Saudi Arabia News

Spicy Food Is Linked to Lower Death Risk — but It Is Not a Miracle Cure

Large studies associate regular chilli consumption with lower overall and heart-disease mortality, while evidence on cancer, ageing and digestive health remains intriguing but inconclusive.

Saudi Security Forces Detain 14,165 People in Residency and Labour Enforcement Campaign

Authorities arrested 14,165 people during nationwide inspections targeting residency violations, border-security breaches and labour-law offences.

Saudi Space Programmes Draw International Attention at Riyadh Technology Summit

Aerospace experts highlighted Saudi advances in satellite technology, GPS systems and sovereign orbital capabilities as the Kingdom expands investment in space and high-technology industries.

Saudi Arabia Targets Restoration of 350,000 Hectares of Pasture

Environmental agencies are expanding land-rehabilitation programmes aimed at restoring 350,000 hectares of pasture, combating desertification and supporting biodiversity under the Saudi Green Initiative.

Saudi Arabia Says Humanitarian and Development Projects Have Reached 175 Countries

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre said Saudi Arabia has delivered 9,030 humanitarian and development projects across 175 countries, with the Kingdom valuing its overall global humanitarian contribution at more than $145 ...

STC Group and Saudi Research and Media Group Partner on Digital Media Technology

STC Group and Saudi Research and Media Group signed an agreement to develop digital production infrastructure and content technology for Saudi Arabia’s growing media sector.

Saudi Industry Forum to Open in Jeddah With Focus on Supply Chains and Diversification

The second Saudi Industry Forum will be held at Jeddah Superdome from September 14 to 16 under the patronage of Makkah Governor Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, bringing together government and business leaders.

Saudi Corporate Travel Platform FlyAkeed Raises $25.15 Million

FlyAkeed secured 94.3 million riyals through equity and Murabaha sukuk financing led by Sanabil Investments and Artal Capital to expand payment and travel-management services for large companies.

Saudi Logistics Start-Up Sirdab Raises $10 Million for Warehousing and Artificial Intelligence Expansion

Riyadh-based Sirdab secured $10 million in Series A funding led by Elm and BECO Capital to expand its warehousing network and develop Artificial Intelligence-based supply-chain management tools.

Riyad Capital Sees Continued Saudi Non-Oil Growth as Public Spending Remains High

Riyad Capital projected steady expansion in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy as the government maintains elevated spending on infrastructure and transformation projects under Vision 2030.

OmniOps and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Sign Sovereign Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Deal

Saudi Artificial Intelligence infrastructure company OmniOps and Hewlett Packard Enterprise agreed to deploy locally produced secure server systems designed to keep data management within Saudi jurisdiction.

Adobe and Humain Partner on Arabic Image-Generation Artificial Intelligence

Adobe agreed at LEAP 2026 to work with Saudi Artificial Intelligence company Humain on Arabic-language content-generation tools while expanding access to creative software across the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia Announces $747 Million in New Water Industry Investments

The Industry and Mineral Resources Ministry unveiled six industrial opportunities worth 2.8 billion riyals that will create seven manufacturing plants aimed at strengthening domestic water security and local supply chains.

Humain and DataVolt Start Work on 100-Megawatt Artificial Intelligence Data Centre at Neom’s Oxagon

Public Investment Fund-backed Humain and DataVolt broke ground on the first phase of a planned 1.5-gigawatt data centre campus at Oxagon on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast.

Saudi Aramco and Public Investment Fund Plan New Construction Joint Venture for Major Projects

Saudi Aramco and the Public Investment Fund are forming a construction company with four equal shareholders to take over delayed infrastructure projects and replace financially distressed contractors across the Kingdom.

LEAP 2026 Ends in Riyadh With Nearly $15 Billion in Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Deals

Saudi Arabia’s LEAP technology conference concluded with almost $15 billion in announced commitments, including Amazon Web Services plans for a new cloud zone and major Artificial Intelligence infrastructure partnerships.

Oil Prices Rise Toward $96 a Barrel as Middle East Supply Risks Intensify

Brent crude futures climbed toward $96 a barrel as escalating regional tensions and concerns over shipping security increased fears of supply disruption, putting oil on course for its strongest weekly gains in months.

Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on Oil Tanker Sidr in Strait of Hormuz After Crew Fatalities

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attack on the Saudi tanker Sidr while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, where crew members were killed, adding to security concerns across Gulf shipping routes.

Riyadh Season Prepares International Concerts and Esports Events

Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority has released plans for major concerts, cultural festivals and international esports competitions scheduled for Riyadh Season later this year.

Saudi Tourism Authority Launches New Campaigns for AlUla, Diriyah and Asir

Saudi tourism officials have introduced international promotions aimed at attracting winter visitors to heritage sites in AlUla and Diriyah and mountain destinations in Asir.

Saudi Universities Expand Research Partnerships With North American and European Institutions

Universities in Riyadh and Jeddah have announced new research and student-exchange agreements focused on biotechnology, materials science and clean-energy engineering.

Saudi Agricultural Development Fund Backs Smart Farming and Food Security Projects

The Saudi Agricultural Development Fund has approved financing for greenhouse irrigation, hydroponics and water-saving agricultural technologies aimed at strengthening domestic food production in arid conditions.

Saudi Arabia Expands AI-Assisted Telehealth Across Public Hospitals

The Health Ministry has completed nationwide integration of artificial intelligence-assisted diagnostics and unified electronic health records across public medical centers to improve access and hospital operations.

Al-Hilal Signs Gabriel Martinelli From Arsenal

Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal has completed the signing of Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal, adding another high-profile international player to the Kingdom’s domestic football competition.

Saudi Arabia Hosts International Trade Delegations Seeking New Commercial Deals

British Trade Minister Anas Sarwar and other foreign economic delegations have visited Riyadh to discuss expanded partnerships in manufacturing, energy and digital technology.

Saudi Central Bank Reports Strong Liquidity and Capital Buffers

The Saudi Central Bank says commercial lenders continue to show strong capital adequacy, low levels of non-performing loans and steady credit growth supporting private-sector activity.

Saudi Renewable Energy Developers Accelerate Solar and Wind Projects

Developers working with the Saudi Energy Ministry are speeding up utility-scale solar and wind projects in northern regions as the Kingdom works toward generating half of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Saudi Arabia Expands Port Automation and Digital Customs Across Red Sea Terminals

Saudi logistics operators are deploying automated customs clearance and digital cargo-tracking systems at major Red Sea ports to shorten turnaround times and handle rising container traffic.

Saudi Aramco Raises September Propane and Butane Prices

Saudi Aramco has increased official selling prices for propane and butane by between 1% and 3% for September amid stronger industrial feedstock demand in Asian and Middle Eastern petrochemical markets.

Saudi Investors Maintain Commitments to Neom, Diriyah and Red Sea Projects

Global financial institutions and hospitality companies are maintaining long-term investment commitments to major Saudi Vision 2030 projects including Neom, Diriyah and the Red Sea destination despite wider geopolitical uncertainty.

Saudi Arabia Reports Hundreds of Thousands of Deportations in Labor and Residency Crackdown

Saudi authorities have removed hundreds of thousands of people accused of violating labor, residency and border-security rules as enforcement of employment and immigration regulations intensifies.

US Chamber of Commerce Leads First AI Business Delegation to Riyadh

More than 25 American companies and 50 delegates have joined the US Chamber of Commerce’s first artificial intelligence-focused mission to Saudi Arabia to explore digital infrastructure and technology partnerships.

Humain and DataVolt Begin Construction of 100 MW Oxagon Data Center

Public Investment Fund-backed Humain and DataVolt have started work on the first 100-megawatt phase of a planned 1.5-gigawatt data center campus at Oxagon on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast.

Saudi Arabia Steps Up Regional Coordination Over Strait of Hormuz Shipping Risks

Saudi diplomats are intensifying consultations with regional partners to protect commercial shipping and energy export routes through the Strait of Hormuz following recent security disruptions.

Saudi Arabia and Syria Sign Four Agreements on Transport and Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia and Syria have finalized four agreements covering roads, railways, postal services and aviation links as the two governments deepen economic and logistical cooperation.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Advance Joint Defense Framework

Senior defense officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have continued talks in Istanbul on operational arrangements under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, including joint deterrence and regional security cooperation.

US Clears $750 Million Abrams Tank Engine Sale to Saudi Arabia

Washington has approved a potential $750 million sale of 60 Honeywell AGT-1500 engines to support Saudi Arabia’s Abrams tank fleet and maintain ground-force readiness.

US Approves $5 Billion Sale of Precision-Guided Munitions to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved a proposed $5 billion military sale to Saudi Arabia covering more than 10,000 extended-range Joint Direct Attack Munition guidance kits and general-purpose bombs made by Boeing.

King Salman Relief Centre Reports More Than $8.5 Billion in Global Aid Projects

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center said it has implemented 4,457 health, food-security and infrastructure projects worth more than $8.5 billion across 113 countries.

Saudi Weather Agency Issues Thunderstorm Alerts Across Multiple Regions

The National Center for Meteorology forecast thunderstorms and seasonal rainfall across several mountainous and coastal areas through September 9.

Jazan University Opens Future Skills Centre With AI-Based Training

Jazan University launched a regional future-skills centre with Atomcamp and national technology authorities, using artificial intelligence platforms to develop specialised digital talent in southern Saudi Arabia.

Jeddah Industry Forum to Focus on Supply Chains and Local Manufacturing

The second Saudi Industry Forum will take place at Jeddah Superdome from September 14 to 16, with discussions centred on industrial supply chains and manufacturing localisation under Vision 2030.

Saudi Aramco Raises September LPG Selling Prices

Saudi Aramco increased official selling prices for September propane and butane shipments as global energy demand tightened, affecting benchmarks used by Asia-Pacific petrochemical buyers.

Mohammed bin Salman and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Discuss Regional Security

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi held telephone talks covering bilateral relations, regional stability and security cooperation.

Saudi Aramco and Quantinuum Agree to Explore Industrial Quantum Computing

Quantinuum signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Saudi Aramco to explore quantum-computing research, industrial applications and technical knowledge sharing across energy operations.

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