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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 and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks on Regional Stability Efforts
On Wednesday, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call from his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty to discuss the latest regional developments and joint efforts aimed at…
Prince Sultan University Research Details Saudi Students’ Daily Social Media Habits
A study published on August 10 in BMC Psychology found that Saudi university students spend an average of three hours and 28 minutes daily on social media based on responses…
NCM forecasts intermittent heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Saudi southwest through Saturday
The National Center for Meteorology on August 12, 2026, warned of moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms across Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and parts of Makkah that will persist intermittently…
SAMA Data Shows Saudi POS Transactions Total SR14.6 Billion in Early August Week
Saudi Arabia's point-of-sale transactions reached SR14.6 billion for the week of August 2 to 8, down from SR16.31 billion the prior week, according to figures the Saudi Central Bank released…
DGA Reports Saudi Digital Experience Maturity Index Hits 87 Percent in 2026 Assessment
On August 12, 2026, the Digital Government Authority announced that Saudi Arabia's digital experience maturity index climbed to 87.06 percent at an advanced level after surveying more than 805,500 users…
RCRC Launches Second Application Round for Annual Riyadh Residential Plot Distribution
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced this week that applications open August 16 for the second edition of the Real Estate Balance Program, which will supply between 10,000 and…
Mawhiba Prepares 12 Saudi Students for 21st Standards Olympiad in South Korea
Twelve Saudi students are representing the Kingdom at the 21st International Standards Olympiad in Goyang, South Korea, which opened on August 12, 2026, after completing specialized training coordinated by the…
UNESCO Names Riyadh Host for 2026 Global AI Ethics Forum
Riyadh will host the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence from September 14 to 17 2026 under the theme Transforming Global Cooperation for Ethical AI Governance…
Saudi Border Guard Arrests Eight Ethiopians in Asir and Jazan Narcotics Smuggling Operations
The Saudi Border Guard on Tuesday arrested eight Ethiopian nationals in three separate cases in Asir and Jazan while seizing 280 kilograms of khat and 52 kilograms of hashish according…
Saudi Ministry Integrates Mobile Cameras into Food Establishment Inspections
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced on August 11, 2026 that it has adopted portable cameras linked to the Mumtathil application to document violations and enhance transparency during…
Saudi Cabinet Stresses Diplomatic Coordination to Promote Regional Stability and De-escalation
The Saudi cabinet, during its session chaired by King Salman in Jeddah on August 11, 2026, underscored the Kingdom's intensive diplomatic efforts to achieve de-escalation in the region through coordination…
Jazan Patrols Arrest Saudi Citizen for Transporting Six Border Violators
On August 11, 2026, the General Administration of Mujahideen arrested a Saudi citizen in the Jazan region for transporting six Yemeni nationals who had violated border security laws, according to…
Saudi Ministry of Energy Detects 964 Violations During July Petroleum Campaign
The Saudi Ministry of Energy recorded 964 violations during more than 9,263 inspection visits in July 2026 as officials worked to enforce regulations on petroleum and gas distribution, the ministry…
Saudi Foreign Ministry Rejects Colombia’s Endorsement of Israeli Sovereignty Over Occupied Golan
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned on August 11, 2026, Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights as inconsistent with international law including a key…
Ministry Schedules Concurrent Global Forums to Boost Saudi Logistics Leadership
The Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services announced on August 11, 2026, that Riyadh will host the second Global Logistics Forum alongside the UNCTAD Global Supply Chain Forum from November…