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Saudi Tourism Sees Record International Arrivals in First Half of 2026

The Saudi Tourism Authority says international visitor arrivals reached record levels in the first six months of 2026, driven by growth in destinations including AlUla, the Red Sea Project, and major cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah.
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Riyadh Hosts International Energy and Sustainability Conference on Transition Strategies

Saudi Arabia is hosting a major international conference in Riyadh focused on energy security and the global transition toward renewable energy, bringing together policymakers a...

Saudi Arabia Expands National Digital Infrastructure With New Fiber and 5G Projects

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched new projects to expand fiber-optic and 5G coverage across the Kingdom, including efforts to improve connec...

Saudi Aramco Expands Downstream Partnerships in East Asia Refining Sector

Saudi Aramco has finalized new downstream agreements with international partners in East Asia, focusing on refining and chemical processing expansion to strengthen its global su...

Saudi Arabia Reports Strong Growth in Residential Housing Development Projects

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing says residential development projects across Riyadh and the Eastern Province are progressing on schedule, contributing to national tar...

Saudi Arabia Participates in Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Summit

Saudi officials have taken part in an international summit on artificial intelligence governance, advocating balanced regulatory frameworks that support innovation while ensurin...

Saudi Arabia Launches Major Archaeological Partnership to Expand AlUla Excavation Projects

The Ministry of Culture has signed an agreement with an international archaeological consortium to expand excavation and conservation work in AlUla, reinforcing the region’s rol...

Saudi Arabia and India Expand Trade and Technology Investment Cooperation

Saudi Arabia and India have agreed on new frameworks to streamline investment procedures and strengthen cooperation in software and renewable energy sectors, deepening their bro...

Saudi Arabia Opens Rare Disease Research Center With Global Biotechnology Partners

The Ministry of Health has inaugurated a new rare disease research center in Riyadh in partnership with international biotechnology companies, focusing on genetic sequencing and...

Jeddah Islamic Port Records Record Cargo Throughput Amid Rising Regional Trade

The Saudi Ports Authority reports record container and cargo volumes at Jeddah Islamic Port over the past 24 hours, supported by increased trade activity and ongoing expansion o...

Saudi Arabia Opens New Mining Exploration Tenders for Strategic Mineral Resources

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has launched new international exploration tenders for strategic mineral reserves, advancing efforts to position the Kingdom as a ...

Saudi Arabia and United States Renew Defense Cooperation and Joint Training Programs

Saudi Arabia and the United States have renewed defense cooperation discussions alongside joint military training exercises, reinforcing ongoing collaboration on regional securi...

Saudi Arabia Attracts Record Foreign Investment Into Special Economic Zones

The Ministry of Investment says Special Economic Zones across the Kingdom have recorded their highest levels of foreign direct investment in the latest quarter, with internation...
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