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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Seychelles Vice President on Expanded Ties
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Seychelles Vice President Sebastian Pillay in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation across tourism, investment, trade, energy and development, the…
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Bahrain Formalizes Involvement in Expo 2030 Riyadh Through Participation Agreement
Bahrain signed its participation contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh this week, advancing the Gulf state's plans for a national pavilion at the six-month world exposition scheduled to open in October…
Saudi Leaders Extend Congratulations to Estonia President-Elect Following Parliamentary Vote
King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent cables of congratulations to Ülle Madise after her election as Estonia's next president on September 2, 2026, according to the Saudi…
Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Talks with Egypt’s El-Sisi on Rising Regional Tensions
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on February 28, 2026, to discuss serious regional developments and the impact of ongoing…
Municipalities Ministry Regulates Expatriate Housing with 1,360 Collective Licenses
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing issued more than 1,360 licenses for collective housing facilities that accommodate approximately one million foreign workers as part of tightened…
Indonesia and Saudi Arabia identify immediate higher education collaboration programs
Indonesian and Saudi officials met on September 2, 2026, in Jakarta to advance student and lecturer exchanges, joint degrees, research projects and scholarship access, with more than 1,000 Saudi-funded places…
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Signs Visa Exemption Accord with Serbia in Belgrade
Saudi Arabia and Serbia signed an agreement on mutual exemption from short-term visas for diplomatic, special and service passports after a meeting in Belgrade on September 2, 2026, according to…
Saudi Startup Growth Puts Greater Focus on Investor Selection
Saudi Startup Growth Sharpens Investor Selection | Saudi Arabia issued 71,000+ registrations in Q2 2026 while eight of 690+ applicants entered a leading accelerator. Selection is the new scarcity.
Saudi Ministry of Tourism Takes Strategic Role in Inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh
The Ministry of Tourism has been designated strategic partner for the first WTM Spotlight Riyadh scheduled for 8 to 10 September 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center,…
NCM issues multiple red alerts for heavy rain in Asir and Jazan amid persistent thunderstorms
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology issued four red alerts for heavy rain across governorates in the Asir and Jazan regions on Thursday as moderate to heavy thunderstorms continued to…
Saudi Deputy Minister Signs Visa Waiver Accord With Serbia in Belgrade
Saudi Arabia and Serbia signed a mutual visa exemption agreement covering diplomatic, special and service passports during a high-level meeting in Belgrade on September 2, 2026, according to Okaz newspaper.
Saudi Ministry Records Over 240 Million Absher Transactions in First Half of 2026
The Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday that its Absher platform processed more than 240 million electronic transactions in the first half of 2026 across its individual and business portals,…
Saudi Defense Ministry Activates Multinational Maritime Security Coalition
The Saudi Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition began its operational phase from its command headquarters with Pakistan's Commodore Rashid Sheikh assuming duties as deputy…
Al-Jadaan Warns Global Economy Faces Heightened Vulnerability From Systemic Shocks
Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan stated on April 16, 2026, that the Middle East conflict has transformed from a regional shock into a systemic global challenge increasing economic vulnerability despite…
Saudi Arabia Claims Top Honors in Global First Aid, E-Sports and Science Events During August
Saudi Arabia recorded multiple international victories throughout August 2026, including a world title for its Red Crescent first aid team, an e-sports world cup win and strong performances in scientific…
Saudi Border Guard Confiscates 154 Kilograms of Khat Hashish With 19120 Tablets in Jazan and Asir
The General Directorate of Border Guard said this week it had seized 154 kilograms of khat and hashish in addition to 19120 tablets during operations in the Jazan and Asir…