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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: PFL MENA returned to Boulevard Studios in Riyadh with an action-packed fight card that featured knockout finishes, dominant performances, and crucial tournament victories as the region’s top mixed martial artists battled for places in the upcoming semifinals. The headline attraction belonged to Saudi Arabia’s rising MMA star Hattan Alsaif, who made a memorable professional debut by defeating Algeria’s Dania Ouhachi via second-round TKO. After surviving an early submission threat, Alsaif thrilled the home crowd with a powerful overhand right that dropped her opponent before finishing the contest with ground-and-pound, marking a dream start to her professional career.…
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (July 9, 2026) – The official weigh-ins for PFL MENA: Riyadh are set to take place ahead of tomorrow’s event at Boulevard Studios in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The main event is official; it will feature Saudi Arabian star Hattan Alsaif, who makes her professional debut in a Catchweight Showcase Main Event against Algeria’s Dania Ouhachi. The co-main event is also set, with Lebanon’s Hassan Shaaban taking on Jordan’s Hazem Kayyali in a welterweight tournament showdown. The card also includes Featherweight and Welterweight Tournament bouts as fighters continue their pursuit of a PFL MENA championship
Dammam, Saudi Arabia: The Embassy of Pakistan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia successfully organized a vibrant Pakistani Mango Festival at Danube Hypermarket in Dammam on 7 July 2026, promoting Pakistan’s premium mangoes to Saudi consumers. The event attracted diplomats, business leaders, members of the media, academics, community representatives, Saudi nationals, and visitors from various countries. The festival was organized under the leadership of Dr. Shagufta Zareen, Minister for Trade and Investment at the Embassy of Pakistan, while Munir Hassan, Trade Development Officer, coordinated the event. The opening ceremony featured a ribbon-cutting followed by the cutting of a special cake…
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: The Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah, in collaboration with the Pakistan Investors Forum (PIF) , successfully organized a one-day Pakistani Mango Festival at a local supermarket, showcasing Pakistan’s premium mangoes along with a variety of mango-based food products. The festival was inaugurated by the Consul General of Pakistan, Syed Mustafa Rabbani , alongside Sheikh Emad Al-Aboud , Vice Chairman of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce, and prominent Saudi businessmen. The exhibition featured premium mango varieties from different regions of Pakistan, as well as mango-based biscuits, pastries, cakes, and other food products. The festival attracted a large…
DCO launches Ethical AI Guidebook for Policymakers to advance safe, secure and trustworthy AI governance Geneva, Switzerland,— The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the world’s first standalone international organization dedicated to inclusive and sustainable digital economy growth, launched the DCO Ethical AI Guidebook for Policymakers during a high-level session convened in partnership with the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) and the International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), titled “Responsible, Trusted, and Safe AI for Prosperity: From Principles to Practice”. Held on the sidelines of the first United Nations Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, which took place…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | By Rana Azeem The World CIO 200 Roadshow – KSA Edition 2026, organized by the Global CIO Forum, was successfully held in Riyadh, bringing together leading technology executives, Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), IT leaders, digital transformation experts, and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) professionals from Saudi Arabia and more than 60 countries worldwide. The World CIO 200 Roadshow 2026 went beyond being a leadership event, emerging as a global transformation platform focused on accelerating digital innovation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, collaboration, and future-ready leadership. The event aligned with global priorities promoted by…
Riyadh: The Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh organized a vibrant Pakistan Mango Festival, inaugurated by H.E. Ambassador Ahmed Farooq. The event was attended by Dr. Shagufta Zareen, Minister (Trade & Investment), officials of the Embassy, members of the Pakistani community, business leaders, and a large number of Saudi nationals. Addressing the opening ceremony, Ambassador Ahmed Farooq highlighted that Pakistani mangoes are globally renowned for their exceptional sweetness, natural aroma, premium quality, and distinctive taste. He noted that Pakistani mangoes are proudly known as the “King of Fruits” and reaffirmed the Embassy’s commitment to promoting their exports and strengthening their international…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Pakistani Executive Forum (PEF) successfully hosted its 7th Business Networking Meetup in Riyadh. The event was graced by Dr. Shagufta Zareen, Minister Trade & Investment at the Embassy of Pakistan, as the Guest of Honor. Prominent businessman Mian Munir Hans attended from Dubai, while a large number of Pakistani business leaders, CEOs, investors, entrepreneurs, and community representatives from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Dubai participated in the event. The highlight of the gathering was the signing of a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) among the Pakistani Executive Forum (PEF), Pakistan Investment Forum, and other Pakistani business and…
Riyadh: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Riyadh hosted a grand reception in honor of Mian Munir Hans, President of Pakistan Peoples Party Middle East, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event brought together a large gathering of party leaders, workers, members of the Pakistani community, and distinguished personalities from political, social, literary, media, and business circles. Mian Munir Hans received a warm welcome upon his arrival. Addressing the audience, he emphasized that Pakistan needs sustained economic stability, national unity, and the strengthening of democratic values. He said overseas Pakistanis continue to play a pivotal role in supporting the national economy through record…
Ahmed Al-Mulla: “The Road Is Never Empty of Those Who Cross It” Saudi Film Festival Announces Winners and Concludes Its 12th Edition “Hijra” Wins the Golden Palm for Best Feature Film; Abdulmohsen Al-Dhabaan Named Artistic Director of the Next Edition Dhahran – July 3, 2026 The Saudi Film Festival concluded its 12th edition on Thursday evening at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), a Saudi Aramco initiative, in Dhahran. Held from June 26 to July 2, 2026, the festival was organized by the Cinema Association, in partnership with Ithra and supported by the Film Commission. The closing ceremony…