Trump approves landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the Kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly about the yet to be formally announced decision, said the agreement is […]
Saudi foreign minister and European counterparts discuss threats to shipping in Red Sea and Gulf
The Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held talks on Tuesday with his counterparts from Spain, Italy and Germany on Houthi threats to shipping in the Red Sea and efforts to deescalate wider tensions in the Middle East. In separate calls, Jose Manuel Albares of Spain and Antonio Tajani of Italy condemned threats to […]
Arab, regional leaders express condolences to Saudi Arabia over Aramco helicopter crash
Arab and regional leaders, governments and organizations have expressed condolences and solidarity with Saudi Arabia following the crash of a Saudi Aramco helicopter in Ras Tanura that killed all 14 people on board, according to reports carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). A statement issued by the Ministry of Energy said the helicopter crashed […]
MoU signed to train future nonprofit leaders in Saudi Arabia
The King Abdullah Humanitarian Foundation and the University of New Haven signed a memorandum of understanding in Riyadh to develop one of the Kingdom’s first specialized academic tracks in nonprofit leadership. The partnership also includes scholarships for outstanding Saudi students, helping develop national talent to support the growth of the nonprofit sector and advance the […]
Saudi students earn 6 awards at AI Olympiad
The Saudi national artificial intelligence team won six awards at the inaugural Asia-Pacific Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence, held virtually by China. The competition brought together 129 students from 18 countries. The Kingdom won one gold medal, three silver medals, and two certificates of appreciation. Qusai Emad Jadallah from Jeddah won the gold medal, while Laith […]
Saudi Arabia wins UN’s Public Service Award for SDAIA platforms
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority won the 2026 UN Public Service Award for its National Data Bank and Estishraf digital platforms, the international organization said on Tuesday. The award followed a broad international competition, with this year’s edition attracting more than 700 initiatives from 62 countries. It is the highest international distinction granted […]
King Salman, crown prince receive messages from UK’s King Charles and Prince William
Saudi Arabia’s leadership received letters from Britain’s King Charles III and Prince William concerning relations between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The letters were addressed to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and were received by Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji during a meeting with UK Ambassador to […]
Japan, Saudi Arabia discuss business opportunities in Riyadh
Officials from Japan and Saudi Arabia held talks on expanding business ties at the Federation of Saudi Chambers in Riyadh on Monday. The Saudi-Japan Business Council meeting began with the officials presenting opportunities available in their respective countries. Yasunari Morino, ambassador of Japan to Saudi Arabia, said he hoped there would be further cooperation […]
Saudi and Qatari foreign ministers discuss developments in US-Iran negotiations
The Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, discussed the latest developments in the region. During their telephone conversation on Monday they focused on diplomatic efforts that culminated in the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran last week, ending more than […]
Saudi FM meets Mauritanian counterpart on sidelines of Arab League session
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad, on the sidelines of the resumed 165th ordinary session of the Arab League Council at the ministerial level in Amman. The two ministers reviewed bilateral relations between their countries and discussed several issues […]