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Saudi Leaders Send Congratulatory Messages to Foreign Leaders on National and Diplomatic Occasions

King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman issued formal messages of congratulations to foreign heads of state marking national days and other diplomatic occasions, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s continuing international engagement.

Saudi Arabia Sends Congratulatory Messages to Hungary’s New President Andras Baka

King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent formal messages congratulating Andras Baka following his swearing-in as Hungary’s new president, reaffirming friendly relations between the two countries.

Saudi Pro League Clubs Complete International Transfers Ahead of New Season

Saudi Pro League teams have finalized prominent international player signings and preseason training camps ahead of the new domestic campaign, increasing expectations for a competitive season and wider global attention.

Riyadh Season Announces Expanded Autumn and Winter Entertainment Program

Organizers of Riyadh Season have released preliminary plans for the autumn and winter events calendar, including international theater productions, cultural exhibitions and major music festivals intended to attract visitors.

Saudi Arabia’s Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Reserve Records Birth of Three Arabian Gazelles

The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve has reported the birth of three Arabian gazelles, marking a further result of wildlife reintroduction and conservation programs under Saudi Arabia’s environmental initiatives.

Saudi Border Guards Seize 280 Kilograms of Khat and 52 Kilograms of Hashish in Southern Operations

Saudi border security forces intercepted smuggling operations in Asir and Jazan, seizing 280 kilograms of khat and 52 kilograms of hashish and arresting eight people allegedly involved in trafficking networks.

Saudi Arabia Warns of Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Southwestern Regions

The National Center of Meteorology has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms across mountainous areas of Asir and Jazan, with civil defense authorities urging residents to exercise caution.

Saudi Red Sea Authority Tightens Rules for Sustainable Coastal Tourism

The Saudi Red Sea Authority has finalized environmental and marine licensing rules covering luxury yachting, diving and other commercial tourism activities along the Kingdom’s western coastline.

Saudi Health Ministry Deploys Artificial Intelligence Diagnostics Across Regional Hospitals

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has completed nationwide deployment of machine-learning diagnostic tools across specialized medical centers, aiming to improve early detection of chronic conditions and shorten emergency processing times.

Saudi Arabia Advances Earth Observation Satellite Testing Ahead of Future Launches

Saudi Space Agency engineers have completed environmental simulation tests for upcoming Earth observation satellites, strengthening the Kingdom’s capabilities in remote sensing and geospatial data collection.

Saudi Research Team Develops Advanced Material for More Efficient Solar Desalination

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have developed a porous nanomaterial that increases the efficiency of solar-powered seawater desalination, offering a potential technology for addressing water scarcity in...

Saudi Industrial Cities Authority Expands Manufacturing Infrastructure in Qassim, Hail and Madinah

The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones has approved new infrastructure packages for industrial estates, including ready-built factories and logistics facilities intended to attract domestic and international manuf...

Saudi Arabia Expands Water Infrastructure Through Public-Private Partnerships

The National Water Company has awarded new contracts under its public-private partnership program to accelerate wastewater treatment and desalination distribution infrastructure across several provinces.

NEOM Advances Port and Green Hydrogen Projects in Northwest Saudi Arabia

NEOM said construction and operational-readiness work at the Port of NEOM and its large green hydrogen facility is progressing according to schedule, supporting planned industrial supply chains and clean-energy exports.

Saudi Public Investment Fund Advances 2026-2030 Investment Framework With Focus on Returns and Private Sector

The Public Investment Fund is implementing its 2026-2030 strategy across core domestic investment ecosystems, emphasizing investment efficiency, private-sector participation and governance standards alongside long-term financial returns.

Saudi Arabia Reports Stronger Foreign Investment Interest in Renewable Energy and Clean Technology

The Ministry of Investment reported rising numbers of foreign investment permits for international clean-technology companies, reflecting continued overseas interest in Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy and net-zero ambitions.

Saudi Arabia Reports Rising Non-Oil Private-Sector Employment Across Key Industries

Updated labor-market data from the General Authority for Statistics shows continued job creation in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector, supported by activity in retail, hospitality, professional services and manufacturing.

Saudi Arabia Expands Training for Microelectronics and Advanced Manufacturing Workforce

Saudi educational and industrial authorities are expanding vocational programs in advanced manufacturing, microelectronics and semiconductor engineering across technical colleges in Riyadh, Jeddah and Jubail to support high-tech industry...

Saudi Passenger Transport App Trips Rise 20% to 38.3 Million in Second Quarter

Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority recorded 38.3 million passenger journeys through transport applications in the second quarter, a 20% increase from a year earlier that reflects continued growth in digital urban mobility.

Saudi Arabia Opens Applications for Up to 40,000 Residential Plots a Year in Riyadh

Riyadh authorities have opened registration for residents seeking residential plots under the Real Estate Balance Program, with up to 40,000 plots to be made available annually as part of efforts to expand housing access in the capital.

Saudi Arabia and Egypt Discuss Regional Security and Middle East Stability

Saudi and Egyptian foreign ministers held high-level telephone discussions covering regional security, bilateral cooperation and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions across the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia and Turkey-Pakistan Advance Trilateral Defense Pact Signed in Mecca

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are working to implement operational mechanisms under a new trilateral defense agreement signed in Mecca, strengthening military coordination and regional security cooperation.

Saudi Aramco Reports 122.6 Billion Riyals in Second-Quarter Net Income Amid Regional Volatility

Saudi Aramco reported second-quarter net income of 122.6 billion Saudi riyals, maintaining strong financial performance as the company used diversified assets, including the East-West Pipeline, to manage regional supply disruptions.

Saudi Arabia Forms 14-Nation Red Sea Naval Task Force to Protect Maritime Trade Routes

Saudi defense authorities have announced a multinational naval coalition involving 14 countries to protect critical shipping corridors across the Red Sea and nearby straits amid continuing regional security challenges.

World Bank Ranks Saudi Arabia Among Global Top Ten for Private Artificial Intelligence Investment

The World Bank’s World Development Report, “The Promise of Artificial Intelligence,” places Saudi Arabia among the world’s top ten countries for private AI investment, highlighting the Kingdom’s expanding digital infrastructure, computin...

Turkish Parliament Passes Landmark Bill Granting Conditional Amnesty to Disarmed PKK Members

Lawmakers vote 468 to 88 to approve a legal framework for disarming and reintegrating Kurdish militants, marking a major legislative step toward ending a 40-year conflict.

Saudi Arabia Prepares Alternative Shipping Routes as Typhoon Dolphin Disrupts Asian Trade

Saudi maritime authorities and port operators are adjusting shipping schedules and preparing additional storage capacity as severe weather and mass evacuations along China’s eastern coast threaten to disrupt international energy and cons...

Saudi Arabia Offers Grants to Bring Artificial Intelligence Into Heritage Projects

The Cultural Development Fund and Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority are offering grants of up to 500,000 riyals to cultural enterprises and museums that adopt artificial intelligence to preserve and present Saudi heritage.

Saudi Companies Partner to Develop Next-Generation Semiconductor Sensors

Si-Ware Systems and Saudi Electronic Materials Company have signed a memorandum of understanding to design and manufacture micro-electromechanical sensors in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Kingdom’s goal of developing domestic semiconducto...

Saudi Aramco Unit SABIC Develops Materials for Ceer Electric Vehicles

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation is developing specialized materials for vehicles made by Saudi electric-car manufacturer Ceer, supporting efforts to localize more of the automotive supply chain and increase domestic manufacturing value.

Saudi Tourism Regulator Proposes Minimum Hotel Staffing Requirements

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has opened consultations on rules that would link minimum hotel staffing levels to accommodation size and classification after the Kingdom recorded 122 million visitors in a record year.

Saudi Arabia Uses Oman-Mediated Contacts to Limit Houthi Threats to Oil Infrastructure

Riyadh is using diplomatic channels through Oman to seek economic concessions and restrain Houthi militants, with Saudi officials seeking to protect ports and energy export facilities from the wider regional conflict involving Iran and I...

Saudi Foreign Direct Investment Surges as Inbound Investment Stock Passes One Trillion Riyals

Saudi Arabia’s net inbound foreign direct investment rose 53 percent to 122 billion riyals, according to UNCTAD data, making the Kingdom the world’s thirteenth-largest recipient of international capital as economic diversification under ...

Riyadh Air Opens Bookings for Bangkok and Adds Three Asian Routes

Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier Riyadh Air has opened ticket sales for Bangkok and announced direct services to Manila, Islamabad and Lahore as it expands its network toward a target of 100 global destinations by the end of the decade.

Saudi Arabia Approves New Procurement Law to Speed Up Vision 2030 Projects

The Saudi Council of Ministers has approved reforms that raise government procurement delegation limits to 50 million riyals and shorten Ministry of Finance review periods, aiming to accelerate contracting for major infrastructure and de...

Aramco Delays Jazan Refinery Restart Until End of August After Drone Attack

Saudi Aramco has postponed the restart of its 400,000-barrel-per-day Jazan refinery until the end of August after a fire linked to a recent projectile strike by Yemeni militants, keeping pressure on regional fuel markets.

Saudi Arabia Begins $5 Billion Artificial Intelligence Data Center Project at Neom Oxagon

DataVolt and Neom are preparing to begin construction of a $5 billion artificial intelligence computing campus at Oxagon, with the facility planned to run on desert renewable energy and use Red Sea cooling as Saudi Arabia seeks to build ...

Aramco Reports $33.4 Billion Second-Quarter Profit Despite Regional Shipping Disruptions

Saudi Aramco posted second-quarter net income of $33.4 billion, exceeding analyst expectations as higher crude prices and flexible export routes helped offset logistical disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Ho...

Saudi Arabia’s PIF Completes $55 Billion Acquisition of Electronic Arts

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has completed its $55 billion takeover of Electronic Arts, consolidating major mobile, console and esports gaming assets as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 push into global digital entertainment.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey Sign Trilateral Mutual Defense Pact

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have formally announced a mutual defense agreement aimed at strengthening military coordination and combining Saudi financial resources, Turkish defense manufacturing and Pakistani military capabilities ...

Saudi Arabia Prepares for International Sports and Esports Events Across Major Cities

Saudi sports authorities and national federations are finalizing preparations for international championships, boxing events and esports tournaments scheduled across Riyadh, Jeddah and Qiddiya.

Saudi Arabia's Food and Drug Authority Tightens Nationwide Consumer and Food Safety Inspections

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has intensified inspections across retail markets and distribution hubs to enforce food safety, quality and consumer protection requirements.

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