Saudi Arabia News

Saudi MMA Fighter Hattan Al Saif Prepares for Professional Debut in Riyadh

Hattan Al Saif is preparing to make her professional mixed martial arts debut in Riyadh, marking a notable milestone for female participation in Saudi combat sports.

Saudi Stock Market Leads Gulf Rally on Strong Earnings and Stabilising Oil Prices

Saudi Arabia’s benchmark equities index outperformed other Gulf markets as stronger banking and insurance earnings combined with greater stability in global crude prices.

Mohammed bin Salman Meets Sudanese Army Chief in Push for Ceasefire

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted the commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces in Jeddah for talks focused on a permanent ceasefire and improved humanitarian access.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Leads First AI Business Delegation to Riyadh

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce brought American technology executives and venture capital investors to Saudi Arabia to explore artificial-intelligence partnerships and investment opportunities.

Nokia, HPE and Intel Open Advanced Technology Centres in Saudi Arabia

Nokia, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Intel launched research and development facilities in the Kingdom focused on artificial intelligence, network automation and hardware localization.

Saudi Arabia Nears Completion of Study for Railway Linking Kingdom to Turkey

Saudi transport authorities said feasibility studies are nearing completion for a rail corridor connecting Saudi Arabia with Turkey through Jordan and Syria, potentially expanding regional overland freight capacity.

Saudi AI Firm Humain Plans Autonomous Trucking Fleet With Applied Intuition by 2030

Saudi technology company Humain announced a partnership with Silicon Valley-based Applied Intuition to develop and deploy thousands of autonomous logistics trucks across the Kingdom by 2030.

Saudi Cabinet Reaffirms Energy Investment Push Amid Regional Volatility

The Saudi Council of Ministers said the Kingdom will continue investing across conventional energy and renewables as it seeks to strengthen economic resilience against geopolitical shocks in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia and Google Offer Free Gemini Access to One Million University Students

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology partnered with Google to provide one million Saudi university students with complimentary annual Gemini subscriptions as part of a nationwide digital-skills initiative.

Saudi Arabia Announces $2.5 Billion in Technology and AI Investments at LEAP 2026

Government and corporate leaders unveiled $2.5 billion in technology commitments at the Riyadh conference, including a $1.2 billion data-centre expansion by Al Moammar Information Systems and additional cloud infrastructure projects.

Mohammed bin Salman Hosts Oman’s Sultan Haitham for Trade and Gulf Security Talks

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Jeddah to discuss bilateral trade, joint infrastructure investment and coordination over the worsening maritime security situation in the Gulf.

Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Urgent Talks With Iran and Pakistan Over Regional Security

Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke with his Iranian and Pakistani counterparts as Saudi Arabia seeks to prevent further escalation following hostile incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and Arabian Sea.

Saudi Arabia Leads Arab and Islamic Condemnation of Proposed Palestinian Displacement

The Saudi Foreign Ministry rejected statements by Israeli officials suggesting large-scale displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, warning that such action would violate international law and damage prospects for regional peace.

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

Riyadh committed additional assistance to Yemen’s central bank to support the currency, maintain imports of essential food and medicine and improve economic stability amid stalled peace efforts.

Saudi Arabia Seeks $8 Billion Sovereign Loan to Finance Vision 2030 Projects

The National Debt Management Centre is in preliminary talks with international banks over an $8 billion syndicated loan as Saudi Arabia broadens its funding sources for major infrastructure projects amid lower oil revenues.

Saudi PIF Unveils 2026-2030 Strategy Focused on Value Creation and Economic Diversification

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund approved a new five-year strategy that shifts emphasis toward sustained value creation across tourism, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and international partnerships under Vision 2030.

Mohammed bin Salman and Xi Jinping Discuss Middle East De-Escalation and Maritime Security

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks on reducing regional tensions and protecting international shipping routes in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Hold First Meeting Under Mecca Defence Agreement

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met in Istanbul for the first operational session under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, advancing plans for deterrence, intelligence sharing and regional security coordination.

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran After Deadly Attack on Bahri Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia condemned Iranian actions after national shipping company Bahri said one of its commercial vessels was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, killing two crew members and further escalating tensions along a critical global energy...

U.S. Approves Potential $5 Billion Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia Amid Regional Tensions

The U.S. State Department authorized a potential weapons sale worth more than $5 billion to Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the bilateral defense relationship as conflicts across the Middle East increase pressure on regional security.

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 Arabia Prepares Major International Sports and Cultural Events in Riyadh and Jeddah

Saudi entertainment and sports authorities are finalizing logistics for upcoming boxing championships, esports competitions and cultural festivals scheduled later this year.

British Embassy in Riyadh Opens Funding Call for Special Education Market Assessment

The British Embassy has invited specialist education providers to submit proposals under the Gulf Strategy Fund to support Saudi reforms and expanded services for students with special educational needs.

AlUla Expands International Partnerships for Heritage Conservation and Tourism

The Royal Commission for AlUla signed new agreements with international research institutions and hospitality operators to support archaeological preservation and sustainable tourism development in northwestern Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Ministry and Zain Launch Digital Mosque Management System

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Zain Saudi Arabia introduced a nationwide electronic platform for mosque administration and operational oversight using modern telecommunications infrastructure.

Saudi Interior Ministry Opens Riyadh Conference on Security and National Development

A three-day Ministry of Interior conference in Riyadh is bringing together more than 160 experts across 50 sessions to examine the Kingdom’s security, historical and development transformation under Vision 2030.

Arab Company for Drug Industries Sells Entire 10.49% Stake in SPIMACO

GIB Capital completed an accelerated bookbuilding sale of the Arab Company for Drug Industries and Medical Appliances’ entire 10.49% holding in SPIMACO at 27.90 Saudi riyals per share.

Saudi Fund for Development Signs New Infrastructure Financing Agreements in Africa and Asia

The Saudi Fund for Development finalized concessional financing agreements supporting transport, energy and water projects in developing economies across Africa and Asia.

Riyadh Hosts Regional Talks on Humanitarian Aid and Middle East Security

Senior diplomats and international envoys gathered in Riyadh for consultations focused on humanitarian assistance, regional stability and diplomatic approaches to continuing Middle East crises.

Saudi Arabia Intensifies Residency, Labor and Border Enforcement

Saudi security and immigration authorities have expanded enforcement operations targeting residency, labor and border violations, reporting thousands of arrests and deportations nationwide.

Saudi Capital Market Authority Reviews New Capital Raises and Secondary Offerings

The Capital Market Authority is assessing applications for capital increases and secondary offerings from listed agricultural, industrial and pharmaceutical companies amid continued activity on the Saudi Exchange.

Saudi Central Bank Says Commercial Lenders Maintain Strong Capital and Liquidity

The Saudi Central Bank said banks operating in the Kingdom continue to hold high capital adequacy ratios and healthy liquidity buffers despite changing global monetary conditions.

Technip Energies Wins Major Saudi Aramco Engineering and Project Contracts

Technip Energies secured engineering, procurement, construction and project-management contracts supporting Saudi Aramco’s expansion of natural gas processing and industrial infrastructure across the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia Attracts New Foreign Manufacturing Investment to Jubail and Yanbu

Industrial authorities reported increased foreign investment commitments for advanced manufacturing, chemical processing and logistics projects in the major industrial centers of Jubail and Yanbu.

Saudi Non-Oil Exports Continue to Rise as Diversification Push Advances

Preliminary national statistics show continued growth in non-oil export revenue and private-sector output, supporting Saudi Arabia’s efforts to reduce its economic dependence on hydrocarbons.

Saudi PIF Advances Updated Vision 2030 Investment Strategy

The Public Investment Fund is continuing an updated strategy centered on capital efficiency, domestic ecosystem growth, regional giga-project development and long-term financial returns under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 program.

Saudi Aramco Advances Asset Monetization to Support $87.6 Billion Dividend Plan

Saudi Aramco is pursuing midstream infrastructure and asset-monetization initiatives as it works to fund baseline shareholder dividend distributions of $87.6 billion for the 2026 financial year.

Saudi Arabia Introduces AI Curriculum and Expands Private Investment in Education

The Education Ministry is introducing 50 artificial intelligence learning units, promoting more than 37,000 education employees and establishing new rules for private and nonprofit investment during the 2026-27 school year.

Humain and DataVolt Begin Construction of 1.5-Gigawatt Data Center Campus at Neom

Public Investment Fund-owned Humain and DataVolt have broken ground on the first 100-megawatt phase of a planned 1.5-gigawatt data center campus at Oxagon, expanding Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure for artificial intelligence and digital s...

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Calls for Forced Palestinian Displacement

Saudi Arabia joined seven regional countries in condemning calls by Israeli officials for the forced displacement of Palestinians and settlement construction in Gaza, reiterating Riyadh’s position on regional peace and international law.

Saudi Arabia and Key OPEC+ Producers Maintain October Oil Output Levels

Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman agreed to maintain September production requirements through October 2026 after reviewing global oil market conditions and reaffirming their commitment to market stability.

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 ...

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