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Riyadh Hosts UNESCO Global Forum on Artificial Intelligence Ethics

More than 6,000 participants gathered in Riyadh for UNESCO’s fourth Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, focusing on international cooperation, safety and responsible AI governance.
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Saudi Students Win Four Awards at Balkan Olympiad in Informatics

Saudi high-school students secured four awards at the international programming competition, adding to national efforts to develop advanced computing and technical skills.

Saudi Arabia Marks National Day With Events Across the Kingdom

Riyadh and other Saudi cities are holding cultural, recreational and sporting events for National Day, including public illuminations and celebrations across major urban centres.

Jeddah Prepares to Host Arabian Gulf Cup

Sports authorities are finalising preparations for the Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah as Saudi Arabia continues expanding its calendar of major regional and international sporting e...

Saudi Aid Agency Expands Food and Medical Assistance in Gaza and Yemen

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has increased deliveries of food, medical supplies and temporary shelter to communities affected by conflict in Gaza and Yemen.

King Fahd International Airport Awards Major Expansion Design Contract

Dammam Airports Company has selected WSP to design expanded passenger terminals, access infrastructure and other upgrades at King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s Ea...

Saudia Climbs to 15th in Skytrax Global Airline Ranking

Saudi Arabia’s national carrier rose to 15th in the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, while Flynas remained among the highest-ranked Middle Eastern low-cost carriers.

Saudi Arabia Rises to 13th in IMD Global Competitiveness Ranking

Saudi Arabia climbed four places to rank 13th among 70 economies in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, placing third among G20 members.

Muslim World League Condemns Reported Houthi Attacks Toward Mecca

The Muslim World League and other regional organisations have condemned reported Houthi attacks targeting Saudi territory and Islamic holy sites as fighting between the Kingdom ...

PIF Reprioritises Neom Projects Around Near-Term Commercial Delivery

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is placing greater emphasis on commercially viable Neom projects and tighter capital discipline, including adjustments to timelines and infr...

Saudi Aramco Cancels Ras al-Khair Petrochemical Project as Asia Strategy Expands

Saudi Aramco has dropped plans for a large petrochemical development at Ras al-Khair while redirecting investment toward downstream assets in China and other Asian markets.

Strait of Hormuz Energy Shipments Reach Six-Month High

Oil and gas traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has risen to its highest level in six months as naval protection helps sustain Gulf exports despite continued regional security ...
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