani. The Framework also comprises among Iraq's most pro-Iranian political factions. Yet, despite holding a majority, the Framework could only muster 77 members to vote for a U.S. exit. Put another way, 252 parliamentarians split among Arabs and Kurds; Sunnis, Shi'ites, and Christians signaled they want the United States to remain for the sake of Iraqi sovereignty.

  • UK Middle East minister embarks on latest Gulf tour

    The UK’s Middle East Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad has departed for another Middle East tour with the aim of making progress toward a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Ahmad will arrive in Kuwait on Monday where he is set to meet with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Ambassador Abdullah Al-Yahya as well as the Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait Rami Tahboub.

  • The reality of life in Gaza right now, according to a former Middle East correspondent

    Christiane Amanpour speaks to journalist and author, Sarah Helm, about the potential consequences of an Israeli ground incursion into Rafah in Gaza.