RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday that more than one million pilgrims have benefited from the Makkah Route Initiative since its launch, reaffirming the Kingdom's commitment to serving pilgrims.
Now in its seventh year, the (...)
MEXICO CITY — The Saudi Film Commission has announced the launch of Saudi Film Nights in Mexico from May 6 to 11, 2025, as part of its ongoing international outreach to promote Saudi cinema on the global stage.
Following successful events in France, (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports recorded a high performance in 2024 with a total value of SR515 billion, the highest in its history.
Exports grew by 13% compared to the previous year, in addition to an increase of more than 113% since the (...)
JEDDAH — The Council of Ministers discussed on Tuesday measures to balance Riyadh's real estate sector and reaffirmed the government's commitment to addressing rising land prices and rents witnessed in the capital city of Riyadh in recent years. (...)
RABAT — Saudi Arabia has officially launched its national pavilion at the 30th edition of the International Publishing and Book Fair 2025, taking place in the Moroccan capital Rabat from April 17 to 27, under the supervision of the Literature, (...)
MAKKAH — The 163rd Ministerial Council meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which concluded in Makkah on Thursday, reiterated the support of the GCC for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people to continue living on their (...)
MAKKAH — The 14th session of the Saudi-Moroccan Joint Committee, held in Makkah on Wednesday, emphasized its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries across various fields so as to further elevate their strong (...)
RIYADH — Four Arab countries will join the 163rd Ministerial Council meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in Makkah on Thursday.
The agenda of the meeting focuses mainly on strengthening strategic relation and joint work in a (...)
RIYADH — The Council of Ministers reiterated Saudi Arabia's welcoming of the talks between Russia and the United States in Riyadh, saying that this reemphasizes the Kingdom's commitment to global peace and security. Crown Prince and Prime Minister (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Education has begun receiving applications from teachers to be nominated to send abroad, specifically to13 countries around the world, to teach specialized subjects in Saudi schools in those countries.
The countries to where (...)
Six Algerian citizens living in France are being investigated for allegedly promoting hatred and violence against opponents of Algeria's government, inflaming tensions between Algiers and Paris.
Three Algerians were arrested by the French (...)
At least 69 people, including 25 Malians, have died after a boat bound for Spain from West Africa capsized off Morocco, Mali's authorities have confirmed.
The "makeshift boat" was carrying about 80 people, but only 11 people survived, said a (...)
Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on Friday with King Mohammed VI of Morocco.
During the call, the Crown Prince inquired about the health of King Mohammed VI, wishing him continued well-being and good health.
King (...)
RIYADH — At the culmination of realizing years of dreaming, jubilant Saudi citizens gathered in public squares, parks, and in front of television screens to witness a monumental moment in the nation's sports history: the official announcement of (...)
RIYADH — The Extraordinary FIFA Congress 2024, which met virtually on Wednesday, announced officially Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup. The Federation Internationale De Football Association (FIFA)President Giovanni Infantino made the (...)
RIYADH — Four-time Asian champions Al Hilal are gearing up for another high-stakes clash against Spain's Real Madrid, this time in the group stage of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
The Saudi giants were drawn into Group H alongside Real (...)
Where the high hills of the occupied West Bank tumble into the Jordan valley, half a dozen heavy Israeli diggers pound the ancient rocks around the Palestinian village of Bardala.
Low-scudding, rain-laden clouds threaten to soak a group of (...)
CARTAGENA — Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb emphasized the growing importance of tourism as a vital driver of global economic growth during the Kingdom's presidency of the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (...)
RIYADH — Leaders and heads of state across the Arab world congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday after he won the presidential election, defeating his Democratic rival Kamala Harris.
In cables of congratulations sent to Trump, (...)
CAIRO — Mayor of Madinah Region and CEO of the Madinah Region Development Authority Eng. Fahad Albulihshi inaugurated the "Communication" event organized by the authority as part of the activities of the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12) hosted by (...)
The UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported Friday that recent deadly flooding in Spain, which has reportedly claimed more than 158 lives, is among a growing wave of extreme weather events affecting communities globally.
WMO (...)
JEDDAH — The Saudi national football team has fallen three places in the latest FIFA monthly rankings, landing at 59th in the world after previously holding the 56th position.
This decline follows disappointing results in the World Cup 2026 (...)
Egypt has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) — an achievement hailed by the UN public health agency as "truly historic".
"Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now (...)
Striking images from the Sahara Desert show large lakes etched into rolling sand dunes after one of the most arid, barren places in the world was hit with its first floods in decades.
The Sahara does experience rain, but usually just a few inches a (...)
The Diriyah Biennale Foundation is set to host the inaugural edition of the PaperBack – Art Book Fair at the JAX District in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
This cultural event, scheduled for November 1–3, 2024, will bring together a diverse array of (...)
