Month: May 2025

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article celebrates a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s railway transport sector, which recorded over 35 million passengers in Q1 2025, as reported by the Transport General Authority (TGA). The surge reflects the Kingdom’s progress in sustainable infrastructure, public mobility, and carbon reduction—core pillars of Vision […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the release of Saudi Arabia’s 2025 national cultural events calendar, issued by the Ministry of Culture on May 22, 2025. The calendar showcases a Kingdom-wide celebration of arts, heritage, and innovation—open to all. It supports Vision 2030’s cultural transformation, expanding access to creative […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article showcases Saudi Arabia’s dedication to global service and cultural diplomacy through the Makkah Route Initiative. On May 22, 2025, Saudi Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire Saad Al-Qithami welcomed and thanked the initiative’s team in Abidjan. Their work simplifies Hajj travel for Ivorian pilgrims, reflecting Saudi […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to international economic diplomacy through the Saudi-Spanish Joint Commission. On May 22, 2025, Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim met with his Spanish counterpart, Carlos Cuerpo Caballero, to discuss cooperation, trade, and shared priorities in global economic […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article covers Saudi Arabia’s leadership in administrative innovation at the 119th Executive Council Meeting of the Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO), held in Cairo on May 22, 2025. Chaired by Saudi Minister Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi, the session reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strategic partnerships and […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the launch of Tabuk Hills and Phase Two of Tabuk Valley, two major urban development projects inaugurated on May 22, 2025, by Tabuk Region Governor Prince Fahd bin Sultan. These projects, led by the National Housing Company (NHC), support Vision 2030’s Housing Program […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article honors a compassionate diplomatic gesture made on May 22, 2025. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman extended heartfelt condolences to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, following the passing of his mother-in-law, Khalsa bint Nasr Albusaidi. This message is more […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article reflects the strong and respectful diplomatic bond between Saudi Arabia and Oman. On May 22, 2025, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a heartfelt message of condolences to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman following the passing […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights a key milestone in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route Initiative as it expands into Morocco. On May 22, 2025, Saudi Ambassador Dr. Sami bin Abdullah Al-Saleh and Moroccan Minister Ahmed Toufiq visited the new Makkah Route hall at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport. This […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region’s celebration of World Metrology Day on May 20, 2025. Under the leadership of the Gulf Cooperation Council Standardization Organization (GSO), the Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to scientific accuracy, international collaboration, and technological progress—core principles of Vision 2030. […]