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Al-Jouf signs subscription deal with Almunajem Foods

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Co. announced the signing of a subscription agreement with Almunajem Foods Company. The company did not disclose further terms in the material provided. The announcement adds to…

The Saudi Standard · July 27, 2026
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July 26, 2026 · Corporate
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — The General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises, known as Monshaat, is organizing a week of guidance and…

July 6, 2026 · Corporate
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Sakaka, Saudi Arabia — The Al-Jawf Youth Association on Saturday organized a workshop in Sakaka titled “Finance for Non-Financials.” Mohammed bin Fahd…

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Deputy Governor Reviews Aramco Partnerships

Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia — His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Al-Madinah Region, received the…

June 24, 2026 · Energy
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NMDC Energy Launches 40,000-Ton Manufacturing Hub in Ras Al-Khair

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Real Estate Fund deposits 1.082 billion SAR in July

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Real Estate Development Fund said it deposited 1.082 billion SAR into the accounts of beneficiaries of the…

July 26, 2026 · Investment
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi Tourism Authority has launched the Saudi Summer Offers 2026 platform under the slogan “Now and Later”…

June 25, 2026 · Investment
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Preserving national heritage sits near the center of the King Abdulaziz Public Library’s mission. The institution describes that…

June 24, 2026 · Investment
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July 26, 2026 · Industry
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Food Security disburses 199 million SAR to wheat farmers

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The General Authority for Food Security said it has disbursed 199 million SAR in first-installment payments to local…

July 26, 2026 · Industry
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Food Security awards fourth wheat import batch

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The General Authority for Food Security has completed procedures to award the fourth batch of imported wheat for…

July 6, 2026 · Industry
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Umm Al-Qura University wins in Hong Kong AI contest

Makkah, Saudi Arabia — Umm Al-Qura University won several awards in the finals of the 2026 International Artificial Intelligence in Education Competition,…

July 26, 2026 · Technology
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Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia — Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, Governor of Al-Ahsa, the governorate…

July 26, 2026 · Technology
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Buraidah, Saudi Arabia — Qassim University, through its Deanship of Student Affairs, is organizing an intensive two-hour training program in generative artificial…

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Jadeer Summer Club opens its second season

Turaif, Saudi Arabia — The second season of the Jadeer Summer Club began in Turaif Governorate, where the program is being run…

July 6, 2026 · Tourism
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Al-Qassim opens Summer Dukhna 26 festival

Buraidah, Saudi Arabia — Al-Qassim Municipality has opened the “Summer Dukhna 26” festival at Khazzaz Park in Dukhna, where residents and visitors…

July 6, 2026 · Tourism
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Makkah’s Walkways and Squares Reframe Daily Life

Makkah, Saudi Arabia — Makkah is strengthening its place as a city where urban care meets the city’s spiritual weight. Public squares…

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