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The first supermoon of 2026: its date and details of its conjunction with Jupiter

The Arab world is eagerly awaiting the first supermoon of 2026 on Saturday evening, January 3rd. Learn more about the perigee full moon phenomenon, its conjunction with Jupiter, and its impact on tides.

January 2, 2026

Technology

Zatka foils smuggling of 38,000 narcotic pills at King Khalid Airport

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority foils the smuggling of 38,340 amphetamine pills in a postal parcel at King Khalid International Airport and arrests the recipients in cooperation with the Anti-Narcotics Department.

January 2, 2026

Local news

Dani Alves invests in a Portuguese club and plans a return to the pitch

Dani Alves is returning to football as an investor in Portuguese club São João de Ver following his recent troubles, with reports suggesting a possible return to playing. Here are the details of the deal.

January 2, 2026

Sports

Tunisia vs. Mali: Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash date and details

Tunisia faces Mali in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, seeking to break a decades-long historical jinx. Learn more about the match and the coaches' statements.

January 2, 2026

Sports

Egyptian Products Exhibition in Jeddah 2026: Investment Opportunities and Partnerships

Jeddah will host the Egyptian Products Exhibition in January 2026, with significant participation from the textile sector. Discover investment opportunities and enhance trade between Saudi Arabia and Egypt at the Jeddah Exhibition Center.

January 2, 2026

Economy

Inter Milan's offer to sign Joao Cancelo from Al-Hilal: Financial details

Learn about Inter Milan's financial offer to bring back Joao Cancelo from Al-Hilal in the winter, the plan to split the salary between the two clubs, and the player's motivations for returning to the Italian league.

January 2, 2026

Sports

Jeddah to host the 27th Gulf Cup in 2026: Date and stadiums

Officially, Jeddah will host the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in September 2026. Learn about the host stadiums, the tournament's timing with Saudi National Day, and details of the preparations.

January 2, 2026

Sports

Al-Khaleej's lineup against Al-Najma: Costas and Dimitrios return to the squad

Discover Al-Khaleej's official lineup for their match against Al-Najma in the Roshan League. Donis includes the duo of Kostas and Dimitrios in the starting eleven after their recovery from injury to bolster the team's ranks.

January 2, 2026

Sports

Education: 68 million books distributed and the digital "My Books" platform launched

The Ministry of Education has completed the distribution of 68 million textbooks to 6.4 million students across 37,000 schools, and launched the Kutubi platform to facilitate course management and promote digital transformation.

January 2, 2026

Local news

Nine people died from contaminated drinking water in Indore, India: Full details

The death toll from drinking water contamination in the Indian city of Indore has risen to nine, with hundreds more affected. Learn about the causes of the disaster that struck India's cleanest city and the details of the investigation.

January 2, 2026

World News