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Riyadh’s Thumamah Road bridge has officially hit 85% completion, bringing smoother journeys one step closer 🚧🚗, while João Félix has sent football fans into a frenzy with a cryptic post-match claim following Al Nassr’s clash
with Al Ittihad. ⚽🔥 Meanwhile, Makkah is getting smarter, with new technology at the Grand Mosque cutting some pilgrim waiting times from two hours to just nine minutes 🕋📱✨ 
Plus, more stories making waves around the Kingdom. 🇸🇦

Let’s get into it! 🌟👇🏼

LOVIN NEWS

Riyadh’s Major Thumamah Road Bridge Is Now Almost Complete

•  🚧 The Thumamah Road bridge at Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road is now 85% complete.

• The project is located along one of Riyadh’s key road corridors.

• Once finished, it’s expected to improve traffic flow and connectivity.

• It’s part of Riyadh’s wider Ring Roads and Main Roads Development Program.

• With just 15% remaining, the bridge is getting close to completion.

  • 💡 Summary:

  The Thumamah Road bridge has reached 85% completion, bringing Riyadh another step closer to smoother traffic and better connections across its growing road network.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

The AI Tools Students in Saudi Arabia Are Actually Using

• 🤖📚 AI is becoming part of everyday student life in Riyadh and across Saudi Arabia, rather than something limited to the tech industry.

• Students can use AI for tasks like understanding difficult concepts, researching topics, developing ideas and creating presentations.

• 45.2% of internet users in Saudi Arabia use AI tools, according to the Saudi Internet Report 2025.

• Adoption is even higher among younger users, reaching 53.4% among ages 10–19.

• The highest figure mentioned is among 20–29-year-olds, at 55.7%, showing how established AI use is becoming among young people.

  💡 Summary:

  AI is quickly becoming a normal part of how young people in Saudi Arabia learn, search and create. With more than half of internet users under 30 already using AI tools, students are increasingly treating the technology as part of their everyday digital toolkit.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

João Félix Sparks Online Frenzy With Explosive Post-Clasico Claim

• ⚽️ The latest Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr clash continued off the pitch, with several post-match moments quickly spreading across social media.

• Following Al Nassr’s loss, João Félix was filmed walking through the mixed zone and appeared visibly frustrated with the result.

• Félix declined to give the usual post-match interviews as camera crews approached him.

• Instead, he made the cryptic comment: “I’m not speaking now, I’m gonna expose this league…”

• The unexpected remark quickly sparked speculation and discussion among football fans online, although the provided information does not explain what Félix meant by “expose.”

  💡 Summary:

  The conversation around Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr didn’t end with the final whistle. João Félix’s brief but cryptic post-match comment became one of the biggest talking points, leaving fans wondering what exactly the Al Nassr forward was referring to.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

Makkah Is Moving Towards A Smarter Future

• 🕋 The Grand Mosque is undergoing a major digital transformation, with smart technology being introduced across services for pilgrims and visitors.

• Smart mobility services have helped reduce some pilgrim waiting times from around two hours three years ago to roughly nine minutes during the most recent Hajj season.

• The upgrades include automated transport services, electronic booking and payments, and interactive digital mapping.

• Digital systems are also helping different government entities coordinate and respond to field reports more efficiently.

• The wider goal is for the Grand Mosque to become one of the world’s smartest sites by 2030, strengthening Makkah’s position as a highly connected destination.

  💡 Summary:

  Technology is transforming the experience of visiting the Grand Mosque, with some waiting times dropping dramatically and more services becoming digitally connected. The changes are part of a wider push towards making the Grand Mosque one of the world’s smartest sites by 2030.

 🍿 Sharable bits and tips!

• When work double-checks as a family reunion with the sweetest patient ever! 🩺❤️

• The most wholesome graduation surprise 🥹🚗

• When your dad is officially your ultimate hype man right after taking the win! 🐎🏆

LOVIN COMMUNITY

Ayed Turned A Concert Into A Very Jeddah Night!

• 🎶 Saudi singer Ayed performed a concert in Jeddah, bringing fans together for a night of live music.

• The concert gave Jeddah audiences the chance to hear Ayed perform live and experience his music in a crowd setting.

• The night was filled with music, energy and memorable moments for fans in attendance.

• The experience continued beyond the final song, with plenty of moments for fans to remember and share.

• For Ayed fans who weren’t there, it was definitely a night that came with a little FOMO.

  💡 Summary:

  Ayed’s Jeddah concert brought fans together for a memorable night of live music and shared moments, leaving plenty to talk about even after the concert came to an end.

REGIONAL FAVORITES

👯‍♀️ 7 Unmissable Ladies’ Specials To Try In Bahrain

• ✨Bahrain has a variety of weekly ladies’ offers and experiences happening across the Kingdom.

• The options are designed for everything from after-work plans and girls’ nights to mid-week outings.

• Experiences range from beach clubs and daytime spots to nightlife venues.

• There are also more laid-back and unique options, including hidden vinyl bars.

• The roundup highlights seven ladies’ specials to check out throughout the week.

  💡 Summary:

  From beach days to late-night plans, Bahrain has seven weekly ladies’ specials offering plenty of ways to get the girls together and make mid-week a little more exciting.

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