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SPA RIYADH, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met Professor Omar bin Mounes Yaghi at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday and congratulated him on winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry. Yaghi won the prize jointly with two other scientists. The crown prince wished Yaghi continued success, while Yaghi thanked him for the meeting and for the support he has received in his field of work. The mee

WAM UMM AL QAIWAIN, United Arab Emirates, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Umm Al Qaiwain is expanding its eco-tourism offering, positioning its coastline and mangrove reserves as a core draw for visitors seeking nature-based stays and outdoor activities. The emirate has been promoting tourism centred on its beaches and mangrove forests, while rolling out new tourism centres and projects designed to balance development with environmental preservation as part of a b

SPA GENEVA, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has provided a $10 million grant through the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to support the delivery of safe and sustainable water to communities affected by conflict in Sudan. The grant was signed at the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, in the presence of the Kingdom’s permanent representative, Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin

SPA Riyadh, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce announced the launch of a Ramadan sales season running from Feb. 1 to March 26, 2026, covering 54 days. The ministry said the season will include Ramadan-related goods and Eid necessities, aiming to encourage early shopping ahead of Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr period and reduce last-minute congestion. Retail establishments and online stores can apply electronically for discount permits

SPA Makkah, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Holy Quran Museum in Makkah’s Hira Cultural District is showcasing a rare quarter of the Holy Quran, featuring part 25 and estimated to date back to the 9th century AH (15th century AD). Written in Levantine Naskh script, the manuscript is marked by intricate decorative elements and gilding. The piece is preserved at the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, with the display forming part of a collabora

SPA Al-Ahsa, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, the deputy governor of the Eastern Region, inaugurated the third edition of the Al Bisht Al-Hasawi Festival in Al-Ahsa on Wednesday, held under the patronage of Eastern Region Governor Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz. Organised by the Heritage Commission, the festival will run for 11 days at Ibrahim Palace in Al-Ahsa, with organisers positioning it as a platform to support artisa

S[A Jeddah, Jan 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has contributed to direct and indirect economic activity in Jeddah, supporting tourism and stimulating commercial and investment momentum in the city, according to figures and assessments outlined in the event summary. Race-period demand lifted hotel occupancy and air travel activity, with spillover across hospitality, retail and services, and increased business activity along the Jed

SPA Riyadh, Jan 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Tuesday in Riyadh with Kuwait’s Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. The two ministers reviewed Saudi–Kuwaiti relations and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, alongside regional developments and other issues of mutual interest. Attending on the Saudi side were Deputy Defence Minister Prince Abdulrahman bin

SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Tuesday from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The Iranian president outlined developments in Iran and the government’s efforts, and discussed updates on talks related to Iran’s nuclear file. The Crown Prince reiterated Saudi Arabia’s position on respecting Iran’s sovereignty and said the Kingdom would not allow its airspace

SPA RIYADH, Jan 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia will host the seventh edition of the Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 13-14, with organisers expecting international participation and total prize money of $39.6 million. International horses are due to begin arriving in the kingdom from Feb. 3 ahead of the two-day meeting, which is expected to draw owners, trainers and jockeys from around the world. Local contenders secured their places through qual

A Chevron logo at the Chevron building in Houston, Texas, U.S. August 19, 2025. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee BASRA/LONDON, Jan 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. oil major Chevron is seeking improved contractual terms from Iraq as a condition for taking over the giant West Qurna 2 oilfield from Russia’s Lukoil, three sources familiar with the matter said. Iraq nationalised the oilfield earlier this month after the United States imposed sanctions on Lukoil linked to the war in

Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has paused planned construction of the Mukaab, a colossal cube-shaped skyscraper at the centre of Riyadh’s New Murabba development, while it reassesses the project’s financing and feasibility, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The Mukaab is the latest Vision 2030-linked gigaproject to face curbs or delays as the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s $925 billion sovereign wealth fund, recalibra

A drone picture shows houses perched along the edge of a cliff after a landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, Italy, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Danilo Arnone Niscemi, Italy, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Homes in the Sicilian town of Niscemi were left teetering on the edge of a cliff after a landslide triggered by a storm, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 residents, Italy’s civil protection authorities reported on Tuesday. Niscemi, a town of about 25,000 in south-cen

SPA Makkah, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Traditional Egyptian handicrafts are being showcased as a central feature of the Egyptian products exhibition at the Makkah Chamber Exhibitions and Events Center, with organisers positioning the event as a cultural and commercial platform for artisans and small producers. The handicrafts pavilion includes copperware, wooden products, textiles and hand-embroidered garments, highlighting craft techniques and heritage-based produ

SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in cooperation with the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, released 75 animals into the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve on Tuesday as part of breeding and reintroduction programmes. The release included 50 Arabian sand gazelles and 25 Arabian oryxes, aimed at supporting ecosystem sustainability and enhancing biodiversity through the return of endangered species t

SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Agricultural Development Fund signed a memorandum of understanding with Tharawat Al-Bihar Saudi Fish Company to strengthen cooperation in training and investment opportunities across the agricultural and food sectors, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The MoU was signed under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Mansour bin Hilal Al-Mushaiti on the sidelines of the International F

SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh on Tuesday. At the outset of the session, the Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on a message received from Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa addressing relations between the two countries. The Cabinet reviewed regional and international developments and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s c