Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: How 5 powerful air defense systems protect Mecca and Medina from Iranian attacks

Saudi Arabia deploys five powerful air defense systems to protect Mecca and Medina from potential Iranian missile threats.

Saudi Arabia: Announces Eid Al-Fitr 2026 public holidays for government and private sectors

Saudi Arabia announces Eid Al-Fitr 2026 public holidays for government and private sectors, allowing residents to plan celebrations.

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and more: 6 countries under attack as US-Israel launch strikes against Iran

Escalating Gulf conflict hits UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq and allies after Iranian retaliatory missile and drone strikes

Saudi crown prince visits Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah

Saudi crown prince visits Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, highlighting faith, unity, and national leadership presence.

Saudi Arabia: SR 4.5bn raised from 135 million donations through the Ehsan charity platform in 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Ehsan platform raises SR 4.5bn from millions of donors, powering nationwide charitable impact.

Saudi arts panel explores heritage at Damascus fair

Saudi arts panel highlights heritage at Damascus fair, fostering cultural dialogue and regional artistic collaboration.

Saudi Arabia: MENA M&A hits $106bn in 2025 as cross-border deals surge: EY 

MENA mergers and acquisitions reach $106bn in 2025 as cross-border deals accelerate, EY reports.

Saudi Arabia: Madinah governor launches project highlighting Prophet’s Hijrah legacy

Madinah governor launches new project showcasing the Prophet Muhammad’s Hijrah legacy and historical significance.

Saudi Arabia Launches National Tourism Investment Platform for SMEs

Saudi Arabia has launched a national tourism investment platform designed to enable small and medium enterprises to participate more actively in the Kingdom’s fast-growing...

Saudi Arabia Establishes Global Logistics Bond Program to Fund Trade Hubs

Saudi Arabia has introduced a Global Logistics Bond Program aimed at financing the expansion of strategic trade and transport hubs across the Kingdom. Announced...

Saudi Arabia Signs Strategic Green Hydrogen Export Deal with South Korea

Saudi Arabia has officially signed a significant, long-term green hydrogen export agreement with South Korea, marking one of the largest bilateral clean-energy deals executed...

Saudi Arabia Launches $12 Billion National AI Compute Fund to Attract Global Tech Firms

Saudi Arabia has announced the creation of the $12 billion National AI Compute Fund, establishing one of the world’s largest dedicated investment vehicles for...

UAE Launches $1 Billion ‘AI for Development’ Initiative for Africa

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the launch of the “AI for Development” initiative, committing US$1 billion to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure and...

Saudi Arabia Offers to Mediate Escalating Tensions Between Taliban and Pakistan

Saudi Arabia has expressed its willingness to formally mediate in the escalating conflict and diplomatic standoff between the Taliban government in Afghanistan and the...

Saudi Arabia to Allow Foreigners to Purchase Homes, Land, and Farms Starting January 2026

Saudi Arabia is set to implement a major policy change aimed at liberalizing its real estate sector and attracting foreign capital, allowing non-Saudi buyers...

Saudi Arabia’s Quantum Push to be Spotlighted at Global Quantum World Tour on November 18

Saudi Arabia's rapid advancements in quantum science and technology will be the central focus of the global Quantum World Tour episode scheduled for November...

Saudi Arabia Showcases Innovation and Startups at Biban Forum 2025 in Riyadh

The Biban Forum 2025, held in Riyadh on November 7, 2025, served as a major platform for Saudi Arabia to present itself as a...

Saudi Arabia and Qatar Join Cruise Arabia Alliance to Boost Gulf Cruise Tourism 🇸🇦🇶🇦

Saudi Arabia and Qatar have formally joined the Cruise Arabia Alliance during the World Travel Market (WTM) 2025 held in London. This strategic move...

Global AI Consultancy SBI Group Expands to Saudi Arabia, Opens Office in Riyadh 🇸🇦

The SBI Group, a global data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) consultancy, has officially expanded its operations into Saudi Arabia by opening a local office...

Saudi Arabia’s CMA Issues New ESG-Linked Debt Guidelines to Deepen Capital Markets 🇸🇦

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia has issued comprehensive new guidelines to facilitate the issuance of Green, Social, Sustainable, and Sustainability-Linked (ESG-linked)...

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Visit White House, Abraham Accords and Defense Pact on Agenda 🇸🇦🇺🇸

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), will make an official working visit to the White House on November 18,...

Saudi Arabia Emerges as Global Industrial Superpower, Targeting 36,000 Factories by 2035

Saudi Arabia is experiencing a rapid and profound industrial transformation, emerging as a global industrial powerhouse under its Vision 2030 strategic framework. The country...

Saudi Arabia to Host 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, Focusing on AI-Powered Tourism

Saudi Arabia is set to host the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh from November 7–11, 2025, marking a significant milestone as the...

IMF Lifts Saudi Arabia’s 2025 GDP Growth Forecast to 4% Amid Oil and Non-Oil Strength

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its economic outlook for Saudi Arabia, raising the projected GDP growth rate for 2025 to 4%, up...

Saudi Arabia Abolishes 50-Year-Old Kafala System for 13 Million Foreign Workers

Saudi Arabia has formally abolished its 50-year-old Kafala (sponsorship) system, a major labor reform that fundamentally reshapes the working lives of an estimated 13...

Saudi Arabia Adds 1,516 New Archaeological Sites to National Register, Total Now at 11,577

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission has announced the registration of 1,516 new archaeological sites in the National Antiquities Register, bringing the country’s total documented sites...

Saudi-Israel Normalization Still Distant Despite US Push, Hinges on Gaza Stability and Palestinian Statehood

The prospect of normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel remains a distant horizon, despite strong US-led efforts and flourishing Saudi economic ties with American...

Google Pay Officially Launches in Saudi Arabia to Boost Digital Economy

On September 15, 2025, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) officially launched Google Pay for Android devices in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in...

Saudi Arabia and France Push for Unified Palestinian Authority and Peace Mission

In a joint communique issued after a high-level conference at the United Nations, Saudi Arabia and France have pledged their support for a unified...

Saudi Arabia Declares September 23 a Public Holiday for 95th National Day

Saudi Arabia has announced Tuesday, September 23, 2025, as a public holiday to celebrate its 95th National Day. The day commemorates the 1932 unification...

KSrelief Expands Global Reach with Humanitarian Initiatives

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has launched a series of humanitarian programs across three countries this week, targeting medical, economic,...

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Brunei and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Aviation Ties with New Air Services Agreement at ICAN 2024

Brunei and Saudi Arabia have signed a newly updated Air Services Agreement (ASA) this week at the International Civil Aviation Negotiation 2024 (ICAN2024) conference.