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Riyadh Air launches direct flights to Kuala Lumpur | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Air launched its first direct service to Kuala Lumpur, opening the Saudi carrier’s first route to Southeast Asia. The airline will operate three flights a week between King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The route will provide direct travel between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia for business, tourism, trade and education.

Almarai ranked Saudi Arabia’s most influential food and grocery brand | 📷Almarai RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Almarai was ranked the most influential food and grocery brand in Saudi Arabia and placed third among Saudi brands overall in an Ipsos study released this year. The company was the only food and beverage business to appear among the country’s 10 most influential brands. Ipsos evaluated 120 local, regional and international brands using responses fro

Diriyah awards SAR2.7 billion contract for Waldorf Astoria complex | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Diriyah Company awarded a SAR2.7 billion contract for the construction of a Waldorf Astoria hotel and mixed-use complex to a Saudi joint venture. Hassan Allam Construction Saudi Limited and Urbacon Saudi Company, a subsidiary of UCC Holding, will deliver the project. The Waldorf Astoria Diriyah will include 160 rooms, 39 suites and a presidential suite acr

The partnership will provide additional capacity, wider market access and more flexible routes across major international trade corridors. Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo sign interline agreement to expand global network | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo, the cargo division of Riyadh Air, signed an interline agreement on Tuesday to connect their networks and expand access to international markets. The agreement will allow custom

A GlobalEye aircraft, manufactured by Saab Technologies, on static design during the fifth day of Dubai Air Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Christopher Pik STOCKHOLM, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Swedish defense company Saab has received an order for two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft from an undisclosed Middle Eastern country, Reuters reported. The order is valued at 10.1 billion Swedish crowns ($1.04 billion), with deliveries schedul

ZATCA Sets July 31 Deadline for May–June Excise Tax Returns RIYADH, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi businesses liable for excise tax must file their returns for May and June 2026 by July 31, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority said. Returns must be submitted through ZATCA’s website. Businesses that miss the deadline face penalties ranging from 5% to 25% of the tax due. A separate penalty of 5% of the unpaid amount will apply for every month, or part of a month, t

International Falcon Breeders Auction to Open in Malham on August 5 RIYADH, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Falcons will begin its 2026 programme of specialized events with the International Falcon Breeders Auction, scheduled from August 5 to 25 in Malham, north of Riyadh. The three-week event will bring together falcon farms from Saudi Arabia and other countries, alongside exhibitors specializing in falconry equipment and supplies. Fa

Riyadh to Host International Engineering Conference and Exhibition in December RIYADH, July 22, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Riyadh will host the fourth International Engineering Conference and Exhibition from December 14 to 16, bringing together engineering executives, experts and specialists from Saudi Arabia and other countries. The Saudi Council of Engineers will organize IECE 2026 under the patronage of Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail. The conferen

Mawhiba and Kingdom University Sign Agreement to Provide 30 Scholarships for Gifted Students | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 22, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, known as Mawhiba, and Kingdom University have signed a memorandum of understanding to support gifted students through a merit-based scholarship programme. The agreement will provide 30 scholarships for Mawhiba students, comprising 10 full scholarships a

ZATCA Sets July 31 Deadline for June and Second-Quarter VAT Returns RIYADH, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority urged businesses subject to value-added tax to submit their VAT returns by July 31, 2026. Establishments with annual revenues from goods and services exceeding SAR40 million must file their returns for June 2026. Businesses with revenues of SAR40 million or less are required to submit their VAT returns for the second

Riyadh Air Orders Six Additional Airbus A350-1000s, Expanding Total Airbus Fleet to 91 Aircraft | 📷SPA FARNBOROUGH, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Riyadh Air exercised purchase rights for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, increasing its confirmed orders for the widebody model to 31. The Saudi carrier has also ordered 60 Airbus A321 aircraft, bringing its total confirmed Airbus order book to 91 jets. It retains

GACA, Vertical Aerospace Sign Agreement to Advance Saudi Air Mobility Sector | 📷SPA FARNBOROUGH, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation signed a memorandum of understanding with Vertical Aerospace to support the regulatory and operational foundations of the Kingdom’s advanced air mobility sector. The agreement was signed during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom, in the presence of GACA President

Saudi Operating Revenues Index Rises 11.4% in May, GASTAT Says RIYADH, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia’s operating revenues index increased by 11.4% in May compared with the same month of 2025, supported by growth across several economic sectors, the General Authority for Statistics said on Monday. Mining and quarrying recorded the strongest annual increase at 38.7%, followed by financial and insurance activities at 12.9% and manufacturing at 9.6%. Operatin

Global City Dammam Targets More Than 5.2 Million Visitors in Expanded Second Season | SPA DAMMAM, July 13, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Global City Dammam is targeting more than 5.2 million visitors during its second season as the entertainment project prepares for its largest expansion to date. The Eastern Region Municipality reviewed plans for the new season, which will feature expanded international markets, redesigned pavilion facades and an interactive fountain. The proj

Fitch Affirms Saudi Arabia’s ‘A+’ Rating with Stable Outlook RIYADH, July 11, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Fitch Ratings has affirmed Saudi Arabia’s sovereign credit rating at “A+” with a stable outlook, citing the Kingdom’s strong fiscal position, substantial financial buffers and resilience amid geopolitical pressures. The rating agency said Saudi Arabia’s government debt and sovereign net foreign assets remain considerably stronger than the median levels recorded across bo

Aldar Unveils AED6 Billion Yas Point On Yas Island | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, July 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Aldar unveiled Yas Point, a new AED6 billion waterfront destination on the northern side of Yas Island. The development is planned as a fully integrated beachfront community connected to Yas Island’s wider entertainment, lifestyle and tourism offering. Yas Point will include a five-star resort hotel, branded residences, an international school, retail, dining and leisu

Emirates To Add A380 On Dubai-Delhi Route DUBAI, July 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Emirates will introduce its flagship Airbus A380 on the Dubai-Delhi route from October 25, making the Indian capital the airline’s third A380 destination in India. The carrier said the four-class A380 will include Premium Economy. It will operate alongside Emirates’ retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 aircraft on three other daily services to Delhi. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and

Saudi, Turkish Ministers Discuss Climate Action | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met Turkish Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum in Riyadh to discuss climate cooperation. Kurum is also president-designate of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which Türkiye will host in Antalya in November 2026. The

Jeddah strengthens summer tourism offering with beaches, events and family activities | 📷SPA JEDDAH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jeddah is strengthening its position as one of Saudi Arabia’s leading summer tourism destinations through beaches, entertainment events, cultural experiences and shopping offers, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi Summer 2026 programme places emphasis on family-oriented experiences, with activities designed for different age group

Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu reports Q2 industrial and innovation gains | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu reported second-quarter achievements across industrial investment, international partnerships, logistics, clean energy and education, the Saudi Press Agency said. The industrial investment sector saw the signing of a partnership agreement between Entab Industrial Holding Company and China’s Seas Seven