Nahj, a non-profit organisation, launched its summer training programme to empower young people until 15 August in Riyadh and Jeddah through partnerships with companies in fields including healthcare, law, business development, engineering and technology

The Ibex Reserve became the first protected area in the Kingdom to be added to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's Green List

Rayyanah Barnawi, the first Arab female astronaut, was officially recognised for her pioneering space flight by Guinness World Records; she said 'this trip does not just represent me, but rather the entire Arab world and all Saudis'

King Abdulaziz University announced the launch of the second Student Film Festival, 4-5 December at the King Faisal Hall for Conferences, to promote student creativity in filmmaking

'Our Guests are Our Priority' initiative aims to improve the quality of services offered to national and international tourists throughout the Kingdom by strengthening the adherence of accommodation facilities to licensing and classification standards