RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, alongside key Arab and Islamic countries, has strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset's recent declaration calling for the imposition of so-called "Israeli sovereignty" over the occupied West Bank, denouncing it as a blatant (...)
RIYADH — The General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh has announced that the upcoming Riyadh Season will be "very different," with global surprises, top-tier performances, and blockbuster events.
In a video posted to his official X (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose by 6 percent year-on-year in May 2025 to reach SR31 billion ($8.2 billion), according to data released by the General Authority for Statistics on Thursday.
However, national non-oil (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Sports announced Thursday the privatization of the three football clubs— Al-Ansar, Al-Kholood, and Al-Zulfi — under the Kingdom's broader sports investment and privatization initiative.
Ownership of the clubs has officially (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's rail sector recorded more than 36.5 million passengers using train services in the second quarter of 2025, up by 1 million compared to the first quarter, according to figures released Thursday by the Transport General (...)
RIYADH — Al Ahli have officially agreed to participate in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup, stepping in to replace Al Hilal, who withdrew from the tournament due to player fatigue and scheduling conflicts.
The competition, set to take place in Hong Kong (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has launched its first-of-its-kind Academy for Arts and Culture, aimed at discovering, nurturing, and developing cultural talents among students in public education.
The academy is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Culture (...)
DAMASCUS — A high-level Saudi delegation led by Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih arrived in Damascus on Wednesday to participate in the Saudi-Syrian Investment Forum, marking a major step in restoring economic ties between the two (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has launched the initial pilot phase of autonomous vehicles in Riyadh, marking a significant step toward smart, AI-driven transport systems.
Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Transport General (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing has affirmed the continued efforts of local municipalities and secretariats to monitor and penalize unauthorized residential property divisions intended for investment purposes. (...)
RIYADH — Director of Public Security Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami on Wednesday inaugurated a new set of digital services offered by Public Security via the Ministry of Interior's Absher platform.
Under the patronage of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has issued a set of new regulations to organize the operations of fine dining restaurants in Saudi Arabia, as part of efforts to attract investment and enhance the business environment in the (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed a joint statement issued by 26 international partners demanding an immediate end to the war in Gaza, the lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid, and its safe and swift delivery to civilians in the besieged (...)
Saudi filmmaker Shahad Ameen's highly anticipated second feature Hijra has been officially selected to screen in the Spotlight Competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, taking place from August 27 to September 6, 2025.
The (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Embassy in Damascus has announced the introduction of special travel permits for businesspeople and investors from both Saudi Arabia and Syria, paving the way for renewed economic engagement and investment exploration between the (...)
RIYADH — Saudi films have generated over SR100 million in box office revenue since the beginning of 2025, reflecting the rapid growth of the Kingdom's film industry and growing audience trust in local content.
According to the Saudi Film Commission, (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is moving forward with plans to deepen its bilateral ties with Syria through the launch of the Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum 2025, the Ministry of Investment announced on Tuesday.
The initiative reflects the Kingdom's continued (...)
RIYADH — The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has announced the design and manufacturing of 25 advanced electronic chips by Saudi engineers and researchers, in a major leap for Saudi Arabia's semiconductor ambitions.
Developed (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is now implementing renewable energy projects at costs even lower than China and India, Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said, emphasizing the Kingdom's global leadership in green hydrogen, battery technologies, and (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Digital Government Authority (DGA) has announced the closure and integration of 267 digital platforms across various government sectors as part of ongoing efforts to enhance user experience and increase digital (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced record operational results for the first half of 2025, transporting 7.93 million passengers across over 21,000 trips on its North, East, and Haramain High-Speed train networks — an 8% increase compared (...)
RIYADH — The number of foreign startups licensed under Saudi Arabia's "Riyadi" initiative has reached 550 as of mid-2025, marking a 118% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Investment.
This surge comes as (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's delivery sector recorded a growing performance in the second quarter of 2025, with more than 101 million orders processed across the Kingdom, the General Transport Authority announced on Monday.
The Riyadh region led in total (...)
RIYADH — Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), confirmed the stable condition of conjoined Saudi twins Yara and Lara, four days after their successful separation surgery at King (...)
