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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 Ministry Denounces Damascus Terror Blasts Injuring 18 During Macron Visit
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 7, 2026, strongly condemned a terrorist attack in Damascus that injured 18 people during an operation to defuse explosive devices as French…
SDAIA CEO Meets UNESCO Chief to Expand Global AI Ethics Framework
On July 7, 2026, Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority CEO Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi met UNESCO Director-General Dr. Khaled El-Enany in Geneva on the sidelines of the AI for Good…
Kingdom Emphasizes Food Safety Leadership at 49th Codex Alimentarius Session in Geneva
Saudi Food and Drug Authority CEO Dr. Hisham Aljadhey is leading the Kingdom's delegation at the 49th Codex Alimentarius Commission session that opened in Geneva on July 6, 2026, to…
Turki Alalshikh Reveals Plans for Major Leisure Complex in Najran Opening Next Year
The General Entertainment Authority announced on July 7, 2026, that a 100,000-square-meter entertainment destination featuring venues for dining, events and recreation will open in Najran in 2027 as part of…
Economic Council Reports Saudi Government Gains on Vision 2030 Targets in Early 2026
The Council of Economic and Development Affairs reported on July 7, 2026 that Saudi government entities had improved their performance in delivering Vision 2030 objectives during the first quarter compared…
Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan Holds Phone Call with French Counterpart on Regional Issues
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call from French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot on July 6, 2026, during which the two discussed…
Asir Emir Checks on Abha Ride Collapse Victims While Demanding Full Accountability
Prince Turki bin Talal visited victims hospitalized after an amusement ride collapsed at an Abha festival on Monday, July 6, 2026, as the Asir governorate reported 23 people injured and…
Saudi Arabia Launches Package Visa Pilot to Simplify Tourist Travel
Saudi Arabia launched a Package Visa pilot on July 6, 2026, allowing eligible tourists from select markets to obtain visas as part of bundled packages covering flights, accommodation and other…
Saudi Arabia Prepares to Join 2026 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
Saudi Arabia will send a delegation to the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development at United Nations headquarters in New York this month, the Saudi Press Agency reported on…
King Fahd Quran Printing Complex Sets New Record With 1.3 Million Visitors in 1447 AH
The King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex in Madinah welcomed more than 1.3 million visitors during 1447 AH, setting a new record as the Saudi Press Agency reported on July…
Jeddah Red Sea Museum Exhibits Rare Quranic Manuscripts Tied to Ancient Hajj Sea Routes
The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah this week opened a pavilion displaying rare illuminated Quranic manuscripts from the 17th and 19th centuries along with maps and artifacts that accompanied…
Saudi Water Week 2026 Concludes in Jeddah With Roadmap for 2027 Global Forum
Saudi Water Week 2026 wrapped up in Jeddah on July 2 after five days of sessions that drew more than 2,500 participants from over 80 countries to establish a roadmap…
Islamic University of Madinah Earns Outstanding Energy Efficiency Rating with Full Compliance
On July 2, 2026, the Islamic University of Madinah achieved an Outstanding rating with 100 percent compliance on its energy efficiency performance scorecard, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Jeddah Conference Draws Global Experts to Shape Agenda for 2027 Riyadh Water Forum
The inaugural Saudi Water Week concluded in Jeddah on July 2, 2026, after uniting more than 2,500 participants from over 80 countries to develop a roadmap for the 11th World…
Foreign Capital Investment in Saudi Private Markets Hits SAR20 Billion in 2025
Foreign private capital investment in Saudi Arabia's private markets reached SAR20 billion in 2025, accounting for about 60 percent of total private capital investment and marking a milestone in the…