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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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TGA President Leads Saudi Delegation in Strategic Discussions at IMO Council Session
The Transport General Authority announced on July 12, 2026, that a Saudi Arabian delegation headed by its president participated in the 137th session of the International Maritime Organization Council in…
Spiral Arm of Milky Way Shines Over Remote Skies South of Rafha
The Saudi Press Agency reported on July 12, 2026 that the Milky Way's spiral arm provided a striking celestial display over Umm Al-Asafir, 60 kilometers south of Rafha, where clear…
Rafha Desert Skies Reveal Prominent Milky Way Spiral Arm on Clear Night
The Saudi Press Agency reported on July 12, 2026, that the Milky Way's spiral arm shone brightly over Umm Al-Asafir south of Rafha the previous night thanks to clear weather…
Saudi Delegation Advances Maritime Priorities at IMO Council Session in London
A Saudi delegation led by the Transport General Authority president participated in the 137th IMO Council session in London from July 6 to 10, 2026, to discuss maritime safety, security,…
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Who Transformed Qatar Into a Global Powerhouse, Dies at 74
Qatar's Amiri Diwan announced on July 12, 2026, that former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, who seized power in 1995 and transformed the Gulf state into a leading energy…
Saudi Foreign Ministry Condemns Iranian Attacks on Gulf Neighbors and Commercial Shipping
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 12, 2026 issued a statement strongly condemning Iran's repeated attacks on commercial vessels and multiple Gulf states, citing violations of international charters…
Saudi and Pakistani Foreign Ministers Endorse US-Iran Talks to Curb Regional Tensions
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a telephone conversation with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar this week to review escalating regional developments and…
Royal Commission for AlUla Opens 2026-2027 Farming Season Centered on Date Output and Resource Efficiency
The Royal Commission for AlUla launched the 2026-2027 Khayrat AlUla agricultural season on July 11, 2026, supported by annual production of 130,000 tons of dates and 14,000 tons of citrus…
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Tapped to Lead Industry Ministry in Saudi Cabinet Reshuffle
On July 11, 2026, King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued royal orders that appointed Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman as minister of industry and mineral resources while he retains his energy portfolio…
Saudi Foreign Minister and US Secretary of State Hold Talks on Middle East Security
On July 10, 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss the latest regional developments and the importance…
Fitch Maintains Saudi Arabia A+ Rating Citing Strong Fiscal Buffers and Resilience
Fitch Ratings affirmed Saudi Arabia's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at A+ with a stable outlook on July 11, 2026, pointing to robust financial reserves, prudent management and resilient non-oil…
Mohammed bin Salman and Trump Review Saudi-US Ties During Call on Iran Talks
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from US President Donald Trump on July 10, 2026, during which the leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, ongoing US-Iran negotiations and…
Saudi Communications Minister Holds Tech Meetings in Shenzhen to Advance AI Robotics Cooperation
Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha conducted a series of high-level meetings with leading Chinese technology firms in Shenzhen this week to explore expanded partnerships in artificial…
Saudi Regulator Refers Former Accountant and Two Firms to Public Prosecution for License Violations
The Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants referred a former certified public accountant and two commercial establishments to the Public Prosecution on July 10, 2026, after the former issued…
Saudi Minister Launches Over SR1.67 Billion in Municipal and Housing Projects in Al-Baha
Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail launched and inaugurated projects exceeding SR1.67 billion across municipal infrastructure and housing in Al-Baha on Thursday while reviewing local performance and touring tourism…