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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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Abbasid Enhancements to Darb Zubaydah Route Enabled Safer Hajj Journeys Across Deserts
The route that changed history received major Abbasid-era enhancements directed by Zubaydah bint Ja'far in the late eighth century, creating a 1,277-kilometer network of wells, cisterns and stations that supported…
Global Forum to Showcase Saudi Arabia’s Trillion-Dollar Vision 2030 Projects
Organizers have revealed plans for the Global Future Projects Forum in Riyadh from December 7 to 10, 2026, under the theme Building the Future Together, expecting to present over 21,000…
Indian Consul General in Jeddah Extends Felicitations on Saudi National Day
The Consulate General of India in Jeddah released a message on September 23 conveying warm greetings to Saudi leadership and citizens on the Kingdom's National Day while stressing the deep…
Saudi Homeownership Reaches 66.24% as the Buyer Journey Goes Digital
Saudi Homeownership Hits 66.24% as Proptech Scales | Saudi homeownership reached 66.24% as Holo Saudi expands a digital property-buying platform backed by a $22m Series A.
Arab Islamic Foreign Ministers Condemn Israeli Annexation Measures in Occupied Territories
Foreign ministers from 29 Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint statement on September 22 2026 deploring Israeli steps to consolidate annexation of Palestinian land while urging all parties to…
King Salman Denounces Houthi Drone Attempt on Makkah as Provocation to Muslims Worldwide
King Salman bin Abdulaziz condemned the Houthi militia's drone attempt to target Makkah on Tuesday, describing it as a provocation to the sentiments of Muslims around the world that has…
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Meets UK Foreign Secretary to Advance Energy Partnership
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper in Riyadh on March 12, 2026, to review prospects for expanded bilateral cooperation with a focus…
Putin Affirms Support for Saudi Sovereignty in Phone Call With Crown Prince
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed regional escalation, maritime security and the global economy in a phone call on April 2, 2026, according…
Saudi Arabia Restarts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks Shut Key Export Route
Saudi Arabia restarted operations on its East-West Pipeline Tuesday after a nine-day closure caused by drone attacks on September 13 that halted crude loadings at Yanbu port, Reuters reported citing…
Arab foreign ministers coordinate unified positions during New York consultative session
Arab League foreign ministers convened a consultative meeting in New York on Thursday to review joint Arab action and align on key regional and international issues ahead of broader UN…
Saudi Arabia embeds advanced mobility into flagship urban projects under national vision
As of September 2026, Saudi Arabia has expanded mobility-centric urban planning across key developments including Riyadh's automated metro and NEOM's linear city, reflecting the concept of a nation moving forward…
Meteorology center warns four Saudi regions of heavy rain and flash flood risks with red alerts
The National Center for Meteorology issued red alerts on September 22, 2026 for heavy rain and potential flash floods across parts of Makkah, Al-Baha, Asir and Jazan as moderate to…
Saudi Foreign Minister Joins Sixth Regional Quartet Session in New York
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan joined his counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey in New York on September 22, 2026 for the sixth meeting of the Regional Quartet…
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Abolish Visa Rules for Diplomatic Passport Holders
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan signed an agreement on Tuesday waiving visa requirements for diplomatic and official passport holders on the…
Analysts Forecast Saudi Economy to Expand 6.1 Percent in 2027 After Modest Gains This Year
A Bloomberg survey of economists projected Saudi Arabia's economy to grow by 6.1 percent in 2027 following an anticipated 0.6 percent increase in 2026, as reported on September 20, 2026.