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Cristiano Ronaldo Scores as Al Nassr Opens Saudi Pro League Season With 4-0 Win

Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Al Nassr began the new Saudi Pro League season with a four-nil victory over Al Riyadh, giving the Riyadh club a strong opening to the domestic campaign.

Saudi Arabia Supports Integration of Syrian Democratic Forces Into Syrian Military

The Saudi Foreign Ministry has backed the incorporation of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into Syria’s military institutions as part of efforts to promote a unified security structure after years of conflict.

Riyadh Air and Saudia Launch Domestic Codeshare Partnership

Riyadh Air and Saudi Arabia’s established national carrier Saudia have integrated their booking systems to provide domestic connections for international passengers travelling through Riyadh ahead of Riyadh Air’s wider international roll...

Jeddah Port Expansion Gains $434 Million Investment From Red Sea Gateway and CMA CGM

Red Sea Gateway Terminal and French shipping company CMA CGM will invest $434 million to expand infrastructure and capacity at Jeddah Islamic Port, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s western coast as a major trade gateway.

Saudi Data Centre Investment Surpasses 56 Billion Riyals as AI Demand Grows

Saudi Arabia’s data-processing capacity has increased sevenfold over five years as government and private investment expands digital infrastructure needed for artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

Saudi Trade Surplus Jumps 53 Percent as Non-Oil Exports Strengthen

Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus rose to 155 billion riyals in the first half of the year, with stronger industrial exports supporting the Kingdom’s effort to diversify beyond crude oil.

Saudi Arabia Awards More Than $1 Billion in Battery Storage Projects

The Saudi Power Procurement Company has awarded build-own-operate contracts for 2,000 megawatts of battery storage across four grid projects, with consortiums led by ACWA Power and ENGIE.

Saudi Aramco and Maaden Join Forces to Explore Saudi Arabia’s Critical Minerals

Saudi Aramco and mining company Maaden will explore almost ten percent of Saudi Arabia’s territory for copper and other transition minerals, using artificial intelligence to assess geological resources estimated at $2.5 trillion.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Trilateral Defence Pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have formalised a defence agreement covering military cooperation, intelligence sharing and maritime security as regional tensions persist around the Red Sea and Gulf.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Secures $24.5 Billion in International Financing

The Public Investment Fund has finalised credit frameworks with the U.S. Export-Import Bank and international development agencies to provide capital for portfolio companies involved in technology, infrastructure and future-mobility proj...

Saudi Aramco Signs $3.7 Billion in French Industrial and Technology Agreements

Saudi Aramco has secured major procurement and technology deals with French companies covering drilling equipment, supply-chain resilience, industrial artificial intelligence and digital-twin technologies as Saudi Arabia seeks to expand ...

HUMAIN Signs Major Artificial Intelligence Partnerships With Microsoft and Mistral

Saudi Arabia’s state-backed artificial intelligence company HUMAIN has signed infrastructure and model-development agreements with France’s Mistral and integrated Arabic-language capabilities into Microsoft’s global technology ecosystem.

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Diplomatic Efforts to Reduce Regional Tensions

The Foreign Ministry has expressed support for international diplomatic initiatives aimed at de-escalating conflicts, strengthening multilateral dialogue and pursuing sustainable political solutions across the Middle East.

Saudi Sports Ministry Expands International Cooperation on Technology and Youth Development

Saudi sports officials have advanced bilateral agreements covering sports technology, youth training academies and cooperation on hosting major international competitions.

Saudi Education Ministry Completes Nationwide Teacher Training Ahead of New Academic Year

The Ministry of Education has completed training and digital classroom programs for tens of thousands of teachers across Saudi Arabia ahead of the new school term.

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Falcon-Breeding Regulation Through Digital Licensing Services

Government workshops in Riyadh have introduced electronic licensing services for falcon-breeding centres, combining more efficient administration with efforts to improve wildlife protection and regulatory transparency.

Saudi Architecture and Design Commission Launches Professional Development Platform

The Architecture and Design Commission has introduced a national learning platform to strengthen professional skills, promote sustainable urban planning standards and support development across Saudi cities.

Saudi Makkah Authorities Work With Tourism Operators to Diversify Umrah Packages

Tourism officials and hospitality providers in Makkah are coordinating with international travel operators on customized Umrah packages designed to broaden visitor options and simplify pilgrimage logistics.

Saudi Arabia Advances Sustainable Tourism and Agricultural Heritage Programs in Taif

Taif agricultural cooperatives and tourism authorities are developing visitor programs around historic orchards and traditional rose-water production while promoting local agriculture and cultural heritage.

Saudi Demining Project Clears More Than 1,800 Explosive Devices in Yemen

The Saudi-led Masam project has neutralized more than 1,800 landmines and unexploded ordnance in several parts of Yemen, clearing agricultural areas and improving civilian access.

Saudi Arabia Expands Humanitarian Food and Medical Assistance to Crisis-Affected Communities

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has sent food and medical supplies to displaced families and vulnerable populations in crisis-affected areas as part of the Kingdom’s humanitarian programs.

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Heritage Protection as International Tourism Expands

The Heritage Commission has updated preservation and visitor-management standards for major historical sites including AlUla and Diriyah, seeking to protect cultural assets while accommodating growing international tourism.

Red Sea Global and Neom Maintain Construction Momentum Across Major Tourism Projects

Developers behind major northwestern Saudi projects say construction remains on schedule for hospitality developments, renewable-energy microgrids and transport networks supporting upcoming tourism milestones.

Saudi Industrial Cities Attract New Foreign Investment in Advanced Manufacturing

The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones says international investors are establishing new manufacturing facilities in Dammam, Jeddah and Madinah, adding to the Kingdom’s advanced industrial capacity.

Saudi Capital Markets See Rising Institutional Participation and IPO Activity

The Capital Market Authority reports continued growth in institutional investment, initial public offering activity and liquidity on the Tadawul as Saudi Arabia advances its Financial Sector Development Program.

Saudi Arabia Expands Water Infrastructure to Strengthen Long-Term Urban Supply

The National Water Company has begun developing high-capacity treatment facilities and smart distribution networks in Asir and the Eastern Province to improve water security as urban demand rises.

Saudi Arabia Accelerates Renewable Energy Projects Under 2030 Clean Power Target

The Energy Ministry says construction is progressing on major solar and wind projects as the Kingdom works toward generating 50 percent of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2030.

Saudi Arabia Expands Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Services Across Regional Hospitals

The Ministry of Health has introduced upgraded telemedicine platforms and machine-learning diagnostic tools across facilities in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Asir to support earlier disease detection and reduce patient waiting times.

Saudi Arabia Reports Continued Growth in Non-Oil Economic Activity

The General Authority for Statistics says manufacturing and services continue to drive national growth, with non-oil activities accounting for a majority share of economic output as diversification progresses.

Saudi Railway Company Expands Freight Capacity Between Industrial Hubs and Major Ports

Network upgrades linking Jubail and Riyadh dry ports to the national freight grid are designed to shorten cargo transit times and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s role in regional and international logistics.

Saudi Arabia Advances Industrial Diversification Through Public Investment and New Foreign Manufacturing Projects

The Public Investment Fund and industrial authorities are directing investment toward advanced manufacturing, localized supply chains and new production facilities as Saudi Arabia pursues economic diversification under Vision 2030.

Saudi Aramco Adjusts Asian Crude Pricing as Red Sea Shipping Logistics Shift

Saudi Aramco has revised official selling prices for crude deliveries to Asian markets, reflecting changing energy demand, evolving Red Sea logistics and greater use of the East-West pipeline to Yanbu.

Saudi Arabia Expands Digital Government Showcase Ahead of LEAP 2026 in Riyadh

The Digital Government Authority will host an exhibition from August 31 to September 3 featuring more than 20 new government digital products, 30 strategic memoranda of understanding and artificial intelligence applications for public se...

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Sign Bilateral Agreement on Agriculture and Food Security

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will expand agricultural trade and joint research into climate-resilient farming under a new partnership intended to strengthen sustainable food supply chains in both countries.

Saudi Arabia and Sudan Establish Strategic Coordination Council to Strengthen Red Sea Stability

Riyadh and Khartoum have agreed to create a high-level council covering economic cooperation across ten sectors while strengthening institutional and security coordination along the Red Sea corridor.

Saudi Cabinet Stresses Need to Keep Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Shipping Routes Open

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet said uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb is essential for global energy security, trade and economic stability amid continuing regional tensions.

Saudi Arabia and France Reaffirm Regional Cooperation on Iran, Gaza and Maritime Security

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to regional stability, humanitarian relief in Gaza and secure maritime corridors during high-level talks in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia Signs International Anti-Corruption Information-Sharing Agreement Through UN GlobE Network

Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, known as Nazaha, signed an international agreement through the United Nations GlobE Network to strengthen cross-border cooperation on asset recovery and anti-corruption enforcement.

Qiddiya Signs Agreement With France for Six Billion Euro Theme Park Development Near Paris

Qiddiya Investment Company signed a memorandum of understanding in France to finance a six billion euro leisure development near Paris featuring three major theme parks, expanding the Saudi-backed group's international investment activity.

BNP Paribas Receives Riyadh Regional Headquarters License

BNP Paribas has received investment registration to establish a regional headquarters in Riyadh, adding to more than 750 global corporate offices attracted under Saudi Arabia's regional headquarters program.

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