RIYADH — Point-of-sale (POS) data showed steady economic activity across Saudi Arabia during the period from Jan. 11 to 17, with more than 236 million transactions valued at SR4.0 billion, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Restaurants and (...)
DAMMAM — The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced the commencement of the "Spears of Victory 2026" military exercise at the Air Warfare Center in the Eastern Province.
The exercise is being conducted with the participation of branches of the Saudi (...)
RIYADH — Northern cities of the Kingdom experienced a sharp drop in temperatures on Wednesday, marking the coldest conditions recorded so far this winter, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM).
NCM spokesperson Hussain Al-Qahtani (...)
RIAYDH — The CEO of Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) said no agreement has been reached with a Chinese alliance to implement the Land Bridge project linking Riyadh and Jeddah, citing the consortium's failure to meet local content requirements.
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JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has forecast rainfall across several regions of the Kingdom over the coming week, beginning Wednesday, January 15, and continuing through Tuesday, January 20.
The forecast is based on outputs from (...)
RIYADH — Rail transport across Saudi Arabia carried approximately 46.7 million passengers during the fourth quarter of 2025, the Transport General Authority announced on Tuesday.
The authority said urban rail services accounted for the bulk of (...)
DHAHRAN — More than 130 fuel stations across Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province are now supplying 98-octane gasoline, according to a new report released by Saudi Fuel, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco.
The report, titled The Stations List, details (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) has reduced the number of entertainment zones scheduled for completion by 2028 to 14, down from an earlier plan of 21 zones.
The company had previously planned to develop 21 entertainment zones across 14 (...)
RIYADH —Saudi Aramco has launched 98-octane gasoline at a price of SR2.88 per liter. This new product offers consumers multiple fuel options and diversifies the company's product range without affecting any existing products in the market.
The (...)
RIYADH — Point-of-sale (POS) transactions in Saudi Arabia reached 255.361 million during the period from Dec. 28, 2025, to Jan. 3, 2026, with a total value of SR17.016 billion, up from SR13.028 billion recorded in the previous week, according to the (...)
ABHA — Al Hilal climbed to the top of the Saudi Pro League standings after securing a 2-0 victory over hosts Damac on Sunday in the 12th round of the competition.
The win, Al Hilal's 10th of the season, lifted their tally to 32 points at the summit, (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Aramco has announced plans to introduce a new fuel product, Gasoline (98), into the domestic market beginning early 2026, as part of efforts to meet evolving market requirements identified by the Ministry of Energy.
The new gasoline (...)
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani witnessed the signing of an agreement to implement a high-speed electric passenger rail project connecting Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed an agreement to establish a high-speed electric rail link between the two countries, connecting Riyadh and Doha via Dammam and Al-Ahsa, according to a joint statement issued Monday at the conclusion of (...)
DAMMAM — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has referred an expatriate, working in Dammam, to the Public Prosecution to take legal procedures against him for selling unregistered pharmaceutical products. This act constitutes a clear violation (...)
DAMMAM — Al Qadsiah announced their intent as Roshn Saudi League title challengers with a 3-1 victory over top-flight debutants Al Najmah on Friday, powered by a brace from new Italian striker Mateo Retegui.
The Italy international, last season's (...)
DAMMAM — Arabian Shield Cooperative Insurance Co. announced Thursday that it has reached a final settlement agreement with Arabian Centres Co. regarding an insurance claim linked to the 2022 fire at Dhahran Mall in the Eastern Province.
In a filing (...)
DAMMAM — South African sensation Mohau Nkota marked his RSL debut with a goal as Al Ettifaq claimed a 2-1 win over Al Kholood in Dammam.
Nkota, one of the most exciting signings of the summer, broke the deadlock with a confident strike midway (...)
DAMMAM — Arabia Insurance Cooperative Company announced Thursday that it has reached a final settlement agreement with Arabian Centres Co. regarding an insurance claim linked to the 2022 fire at Dhahran Mall in the Eastern Province.
In a filing on (...)
RIYADH — Britain's newly appointed ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Stephen Hitchen, said his country is eager to learn from the Kingdom's rapid development and the way it combines modern technologies with deep-rooted traditions.
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Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia, Universal Inspection Co. Ltd. (UIC) has grown from a local leader into an internationally recognized provider of calibration, testing, inspection, and training services. (...)
RIYADH — The number of point-of-sale (POS) transactions in Saudi Arabia during the period from August 3 to 9 reached 228,521,000 with a total value of SR13,680,152,000, compared to SR15,606,245,000 in the previous week. It was revealed in the weekly (...)
DHAHRAN — Saudi Aramco reported a net profit of $50.9 billion for the first half of 2025, underscoring its financial strength despite market volatility and lower crude prices, the company said in its earnings announcement on Tuesday.
The energy (...)
DAMMAM — Traffic fatalities in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province have dropped by 72% per 100,000 people and severe injuries by 76%, saving more than SR10 billion ($2.6 billion) in accident-related costs, according to the region's Traffic Safety (...)
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia has officially begun implementing its value-added tax (VAT) refund program for tourists and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nationals, enabling eligible visitors to reclaim 15% VAT on qualifying purchases through 1,442 (...)
