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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 9, 2026 competitive Qur’an program, integrity in Qur’an competition, Islamic education contest, Islamic heritage Saudi Arabia, King Salman Qur’an Competition, Makkah Qur’an contest, motivational Qur’an contest, Qur’an competition winners, Qur’an excellence awards, Qur’an learning Saudi Arabia, Qur’an recitation Saudi Arabia, Qur’anic memorization contest, recitation and memorization contest, religious scholarship Saudi Arabia, Riyadh finals, Saudi education initiatives, Saudi religious education, student Islamic scholarship, student Qur’an competition, youth Qur’an program

King Salman Qur’an Competition in Makkah Draws Numerous Students and Promotes Excellence

Makkah – The Ministry of Islamic Affairs in Saudi Arabia has officially launched the preliminary rounds of the 27th King

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Royal Commission for AlUla Launches Hospitality Training Programs at Elaa Academy

Al Ula – The Royal Commission for AlUla has opened registration for a range of hospitality and tourism training programs

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 9, 2026 children youth cultural programs, cross-cultural dialogue, cultural exchange Saudi Arabia, cultural heritage celebration, global cultural festival, immersive cultural experiences, interactive workshops Spain, Ithra Cultural Days, King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, live Spanish performances, Spain culture festival, Spanish architecture sessions, Spanish art exhibition, Spanish cinema screening, Spanish cuisine workshops, Spanish fashion showcase, Spanish history and traditions, Spanish literature talks, Spanish music performances, Spanish sports exhibition

Ithra to Celebrate Spanish Culture with Two-Week Festival Featuring Art, Music, Cuisine, and Heritage

Riyadh – The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra, is set to bring Spain to life from January 12

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 afghanistan, conflict relief, displaced families, emergency food distribution, emergency support, food baskets, food security, humanitarian aid, humanitarian crisis, Kordofan, ksrelief, Mudad Sudan Project, Nangarhar Province, pakistan, regional stability, returning migrants, saudi arabia, South Sudan, sudan, vulnerable populations

KSrelief Distributes Food Baskets to Vulnerable Families in Afghanistan and Sudan

Nangarhar – Saudi humanitarian organization KSrelief recently provided food baskets to 384 families in the Hisarak and Behsud-e-Ajjam districts. The

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 9, 2026 alchemy-inspired drinks, creative food videos, culinary creativity, fantasy-inspired recipes, Game of Thrones meals, Harry Potter cooking, historical cooking, historical instruments cooking, home chef inspiration, imaginative cooking, immersive culinary experiences, medieval recipes, sensory cooking, Skyrim recipes, storytelling through food, The Witcher potions, TikTok cooking, TikTok food creators, video game-inspired food, visual food storytelling

TikTok Creator Sultan_Feasts Transforms Cooking into Historical and Fantasy-Inspired Culinary Adventures

Riyadh – TikTok creator Sultan_Feasts has captivated audiences by blending history, fantasy, and cooking into immersive, sensory-rich experiences that go

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 abha, Al-Qatt Al-Asiri, artisans, craft skills, creativity, culture, entrepreneurship, handicraft sector, handicrafts, heritage, innovation, local economy, market access, professional development, regional culture, saudi arabia, skills enhancement, sustainable income, tourism, traditional arts, training

Asir Artisans Enhance Skills Through Professional Training Programs and Expand Handicraft Market Reach

Abha – The Asir Development Authority partnered with the Social Development Bank to implement professional training programs for male and

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 healthcare reform Saudi Arabia, lifestyle diseases Saudi Arabia, long term health behavior change, nicotine cessation Saudi Arabia, nicotine free lifestyle Saudi, preventive healthcare Vision 2030, public health Saudi Arabia, quality of life Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia smoking cessation, Saudi health awareness campaigns, Saudi public health transformation, Saudi wellness initiatives, Saudis quit smoking 2025, smoking alternatives harm reduction, smoking reduction Middle East, smoking trends Gulf region, tobacco control policies Saudi, Vision 2030 health goals, wellness culture Saudi Arabia, youth smoking decline Saudi

Health Momentum Builds as 300,000 Saudis Quit Smoking in 2025 Amid Nationwide Wellness Push

Al Khobar – Saudi Arabia is witnessing a notable shift in public health behavior as hundreds of thousands of citizens

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 7, 2026 Dragon Ball theme park Saudi, experiential tourism Middle East, global tourism Saudi Arabia, Middle East mega attractions, new entertainment city Saudi Arabia, Qiddiya City Saudi Arabia, Qiddiya entertainment destination, Qiddiya infrastructure development, Qiddiya Investment Company, Qiddiya motorsports track, Qiddiya Six Flags opening, Qiddiya sports city, Qiddiya theme parks, Riyadh mega projects, Saudi economic diversification, Saudi family entertainment, Saudi gaming and esports hub, Saudi leisure industry growth, Saudi tourism development, Saudi Vision 2030 projects

Playing to Win as Qiddiya City Opens Its Gates and Positions Saudi Arabia as a Global Entertainment Powerhouse

Riyadh – Qiddiya City is emerging as one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious urban developments, blending entertainment, sports and culture

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 7, 2026 bilateral ties Saudi Singapore, diplomatic credentials ceremony, global diplomacy Saudi Arabia, Middle East Asia relations, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, Saudi ambassador Singapore, Saudi Arabia Singapore relations, Saudi Asia engagement, Saudi Asia strategy, Saudi diplomacy Asia, Saudi embassy Singapore, Saudi foreign policy expansion, Saudi foreign relations, Saudi international diplomacy, Saudi leadership greetings, Saudi trade partnerships Asia, Singapore president meeting, Singapore Saudi cooperation, Southeast Asia Saudi ties, Vision 2030 diplomacy

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Asia Ties as New Ambassador to Singapore Presents Credentials

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia has taken another step toward strengthening its diplomatic presence in Southeast Asia with the formal presentation

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 7, 2026 acute stroke management, advanced medical interventions, American Heart Association recognition, Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification, emergency stroke treatment, global hospital rankings, healthcare excellence Middle East, innovative emergency response, international hospital recognition, KFSHRC stroke care, King Faisal Specialist Hospital Riyadh, medical technology Saudi Arabia, MENA stroke care, mobile stroke unit Saudi Arabia, neurological care Riyadh, Newsweek top hospitals, patient-centered stroke care, Saudi Vision 2030 healthcare, specialized healthcare Saudi Arabia, stroke rehabilitation programs

Riyadh’s King Faisal Hospital Achieves Global Recognition with Elite Stroke Care Certification

Riyadh – King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh has earned the prestigious Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from