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Saudi Arabia Declares September 23 Paid National Day Holiday
The government confirmed September 23, 2026, as a mandatory paid holiday for employees in the private and nonprofit sectors across the Kingdom.
Neom Sports Club Prepares to Host Saudi League Champion Al Hilal
Neom Sports Club is set to face reigning champion Al Hilal in the Roshn Saudi League as investment continues to expand the commercial profile of domestic football.
Saudi Tadawul Index Slips 0.2% Amid Regional Tensions
The Tadawul All Share Index closed near 11,000 points on turnover of almost SAR4 billion as investors weighed resilient non-oil data against geopolitical and energy-market uncertainty.
Saudi Event Show Draws More Than 5,500 Industry Professionals to Riyadh
International organizers, technology suppliers and government representatives gathered in the capital as Saudi Arabia continues expanding its entertainment, sports and business-events industries.
Saudi Arabia Promotes Red Sea Fisheries Protection at UN Food Agency Meetings
Saudi officials in Rome reaffirmed commitments to combat illegal fishing and strengthen sustainable fisheries management as part of national food-security and environmental policies.
Saudi Arabia Backs UK Ban on Goods From Israeli Settlements
Saudi Arabia and seven other Islamic countries welcomed Britain’s decision to prohibit imports produced in Israeli settlements, reiterating support for Palestinian sovereignty.
Saudi Arabia Registers 26 New National Parks in Global Protected-Area Database
More than 5,000 square kilometers across 26 parks were added to the World Database on Protected Areas as the Kingdom pursues its goal of protecting 30% of terrestrial and marine ecosystems by 2030.
Saudi Delivery Sector Processes 132 Million Orders as Digital Commerce Expands
Delivery and e-commerce activity grew 30% in the second quarter of 2026, with 132 million orders processed as online consumer spending continued to rise.
Saudia Cargo Plans to Double Fleet and Expand Use of AI
The freight carrier intends to increase its aircraft fleet while deploying artificial intelligence for route planning and operational management across its global logistics network.
Riyadh Air Launches Direct Flights to Manila
The PIF-backed airline began Boeing 787 services between Riyadh and the Philippines, adding its 13th international destination and expanding Saudi connectivity with Southeast Asia.
PIF Launches Al-Khafji Gulf Coast Tourism Development
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund unveiled a 20-square-kilometer development featuring 16,000 homes and 1,400 hotel rooms as it expands domestic tourism infrastructure.
Global Companies Expand Investment in Saudi Gas and Desalination Infrastructure
International suppliers including JSW Infrastructure and Welspun Corporation are increasing capacity and investment to support Saudi natural-gas transmission and water-desalination projects.
Saudi Business Confidence Reaches 18-Month High
The Kingdom’s Business Confidence Index rose to 56.7 points in August 2026 as companies reported stronger expectations for investment and employment across industrial and service sectors.
Saudi Non-Oil Economy Grows 0.9% in Second Quarter
The General Authority for Statistics said non-oil activity expanded 0.9% year on year in the second quarter of 2026 despite volatility in the Kingdom’s overall oil-driven economy.
Saudi PIF Raises 2030 Asset Target to $2.67 Trillion
The Public Investment Fund increased its assets-under-management goal by 43% after expanding rapidly and acquiring an additional 8% stake in Saudi Aramco.
Saudi and Qatari Foreign Ministers Coordinate Response to Houthi Attacks
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed the strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and efforts to reduce Gulf tensions.
Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Strikes on Jordan
The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed support for Jordan and condemned Iranian attacks on its territory as regional hostilities continue to expand.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia Advance Talks on Nuclear Technology Cooperation
Officials in Washington and Riyadh have reached an advanced understanding on a framework that could allow the United States to transfer civilian nuclear energy technology to Saudi Arabia.
Iran Announces Restricted Shipping Corridor Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran plans to establish a controlled maritime zone in the Strait of Hormuz and penalize vessels that breach it, increasing risks for Saudi and international energy shipments through the Gulf.
Houthi Strikes Hit Southern Saudi Arabia, Disrupting Aramco Operations and Injuring Dozens
Missile and drone attacks on Abha, Jazan and Najran caused 73 casualties and temporarily disrupted some Saudi Aramco operations, while Brent crude approached $95 a barrel and oil flows were redirected through Yanbu.
Riyadh Season Organizers Forecast Record Attendance
Saudi event organizers and hospitality companies expect the upcoming Riyadh Season to draw record domestic and international visitor numbers as the Kingdom continues expanding its entertainment and tourism sectors.
Saudi Arabia Expands Global Sports Investments Through Boxing and Golf
The Public Investment Fund is adding sponsorships and event-hosting agreements in boxing and golf as Saudi Arabia continues using international sport to expand its global profile.
Saudi Water Authority Expands Reverse Osmosis to Cut Desalination Energy Use
The national water authority is replacing older thermal desalination facilities with more efficient reverse-osmosis plants powered increasingly by renewable energy.
Saudi Venture Capital Funding Reaches New Highs as Fintech and Digital Retail Expand
Startups in Riyadh and Jeddah are attracting record levels of regional investment, with sovereign funds and international investors increasing exposure to financial technology and digital consumer businesses.
Neom Prioritizes Sindalah and Trojena as Giga-Project Spending Is Rebalanced
Neom is concentrating resources on operations at Sindalah and continuing essential construction at the Trojena mountain resort following budget adjustments across the wider development program.
Riyadh Air Accelerates Fleet and Route Planning Ahead of Commercial Launch
The Public Investment Fund-backed airline is stepping up talks with aircraft manufacturers and regulators as it prepares to establish a broad international network from Riyadh.
Saudi Aramco Raises September LPG Prices Ahead of Winter Demand
Aramco set September propane prices at $625 per tonne and butane at $660, providing new benchmarks for petrochemical buyers and Asian refiners amid volatile energy markets.
Saudi Crown Prince Holds Talks With Omani, Egyptian and Greek Leaders on Trade Routes
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman briefed the Cabinet on discussions with leaders from Oman, Egypt and Greece covering Red Sea and Mediterranean shipping security and cross-border economic cooperation.
Saudi Arabia Expands Mining Partnerships for Battery and Clean-Energy Supply Chains
The Industry and Mineral Resources Ministry is signing new exploration agreements aimed at attracting foreign expertise and developing the Kingdom’s mineral resources for electric-vehicle and clean-energy industries.
Saudi Arabia Launches Water Localization Projects to Reduce Reliance on Imported Technology
The government introduced new initiatives to expand domestic manufacturing of desalination and water-sector equipment as it seeks to strengthen long-term water security.
Saudi Exchange Draws More Than $1 Billion in Net Foreign Institutional Buying
Foreign investors recorded net purchases exceeding $1 billion in a single month on the Saudi market as financial reforms and privatization continue to attract international capital.
Saudi Public Investment Fund Pushes Toward $2.6 Trillion Asset Target
The Public Investment Fund is expanding holdings across private equity, sports and advanced manufacturing as it works toward a revised Vision 2030 objective of managing more than $2.6 trillion in assets.
Riyadh Prepares Global AI Summit Focused on Sovereign Data and Arabic Language Models
Saudi Arabia’s data and artificial intelligence authority is preparing an international summit that will address high-risk technology regulation and feature the launch of new Arabic large language models.
Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Palestinian State and Condemns Israeli Settlement Expansion
The Saudi Cabinet criticized settlement activity and displacement in Jerusalem, reiterating support for international law and a sovereign Palestinian state as part of its regional policy.
Saudi Arabia Raises Security Alert After Houthi Drone Attacks, Then Lifts Khamis Mushait Warning
Saudi authorities ended a public safety alert in Khamis Mushait after air defenses intercepted incoming drones, allowing normal commercial activity to resume in the southern city.
Saudi Arabia and Germany Establish Strategic Dialogue on Investment and Energy Cooperation
Riyadh and Berlin signed a foreign-ministry memorandum creating a formal strategic dialogue focused on deeper policy coordination and investment in areas including renewable energy and green hydrogen.
Neom Green Hydrogen Project Nears Final Commissioning Ahead of 2026 Exports
The multibillion-dollar green hydrogen and ammonia complex in Tabuk is approaching final commissioning, with first commercial clean-energy exports still targeted for late 2026.
Saudi Arabia Backs $15 Billion in AI, Cloud and Technology Investment After LEAP 2026
The Saudi Cabinet highlighted $15 billion in domestic and foreign investment commitments tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure, venture capital and data center development following the LEAP conference in Riyadh.
DataVolt and HUMAIN Begin Construction of Major AI Data Center Campus at Neom
The companies have started work on a data center complex in Oxagon targeting 100 megawatts of capacity by 2028, with longer-term plans to scale the renewable-powered site to 1.5 gigawatts.
Saudi Aramco Reroutes Crude Exports Toward Yanbu as Red Sea Shipping Risks Rise
Saudi Aramco has shifted more oil through western pipeline routes to Yanbu in response to attacks and blockades near Bab al-Mandeb, with second-quarter exports through the Red Sea exceeding 8 million barrels a day.
Saudi Arabia Vows to Protect Energy Infrastructure After Houthi Strikes Injure 73
The Saudi Cabinet condemned attacks on civilian and economic sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran, ordered medical care for 73 injured people and pledged to defend the Kingdom’s sovereignty and Red Sea navigation.
King Salman Presents Piece of Kaaba Kiswa to Arab League Headquarters
King Salman has presented a section of the Kaaba’s ceremonial black cloth to the Arab League headquarters as a symbolic gesture highlighting Saudi Arabia’s religious role and commitment to Arab cooperation.
Saudi Arabia Lifts Severe Weather Alerts Across Southern Provinces
Saudi Civil Defense has cancelled emergency weather warnings in Abha, Jazan, Khamis Mushait and Najran after heavy rains and thunderstorms passed, allowing transport networks and businesses to resume normal operations.
Saudi Arabia and Spain Introduce Visa-Free Travel for Diplomatic Passport Holders
Saudi Arabia has ratified a mutual visa exemption agreement with Spain for diplomatic and special passport holders, easing travel for officials involved in bilateral political and economic engagement.
Saudi Arabia Creates Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal Nature Reserve
The Saudi Cabinet has approved a new reserve under the Royal Commission for Riyadh City to protect biodiversity and expand green space around the capital region.
Community Jameel Saudi and NTDP Launch Support Framework for Tech Startups
Community Jameel Saudi and the National Technology Development Program have signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to provide funding, mentorship and operational support for Saudi technology entrepreneurs.
Saudi Arabia Tightens Labour Rules With Mandatory Interview Feedback
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources will require employers to notify job applicants of interview outcomes, with companies facing regulatory violations if they fail to provide feedback.
Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund Launches Major Al-Khafji Coastal Development
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has launched a 20-square-kilometre tourism and residential project near the Kuwaiti border that aims to deliver 16,000 homes and 1,400 hotel rooms by 2030 with private-sector participation.
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