RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, who is also chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, and U.S. President Donald Trump co-chaired the Saudi-U.S. Summit at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on (...)
MUNICH — Saudi Arabia will host the Munich Security Conference (MSC) leaders' meeting in AlUla during the fourth quarter of 2025, further cementing its role as a key platform for international dialogue on security and political affairs.
The (...)
WASHINGTON — Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga issued a joint statement on Syria during the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International (...)
JEDDAH —The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) issued its monthly report on the compliance of airports and national carriers with flight times for the month of March 2025, based on the status of a flight departing or arriving within a period (...)
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a transformation unlike any other, redefining its role on the global stage. The Kingdom is emerging as a major sports hub, investing in artificial intelligence to become a leader in the field, and boldly reimagining urban (...)
ALULA — AlUla has joined the IMD World Smart Cities Index 2025, issued by the International Institute for Management Development, alongside five other Saudi cities that have already joined the index: Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al (...)
ALULA — The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has appointed Abeer Al Akel as the Chief Executive Officer of the commission, following a decision issued by the board on Friday.
Al Akel had been serving as acting CEO of the (...)
ALULA — AlUla is renowned for its diverse agricultural crops, which play a significant role in enriching iftar and suhoor meals during the holy month of Ramadan.
The region's unique natural environment provides fresh, high-quality produce that (...)
ALULA — The National Center for Wildlife, in collaboration with the Royal Commission for AlUla, has released 16 endangered species into the Hegra and Wadi Nakhlah reserves in AlUla.
The release included 10 species in Hegra Reserve, comprising six (...)
RIYADH — The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) stated that most regions of Saudi Arabia will continue to be affected by moderate to heavy thunderstorms starting Friday and continue until Monday.
There is a possibility for light to moderate rain (...)
RIYADH — In the heart of Al-Ula, where history and nature intertwine, vast palm groves have shaped the region's identity for centuries.
Covering more than 16,500 hectares, these groves annually yield over 116,000 tons of dates — an essential part of (...)
TABUK — The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve officially welcomed its fifth ranger corps after their successful graduation from the reserve's nine-week training program. Their joining coincides with the World Wildlife Day, that falls on March (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Hellenic Round Table Meeting, held in Riyadh on Wednesday, agreed to bolster the commercial and investment partnership between Saudi Arabia and Greece. The meeting explored investment opportunities in the construction sector (...)
RIYADH — The Council of Ministers reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's commitment to promoting global peace and security and emphasized the importance of dialogue in resolving international crises. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the (...)
MIAMI — Riyadh Air will take to the skies by the end of 2025, CEO Tony Douglas confirmed on Thursday at the FII Priority Summit in Miami.
"It's all about the build-up now to going live, and by the end of this year, you will see Riyadh Air in the (...)
RIYADH — Over 15 cities across Saudi Arabia are gearing up for grand celebrations marking Saudi Founding Day, with events scheduled from February 20 to 23.
In Riyadh, the municipality has launched a large-scale initiative to decorate the city, (...)
RIYADH — A two-day inaugural annual global Conference on Emerging Market Economies, which concluded in AlUla on Monday, emphasized the importance of unity of purpose and the need to continue working together to sustain emerging market economies' (...)
As the fourth edition of the AlUla Arts Festival reaches its grand finale, visitors are invited to experience an extraordinary closing weekend filled with world-class exhibitions, interactive workshops, film screenings, and cultural (...)
ALULA — Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim has said emerging markets and developing economies have succeeded in moving from low to middle income levels, creating important opportunities for further growth.
Participating in the (...)
ALULA — Saudi Arabia's Finance Ministry and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) co-hosted on Sunday a high-level roundtable on "Working together to support recovery in the Middle East's conflict-affected economies", with a focus on Syria. The (...)
RIYADH — The Helicopter Company (THC) is actively preparing to become IPO-ready within the next five years, according to its Chief Financial Officer, Mashhour Al Saadi.
"THC remains financially stable with a robust structure supporting its expansion (...)
RIYADH — Riyadh will host the 4th edition of the Global Airports Forum in December this year. The forum, marking its largest edition to date, will take place at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center on December 16-17, 2025. The (...)
ALULA —The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) celebrated the World Arabian Leopard Day, which falls on February 10 each year.
The RCU organized community initiatives including the "Arabian Leopard Day March" to raise awareness and unify efforts in (...)
ALULA — Saudi Arabia and Italy have signed 26 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for expanding partnership across key industries, including construction, renewable energy, cultural exchange, and advanced technologies. The MoUs were signed during the (...)
ALULA —The CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Sultan Al-Marshad, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the CEO and General Manager of the Italian Deposits and Loans Fund, Dario Scannapieco, in AlUla on Sunday. The MoU for (...)
