The University of Hail is organizing a data-focused hackathon from November 15 to 17, 2026, under the AI Pathways initiative and the Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026.
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority’s Makkah Region dispatch center received 40,929 emergency calls in October 2026 from Makkah, Jeddah, and Taif, ensuring round-the-clock care.
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology forecasts thunderstorms, hail, dust-stirring winds, and fog across multiple regions for Wednesday, with detailed Red Sea and Arabian Gulf marine conditions.
Al-Ahsa’s agricultural markets are abundant with Hasawi berries during a season lasting less than a month, drawing strong local and visitor interest.
Gold futures fell 0.70% to $3,942 per ounce as US midterm elections and Iran war diplomacy shaped markets, with silver down 2.24% and the dollar index rising.
Two young peregrine falcons sold for a combined SAR388,000 on the 17th night of the National Center for Falcons Auction 2026, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s commitment to sustainable falconry and cultural heritage.
Light rain fell across parts of AlUla Governorate and its affiliated centers on November 3, 2026, per Saudi Press Agency, as the Kingdom’s heritage region continues its Vision 2030 revival.
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