Saudi Press

Saudi Arabia and the world

Saturday, Sep 05, 2026

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.

Mobily and BytePlus Form $150 Million Saudi Cloud Services Venture

Saudi telecoms company Mobily and BytePlus signed a $150 million investment agreement to deploy cloud-computing services and enterprise software across the Kingdom.

NHC Innovation Commits $800 Million to Khuzam Digital Valley

NHC Innovation announced an $800 million investment in Khuzam Digital Valley, a Saudi technology development planned to reach 65 megawatts of capacity by 2033.

Saudi Energy Signs Agreements to Power Expanding Data Centre Network

Saudi Energy reached framework agreements with National Grid Saudi Arabia, center3 and Huawei to develop electricity infrastructure supporting the Kingdom’s growing data-centre and artificial intelligence operations.

Al Moammar Information Systems Plans $1.2 Billion Saudi Data Centre Expansion

Al Moammar Information Systems announced a $1.2 billion investment programme to increase its Saudi data-centre capacity to 192 megawatts as domestic demand for computing infrastructure rises.

Saudi Non-Oil Private-Sector Growth Reaches Six-Month High

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector continued expanding in August as the purchasing managers index reached 53.8, supported by domestic orders, tourism demand and stronger commercial activity.

Saudi Arabia Provides New Financial Support to Yemen’s Central Bank

Saudi Arabia delivered an economic support package to Yemen’s central bank aimed at supporting the local currency, strengthening foreign reserves and helping maintain imports of essential goods.

AWS and Microsoft Azure Announce Multi-Billion-Dollar Saudi Cloud Investments

Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure confirmed plans to establish their first sovereign cloud infrastructure regions in Saudi Arabia by late 2026, expanding local data-hosting and enterprise computing capacity.

LEAP 2026 Concludes in Riyadh With Nearly $15 Billion in Technology Commitments

Saudi Arabia’s LEAP technology conference closed after generating nearly $15 billion in agreements and investments spanning data centres, cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence partnerships.

Saudi Arabia and Serbia Sign Visa Waiver for Diplomatic and Special Passports

Saudi Arabia and Serbia have agreed to reciprocal visa exemptions for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports as the two countries seek closer official ties.

Red Sea Global Expands Luxury Resort Development Along Saudi Coast

Red Sea Global is progressing with additional resort openings and marine-conservation measures along Saudi Arabia’s western coastline as part of the country’s wider tourism development programme.

Diriyah Advances Luxury Hotels, Museums and Commercial Development

Diriyah Gate Development Authority is accelerating construction of heritage-style hotels, museums and commercial spaces as the historic district expands its tourism and cultural infrastructure.

King Salman International Airport Development Advances in Riyadh

Engineering and aviation teams are moving ahead with terminal and runway planning for King Salman International Airport as Riyadh prepares for long-term growth in international passenger traffic.

Saudi Central Bank Maintains Tight Oversight of Bank Liquidity and Capital

The Saudi Central Bank is maintaining its regulatory approach to commercial lending and foreign-currency liquidity as it seeks to preserve strong capital levels across domestic banks amid shifting global interest rates.

Saudi Public Investment Fund Advances New Five-Year Strategy

The Public Investment Fund is implementing its 2026-2030 strategy, focusing on expanding domestic industries, increasing non-oil asset values and raising private-sector participation in priority sectors.

Neom’s Oxagon Accelerates Construction of Industrial and Technology Zones

Developers at Oxagon are advancing construction of logistics, clean-energy manufacturing and digital infrastructure facilities intended to support Neom’s industrial and trade ambitions.

Saudi Arabia Expands National AI Readiness Index Across Government

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority is broadening use of its National Artificial Intelligence Index across public agencies to assess operational readiness and guide government adoption of AI systems.

Adobe and HUMAIN Partner on AI Tools and Saudi-Focused Image Models

Adobe and HUMAIN have agreed to offer eligible Saudi citizens and residents free access to selected Adobe Firefly and Express features while developing image-generation models reflecting Saudi cultural heritage.

Saudi Arabia and Snap Launch Programme to Train 20,000 Digital Workers

The Communications and Information Technology Ministry has partnered with Snap to train more than 20,000 Saudi nationals in digital innovation skills by 2030 in cooperation with the Saudi Digital Academy.

Saudi Aramco Signs AI and Cybersecurity Agreements at LEAP

Saudi Aramco and Saudi Aramco Digital signed several agreements in Riyadh covering industrial artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and domestic technology development.

Saudi Aramco Raises September LPG Prices as Global Demand Strengthens

Saudi Aramco increased its September propane price by $5 to $625 per tonne and its butane price by $20 to $660 per tonne amid tighter international energy-market conditions.

Saudi Arabia Announces New Financial Support for Yemen’s Central Bank

Saudi Arabia has announced additional assistance for Yemen’s central bank aimed at supporting currency stability and economic recovery, building on more than $12 billion in Saudi development aid since 2012.

US and Saudi Arabia Continue Talks on Civil Nuclear Cooperation

US and Saudi officials are continuing discussions on a civil nuclear cooperation framework, focusing on security safeguards and technology standards required under US atomic energy regulations.

Saudi Non-Oil Private Sector Growth Reaches Six-Month High

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector expanded at its fastest pace in six months in August, with the Riyad Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index rising to 53.8 on stronger domestic demand and business activity.

Saudi Arabia Opens Talks for $8 Billion Syndicated Sovereign Loan

The National Debt Management Center has begun discussions with international banks on an $8 billion syndicated loan as Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify government financing sources and meet capital requirements.

Saudi GDP Contracts 4.8% in Second Quarter as Oil Activity Declines

Preliminary official estimates show Saudi Arabia’s real GDP fell 4.8% year on year in the second quarter, driven mainly by weaker oil-sector activity while non-oil industries continued to grow.

PIF-Backed HUMAIN Announces Major AI Data Centre Partnerships

HUMAIN has unveiled partnerships with Together AI, AMD and DataVolt to develop large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure, including an initial 100-megawatt data centre at Neom’s Oxagon industrial zone.

AWS and Microsoft Prepare Major Cloud Infrastructure Launches in Saudi Arabia

Amazon Web Services plans to open its first Saudi cloud infrastructure zone in December 2026, following Microsoft Azure’s scheduled November launch, expanding domestic data-hosting capacity and cloud services.

Saudi LEAP 2026 Concludes With Nearly $15 Billion in Technology Infrastructure Commitments

The LEAP technology conference in Riyadh concluded with nearly $15 billion in announced investment commitments spanning artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centres, cloud computing and advanced manufacturing under Saudi Arabia’s...

Riyadh Economic Forum to Present Five Studies on Competitiveness and Private-Sector Growth

The 12th Riyadh Economic Forum will present five studies in October focused on economic competitiveness, investment and private-sector development.

Jazan Shrimp Season Begins, Supporting Coastal Fishing Economy

The annual shrimp season has opened in Jazan, bringing new catches to local markets and providing a seasonal boost to fishermen and the coastal economy.

Riyadh to Host Middle East’s First Humanoid Kickboxing Tournament

Riyadh plans to stage a humanoid robot kickboxing event showcasing advances in robotics and artificial intelligence as part of the kingdom’s expanding technology and entertainment calendar.

Heavy Rain Boosts Fruit Production in Saudi Arabia’s Asir Region

Unseasonably heavy rainfall in Asir has improved output of pomegranates, grapes and figs, providing support to local farmers and seasonal agricultural production.

Saudi Space Agency Launches National Astronomy Guide

The Saudi Space Agency has released a national astronomy guide aimed at students, researchers and the wider public as the kingdom seeks to expand participation in space and astronomical sciences.

Saudi Aid Agency Expands Food Distribution in Yemen

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has distributed emergency food baskets in Yemen’s Shabwah and Al-Mahra governorates as part of continuing humanitarian assistance operations.

Saudi Tourism Authority Plans WTM Spotlight Riyadh

The Saudi Tourism Authority is preparing the first WTM Spotlight Riyadh event, designed to connect international travel buyers with domestic hospitality businesses and support inbound tourism growth.

King Faisal Specialist Hospital to Host Robotic Cardiac Surgery Summit

King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh will host a Middle East summit bringing together cardiovascular surgeons and medical technology specialists to advance robotic and minimally invasive cardiac procedures.

Saudi Arabia and Serbia Sign Visa Waiver for Official Passport Holders

Saudi Arabia and Serbia have agreed to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports, easing official travel between the two countries.

Red Sea Global Opens Equinox Resort at Amaala

Red Sea Global has opened an Equinox resort at the Amaala development on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast, expanding the kingdom’s high-end wellness and hospitality offering.

Saudi Commerce Ministry Refers 239 Suspected Commercial Cover-Up Cases to Prosecutors

The Ministry of Commerce carried out more than 20,000 inspections in August and referred 239 suspected cases of illegal commercial cover-up practices to public prosecutors.

Riyadh Issues 20 Million Riyals in Fines for Construction Pollution

Municipal authorities in Riyadh imposed 20 million Saudi riyals in penalties on developers and contractors during an environmental enforcement campaign targeting excessive construction dust.

Saudi Data Authority and Zakat Agency Launch AI Workforce Training Partnership

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority have agreed to develop training programs in data analytics and machine learning for government employees.

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