Al madinah: Al Madinah Region Development Authority invited local and international companies specializing in passenger transport to apply for qualification to implement public taxi service operation contracts in Madinah, as part of its efforts to develop the transport system and enhance mobility services within the city. According to Saudi Press Agency, the authority set September 3, 2026, as the deadline for receiving inquiries, and September 7, 2026, as the final deadline for submitting qualification documents through the Etimad platform, with evaluation beginning on September 8, 2026.