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Saudi Tourism Records Highest-Ever International Visitor Arrivals During Peak Season

The Ministry of Tourism said international visitor numbers reached a record during the latest peak period, supported by expanded air connectivity, new luxury hospitality developments in AlUla and Jeddah, and the success of the Kingdom's e-visa programme.
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Saudi Arabia Expands Cultural Diplomacy Through International Exhibitions

Saudi government agencies are launching new exhibitions in major cities around the world to showcase the Kingdom's history, archaeological heritage and contemporary arts, streng...

Saudi Arabia Opens New Bidding Round for Solar and Wind Energy Projects

The Ministry of Energy has launched another competitive tender for large-scale renewable energy projects as part of efforts to diversify the national energy mix and achieve long...

Container Traffic at Dammam and Jeddah Ports Reaches Record Highs

The Saudi Ports Authority said container throughput at the ports of Dammam and Jeddah has climbed to record levels, highlighting the Kingdom's growing importance as a logistics ...

Saudi Non-Oil Economy Continues Strong Growth, Statistics Authority Says

The General Authority for Statistics reported robust year-on-year growth in the non-oil economy, driven by expansion in construction, tourism, digital services and manufacturing...

Saudi Arabia Launches Nationwide Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Education Programme

The Ministry of Education is introducing new curricula in robotics, programming and Artificial Intelligence across primary and secondary schools to help develop a future workfor...

Saudi Arabia and South Korea Expand Cooperation on Nuclear Energy and Desalination

Saudi and South Korean officials have broadened bilateral cooperation to include advanced nuclear power expertise and high-efficiency desalination technologies in support of the...

Saudi Arabia Creates Three New Protected Areas to Boost Biodiversity and Ecotourism

The National Center for Wildlife has announced the establishment of three new ecological zones to strengthen biodiversity conservation and support the development of sustainable...

Saudi Arabia Accelerates Expansion of National Cargo and Rail Infrastructure

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics said construction of new rail links connecting industrial zones in the Eastern Province with logistics centers in Riyadh has entered a ma...

Riyadh Season 2026 to Feature Expanded International Entertainment Programme

The General Entertainment Authority has unveiled a broader programme for Riyadh Season 2026, including more international concerts, theatrical productions and immersive cultural...

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Position in Global Esports and Digital Entertainment

The Saudi Esports Federation and industry partners have announced new agreements with international tournament organizers to bring more major gaming events to Riyadh and reinfor...

Saudi Arabia Expands Digital Healthcare Network With Artificial Intelligence Integration

The Ministry of Health is accelerating the rollout of a national digital healthcare system that incorporates Artificial Intelligence for diagnostics and expands telehealth servi...

Saudi Arabia and Egypt Establish New Framework for Red Sea Trade and Logistics

Saudi and Egyptian officials have formalized a cooperation framework aimed at improving maritime trade, logistics and supply chain links through enhanced port connectivity and g...
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