Saudi Press

Saudi Arabia and the world
Thursday, Oct 08, 2026
 English
 English Arabic HebrewHindiTagalogUrdu
Add Your News

Saudi Arabia Awards More Than $1 Billion in Battery Storage Projects

Energy developers finalized contracts worth more than $1 billion for utility-scale battery storage systems designed to support grid stability as new solar and wind projects come online.
Newsletter
Related Articles

Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Airports Kill Three and Injure 36

Yemen's Houthi forces have launched missile and drone attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport, leaving three people dead and...

Saudi Arabia Celebrates Arabian Gulf Cup Victory

Fans across the kingdom celebrated the national team’s Arabian Gulf Cup final victory, marking a major sporting achievement for Saudi football.

Saudi Blood Donation Campaign Draws Nationwide Participation

Officials, public employees and citizens across several provinces joined the annual blood donation initiative backed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Jeddah Prepares for Red Sea Yacht Show

Tourism agencies and coastal developers are finalizing plans for the annual Red Sea Yacht Show, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s growing luxury marine tourism sector.

Riyadh Finalizes Preparations for Routes World 2026

Aviation and tourism authorities are preparing to host airline executives and airport operators for Routes World 2026 as Riyadh expands its profile as a regional aviation hub.

Riyadh Prepares to Host World Energy Congress

Saudi officials are finalizing preparations for the World Energy Congress later this month, bringing together ministers, executives and international delegations focused on glob...

Saudi Stock Market Slips to 10,542 Amid Regional Tensions

The Saudi benchmark index edged lower as investors took profits and monitored regional geopolitical developments and shifts in global energy prices.

Saudi Hajj Ministry Suspends Eight Umrah Agencies Over Accommodation Violations

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah suspended eight pilgrimage companies for breaches involving pilgrim housing standards and contractual obligations.

Saudi Arabia Launches Nationwide Greening Season

The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development began planting programs across cities and rural areas to combat desertification and support Saudi Green Initiative goals.

Saudi Arabia Expands Rail Freight Capacity With New Equipment and Digital Systems

Transport operators deployed new locomotives, freight cars and digital signaling systems across major commercial corridors to improve supply chain efficiency.

Saudi Poultry Production Tops 1.4 Million Tons and Reaches 80% Self-Sufficiency

The Agriculture Ministry said domestic poultry output surpassed 1.4 million tons and now covers more than 80% of national demand.

Saudi Arabia Prepares for IMF Economic Policy Consultations

Saudi financial authorities and international monetary officials are coordinating fiscal and economic policy discussions ahead of upcoming global economic meetings.
Saudi Press
Add Your News
Playlist Hide
0:00
0:00
Open
0:00
0:00
Close
Spicy Food Is Linked to Lower Death Risk — but It Is Not a Miracle Cure
Iranian Hackers Shut Down British Power Plant for Four Days in Landmark Cyber Attack
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Sign Prenup Protecting Their Separate Fortunes
Google Launches Pixel 11 With Gemini AI at the Center of Its Hardware Strategy
Turkish Parliament Passes Landmark Bill Granting Conditional Amnesty to Disarmed PKK Members
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s Father and Longtime Agent, Dies at 68
AI’s Next Bottleneck Is Power, Not Just Nvidia Chips
Meta Raises AI Spending Target to as Much as $145bn Despite Pressure Over Returns
Joe Biden’s Cancer Has Spread Beyond His Bones, Hunter Biden Says
Why 2027 Could Be a Strong Year for Stocks—and Why the Forecast Is Fragile
Why Markets May Look Quiet in August After Big Tech Earnings
Trump’s Top General Seeks an Exit Strategy From Iran War, Report Says
Brock Lesnar Retires From Wrestling, Closing a Career of Rare Athletic Range and Lasting Controversy
UFO: Pentagon Releases Video of Unidentified Object Tracked Over Middle East
Ukraine Tells Senate Republicans Its Drone War Offers a Blueprint for America
Weight-Loss Drug Boom Tests the Limits of Prescription Advertising Rules
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mutual-Defence Pact
AI Is Remaking the US Economy, From GDP Growth to iPhone Prices
A SpaceX Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon — and Scientists Hope to Watch
Modern Slavery Decisions Broaden the Al Fayed Inquiry’s Frame
FIFA’s Retreat Leaves a Larger Question Over Who Guards the Game
Finland Deploys Commercial-Scale Thermal Batteries Using Crushed Rock to Store Renewable Grid Energy
Valued at $109 Million: F-35B Fighter Jet Crashes in Southern California
US Says It Has Carried Out Heavy Strikes on Iran After Attempted Attacks on Its Forces
Over 24 Hours in the Air: Qantas Airbus Completes Record-Breaking Test Flight
Arrest Warrant Issued in Lebanon for Tycoon Spotted Meeting Netanyahu in Washington
Trump says Israel ‘would not survive’ without US
Nvidia Reportedly Takes Vast Texas Data-Centre Lease to Underwrite AI Expansion
FIFA’s Private-Investment Plan for World Cup Rights Draws European Revolt
Following OpenAI's Cyberattack: 'Most Companies Still Do Not Understand What Is Coming'
OpenAI Sued After ChatGPT Allegedly Discouraged Emergency Care Before Near-Fatal Embolism
Miliband Sets Climate and International Law at Centre of UK Diplomacy
Pentagon Discloses Nearly 100 US Troop Injuries During Renewed Iran Fighting
Trump Readies New Tariffs as Temporary Global Levy Nears Expiry
High Prices Push Coffee Drinkers Toward Whole Beans and Home Brewing
Trump Draws Boos and Podium Scrutiny at Spain’s World Cup Triumph
Spain Defeats Argentina in Extra Time to Win Second World Cup
Turkey Explores S-400 Transfer to UAE in Bid to Rejoin F-35 Program
US Retaliates Against Iran After Two American Troops Killed in Jordan
Proposed U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Pact Could Permit Limited Uranium Enrichment Under International Safeguards
Why Kentucky Fried Chicken Became KFC—and Why the False Explanations Persist
Iran Claims It Destroyed Bahrain’s Main Artificial Intelligence Center in Missile and Drone Strike
Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses Deep Inside Russia
Reported CIA Mission Helped Clear the UAE’s Path to Advanced US AI Chips
Artificial Intelligence Capital Fuels Markets While Governments and Regulators Face Mounting Strategic Tests
China’s Moonshot’s Kimi K3 Narrows the Gap With Anthropic Through Scale, Openness and Lower Cost
Gold and Cash Seizure Puts Indonesia’s Senior Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Under Investigation
The Ledger Will Not Trust on Faith
Passenger Bound for Germany Refused to Sit Beside a Woman on a Plane — Then Slapped a Flight Attendant
Ukraine’s Leadership Rift Spills Into the Streets as Protesters Target Army Chief
×