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Arabic AI chatbot
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia launches HUMAIN Chat, the world’s first Arabic-first AI chatbot

Saudi Arabia has introduced HUMAIN Chat, the first Arabic AI chatbot built on the ALLAM 34B language model. The launch is being described...

Carmen opera Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia

Carmen Opera to Debut in Saudi Arabia for the First Time This September

Opera lovers in the Gulf have a rare cultural event to look forward to. Saudi Arabia will host a performance of Carmen—one of...

Pluma Circus Riyadh
Saudi Arabia

Pluma Circus To Debut In Riyadh This September With A Ten-Day Run

The stage in Riyadh is about to come alive this September as Pluma Circus makes its much-awaited Saudi Arabia debut. Known globally for...

Riyadh Air coffee dates inflight experience
Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Air Elevates In-Flight Experience with Premium Saudi Coffee and Dates

As Riyadh Air prepares to take off later this year, the carrier is shaping its identity with a uniquely Saudi flavour. Through new...

Saudi Arabia cricket academy
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to Launch New Cricket Academy Through US Partnership

Cricket is set to make a major stride in Saudi Arabia with plans for a dedicated academy that will nurture young talent and...

Nusuk Umrah platform
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Saudi Arabia launches Nusuk Umrah platform for international pilgrims

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has rolled out a new digital service called Nusuk Umrah, designed to simplify the journey for...

Saudi Arabia online permit for controlled drugs
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia launches online permit process for controlled medicines

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new digital process for travellers who need to carry controlled medicines, including narcotics and psychotropic substances. The Saudi...

Saudi Arabia Oscar submission
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to Submit Oscar Entry for the First Time at the 98th Academy Awards

In a landmark moment for Middle Eastern cinema, Saudi Arabia has officially opened submissions for its debut entry in the International Feature Film...

Rise Tower in Riyadh
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Riyadh’s Rise Tower Could Surpass Burj Khalifa as the World’s Tallest Skyscraper

For over a decade, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa has reigned as the tallest building on the planet, soaring 828 metres into the sky. Now,...

Hajj 2026 hotel capacity expansion
Saudi Arabia

Saudi moves early to support growing Hajj demand

As preparations begin for Hajj 2026, Saudi Arabia has launched a dedicated e-service allowing licensed hotels in Makkah and Madinah to apply for...