Riyadh Hosts Major Accounting Forum and Thrilling Football Draw

A busy week features corporate excellence awards and intense Saudi League action.

Launching the Accounting Excellence Forum

The Accounting Excellence Forum 2026 opened in Riyadh yesterday. Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Kassabi sponsored the prestigious corporate event. The Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants organized the gathering. Strategic partner Saudi Aramco joined local and international financial experts there. Officials signed a cooperation agreement to support the endowment sector financially.

Honoring Excellence and Creativity

Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar patronized an awards ceremony. He honored the winners of the Prince Faisal Award for Excellence and Creativity. Officials held the lovely ceremony at AlMaarefa University in Diriyah Governorate. The Governor praised the advanced level achieved by the prestigious award. He also officially launched the fifth edition of the competition.

A Thrilling Roshn Saudi League Match

In sports news, the Roshn Saudi League title race remains completely unresolved. Al-Hilal drew 1-1 against intense rivals Al-Nassr on Tuesday evening. They played at Al-Awwal Park stadium before a massive, excited crowd. Al-Nassr moved to 83 points at the top of the standings. Al-Hilal now sits five points behind them with 78 points.

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