Saudi Arabia has increased the disposal rate of ozone-depleting substances to 69 percent during the first half of 2026, reinforcing its commitment to implementing the Montreal Protocol and the gradual phase-out of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), according to data from the National Center for Environmental Compliance. The center announced that more than 8,000 metric tons of ozone-depleting

A total of 264 BMW vehicles have been recalled by the Ministry of Commerce due to a defect in the Integrated Braking (IB) system that may interfere with electronic signals and reduce braking system performance, increasing the risk of an accident. The recall affects 264 BMW vehicles, specifically the 7 Series, X7, XM, X6, X1,

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned and denounced the targeting of two ADNOC tankers while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing the incident as an unacceptable recurrence of Iranian attacks targeting commercial vessels and tankers. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the recurrence of

Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah sits in one of the most recognizable parts of the Holy City. Located within the Abraj Al Bait complex, the hotel combines direct access to Masjid al-Haram with views across the Kaaba, Haram and Makkah skyline. For pilgrims, those details matter. A hotel can be luxurious, but if reaching the Haram

Saudi Arabia emerged as one among the world’s top 10 countries for private AI investment, according to the latest World Bank report. The World Bank Group’s World Development Report 2026, titled “The Promise of Artificial Intelligence,” highlighted Saudi Arabia’s growing position in the global AI landscape. “The Kingdom has become an attractive destination for AI

Alshaya Group, the leading international franchise retail operator in the region, is proud to announce the launch of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with its first restaurant opening in Riyadh this August.  This highly anticipated launch will bring Chipotle’s responsibly sourced, classically cooked real food to guests in Saudi

Anjum Hotel Makkah is designed around one of the biggest priorities for visitors to the Holy City: staying close to Masjid al-Haram. The hotel combines that location with a broad choice of rooms, suites, dining options and facilities aimed at pilgrims, families and longer-stay visitors. For many travelers coming to Makkah for Umrah or Hajj,