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Month: May 2025

KSA News

Deputy Foreign Minister Receives New Spanish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article covers the diplomatic meeting between Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji and Spain’s newly appointed Ambassador Javier Carbajosa Sanchez, held on May 20, 2025, in Riyadh. The meeting symbolizes the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening international friendships, particularly with European allies, and […]

KSA News

Deputy Foreign Minister Meets Djibouti’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article covers the diplomatic meeting between Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed Elkhereiji, and Djibouti’s Ambassador and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama. Held on May 20, 2025, in Riyadh, the meeting reinforces Saudi Arabia’s commitment to international dialogue, African partnerships, and […]

Science

New Drone Technology Deployed to Advance Geospatial Services in Al-Jouf

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the launch of the “GEO DRONE” initiative in Al-Jouf Region, unveiled on May 20, 2025, by Mayor Eng. Atef bin Mohammed Al-Shara’an. This advanced geospatial drone enhances mapping, reduces costs, and accelerates urban service delivery. It reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing leadership in smart […]

KSA News

Nearly One Million Pilgrims Served by Makkah Route Initiative to Date

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article explores the remarkable success of the Makkah Route Initiative—an award-winning Hajj facilitation program led by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior. As of May 20, 2025, it has served nearly one million pilgrims since its inception in 2017. By completing travel procedures in their home […]

KSA News

First Group of Syrian Pilgrims for 1446 AH Welcomed at King Abdulaziz Airport

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the arrival of Syrian pilgrims at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah for the 1446 AH Hajj season, as of May 20, 2025. The General Directorate of Passports ensured smooth and dignified entry procedures using advanced technology and multilingual support. This reflects Saudi […]

KSA News

NCA Unveils Cybersecurity Awareness Exhibition for Pilgrims

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the National Cybersecurity Authority’s (NCA) launch of a new Cybersecurity Awareness Exhibition at King Abdulaziz International Airport. As of May 20, 2025, the exhibition aims to protect Hajj pilgrims by educating them on cyber risks and safe digital behavior. Through interactive tools and […]

Economy

Saudi Reef Begins Leatherworking Program for Rural Women in Al-Kharj

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the launch of a vocational empowerment training program by the Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program (Saudi Reef) for rural women in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. As of May 20, 2025, this initiative promotes entrepreneurship in leather manufacturing—strengthening local economies, fostering women’s economic empowerment, and […]

KSA News

Passports Authority Expands Volunteer Support for Pilgrims

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article celebrates Saudi Arabia’s initiative to empower male and female volunteers during Hajj 1446 AH, as announced by the General Directorate of Passports. These dedicated volunteers assist pilgrims at entry points by providing multilingual support, guidance, and hospitality from arrival to departure. The program reflects […]

Science

Saudi Students in Newcastle Attend SUSE 2025 Conference

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the SUSE 2025 Conference hosted at Newcastle University in the UK on May 20, 2025, under the guidance of the Saudi Cultural Attaché. With the active participation of Saudi scholarship students, the event showcased world-class research in science, engineering, and computing. It reflects […]