As Saudi National Day approaches, Fairmont Riyadh is marking the occasion of the Kingdom’s 96th National Day with a selection of special offers across the hotel. Throughout the celebrations, guests can enjoy moments of relaxation at Fairmont Spa, an evening of Saudi-inspired flavours at The 365, or extra space for families travelling together with incredible

Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the first centre for New Media Arts in the Middle East and North Africa, today launched its latest exhibition CONTINUUM ’26, showcasing the works of its second cohort of emerging artists and mentors. Visitors explored a diverse range of cutting-edge technological media, including immersive and multimedia installations, light, sound, moving image,

Global food prices rose in August to their highest level since late 2022, driven by adverse weather conditions and international shipping disruptions, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said on Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a basket of globally traded food commodities, averaged 133.3

Rwaj, a live social shopping and auction marketplace built for the Middle East, today announced it has raised $1.2 million (SAR 4.5 million) in pre-seed funding to accelerate its growth and product development across the region. Live commerce is already how the region shops; it just happens off-platform. Across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, thousands

A new research by a team at Binghamton University reveals why memory shifts as we age – and that shift happens earlier in life than most people think, potentially at middle age. “This is one of a growing list of studies highlighting that the period of middle age is really important for memory functioning and

During LEAP 2026, Aramco and Aramco Digital, an Aramco Group company, announced a number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements with leading technology companies. The MoUs and agreements focus on cybersecurity, industrial AI and innovation, localizing critical technologies, and building national industrial capabilities. Attending the opening of LEAP 2026, Amin H. Nasser, Aramco President

Swisslog, a global leader in automated logistics solutions, will participate in the Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo from 8–10 September 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. The company will demonstrate how adaptable automation can help warehouse operators respond as volumes increase, product ranges expand, and service requirements evolve. Live automation technology on display