Saudi Arabia News

Riyadh Season Opens Boulevard World Attraction Highlighting Global Cultural Experiences and Entertainment Hubs

The seventh edition of Riyadh Season officially opened the gates of Boulevard World to visitors, bringing together diverse international cultural pavilions, high-end dining concepts, and large-scale entertainment attractions in the capital.

Saudi Ministry of Tourism Launches Saudi Winter Event Calendar Highlighting Nationwide Entertainment and Cultural Attractions

The Saudi Ministry of Tourism officially rolled out its comprehensive winter events calendar under the theme Saudi Winter: Just the Way You Like It, featuring expanded entertainment programs, cultural festivals, and giga-project tourism ...

Human Resources Development Fund Announces Upcoming Minimum Salary Adjustments for Employment Support Schemes

The Human Resources Development Fund announced that the minimum salary threshold eligible for national employment support will gradually rise to six thousand Saudi riyals by twenty twenty-eight, reinforcing labor market localization and ...

Saudi Defense Ministry Officials Engage in High-Level Regional Security Talks With International Allies

Senior officials from the Saudi Ministry of Defense held strategic consultations with North Atlantic Treaty Organization representatives and European counterparts to coordinate regional defense measures, maritime security, and stability ...

Saudi Arabia Reports Robust Growth in National Service Exports Reflecting Diversification Progress Under Vision 2030

Official economic data published in Riyadh showed that Saudi service exports increased by six point nine percent, underscoring the ongoing structural success of the Kingdom's economic diversification mandate and the expansion of non-oil ...

Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts Ballistic Missiles Over Riyadh and Eastern Province Amid Regional Security Escalation

The Saudi-led coalition air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed multiple ballistic missiles targeted at Riyadh and the Eastern Province, triggering emergency civil defense alerts across the capital, Al-Kharj, and southern sec...

Mace Appointed as Official Procurement Adviser for Expo Twenty Thirty Riyadh Preparation Projects

International consultancy firm Mace announced its official appointment as strategic procurement adviser to support the delivery and infrastructure management of Expo Twenty Thirty in Riyadh, marking a major milestone for the capital's up...

Oxagon and Neom Infrastructure Developments Advance With Extended Wastewater Treatment and Industrial Tender Packages

Project authorities at Neom extended tender deadlines for major wastewater treatment packages within the Oxagon industrial city, reflecting continued momentum in engineering and public utility procurement across Saudi Arabia’s flagship g...

Public Investment Fund Targets Expanded European Investment Strategy Following Board Strategic Review

The Public Investment Fund confirmed its updated medium-term capital allocation framework targeting increased direct investment exposure across European markets, aligning with the sovereign wealth fund's broader mandate to maximize long-...

Saudi Central Bank Reports Robust Banking Sector Performance With Monthly Profits Exceeding Ten Billion Riyals

The Saudi Central Bank released comprehensive financial sector data showing that commercial banks operating in Saudi Arabia achieved over ten billion riyals in monthly net profit, underpinned by strong credit demand, stable liquidity res...

Saudi Central Bank Assets Reach One Trillion Nine Hundred Billion Riyals Amid Continued Fiscal Stability

The Saudi Central Bank confirmed that total foreign assets and monetary reserves reached one point nine one trillion riyals, providing robust macroeconomic cushioning and supporting domestic currency stability amid fluctuating global com...

Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missiles Over Riyadh and Drone Near Mecca Amid Regional Security Escalation

Saudi coalition air defenses intercepted and destroyed two Houthi ballistic missiles over Riyadh alongside a separate drone intercepted near Mecca, prompting emergency civil defense alerts across multiple zones as regional security tensi...

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Issues Final Warning for September Value Added Tax Filing Deadline in Saudi Arabia

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority of Saudi Arabia reminded all registered businesses and commercial entities to submit their monthly or quarterly Value Added Tax returns and settle outstanding liabilities by October thirty-first to av...

Saudi Arabia Imposes Strict Travel and Entry Restrictions on Kenya Following Public Health Outbreak

The Ministry of Health and the Saudi Press Agency announced that the Kingdom has suspended all travel and entry visas for individuals arriving from Kenya following official health evaluations regarding the outbreak of the Ebola virus, en...

Saudi Aramco Restores Full Crude Pipeline Operations and Confirms Normal November Term Allocations for European Refiners

Saudi Aramco confirmed that pipeline logistics linking production fields to Red Sea and Mediterranean export terminals have fully resumed normal operations following temporary security disruptions earlier in the month, assuring European ...

Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts Ballistic Missile and Drone Salvos Targeting Riyadh and Strategic Eastern Province Installations

Saudi air defense forces successfully intercepted and destroyed multiple ballistic missiles and uncrewed aerial vehicles launched toward Riyadh, Al-Kharj, and the Eastern Province, prompting emergency civil defense alerts across major st...

United States Embassy in Riyadh Orders Departure of Non-Emergency Government Staff and Families Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

The United States Embassy in Riyadh issued an official security directive ordering non-emergency government personnel and their family members to depart Saudi Arabia, citing escalating regional security concerns and heightened defense re...

Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship Opens With Over Two Hundred Eighty Elite Horses Competing in Northern Region

The annual Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship commenced in the northern region of Hail, drawing prominent international breeders, equestrian enthusiasts, and elite stables to compete across multiple heritage and perform...

Saudi Human Rights and Diplomatic Officials Condemn Regional Threats and Reiterate Commitment to Regional Stability

Senior Saudi diplomatic representatives emphasized the Kingdom's dedication to regional security and mediation frameworks, calling for concerted international efforts to deter destabilizing actions and protect critical global energy tran...

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Hosts Thirteenth Annual High-Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence Conference

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology convened leading global researchers, technology executives, and data scientists for its annual high-performance computing and Artificial Intelligence conference, highlighting advance...

Saudi Ministry of Human Resources Clarifies Domestic Worker Recruitment Regulations and Housing Mandates

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development issued a formal statement denying rumors regarding the cancellation of domestic worker recruitment from Ethiopia, while reminding enterprises with fewer than two hundred fifty employ...

King Salman Appoints Sheikh Al-Maiouf as Deputy Head of the Board of Grievances in Royal Decree

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal decree appointing Sheikh Al-Maiouf as the new deputy head of the Board of Grievances, reinforcing judicial administration and institutional governance ove...

Qiddiya Investment Company Unveils Nick Faldo-Designed Golf Course at Qiddiya City Ahead of Opening

The Qiddiya Investment Company officially revealed the branding and design details of its premier championship golf course crafted by legendary golfer Nick Faldo at Qiddiya City, marking another major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s expandin...

South Korea President and Saudi Crown Prince Agree to Strengthen Future-Oriented Strategic and Energy Cooperation

South Korean President Lee and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held high-level telephone consultations to reaffirm bilateral ties, with the South Korean leader expressing strong condemnation of recent cross-border attacks against ...

Saudi-Led Coalition Air Defenses Intercept Ballistic Missiles Targeting Riyadh and Eastern Province Amid Regional Escalation

The Saudi-led coalition announced that air defense forces successfully intercepted and destroyed multiple ballistic missiles and drones launched toward Riyadh and the Eastern Province, with falling debris causing minor property damage an...

Saudi Arabia and Regional Partners Coordinate Defense Strategies Amid Heightened Middle East Geopolitical Tensions

Senior Saudi military and diplomatic officials engaged in high-level consultations with international allies to review regional security architecture, intelligence sharing, and cooperative deterrence measures designed to safeguard critic...

Public Investment Fund Expands Domestic Technology and Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Investments

The Public Investment Fund advanced several major capital deployments targeting advanced manufacturing, data center expansion, and domestic artificial intelligence capabilities, reinforcing the sovereign wealth institution's strategic ma...

Saudi Cabinet Expresses Support for Regional Mediation Efforts and Condemns Cross-Border Security Threats

The Saudi Cabinet reaffirmed its backing for diplomatic initiatives spearheaded by regional partners to secure ceasefires and protect international maritime trade routes, while strongly condemning ongoing hostile attacks directed against...

Saudi Aramco Resumes Full November Term Deliveries and Offers Spot Cargoes Following Pipeline Restoration

Saudi Arabian Oil Company informed European and international refiners that term allocations for November will be supplied in full following the successful restoration of key transport infrastructure, while additional spot crude shipment...

Saudi Aramco Nears Ten Billion United States Dollar Loan Agreement With International Banking Syndicate

Saudi Arabian Oil Company is finalising a ten billion United States dollar financing facility with major global banking institutions, including JPMorgan Chase and Company, Citigroup, HSBC Holdings, and leading Chinese lenders, to reinfor...

Saudi Coalition Air Defences Intercept Houthi Ballistic Missiles Over Riyadh and Eastern Province

Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed multiple ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh and the Eastern Province by the Houthi movement, prompting emergency civil defence alerts across the capital, Al-Kharj, and southern regions ...

Saudi Civil Defense Issues All-Clear Status Across Eastern Province and Southern Regions Following Interceptions

The Saudi General Directorate of Civil Defense issued an all-clear status for the Eastern Province and Najran following early warning alerts, urging residents to continue adhering to public safety guidelines and avoid gathering near secu...

International Investors Maintain Strong Confidence in Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Economic Growth and Giga-Project Momentum

Global institutional investors and financial analysts meeting in Riyadh highlighted the sustained expansion of Saudi Arabia's non-oil sectors, including logistics, manufacturing, tourism, and renewable energy, despite regional geopolitic...

Public Investment Fund and Saudi Aramco Accelerate Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence Investment Strategies

Saudi Aramco and the Public Investment Fund expanded their joint focus on domestic technology infrastructure by scaling up funding for data centers, advanced manufacturing ecosystems, and local Artificial Intelligence talent development ...

Saudi-Led Coalition Air Defenses Intercept Ballistic Missile Targeting Eastern Province Amid Regional Tensions

The Saudi-led coalition announced that its air defense forces successfully intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia toward the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, ensuring minimal impact and underscoring...

Saudi Civil Defense Confirms All Regional Alert Restrictions Lifted Following Successful Interception of Cross-Border Threats

The General Directorate of Civil Defense announced that safety alerts issued across four areas of the Kingdom have been lifted after defense forces successfully neutralized incoming aerial threats, urging the public to disregard unverifi...

United States Department of State Updates Travel Guidance and Adjusts Diplomatic Staffing Posture Across Kingdom

The United States Department of State updated its travel advisory regarding security developments and regional Houthi threats, prompting precautionary adjustments to diplomatic staffing posture while commercial aviation and critical econ...

Central Bank of the Saudi Banking Sector Reports Robust Capital Adequacy and Liquidity Buffers Amid Credit Expansion

The central bank released financial stability indicators demonstrating that domestic commercial lenders maintain strong capital reserves and robust liquidity ratios, supporting ongoing non-oil economic diversification and private sector ...

Saudi Aramco and National Energy Services Reunited Partner to Develop Direct Lithium Extraction Technology Pilot

Energy giant Saudi Aramco and National Energy Services Reunited have finalized an agreement to build a direct lithium extraction demonstration project targeting two thousand tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate annually to supply fu...

Sharjah-Based Developer Arada Launches Fourteen Billion Dirham Residential Project in North-Eastern Riyadh Growth Corridor

Property developer Arada has partnered with Saudi investor Xtopia to establish Arada KSA, rolling out a fourteen billion dirham residential master plan covering three thousand five hundred villas and townhouses in Riyadh's Al Rimal distr...

Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism Approves First Nineteen Projects Under Hospitality Investment Enablers Programme

The Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Investment have greenlit the initial nineteen developments under the Hospitality Investment Enablers Programme, representing six point seven billion Saudi riyals in capital commitments projecte...

Public Investment Fund-Backed Artificial Intelligence Enterprise HUMAIN Invites Bids for One Hundred Megawatt Riyadh Data Centre

Humain, the artificial intelligence company established by the Public Investment Fund, has initiated a bidding process for an estimated one billion United States dollars contract to construct a high-density one hundred megawatt artificia...

Saudi Aramco Extends Spot Crude Offers to European Refineries Following Regional Pipeline Restart and Normalised Term Allocations

State-backed energy enterprise Saudi Aramco has reached out to European refiners with supplementary spot crude shipments for October and November delivery, taking advantage of a fully restarted pipeline network to supply November term al...

Ministry of Commerce Issues Nationwide Recall for One Hundred Sixty-Three BMW Motorcycles Due to Sudden Engine Shutdown Risk

The Ministry of Commerce announced a formal safety recall covering specific motorcycle models imported into the Kingdom, instructing authorized dealerships to execute necessary technical inspections and component replacements free of cha...

Kingdom Parcel Deliveries Surpass Fifty-Four Million Shipments During Third Quarter Driven by E-Commerce Expansion

National logistics and postal data published for the third quarter of two thousand twenty-six revealed that parcel deliveries across Saudi Arabia exceeded fifty-four million items, highlighting rapid digital commerce adoption and modern ...

Saudi Citizens Become Eligible for United States Global Entry Program Following Bilateral Security and Travel Agreement

United States and Saudi authorities announced that qualified citizens of the Kingdom can now apply for the expedited Global Entry customs clearance program, marking a significant milestone in bilateral mobility, tourism cooperation, and ...

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development Expands Nitaqat Wage Threshold Requirements to Six Thousand Riyals

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development implemented updated national labor regulations extending mandatory higher wage thresholds to five major worker categories, reinforcing ongoing governmental efforts to enhance local w...

Saudi Arabia Announces Revised Comprehensive Electricity, Water, and Wastewater Tariffs Effective January First Two Thousand Twenty-Seven

The national regulatory authorities published a complete structural update regarding utility pricing across the Kingdom, outlining tiered tariff adjustments designed to optimize resource consumption and support long-term environmental su...