Category: Culture

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article introduces the first Arab-European Cities Dialogue Forum, hosted by Riyadh Region Municipality from May 11 to 13, 2025. The event brings together urban leaders from the Arab world and Europe to build city-to-city partnerships, promote sustainable development, and align governance, planning, and innovation—all in […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article spotlights a new training initiative launched in Makkah on May 6, 2025, by the Guidance Center for Pilgrim Bus Transport in partnership with Umm Al-Qura University. The program aims to prepare over 1,500 Saudi men and women to serve pilgrims with skill, compassion, and […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article covers the May 6, 2025 meeting between Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Islamic Affairs, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh, and Dr. Rushan Abbasov of the Russian Federation’s Religious Administration for Muslims. Their discussion in Riyadh focused on strengthening cooperation to serve Muslims globally, enhancing Islamic […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article covers a key moment in Saudi Arabia’s leadership in Gulf education cooperation. On May 5, 2025, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi met with Saudi Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan and Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Moqbel, the newly appointed Director General of the Arab Bureau of […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights Saudi Arabia’s strategic preparation for the 1446H Hajj season through major road infrastructure upgrades by the Roads General Authority (RGA). It showcases the Kingdom’s Vision 2030-aligned commitment to safety, hospitality, and innovation—ensuring that pilgrims enjoy a secure and seamless journey. It also reflects […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights a meaningful diplomatic and logistical success for Saudi Arabia. On May 5, 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited the Makkah Route Initiative lounge at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. His visit reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to seamless Hajj services and reinforced deep bilateral ties […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights Saudi Arabia’s leadership in regional security and capacity-building through the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC). On May 5, 2025, IMCTC hosted a Human Intelligence training session at its Riyadh headquarters. This program advances global counterterrorism cooperation, enhances intelligence capabilities, and supports Vision […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article showcases the launch of the third edition of the Diriyah Engineers Development Program (DEDP)—a cornerstone initiative of Diriyah Company aimed at empowering Saudi graduates with world-class engineering skills. This program directly supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by developing national talent, fostering innovation, and shaping […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article captures a significant moment in Saudi-Indonesian relations as President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia commended Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route Initiative on May 5, 2025. His praise highlights Saudi Arabia’s leadership in facilitating a seamless and dignified pilgrimage experience for Indonesian Hajj travelers. The article demonstrates […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the proactive enforcement of Hajj regulations by Saudi Arabia’s security forces to protect the sanctity, safety, and orderliness of the Hajj pilgrimage. On May 5, 2025, authorities in Makkah arrested a Ghanaian resident who attempted to illegally smuggle four women into the holy […]