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Pakistan and Egypt Reaffirm Solidarity with Saudi Arabia After Houthi Attacks
On October 18, 2026, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia during a phone call while reaffirming full support for…
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USMEF Sees $150 Million Annual Beef Export Opportunity in Saudi Arabia After Barriers Lifted
On September 21 the US Meat Export Federation forecasted that beef sales to Saudi Arabia could reach $150 million annually after technical barriers in place for more than a decade…
Saudi Attorney General Meets Russian Counterpart to Advance Judicial Cooperation in Kazan
Saudi Attorney General Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef met Russian Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan on October 1 2026 in Kazan on the sidelines of the 24th SCO Prosecutors General Meeting…
Cityscape Global brings homebuyers and global capital to Riyadh this November
Cityscape Global returns to Riyadh on 16–19 November, combining a broader investor programme with workshops and property options for homebuyers.
National Center for Meteorology Warns of Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risks Across Saudi Regions
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms with risks of flash floods, hail and strong winds in Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah and Madinah regions beginning October…
Saudi Commerce Ministry Recalls 6215 Hyundai Azera Models Over Fuel Pipe Defect
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce on October 1, 2026, recalled 6215 Hyundai Azera vehicles from the 2023-2025 model years after determining that a fault in fuel pipe nut fastening could…
Crown Prince Stresses Saudi Arabia Will Respond Decisively to Any Security Threat
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on September 30, 2026, that Saudi Arabia will respond decisively to any threat to its security while pursuing de-escalation and diplomatic solutions, in the…
Flydubai Passengers Depart Tabuk After Emergency Diversion and Cockpit Altercation
All passengers from a flydubai flight diverted to Tabuk on September 30, 2026, following an onboard altercation have left the Saudi city aboard a replacement aircraft, airport operators confirmed.
King Salman Issues Royal Order Extending Asir Governor Prince Turki bin Talal’s Tenure
A royal order from King Salman bin Abdulaziz extended Prince Turki bin Talal's service as governor of the Asir region for four years at ministerial rank, the Saudi Press Agency…
GASTAT Data Shows Saudi National Unemployment at 6.5 Percent in Q2 2026
The General Authority for Statistics reported on September 30, 2026, that Saudi Arabia's unemployment rate for nationals stood at 6.5 percent in the second quarter of 2026 while the overall…
Saudi Ministry Permits Job Transfers for Absent Expatriates After 12 Months Residency
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development launched an initiative on September 18, 2025, through the Qiwa platform that allows expatriate workers listed as absent from their jobs to…
Meloni and Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Regional Stability and Maritime Freedom in Phone Call
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke by telephone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on September 29, 2026, to express solidarity and reaffirm the importance of secure navigation through…
Saudi Crown Prince and Qatari Emir Review Ties and Regional Issues in Phone Call
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone conversation with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and deliberate on regional developments…
Saudi royal reserve secures first international certification for hiking trails
The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority announced Tuesday that 10 of its hiking trails have secured international accreditation, marking the first such recognition for any trails in…
Mohammed bin Salman Receives Mansour bin Zayed for Talks on Saudi-UAE Relations in Riyadh
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Riyadh on Tuesday to review bilateral ties and regional developments, the Saudi Press…
Fitch Ratings Affirms Tadawul as Dominant GCC Equity Market With 63 Percent Share
On September 29, 2026, Fitch Ratings confirmed that Saudi Arabia's Tadawul remains the largest stock market in the Gulf Cooperation Council, commanding 63 percent of the region's combined equity market…