RIYADH — Fitch Ratings has affirmed Saudi Arabia's long-term foreign currency issuer default rating at A+ with a stable outlook, highlighting the Kingdom's strong fiscal position and continued reform momentum.
In its latest report, the international (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement of France's intention to formally recognize the State of Palestine, describing the move as a "historic decision" that reinforces international support for the (...)
RIYADH — U.S.-based Harbinger Group has officially become the first foreign owner of a Saudi Pro League club after completing a full acquisition of Al-Kholood FC, the Ministry of Sports announced. The move signals a new era of international (...)
RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle a total of 69,045 Captagon pills into the Kingdom through King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
According to ZATCA, the illicit (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded a 144 percent increase in new mining exploitation licenses during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to a statement issued Thursday by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral (...)
RIYADH — The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification has completed three large-scale mangrove reforestation projects in Tabuk, the Eastern Province, and Jazan, achieving a success rate of over 90 percent.
The (...)
RIYADH — More than 424,000 Saudi citizens have enrolled in the "SAMAI" initiative — an artificial intelligence (AI) awareness and training program led by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) — as part of the Kingdom's (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has expressed its condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin following the tragic crash of a passenger plane in Russia's Far Eastern Amur region that claimed the lives of more than 40 people.
Custodian of the Two Holy (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has officially published the full details of its new law regulating real estate ownership by non-Saudis, following Cabinet approval earlier this month.
The comprehensive law, released in the official gazette Umm Al-Qura on (...)
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 (...)
