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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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Saudi Disability Authority Enforces Fines Up to SR500,000 on Private Entities Violating Disabled Rights
The Saudi Authority for the Care of People with Disabilities began imposing penalties including fines of up to SR500,000 on non-governmental entities for violations of disabled persons' rights under a…
NEOM Nature Reserve Documents First Striped Hyena Birth After Reintroduction of Breeding Pairs
The National Center for Wildlife announced on August 17, 2026, the first birth of a striped hyena at NEOM Nature Reserve following the reintroduction of two breeding pairs that completed…
HADAF Places 329,000 Saudi Nationals in Jobs During First Half of 2026
The Human Resources Development Fund announced this month that it supported the employment of 329,000 Saudi citizens in the first half of 2026, a 23 percent increase from the same…
Saudi Parents Can Request School Transfers Online Without Office Visits
The Ministry of Education announced on Monday the launch of an online student transfer service that lets parents shift children between public schools digitally without any in-person requirements, days before…
Saudi Arabia Details COP16 Funding Pledges and New Initiatives Before Presidency Transfer to Mongolia
Saudi Arabia is highlighting its COP16 achievements including more than $12 billion in mobilized pledges and 39 adopted decisions as it prepares to hand over the UNCCD presidency to Mongolia…
Saudi PIF Reports Revenue of $120 Billion With Net Profit More Than Doubling in 2025
The Public Investment Fund on Monday released its 2025 annual report detailing a 9 percent rise in revenue to $120 billion last year as net profit more than doubled to…
Saudi reserve reports first wild births of red-necked ostriches in rewilding program
The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority announced on August 17, 2026 that seven red-necked ostrich chicks hatched in the second quarter of this year, marking a…
Saudi Arabia to Send 144 Athletes Across 19 Sports to 2026 Asian Games in Japan
The Saudi Arabian Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced Sunday that 144 athletes will represent the kingdom across 19 sports at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan from September 19…
Team Falcons Sweep Spacestation Gaming to Win Rocket League at Esports World Cup
Team Falcons defeated Spacestation Gaming 4-0 in the grand final to claim the Rocket League title at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris on August 16, 2026, collecting $400,000…
NCM Activates Highest-Level Warnings for Torrential Rains and Flood Risks in Southwestern Saudi Provinces
The National Center for Meteorology issued red alerts for heavy rainfall in Al-Baha and Asir on August 17, 2026, as Saudi Civil Defense urged residents to avoid valleys, dams and…
Grand Mufti Stresses Royal Backing and National Stability at Senior Scholars Session
The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia highlighted the Kingdom's security and prosperity as he chaired the 99th session of the Council of Senior Scholars in Taif on Sunday.
NCM Predicts Persistent Thunderstorms With Hail Across Southwestern Saudi Arabia Through Saturday
The National Center for Meteorology forecast heavy thunderstorms with accompanying hail and rain across multiple Saudi regions through Saturday August 16 2026 as part of an active weather system impacting…
Saudi Municipalities Ministry Prohibits Mobile Vendors in Nine Locations to Prioritize Safety
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing banned mobile vendors from operating in nine specific locations across Saudi Arabia on August 16, 2026, citing needs for better traffic flow, public safety…
Border Guard Detains Four Yemenis Smuggling 102 Kilograms of Khat Along Saudi Southern Frontier
On August 16, 2026, Saudi Border Guard patrols arrested four Yemeni nationals in separate operations in Asir and Jazan for attempting to smuggle a total of 102 kilograms of khat…
Saudi Ministry Mandates 70 Percent Localization Target Across Project Management Roles
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on August 16, 2026, that private sector establishments with three or more employees must meet a 70 percent Saudization rate for…