Qatar Mandates Meningococcal Vaccine for All Hajj 2026 Pilgrims

Qatar's Ministry of Public Health has set mandatory meningococcal vaccination for all pilgrims alongside targeted COVID-19 shots for high-risk groups…

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Saudi Seminar Details Shams Satellite Role in NASA Artemis II Lunar Orbit

A Makkah virtual seminar underscored Saudi Arabia's contributions to NASA's Artemis II mission through the Shams satellite and scientific research…

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Abha Earns First Promotion to Saudi Roshan League with 2-1 Triumph Over Al-Taee

Abha Club secured early promotion to the Saudi top flight as the first team to qualify after defeating Al-Taee and…

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Flash Flooding from Heavy Rains Disrupts Riyadh and Eastern Saudi Arabia

Torrential storms in April 2026 caused severe flash flooding in Riyadh and other Saudi regions, forcing school closures, remote learning…

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Saudi Schools and Universities Shift to Remote Learning Amid Heavy Storms

Saudi educational institutions across multiple regions transitioned to the Madrasati platform for online classes following torrential rainfall and flooding in…

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Saudi Arabia Launches Shams Satellite Aboard NASA’s Artemis II Mission

Saudi Arabia achieved a milestone by launching the Shams satellite on NASA's Artemis II mission, becoming the first Arab nation…

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WHO Details Saudi Partnership to Boost Regional Health Emergency Preparedness

A April 2026 WHO feature outlines how collaboration with Saudi Arabia's National Health Emergency Operations Centre enhances capacity-building and response…

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UAE Storms Dump Over 100 mm Rain on Dubai Triggering Floods

Multi-day heavy rainfall in late March 2026 flooded roads in Dubai and disrupted transport across the UAE with rainfall far…

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UAE Cabinet Approves Strategy to Rank Among Top 10 Space Economies by 2031

The UAE Cabinet has approved the National Space Strategy 2031 to double key sector metrics including revenues and companies while…

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