Saudi Arabia’s economy grows 2.8% in Q1 as non-oil sector expands
Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product saw an annual expansion of 2.8 percent in the first quarter of 2026, driven by gains across all economic activities, official data showed. According to flash estimates by the General Authority for Statistics, non-oil activities in the Kingdom increased by 2.8 percent year on year over the three-month period, underscoring the […]
Japan-Saudi parliamentary ties shift toward broader strategic partnership
The Japan-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship League convened a high-level general meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday, bringing together Saudi Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr, former Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry NISHIMURA Yasutoshi, 21 parliamentarians including SASAKI, Secretary General of the League and Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and senior officials. The meeting […]
Saudi lab gains global recognition for equine testing
The National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases achieved a major milestone as its animal health laboratory in the Riyadh region gained international recognition from 33 countries — including 27 EU member states, the US, Japan, and several Gulf countries — to conduct testing for equine diseases linked to […]
Ancient Darb Zubaydah lives on as modern gateway for Iraq’s Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region is blending history and modern logistics to serve thousands of Hajj pilgrims arriving overland from Iraq, reviving the legacy of the ancient Darb Zubaydah route through today’s Jadidat Arar border crossing, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently. The journey, once defined by caravans crossing vast desert expanses, now unfolds through […]
Saudi FM holds calls with Iranian, Afghan and Bahraini counterparts
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke telephonically with his Iran counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday. The two officials discussed regional developments and efforts to deescalate tensions. Also on Sunday, Prince Faisal spoke to his Afghanistan and Bahrain counterparts Amir Khan Muttaqi and Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, respectively. In his conversations with […]
Saudi Arabia signs MoUs at Hannover Messe to advance industrial localization
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources signed three memorandums of understanding with partners during its participation in Hannover Messe 2026 in Germany. The agreements, aimed at advancing electrical manufacturing, smart grid technologies and industrial localization, involve collaborations with Phoenix Contact Saudi Arabia, Alfanar Co., Abunayyan Trading, and the United Technology of Electric Substations […]
Encyclopedia chronicles architectural evolution of Prophet’s Mosque
A new scholarly encyclopedia documenting the architectural evolution of the Prophet’s Mosque has emerged as a major reference work, charting the development of one of Islam’s most significant landmarks across centuries. Published by the Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Research and Studies Center, the project forms part of broader efforts to systematically record the mosque’s history and features […]
Saudi Arabia’s events sector push on track despite disruptions, says industry veteran
Saudi Arabia’s push to position itself as a global events hub remains firmly on track despite geopolitical disruptions, according to one of the leading figures in the industry. The US-Israel war with Iran has led to disruptions to many of the Kingdom’s flagship forums, with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026, the LEAP technology conference, […]
Saudi food aid reaches thousands in crisis regions
Saudi aid agency KSrelief’s latest humanitarian operations involved delivering food to tens of thousands of people in three countries amid ongoing crises. KSrelief’s kitchen provided 25,000 hot meals across central and southern Gaza, benefiting thousands of vulnerable families. The agency also distributed 1,126 food baskets in Khan Younis, benefiting 6,756 Palestinians affected by the conflict. […]
MWL chief meets Australian PM during Sydney visit
Muslim World League Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Sydney. During the meeting, they discussed the importance of social cohesion through mutual respect and cooperation, Al-Issa said in a post on X on Tuesday. They also emphasized strengthening friendships between nations and peoples through “high-impact initiatives and […]