Saudi Arabia News

Saudi Arabia and Syria Sign State Broadcasting Cooperation Agreement

Saudi Arabia and Syria agreed to exchange educational, cultural and news programming across state television and radio networks, adding another area of institutional cooperation between Riyadh and Damascus.

Saudi Tourism Growth Continues After Kingdom Surpasses Visitor Target

Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector continues to expand following increased aviation capacity and hospitality investment, building on annual visitor numbers above 122 million and total tourist spending of $79 billion.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Agree $3 Billion Agricultural Trade Partnership

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan agreed to increase Pakistani agricultural and food exports to the Kingdom to $3 billion over the next two years as Riyadh seeks to strengthen food-security supply chains.

Saudi Arabia Plans Freedom of Information Law as Digital Economy Reaches 522 Billion Riyals

Communications Minister Abdullah Alswaha said a Freedom of Information Law will be introduced as Saudi Arabia’s digital economy, which the government says has grown 75% under Vision 2030, reaches 522 billion riyals and supports more than...

Riyadh’s LEAP Technology Summit Draws Investors Managing $14 Trillion

The fifth LEAP technology conference opened in Riyadh with more than 1,000 international investors and venture capital firms as Saudi Arabia expands its ambitions in artificial intelligence, sovereign data infrastructure and digital ente...

Saudi Arabia and France Finalise €16 Billion Investment Partnership

Saudi and French officials completed a €16 billion investment package covering artificial intelligence infrastructure, digital logistics and culture, alongside a Saudi commitment to a $7 billion theme park project near Paris.

Saudi Public Investment Fund Sets 2030 Strategy and Shifts More Capital Toward Europe

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund approved a five-year strategy prioritising domestic mega-projects and global partnerships while planning to reduce direct exposure to Swiss financial markets and raise commitments across the UK, Fran...

Saudi Aramco Cuts Asian Crude Price by $11 a Barrel in Largest Reduction in 26 Years

Saudi Aramco lowered the official selling price of Arab Light crude to Asian customers by $11 a barrel as the Kingdom adjusts its market position following Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions and changing regional supply conditions.

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Move to Implement Trilateral Defence Agreement

Foreign and defence ministers and military chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan met in Istanbul to advance the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, focusing on military interoperability, joint defence production and mutual security c...

Saudi Arabia Continues Regional Diplomacy on Maritime Security and Economic Cooperation

The Saudi Foreign Ministry is maintaining bilateral consultations with regional and international partners focused on maritime security, economic ties and peaceful conflict resolution across the Middle East.

Diriyah Development Advances Heritage Restoration and Luxury Hospitality Projects

Project officials say restoration of traditional architecture, new hotels and dining districts are progressing at the multibillion-dollar Diriyah development near Riyadh.

AlUla Begins New Heritage Conservation and Luxury Hospitality Projects

The Royal Commission for AlUla has started additional phases of resort construction and cultural preservation work as the historic region prepares for rising international visitor numbers.

Saudi Tourism Ministry Expands Global Campaign to Attract International Visitors

Saudi Arabia has launched new tourism marketing campaigns across North America, Europe and Asia promoting heritage destinations, Red Sea resorts and luxury hospitality developments.

King Salman Energy Park Expands Manufacturing and Logistics Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Energy Park has completed new warehousing and specialized production facilities intended to attract global energy-equipment manufacturers and service companies.

STC Expands 5G and Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure Across Saudi Arabia

Saudi Telecom Company is increasing deployment of fifth-generation mobile networks and enterprise data centers to support digital services across government and business.

SABIC Deepens Supply Partnership With Saudi Electric Vehicle Maker Ceer

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation is expanding the use of lightweight polymers and advanced chemical materials in vehicles produced by Ceer, strengthening domestic automotive supply chains.

PIF Opens More Sports Holdings to Private-Sector Co-Investment

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is restructuring parts of its sports and entertainment portfolio to bring in private capital and strategic partners while improving financial sustainability.

Saudi Arabia Expands Airport Modernization in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam

The General Authority of Civil Aviation is overseeing terminal upgrades and capacity expansion at major international airports as Saudi Arabia pursues its ambition to become a larger global aviation and transit hub.

Saudi Central Bank Maintains Cautious Monetary Stance

The Saudi Central Bank says monetary policy will remain focused on credit conditions and currency stability as it seeks to support resilient banking-sector lending and price stability.

Saudi Arabia Expands Large-Scale Solar and Wind Projects

The Ministry of Energy is advancing construction of several utility-scale solar and wind developments as the Kingdom seeks a more diversified domestic power mix and lower emissions.

Saudi Industrial Zones Report Increase in Foreign Manufacturing Investment

The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones says new factory licenses and foreign tenant registrations have risen across industrial centers in the Eastern Province, Jubail and Yanbu.

Saudi Finance Ministry Reports Continued Growth in Non-Oil Economy

Saudi officials say non-oil revenues and private-sector activity continue to expand under the Vision 2030 fiscal framework as the Kingdom works to reduce its dependence on hydrocarbon exports.

Saudi Aramco Adjusts Crude Pricing and Supply Strategy as Global Demand Shifts

Saudi Aramco is recalibrating oil prices and supply commitments to Asian and European refiners in response to changing demand, maritime logistics and broader economic conditions.

Qiddiya Signs Agreement to Explore Multi-Billion-Euro Entertainment Project Near Paris

Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company has signed a memorandum with French authorities to study a major leisure development near Paris featuring multiple theme parks.

Saudi Arabia Accelerates Multi-Billion-Dollar AI and Advanced Computing Investment

Saudi government agencies are fast-tracking investment in sovereign data infrastructure, high-performance computing and semiconductor research as the Kingdom seeks to strengthen its position as a regional artificial intelligence hub.

Neom Shifts Focus Toward AI Data Centers, Renewable Energy and Advanced Industry

Neom is recalibrating its development strategy away from some speculative real estate concepts and toward data centers, renewable power infrastructure and specialized manufacturing in its Oxagon industrial district.

Saudi Arabia’s PIF Cuts Overseas Investment Ceiling to 20% in Strategic Reset

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has revised its 2026-2030 strategy, reducing the maximum share of overseas investment to 20% and tightening portfolio spending reviews as it prioritizes domestic development and financial returns.

Saudi Entertainment Authority Sets Autumn and Winter Festival Schedule

Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority has finalized programs for upcoming events in Riyadh and Jeddah as the kingdom seeks to sustain domestic spending and international tourism through the autumn and winter seasons.

Saudi Leaders Send Condolences to Norway After Death of King Harald V

King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have sent official condolences to Norway’s royal family and people following the death of King Harald V.

Saudi Leaders Send Condolences to Nepal After Deadly Himalayan Floods

King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have sent messages of sympathy to Nepal following monsoon flooding and glacial collapses that killed hundreds of people across the Himalayan region.

AlUla Expands International Heritage and Tourism Partnerships

The Royal Commission for AlUla has announced partnerships with international archaeological institutions and luxury hospitality companies as it develops the region’s heritage tourism and events sector.

Diriyah Advances Heritage and Luxury Hospitality Development

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority is progressing with heritage preservation and high-end hospitality construction as the historic district expands its role in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 tourism plans.

Riyadh Hosts Quantum Forum Focused on Research and Commercial Applications

Saudi Arabia’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and National Centre for Quantum Technologies have brought international experts together for Quantum Forum 2026, covering research, post-quantum cryptography and applications in ...

Saudi Aramco Adjusts Pricing and Export Volumes as Global Energy Demand Shifts

Saudi Aramco is using flexible pricing and volume-based export strategies to respond to changing demand among Asian and European refiners while maintaining its operational cash flows.

Saudi Arabia Launches New Support for Generative AI Development

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority has introduced computing incentives and localized data-governance frameworks to support domestic technology startups and accelerate deployment of sovereign large language models.

Saudi PIF Expands International Technology and Gaming Investments

The Public Investment Fund is pursuing investments in digital entertainment, semiconductor technology and artificial intelligence infrastructure alongside international institutional partners.

Saudi Customs Introduces AI-Based Clearance Systems at Major Ports

Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has introduced AI scanning and automated documentation at major land and maritime entry points to shorten container processing times and streamline cross-border trade.

Red Sea Gateway Terminal and CMA CGM Agree Jeddah Port Expansion

Red Sea Gateway Terminal has reached an infrastructure agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM to expand container-handling facilities at Jeddah Port and improve logistics capacity along Red Sea trade routes.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Deepen Agriculture and Food Security Cooperation

Saudi Environment Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadhly met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad as the two countries discussed expanding agricultural trade, improving irrigation efficiency and strengthening long-term food suppl...

Saudi Arabia and Syria Sign Transport Agreements to Restore Regional Links

Saudi Arabia and Syria have signed four agreements covering roads, railway rehabilitation, postal services and aviation as the two countries seek stronger trade and transport connections between the Gulf, Asia and Europe.

Saudi PIF Shifts 2026-2030 Strategy Toward Manufacturing, Clean Energy and AI

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has updated its multi-year investment strategy to emphasize advanced manufacturing, clean energy and artificial intelligence infrastructure while integrating Neom into broader domestic industrial and...

US Submits Saudi Civil Nuclear Agreement to Congress Tied to Israel Normalization

President Donald Trump’s administration has formally sent a 30-year civil nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress, with final implementation requiring Riyadh to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel.

Ithra Hosts International Classical Music and Performing Arts Residencies

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Dhahran has concluded a series of sold-out performances by international classical musicians and other cultural artists.

Saudi Pro League Clubs Finalize Squads Ahead of Continental Competitions

Saudi Pro League teams are completing summer player registrations and training preparations ahead of regional tournaments, drawing increased international media and commercial interest.

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