SPA's News

GDCD Strengthens its Seasonal Centers During This Year's Hajj

Riyadh, May 21, 2025, SPA -- The General Directorate of Civil Defense (GDCD) strengthened its seasonal centers at land ports and highways leading to the Makkah and Madinah duri

Kingdom Hosts Regional Workshop to Boost Efforts to Protect Migratory Species

SPA Wed, 05/21/2025 - 05:55

Riyadh, May 20, 2025, SPA -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the National Center for Wildlife, hosted a regional workshop aimed at activating joint action programs among me

Minister of Industry Discusses Strengthening Industrial Cooperation with Qatari Counterpart

Doha, May 20, 2025, SPA -- Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef met today in Doha with Minister of Commerce and Industry of the State of Qatar Sheikh Faisal bin

Riyadh to Host International Weightlifting Federation Elections

SPA Wed, 05/21/2025 - 05:45

Riyadh, May 21, 2025, SPA -- Riyadh will host the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) elections on May 24 and 25, marking Riyadh’s first time hosting the global event.

Passports Directorate Boosts Volunteer Efforts to Aid Pilgrims

Riyadh, May 19, 2025, SPA -- The General Directorate of Passports has committed to empowering both male and female volunteers during the Hajj season.

Saudi Reef Launches Leather Craft Training for Rural Women in Al-Kharj

Riyadh, May 19, 2025, SPA -- The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program (Saudi Reef) has launched its inaugural vocational empowerment training program in leather industrie

Aseer Farmers' Traditional Technique Ensures Bountiful Grape Yields

SPA Tue, 05/20/2025 - 23:45

Abha, May 19, 2025, SPA -- In Aseer, farmers are applying traditional "tahbees" (confinement) techniques to boost the quality and quantity of their grape harvest.