Saudi Arabia News

Saudi Arabia Prepares International Forum for World Law Day

The Prince Saud Al Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies in Riyadh is preparing a forum bringing together legal experts, academics and officials to discuss international law and regional dispute resolution.

Arab News Agencies Coordinate Regional Strategy on AI and Misinformation

Members of the Federation of Arab News Agencies met in Amman to discuss the use of artificial intelligence in journalism and measures to counter the spread of digital misinformation across the region.

Steer Studios Calls for Greater Local Talent Development in Saudi Gaming Industry

Steer Studios Chief Executive Yannick Theler urged international investors to prioritise Saudi skills development and adapt global business models to local cultural conditions as the Kingdom expands its video-game sector.

Riyadh Prepares New Global Sport Conference Focused on Esports, AI and Investment

Investors, sports executives and rights holders are gathering in Riyadh for the New Global Sport Conference 2026, held alongside the Esports Nations Cup and focused on the growing role of artificial intelligence and sovereign capital in ...

Dubai Hospitality Platform estaie Raises $5.2 Million to Expand in Saudi Arabia

Digital hospitality company estaie secured $5.2 million in seed funding at LEAP 2026 to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia’s growing tourism and property markets.

Saudi Developers Debut RoboNex Autonomous Service Robot at LEAP 2026

Saudi engineers introduced RoboNex, a locally designed artificial intelligence-powered service robot capable of integrating with payment systems and voice interfaces for retail and hospitality use.

Saudi Arabia’s Buraidah Dates Carnival Records More Than 602 Million Riyals in August Sales

The Buraidah International Dates Carnival processed nearly 30,000 tons of produce and generated more than 602 million riyals in domestic and export sales during August.

Saudi Arabia Unveils 3.3 Billion Riyal Khuzam Digital Valley Data Centre Project

NHC Innovation announced a 3.3 billion riyal data-centre development with NAVER Innovation and BytePlus among its initial technology partners, adding capacity for cloud and artificial intelligence workloads.

Amazon Web Services Prepares $5.3 Billion Saudi Cloud Region for December Launch

AWS said it is finalising preparations to open its first dedicated Saudi infrastructure region in December, backed by a $5.3 billion investment aimed at expanding cloud capacity for the Kingdom’s digital economy.

LEAP 2026 Generates More Than $15 Billion in Technology Investments and Partnerships

Riyadh’s LEAP technology conference announced more than $15 billion in investment commitments and strategic partnerships, highlighting continued international interest in Saudi Arabia’s digital and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Saudi PIF Replaces New Murabba Chief as $50 Billion Riyadh Project Faces Tighter Capital Discipline

Saudi Arabia appointed PIF executive Sabah Barakat to lead the New Murabba development as the sovereign wealth fund reassesses timelines and demands clearer economic returns from major Vision 2030 projects.

Saudi PIF Reshapes 2026-2030 Strategy Around Six Connected Economic Sectors

The Public Investment Fund is shifting from rapid asset creation toward deeper integration across six economic ecosystems, with digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence among the priorities for the next ...

Saudi Arabia Draws $16.5 Billion in Orders for $3.25 Billion Sukuk Sale

The National Debt Management Center raised $3.25 billion through a two-tranche international Islamic bond offering that attracted about $16.5 billion in investor demand as the Kingdom finances its projected 2026 budget deficit.

Pakistan Reaffirms Makkah Defence Pact With Saudi Arabia Amid Gulf Security Tensions

Pakistani officials reiterated their commitment to the Makkah defence pact with Saudi Arabia as hostilities between the United States and Iran raise fears of a wider conflict across the Arabian Gulf.

OPEC+ Core Producers Expected to Hold Output Policy Steady as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Exports

Saudi Arabia and allied OPEC+ producers are expected to leave October production policy unchanged, pausing a planned easing of supply cuts as fighting involving Iran and the United States clouds export visibility and global oil-market co...

Two Seafarers Killed After Projectiles Strike Saudi Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Saudi shipping company Bahri said two crew members were killed when projectiles hit one of its crude tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a deadly escalation in regional maritime conflict and adding to concerns over the safety of key...

Saudi Oil Exports Fall to Nine-Year Low as Red Sea and Hormuz Attacks Disrupt Shipping

Saudi Arabia’s observed crude exports dropped to about three million barrels a day in August, the lowest level since early 2017, as attacks on commercial shipping forced Saudi Aramco and Bahri to reroute vessels away from increasingly da...

Saudi Sports Sector Draws Further Private Investment After Club Ownership Reforms

Domestic companies and private investment groups are increasing commitments across Saudi sports leagues as privatization and governance reforms reshape club ownership.

Saudi Arabia Opens 2026-27 Regulated Hunting Season

The National Center for Wildlife launched the hunting season through January 2027 with updated species quotas and licensing rules intended to balance traditional hunting with conservation.

Saudi Arabia Advances Double-Taxation Agreement Framework With Argentina

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority is progressing a draft agreement with Argentina covering avoidance of double taxation on income and capital as part of broader cross-border tax cooperation.

Saudi Insurance Authority Expands Regulatory Training Cooperation With Guernsey

The Saudi Insurance Authority agreed to professional training and regulatory development programs with the Guernsey Financial Services Commission to strengthen oversight and industry skills.

Saudi Real Estate and Industrial Projects Accelerate in Riyadh and Eastern Province

Developers and industrial operators in Riyadh, Dammam and Jubail reported stronger activity across commercial, logistics and residential projects tied to national diversification plans.

Saudi Arabia Highlights AI Infrastructure and Talent Development Push

Communications Minister Abdullah Alswaha said the Kingdom is expanding digital infrastructure and skills programs as it seeks a larger role in the global artificial intelligence economy.

Saudi Arabia Expands Red Sea Data Center Infrastructure

Technology developers are advancing new data centers along the Red Sea coast that combine high-density computing with renewable-energy microgrids and logistics infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia and Syria Expand Cooperation on Urban Planning and Environmental Management

The Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing signed an agreement with Syria’s Ministry of Local Administration and Environment covering municipal expertise, urban planning and environmental management.

Saudi Crown Prince and Greek Prime Minister Discuss Investment and Mediterranean Cooperation

Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with the Greek prime minister focused on bilateral economic ties, investment opportunities and coordination on regional stability.

Saudi Finance Minister Leads Delegation at G20 Finance Meeting in United States

Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan headed Saudi Arabia’s delegation at G20 talks covering international monetary stability, taxation and sustainable economic growth.

Saudi Arabia Launches Unified Digital Tourism Platform

The Saudi Tourism Authority introduced a central digital portal for bookings, travel logistics and regulatory information as the Kingdom continues expanding its tourism and hospitality sector.

Saudi Aramco Advances Plans for Domestic LNG Production Facility

Saudi Aramco is working with international engineering firms including Technip Energies on specifications for a liquefied natural gas project intended to support domestic supply and potential exports.

Saudi Arabia and Syria Sign Four Transport and Infrastructure Agreements

Saudi and Syrian authorities signed cooperation agreements covering roads, railways, postal services and aviation infrastructure as bilateral economic ties continue to expand.

Mohammed bin Salman and Oman’s Sultan Haitham Hold Talks in Jeddah

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman to discuss bilateral economic cooperation and regional security and stability.

Saudi Cabinet Backs Permanent Secretariat for Makkah Joint Defense Agreement

The Saudi Council of Ministers welcomed the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement and confirmed plans for a permanent General Secretariat based in Saudi Arabia.

Kingdom Holding Acquires 70% of Al Hilal Club for SAR 840 Million

Kingdom Holding Company completed the purchase of a 70% stake in Al Hilal Club Company from the Public Investment Fund for SAR 840 million, leaving PIF with a 30% holding under Saudi Arabia’s sports privatization program.

AMD and Cisco Join HUMAIN to Build AI Compute Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

AMD and Cisco are integrating computing and networking technology with HUMAIN to deploy production-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure and expand domestic sovereign cloud capacity.

Microsoft and HUMAIN to Launch Saudi Arabia East Cloud Region in November 2026

Microsoft and HUMAIN said the Saudi Arabia East datacenter region will become commercially available in November, providing high-performance computing capacity for cloud and artificial intelligence workloads.

Saudi Arabia Seeks $8 Billion International Loan to Diversify Funding

The National Debt Management Center is in talks with international banks over an $8 billion syndicated loan as the government looks to broaden its financing sources and manage capital requirements.

Saudi Aramco Expands Oil Shipments Outside Strait of Hormuz to Protect Asian Export Routes

Saudi Aramco has begun using ship-to-ship transfers off Fujairah and Sohar to move heavier crude grades to major Chinese refiners while reducing exposure to maritime risks in the Strait of Hormuz.

WWE Announces Crown Jewel 2026 Event in Riyadh

World Wrestling Entertainment will stage its Crown Jewel championship event in November at Riyadh Season Stadium in the King Abdullah Financial District as part of the kingdom’s wider sports and entertainment program.

Saudi Arabia to Host 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah

The regional football tournament will be held in Jeddah from late September into early October 2026, with Saudi Arabia drawn against Oman, Iraq and Kuwait in Group A.

Saudi Humanitarian Agency Says Global Aid Projects Have Exceeded $8.5 Billion

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center says it has completed more than 4,000 projects across 113 countries, with Yemen, Syria and Palestine among the largest recipients.

Saudi Arabia Tightens Sustainable Hunting Rules for 2026-27 Season

The National Center for Wildlife has opened the terrestrial hunting season with 30 permitted species, requiring hunters to use the Fitri platform and banning unauthorized hunting methods.

Saudi Cabinet Approves New Cooperative Law and National Organ Donation Day

The Council of Ministers has approved a new Cooperative Law and designated May 12 as National Organ Donation Day during a cabinet session chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Saudi Digital Services Platform Tawakkalna Reaches 13 Million Active Users

The national application says it now processes more than four billion transactions a month, highlighting the growing use of digital public services across Saudi Arabia.

Nokia Opens First Saudi Research and Development Centre

The telecommunications group has launched a Saudi R&D facility focused on artificial intelligence-driven network automation, local technology development, talent training and advanced communications systems.

Saudi-Backed Vision Invest Joins $300 Million African Digital Infrastructure Investment

Vision Invest and Africa Finance Corporation are leading a $300 million investment in WIOCC Group to expand connectivity, data capacity and cloud services across African markets.

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