The General Directorate of Passports deploys extra staff and round-the-clock terminals to expedite entry for Umrah performers, supporting Vision 2030 tourism goals.
The second Al-Namas International Sculpture Forum in Aseer, Saudi Arabia, features sculptors from six Arab nations through August, blending art with nature.
The Red Sea International Film Festival opens early bird accreditation for its Fourth Edition, December 5-14, 2024, in Jeddah, offering discounts until September 22.
Saudi security patrols in Jazan thwart a major smuggling attempt, seizing 578 kg of khat. The operation highlights the Kingdom’s commitment to border security and public safety.
Saudi Border Guards in Aseer arrested five nationals for smuggling 46 kg of hashish, reinforcing security and Vision 2030 goals.
Saudi Arabia’s NCVC hosts a two-day Forest Fire Prevention Strategies Forum in Riyadh with King Khalid University and Monash University to enhance fire management and support Vision 2030.
On the second day of the 44th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition, the judging panel in Makkah listened to recitations from 20 contestants representing 20 countries.
Saudi Arabia’s Council of Economic and Development Affairs reviews economic performance, inflation at 1.5%, export growth, fiscal reports, and digital content progress under Vision 2030.
OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha welcomed Sudan’s new permanent representative, Ambassador Dafallah Al-Hajj Ali, in Jeddah, reaffirming support for Sudan’s stability and unity.
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced the addition of the MGX-2 shipping service to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, enhancing connectivity with China and India.