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Riyadh, June 29, 2026(Kamran Raja): The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its position as one of the world's safest countries, with security continuing to serve as a cornerstone of economic growth, tourism, entertainment, and an enhanced quality of life. According to data from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Indicators Database, compared with the 2025 Safety Index, Saudi Arabia has been recognized as the safest country among the G20 nations. The findings show that 97.7 percent of the Kingdom's population feels safe walking alone at night in their neighborhoods, highlighting the country's high level of public security and social stability. The achievement reflects the Kingdom's comprehensive approach to maintaining law and order under its leadership, supported b...

San Diego, June 30, 2026(Kamran Raja): The King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), in collaboration with the U.S.-Saudi Business Council, hosted a high-level meeting of biotechnology leaders on the sidelines of the BIO International Convention in San Diego, United States, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s expanding biotechnology ecosystem and its growing role as a global hub for life sciences innovation.The event brought together leading researchers, industry executives, investors, and policymakers to explore opportunities for collaboration in biotechnology and healthcare innovation. It also promoted the Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit (RGMBS 2026), which will be held in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Investment.Scheduled to take place in Riya...

New York, June 30, 2026(Kamran Raja): Under the directives of Saudi Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, an IMCTC delegation, led by Secretary-General Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghedi, is participating in UN Counter-Terrorism Week at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Organized by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the annual forum serves as a leading international platform that brings together UN member states, senior officials, counter-terrorism experts, and international organizations to review the implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and address emerging security challenges and evolving terrorist threats. ...

New York, June 30, 2026(Kamran Raja): Saudi Arabia highlighted its premium locally produced dates and a wide range of value-added date products at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York City, reinforcing the Kingdom's growing position as a leading global exporter of dates. Participating as the Partner Country, Saudi Arabia was represented by Saudi Dates at the international exhibition, held from June 28 to 30. The event brought together 2,400 exhibitors from 50 countries and is expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors from around the world, providing an important platform to promote high-quality food products and strengthen international trade partnerships. The National Center for Palms and Dates said the participation of several Saudi date companies offers a valuable opportunit...