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GASTAT data shows Saudi rail passengers surged 266.5 percent to 156.4 million in 2025
The General Authority for Statistics reported this week that total railway passenger numbers in Saudi Arabia rose 266.5 percent to 156.4 million in 2025 from 42.7 million a year earlier…
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Saudi-led coalition warns Sanaa civilians to evacuate key oil station before operation
On October 13, 2026, the Saudi-led coalition ordered civilians to evacuate the Yemen Petroleum Company's Al-Sabaha Central Station in Houthi-controlled Sanaa ahead of a planned military operation as clashes with…
Saudi Business Center Launches E-Store Verification Tool Within Tawakkalna App
The Saudi Business Center on October 12, 2026, introduced an online store verification service on the Tawakkalna app that lets users confirm the legitimacy of e-commerce platforms before making purchases.
Asir Traditions Highlighted as Saudi Cultural Displays Reach Japanese Audiences
A cultural initiative centered on the Heritage Bride from Saudi Arabia's Asir region carried generational stories of local women to events in Japan throughout 2025, including activities at Expo 2025…
UAE and Malaysia Condemn Houthi Attacks in Calls with Saudi Foreign Minister
On October 13, 2026, the foreign ministers of the UAE and Malaysia separately called Saudi Arabia's Prince Faisal bin Farhan to condemn recent Houthi militia strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid…
Saudi Commerce Ministry Recalls 769 BAIC BJ40 SUVs Over Electrical Fuse Defect
The Saudi Ministry of Commerce announced on October 13, 2026, the recall of 769 BAIC BJ40 vehicles from 2021 and 2022 model years after discovering a defect in the electrical…
Riyadh Governor Visits Hospitals to Check on Houthi Attack Victims
Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar visited injured civilians in Riyadh hospitals on Monday following the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport, conveying royal greetings and directives for full…
Misk Foundation Cancels 2026 Global Forum Due to Organizational and Logistical Challenges
The Misk Foundation announced on October 12 that it has canceled the Misk Global Forum scheduled for November in Riyadh after a review found organizational and logistical challenges could undermine…
Saudi FDI in emerging sectors surges 162 percent over five years
On October 12 2026 Saudi Investment Minister Fahd Al-Saif said foreign direct investment in the kingdom's emerging economic sectors has accelerated 162 percent over the past five years while overall…
Madinah Authority Sets October 18 Deadline for Ramadan Iftar Catering Applications
The Madinah Region Development Authority on October 12, 2026, began accepting electronic applications from catering companies to provide iftar meals at three specified sites during Ramadan 1448 AH, which is…
UK and Bahrain Foreign Ministers Reaffirm Support for Saudi Arabia After Houthi Attacks
On Sunday the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom and Bahrain separately called Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to condemn Houthi militia strikes on two Saudi airports and…
Saudi-led Coalition Engages Detected Drone and Cruise Missile Threats to Kingdom
On October 12, 2026, the Saudi-led coalition to support legitimacy in Yemen detected a threat involving drones and cruise missiles targeting the kingdom and was actively dealing with it, according…
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Reaffirms Saudi Resolve to Uphold Energy Supplies Despite Regional Strains
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman declared on October 12, 2026 that the Kingdom would overcome recent challenges and continue meeting its global energy commitments while advancing its transformation…
Riyadh Airport Suspension Extended as Saudi Officials Complete Safety Assessments After Houthi Strikes
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport on October 12 2026 to verify facility safety following multiple Houthi attacks that…
Phone Call Between Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers Focuses on West Asia Tensions
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a call from Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Sunday to discuss recent regional escalation and de-escalation efforts following Houthi attacks on the…
NCM Issues Red Alerts for Heavy Rain and Flash Floods Across Saudi Regions
The National Center for Meteorology issued multiple red alerts for heavy rainfall expected to trigger flash floods in parts of Saudi Arabia on October 12, 2026, with thunderstorms forecast to…