NCVC and KAUST inaugurate the Experimental Station and Ecological Observatory in Wadi Qudaid National Park to advance desert afforestation and support the Saudi Green Initiative.
The Saudi Stock Exchange main index closed lower on October 17, 2024, losing 131.24 points. The NOMU parallel market gained, highlighting market diversity.
Saudi Arabia’s Museums Commission and Shanghai Museum sign an Executive Program to exchange artworks, host exhibitions, and deepen cultural ties under Vision 2030.
Saudi Interior Ministry extends 50% reduction on accumulated traffic fines until April 18, 2025, upon King Salman and Crown Prince directives, easing financial burden.
Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission and China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration extend archaeological cooperation at Al-Serrain, strengthening cultural ties and heritage preservation.
Governor of Qassim Region receives Guinness World Records certificate for the Buraidah Date Carnival, recognized as the world’s largest, boosting Saudi Arabia’s date economy and Vision 2030 goals.
Saudi Arabia’s OIC representative Dr. Saleh Al-Suhaibani met Malaysia’s Ambassador in Riyadh to enhance multilateral cooperation and advance OIC goals.
GASTAT President Dr. Fahad Al-Dossari met TurkStat President Erhan Çetinkaya in Ankara on October 17, 2024, to enhance statistical collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief leads global fight against food insecurity with $2.11 billion in projects across 102 countries, marking World Food Day.
Ministry of Islamic Affairs issues introductory guide for the first King Salman Competition for Memorizing the Quran and Sunnah in Mauritania, outlining categories, prizes, and judging.