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Saudi Arabia Projects 3.6% GDP Contraction in 2026 as Lower Oil Output Weighs on Growth

Saudi Arabia’s Finance Ministry expects the economy to contract 3.6% in 2026 because of reduced crude production, while projecting $382.7 billion in spending and a wider fiscal deficit to sustain Vision 2030 investment.
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Saudi Arabia Marks World Space Week With ‘Rocket Revolution’ Theme

Schools and science centers across the Kingdom launched World Space Week activities focused on aerospace engineering and Saudi Arabia’s space exploration ambitions.

Saudi Jockey Club Joins 60th International Horseracing Conference in Paris

Representatives of the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia attended the international conference in Paris to promote the Kingdom’s growing racing sector and upcoming events in Riyadh.

Al-Baha University Climbs 113 Places in Global Sustainability Ranking

Al-Baha University rose 113 positions in the 2026 UI GreenMetric ranking, reflecting improvements in campus sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental research.

Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition Draws Large Crowds in Riyadh

Thousands attended the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, which featured falconry displays, Ministry of Interior military parades and historical exhibits.

King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital Concludes International Ophthalmology Conference in Riyadh

Doctors and researchers from around the world gathered in Riyadh for the hospital’s 43rd international conference, covering advanced surgery, digital diagnostics and vision rese...

Saudi Traffic Authority Simplifies Rules for Scrapping Damaged Vehicles

Vehicle owners in Saudi Arabia will no longer need a periodic technical inspection before scrapping damaged or total-loss vehicles under streamlined procedures announced by the ...

Saudi Interior Ministry Launches ‘Balagh’ Community Security Initiative

The Interior Ministry introduced the Balagh awareness program to encourage citizens and residents to report security concerns and participate more actively in community crime pr...

Almajdiah Reports More Than 231 Million Riyals in Phase One Sales at Meshraf Project

Saudi developer Almajdiah said first-phase sales at its Meshraf residential development in Riyadh exceeded 231 million riyals amid strong domestic property demand.

Riyadh Hosts Middle East Poultry Exhibition Focused on Food Security and Farming Technology

Agricultural leaders and poultry executives gathered in Riyadh for the fifth Middle East Poultry Exhibition, showcasing technologies and practices aimed at strengthening food se...

Creative Summit Opens in Diriyah With Focus on Saudi Arabia’s Creative Economy

The third edition of the Creative Summit opened at Jax District in Diriyah in partnership with the Ministry of Media, bringing together artists, media executives and cultural in...

Saudi Ambassador Holds Senior Talks in Beirut on Bilateral Relations

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Dosari met senior Lebanese officials in Beirut for consultations focused on bilateral ties and regional stability.

Saudi Jiu-Jitsu Athlete Abdullah Nada Wins Asian Games Gold

Abdullah Nada won the 85-kilogram jiu-jitsu title at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, defeating Kazakhstan’s Merey Kabdullayev 7-0 and lifting Saudi Arabia’s overall medal tally to...
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