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Saudi Arabia Condemns Colombia’s Recognition of Israeli Sovereignty Claims Over Golan Heights

Saudi Arabia rejected Colombia’s decision to recognize Israeli territorial claims over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, reaffirming Riyadh’s opposition to territorial expansion through military occupation.

Saudi Arabia Begins Early Preparations With 75 Countries for the 2027 Hajj

Saudi Hajj authorities have started logistical coordination and quota discussions with 75 countries ahead of the 2027 pilgrimage, with planning focused on crowd management, digital visas and accommodation in Mecca and Medina.

Saudi Humanitarian Demining Program Removes More Than 2,100 Explosive Devices in Yemen

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center said its Masam project has located and dismantled 2,157 landmines and unexploded devices in recent weeks as part of efforts to make conflict-affected areas of Yemen safer for civilians.

Saudi Defense Minister Meets Iraqi Military Chief to Strengthen Border Security

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met Iraq’s military chief in Riyadh to discuss intelligence sharing, border security and efforts to prevent militant infiltration along the Saudi-Iraqi frontier.

Saudi Crown Prince and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Discuss Diplomatic Efforts on Regional Stability

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held bilateral consultations on geopolitical developments as Riyadh continues to engage with conflicts affecting Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Saudi Education Ministry Plans Nationwide AI Integration and Major Teacher Restructuring

Saudi education authorities have announced reforms for the 2026 school year that include the promotion of more than 37,000 educators, tighter rules on out-of-specialization teaching and mandatory use of artificial intelligence tools for ...

Saudi Arabia Expands $100 Billion AI Initiative as Global Technology Leaders Gather in Riyadh

International technology executives and data specialists are meeting in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia advances Project Transcendence, a $100 billion artificial intelligence initiative focused on sovereign cloud infrastructure and digital develo...

Saudi Arabia and Sudan Establish Strategic Coordination Council to Deepen Bilateral Ties

Saudi and Sudanese officials signed an agreement in Riyadh creating a new coordination council focused on diplomatic cooperation, Red Sea security and joint economic initiatives.

Saudi Cabinet Approves New Public Procurement Law to Support Vision 2030 Projects

The Saudi government has approved sweeping reforms to public tendering and procurement rules aimed at improving efficiency, ensuring equal treatment of domestic and foreign bidders and encouraging greater private-sector participation in ...

Saudi Arabia Condemns Attacks on Emirati Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia issued a strong diplomatic condemnation after two Abu Dhabi National Oil Company tankers were attacked, warning that threats to regional maritime energy routes require a unified Gulf security response.

Saudi Crown Prince and US Central Command Chief Discuss Gulf Defense Cooperation Amid Iran Tensions

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Admiral Brad Cooper in Saudi Arabia for talks on military readiness, maritime security and efforts to reduce escalating tensions across the Gulf and wider Middle East.

Saudi Arabia and Turkey-Pakistan Sign Trilateral Defense Cooperation Pact

Saudi Arabia has formalized a military cooperation agreement with Turkey and Pakistan covering joint training, technology transfers and development of domestic defense manufacturing capabilities.

Saudi Public Investment Fund Shifts Focus Toward AI, Clean Energy and Advanced Manufacturing

The Public Investment Fund’s strategy through 2030 places greater emphasis on artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, domestic logistics and clean-energy infrastructure, while major Neom projects such as The Line are being treat...

Saudi Aramco Explores Alternative Oil Routes to Asia as Strait of Hormuz Risks Escalate

Saudi Aramco is negotiating ship-to-ship crude transfers through the Gulf of Oman and Egypt’s Sidi Kerir port to supply Asian refiners while seeking to reduce exposure to threats affecting major regional shipping routes.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Doubles Annual Net Profit to $17 Billion as Diversification Accelerates

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund reported a sharp increase in annual net profit and nine percent revenue growth, while more than $199 billion has been directed into the domestic non-oil economy over the past four years.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Sign Prenup Protecting Their Separate Fortunes

The newlyweds chose a separation-of-assets regime before their private Portuguese wedding, while a separate, long-reported agreement is said to guarantee Rodríguez about £85,000 a month if they split.

Google Launches Pixel 11 With Gemini AI at the Center of Its Hardware Strategy

Google Launches Pixel 11 With Gemini AI at the Center of Its Hardware Strategy

The new Pixel phones start at $899 alongside the Pixel Watch 5 and Google's first Pixel Tag tracker, as Google turns its devices into an increasingly integrated platform for Gemini.

Saudi Humanitarian Agency Sends Additional Relief Convoys to Overseas Crisis Zones

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has dispatched further shipments of food, medical equipment and shelter materials to vulnerable populations in international crisis areas.

Saudi Arabia Prepares Autumn Calendar of International Sports and Cultural Events

Organizers in Riyadh and Jeddah are preparing festivals, esports tournaments and cultural exhibitions for the autumn season as the Kingdom seeks to attract more visitors during cooler months.

Saudi Universities Expand International Research Partnerships in AI and Biotechnology

Universities in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran are developing new international research partnerships and postgraduate programmes in artificial intelligence, biotechnology and related fields.

Saudi Arabia Issues Severe Weather Warnings as Temperatures Reach 49 Degrees Celsius

Authorities have warned of extreme heat, thunderstorms and flash-flood risks across several regions, prompting emergency preparations by municipal and public services.

Saudi Arabia Steps Up Enforcement Against Residency and Border Security Violations

Saudi authorities detained more than 14,000 people in a single week for violations involving labor, residency and border security regulations as enforcement efforts continued across the Kingdom.

Saudi Banks Maintain Strong Capital and Credit Growth Amid Economic Diversification

Major Saudi financial institutions continue to report healthy capital positions and expanding lending portfolios, supported by corporate borrowing and growth in retail banking.

Saudi Arabia Expands Trade and Investment Talks With Asian Partners

Saudi investment officials are holding discussions with counterparts from East and Southeast Asia on potential cooperation in clean energy, logistics and digital infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia Approves New Industrial Financing for Advanced Manufacturing and Local Supply Chains

The Saudi Industrial Development Fund has approved financing packages for manufacturers in advanced industrial sectors, including robotics and component production, as the Kingdom seeks to strengthen domestic supply chains.

Saudi Arabia’s Telecom Sector Reports Faster Internet and Nearly 14 Million IoT Connections

National telecommunications data shows an 89 percent improvement in gaming latency alongside growth in Internet of Things subscriptions to nearly 14 million active connections, reflecting continued expansion of digital services.

Saudi Arabia Launches Nationwide 2026 Sales Campaign Covering More Than One Million Discounted Products

The Ministry of Commerce has launched a nationwide promotional campaign running through October 30, with retailers and online merchants offering discounts while regulators monitor compliance.

Saudi Arabia Advances Renewable Energy and Desalination Projects Across the Kingdom

Energy authorities and major developers are accelerating utility-scale solar and desalination projects in western and eastern Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom pursues longer-term environmental and sustainability goals.

Saudi Aramco Delays Jazan Refinery Restart to August 30 After Maintenance

Saudi Aramco has postponed the restart of its 400,000-barrel-a-day Jazan refinery until August 30 following delays to technical repairs and security assessments, while monitoring regional fuel supply networks.

Saudi Arabia Expands Data Centre Capacity Beyond 467 Megawatts

Saudi Arabia’s domestic data-centre capacity has grown nearly sevenfold since the launch of Vision 2030, with global cloud and digital infrastructure companies driving billions of dollars in new investment.

Saudi Arabia Ranks Among Global Leaders in Private Artificial Intelligence Investment

A 2026 World Bank assessment places Saudi Arabia among the world’s top 10 destinations for private artificial intelligence investment, highlighting data-centre expansion and government incentives that have attracted substantial technolog...

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Sign Defence Partnership With Pakistan in Makkah

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca aimed at strengthening military coordination, countering regional security threats and expanding strategic cooperation.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Shifts Focus Toward Long-Term Value Creation

The Public Investment Fund’s 2026 to 2030 strategy moves away from rapid capital deployment toward sustained value creation across three investment portfolios and six domestic economic ecosystems supporting the Kingdom’s economic transfo...

Saudi Arabia and Seven Regional Partners Condemn Israel’s Rejection of Gaza Peace Road Map

Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Türkiye, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates said rejecting the international Gaza road map threatens regional stability and efforts to advance a negotiated settlement.

Saudi Financial Regulators Expand Digital Finance Sandboxes for Fintech and AI Platforms

The Saudi Central Bank and Capital Market Authority have admitted additional fintech startups and artificial intelligence-based banking platforms to regulatory testing programs aimed at accelerating digital payments and wealth-management...

Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Economy Set for Strong Growth Through 2026, Analysts Say

International financial institutions expect private consumption, project execution and foreign investment to continue supporting Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification and growth beyond the oil sector.

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Trilateral Defense Cooperation With Turkey and Pakistan

Defense ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed on mechanisms for joint military exercises and technology sharing as the three countries deepen defense-industrial cooperation and regional security ties.

Saudi Aramco Maintains Oil Export Flows Through Red Sea Infrastructure

Saudi Aramco is using its Yanbu export terminal and East-West pipeline network to maintain reliable crude shipments to international markets while reducing exposure to regional maritime disruptions.

Saudi Arabia Forms 13-Nation Maritime Defense Coalition to Protect Red Sea Shipping

Saudi Arabia and 12 regional partners have joined a new naval coalition aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping lanes and key maritime choke points amid continuing geopolitical tensions across the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia Completes $8.5 Billion Green Hydrogen Plant in Neom

The Neom Green Hydrogen Company has completed construction of its Oxagon facility and begun commissioning ahead of planned commercial operations in 2027, with the plant designed to produce up to 600 tonnes of carbon-free hydrogen a day f...

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Acquires $26.4 Billion Stake in SpaceX

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund disclosed the purchase of about 154 million Class A shares in SpaceX, deepening the sovereign wealth fund’s push into frontier technology and space infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia Extends Riyadh Entertainment and Cultural Festival Calendar

The General Entertainment Authority has announced an expanded schedule of concerts, sporting exhibitions and cultural events in Riyadh designed to sustain domestic consumer activity and international tourism.

Aramco Digital and Global Technology Firms Launch Cybersecurity Academy in Dammam

Aramco Digital is partnering with international cybersecurity companies to establish a specialist training academy in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, with the goal of developing advanced digital defense skills among thousands of Saudi n...

Red Sea Global Launches Autonomous Electric Transit Network at Coastal Resorts

Red Sea Global has introduced an electric autonomous transport network linking airports, luxury resorts and marine conservation centers as part of its sustainable tourism developments along the Red Sea coast.

Saudi Electricity Company Expands Smart Grid and Renewable Integration in Southern Provinces

Saudi Electricity Company is investing heavily in transmission upgrades and grid infrastructure across Asir, Jazan and Najran to accommodate new utility-scale solar projects and improve electricity reliability.

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