Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 to win the 2026 FA Community Shield, their 18th title. Goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Odegaard sealed victory.
The Rafah border crossing facilitated the return of the 75th group of Palestinians to Gaza, with Egyptian support. Saudi Arabia monitors regional humanitarian efforts.
A Canadian farm’s ‘Super White Gyrfalcon’ sold for SAR1.3 million at the Saudi auction, reflecting years of breeding expertise and heritage preservation.
Palestine Stock Exchange rose 0.21% as Al-Quds index hit 673.70 points, with trading at $313,268 on Aug 16, 2026. Learn the details.
Islamic Development Bank receives ‘AAA’ credit rating from S&P, highlighting strong financial position and global leadership in development finance.
Saudi Arabia introduces mandatory cooperative insurance for crowded places and high-risk activities to protect visitors and support Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia sends 144 athletes to the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, competing in 19 sports. The delegation prepares with a training camp in Fuji to showcase the Kingdom’s sporting excellence.
Saudi Arabia hosts IDRA 2026 World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse in Riyadh, bringing together 100 countries to address global water security through innovation.
Greece lowers forest fire risk to category three for the first time in weeks, easing pressure on firefighters and offering a reprieve. Learn more about the implications and Vision 2030 alignment.
The Royal Commission for AlUla partners with Smithsonian’s Asian art museum to launch the ‘Resident Narrator’ program, showcasing AlUla’s heritage and fostering cultural dialogue.