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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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American Companies Fuel Saudi Vision 2030 With Technology Capital and Local Partnerships
A U.S. Chamber of Commerce report published on June 29 detailed how more than 50 American firms have advanced Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 over the past decade through billions in…
Saudi and Kuwaiti Foreign Ministers Condemn Iranian Strikes in Phone Conversation
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Kuwaiti counterpart condemned Iranian attacks on Kuwait and other states during a telephone discussion on July 19, 2026, as the Saudi…
Saudi Students Capture Two Silvers and Two Bronzes at Global Chemistry Olympiad
Saudi Arabia's chemistry team earned two silver medals and two bronze medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, which ran from July 10 to 19, 2026, according…
Saudi Real Estate Registration Authority Announces Initial Registration for 1,491 Properties in Three Regions
The Real Estate Registration Authority on July 19, 2026, opened applications for the initial registration of 1,491 properties across selected governorates in Riyadh, Makkah and Tabuk, requiring owners to file…
King Salman and Crown Prince Congratulate UAE President on Union Day Anniversary
Saudi leadership sent cables of congratulations to UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the Union Day anniversary Saturday, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
ZATCA Thwarts 1,131 Smuggling Attempts Across Saudi Entry Points
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority foiled 1,131 smuggling attempts at land, sea and air ports on July 19, 2026, seizing narcotics, prohibited items, tobacco products, undeclared cash and weapons…
UNCTAD Data Shows Saudi Arabia Rising to 13th Place Among Top Global FDI Recipients
Saudi Arabia climbed to 13th globally in foreign direct investment inflows during 2025 with a 53 percent increase to $32.6 billion according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and…
Saudi Foreign Ministry Condemns Iranian Strikes on Critical Infrastructure in Gulf States
On July 18, 2026, the Saudi Foreign Ministry renewed its categorical rejection of Iranian attacks on civilian and vital infrastructure, condemning strikes including one on a Kuwaiti power generation and…
Ministry Logs 22.5 Percent Rise in Umrah Visa Arrivals at Outset of 1448H Season
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on July 18, 2026 that 931,500 pilgrims arrived on Umrah visas during the opening stretch of the 1448H season, a 22.5 percent increase…
Ministry of Interior Reports 15836 Arrests in Weekly Residency and Border Enforcement Drive
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior arrested 15836 violators of residency labor and border security regulations during joint inspection campaigns conducted from 24 Muharram to 1 Safar 1448 AH according to…
Saudi King Issues Royal Order to Appoint 37 and Promote 50 in Public Prosecution
On Thursday, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal order appointing 37 new members and promoting 50 others across various ranks in the Public Prosecution, as Attorney General…
Asir border patrols arrest three Ethiopians attempting to smuggle hashish and amphetamines
Saudi Border Guard forces detained three Ethiopian nationals in the Raboua sector of Asir on July 18, 2026 after seizing 17 kilograms of hashish and 7,500 amphetamine tablets from them,…
Foreign Ministry Supports Jordan Move to Resume Amman-Sanaa Commercial Air Route
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 18, 2026 welcomed Jordan's initiative to launch regular commercial flights between Amman and Sanaa, describing it as a humanitarian step to address…
Two Holy Mosques Authority Launches Digital Platform for Live Crowd Updates at Grand Mosque
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced on July 17, 2026, that it now offers real-time crowd monitoring for…
Saudi Arabia Nears Vision 2030 Target as Homeownership Reaches 66.24 Percent
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing reported this week that Saudi Arabia's homeownership rate reached 66.24 percent by the end of 2025, reflecting steady gains from 47 percent in 2016…