US expected to announce landmark civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia
The US is reportedly preparing to announce a 30-year agreement to help establish a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia.
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UAE and GCC strongly condemn Houthi threats of maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia
The UAE and the GCC have condemned recent threats by the Houthi militia to impose a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, urging international intervention.
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Qatar stands with Saudi Arabia in condemning Houthi maritime blockade threats
Qatar has condemned the Houthi movement’s threat to impose a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia through the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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Saudi Arabia launches 365-day multiple-entry Umrah visa
Saudi Arabia has introduced a 365-day multiple-entry Umrah visa allowing a cumulative stay of up to 90 days.
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Qatar strongly condemns Houthi missile attack targeting southern Saudi Arabia
Qatar issued a strong condemnation of the recent Houthi ballistic missile strike targeting the southern region of Saudi Arabia.
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GCC Secretary General denounces Houthi ballistic missile strikes on southern Saudi Arabia
The GCC Secretary General strongly condemned Houthi ballistic missile strikes targeting southern Saudi Arabia, calling for international deterrence.
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Houthi forces fire missiles at Abha airport, breaking four-year truce with Saudi Arabia
Houthi forces launched ballistic missiles targeting Abha airport in Saudi Arabia, shattering a four-year truce between the two sides.
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Saudi General Directorate of Passports issues urgent passport validity rules for summer travelers
The Saudi General Directorate of Passports has urged citizens to ensure their passports have a minimum 3-month validity for Arab nations and 6 months for other destinations.
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Saudi Arabian Football Federation president resigns following early World Cup exit
Saudi Arabia’s Football Federation president Yasser al-Misehal resigns after the team’s disappointing first-round exit from the 2026 World Cup.
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Fourteen Saudi nationals killed in fatal Saudi Aramco helicopter crash at Ras Tanura oil hub
A Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura has claimed the lives of 14 Saudi nationals shortly after the terminal resumed operations.
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Saudi Arabia and Iran foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties and regional stability
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations, regional stability, and ongoing US-Iran negotiations.
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Marriott International and Blacksand announce landmark deal to develop 10 hotels in Saudi Arabia
Blacksand and Marriott International have signed an agreement to open 10 new hotels across Saudi Arabia, adding over 1,300 rooms to the Kingdom’s hospitality sector.
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DeepFest returns to Riyadh as Saudi Arabia marks 2026 as the ‘Year of Artificial Intelligence’
DeepFest will return to Riyadh this August, bringing together global tech leaders as Saudi Arabia celebrates 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence.
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Saudi Arabia introduces mandatory health screenings and occupational fitness assessments for all workers
Saudi Arabia will implement a phased rollout of mandatory health screenings and occupational fitness assessments for workers across all sectors.
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Saudi Arabia reaffirms strong GCC solidarity following tragic Ras Laffan industrial explosion
Saudi Arabia officially expresses its solidarity with Qatar and praises emergency responders following the devastating industrial explosion in Ras Laffan.
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Saudi Arabia maps over 1,200 underwater cultural heritage sites along its Red Sea and Arabian Gulf coastlines
Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has unveiled the discovery of 1,293 underwater heritage sites and over 1,000 artifacts along the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf.
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Saudi Crown Prince and Pakistan PM welcome historic US-Iran military accord during strategic phone call
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif discussed and welcomed the recent US-Iran military agreement during a strategic phone call.
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Saudi Arabia tourism sector hits $80 billion in spending with 123 million visitors
Saudi Arabia reports a record $80 billion in tourism spending driven by 123 million visitors, signaling massive sector growth.
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stc and Humain partner to build 1GW AI data centers across Saudi Arabia
stc and Humain have announced a major partnership to build up to 1GW of advanced AI data centers in Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia keeps major offshore oil fields idle amid regional security precautions
Saudi Arabia maintains skeleton crews at four major offshore oil fields as regional security concerns linger ahead of the US-Iran diplomatic signing in Geneva.
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Saudi Supreme Court confirms Tuesday as first day of Islamic New Year 1448 AH
The Saudi Supreme Court has announced the official start of Muharram 1448 AH, marking the Islamic New Year and establishing upcoming holiday timelines.
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Saudi Ministry of Human Resources honors Lulu Group for social empowerment initiatives
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has officially recognized Lulu Group for its strategic role in providing training, employment, and long-term self-reliance pathways for social security beneficiaries.
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Saudi Arabia and South Korea sign massive energy infrastructure and storage pact
Saudi Arabia and South Korea have signed a major energy cooperation agreement to build crude pipelines, expand strategic storage, and develop downstream petrochemical projects.
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Saudi Transport Authority begins major crackdown on unlicensed passenger carpooling networks
Saudi authorities have deployed inspection teams to penalize unlicensed drivers and informal carpooling operations, urging residents to use official transport channels.
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Saudi economy records robust 3% growth in Q1 2026 driven by non-oil sector expansion
Saudi Arabia’s GDP expanded by 3% in Q1 2026, primarily driven by strong performance across non-oil sectors and financial services.
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