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UNESCO AI ethics forum in Riyadh calls for stronger global governance cooperation | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — International officials and experts called for stronger cooperation and practical frameworks for ethical artificial intelligence governance as the first day of UNESCO’s global AI ethics forum concluded in Riyadh on Tuesday, SPA reported. The fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence brought together minis

Saudi Arabia, UNESCO and ICAIRE Call for Wider Access to AI and Stronger Ethical Governance RIYADH, September 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia, UNESCO and the International Center for AI Research and Ethics issued a joint statement on Tuesday calling for stronger international cooperation to close gaps in access to artificial intelligence and support its ethical development and use. The statement followed a closed ministerial meeting in Riyadh where ministers an

Riyadh Medical Biotechnology Summit Opens With Focus on Research and Investment RIYADH, September 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi National Guard Minister Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz opened the fourth Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit on Monday, bringing researchers, investors and policymakers together to discuss the sector’s development. The September 14–16 event will examine how national strategies, regulation, research infrastructure and financ

Saudi Maritime Forum to Examine Supply Chain and Seabed Security in November RIYADH, September 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Maritime supply chains, energy security and the protection of subsea infrastructure will be among the priorities at the fourth Saudi International Maritime Forum, scheduled for November 23–25 in Riyadh. Sessions will examine how changes in the global strategic environment affect maritime supply chains, alongside threats to energy supplies and securi

Riyadh to Host Over 100 Speakers at UNESCO AI Ethics Forum | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - More than 100 speakers will take part in 30 dialogue and specialised sessions at the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Riyadh, with discussions focused on AI governance and responsible development. The forum runs from September 14 to 17. Its programme includes a press briefing on Monday, with forum sessions beginning on Tu

Saudia to Launch Seasonal Riyadh–Muscat Flights on October 27 RIYADH, September 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudia will begin seasonal flights from Riyadh to Oman’s capital, Muscat, on October 27, operating three services a week. Bookings are available through the airline’s website and smartphone applications. Saudia said the route forms part of its network expansion strategy to meet growing travel demand. The airline is also developing and modernising its fleet to add

Etihad to Launch Abu Dhabi–Red Sea Flights on October 4 | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Etihad Airways will begin scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi and Red Sea International Airport on October 4, with a second weekly service added later that month, Red Sea Global announced. The inaugural flight will depart from Zayed International Airport on Sunday, October 4. Flights will initially operate every Sunday, increasing to Thursdays and Sundays from O

Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit to Open on September 14 RIYADH, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The fourth Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit will take place from September 14 to 16, bringing together researchers, investors and policymakers to discuss developments in the field, international cooperation and investment opportunities. The summit will showcase medical biotechnology research and technologies, with experts, innovators and companies f

Riyadh Ranks 92nd Among Global Innovation Clusters for 2026 RIYADH, September 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh ranked 92nd among the world’s leading innovation clusters in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, making it the only Gulf city in the top 100. The report listed 419 venture capital deals in innovation and 162 international patent applications among the Saudi capital’s key indicators. It identified contributions from universities and companies, highlighting King S

Saudi Health Ministry to Host Ninth Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh in October | SPA RIYADH, Sept. 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health will host the ninth edition of the Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh from October 26 to 29, bringing together investors, researchers, and health leaders from around the world at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. The announcement follows a record-breaking eighth edition in 2025, which drew

SAMI-AEC Signs Three Technology Partnerships at LEAP 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — SAMI Advanced Electronics Company concluded its participation as a Diamond Sponsor at LEAP 2026 after signing three memoranda of understanding covering cybersecurity, international business and smart asset management. The company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Military Industries, used the event to showcase technologies developed by Saudi talent and stren

CST Grants TLS International Landing Station Permit, Unlocking SAR100 Million in Expected Investment | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Communications, Space and Technology Commission has granted Technical Links Services a permit to establish and operate international landing stations, with the company’s anticipated investment reaching SAR100 million ($26.67 million). The permit was presented during LEAP 2026 by CST Director General of Licens

LEAP 2026 Attracts $857 Million in New Technology Investments on Third Day | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — LEAP 2026 generated $857 million in new technology investments and funding announcements on its third day, supporting major expansions in cloud computing, data centers, venture capital and advanced technology manufacturing in Saudi Arabia. Snowflake announced a $300 million investment to expand its operations in the Kingdom through 2030.

Bahrain Signs Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh \ 📷SPA MANAMA, September 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain has signed its Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh, moving its involvement from confirmation and preparation into planning and implementation. Expo 2030 Riyadh Chief Executive Officer Talal Al-Marri and Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities President Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa signed the agreement in Manama. The contract sets th

Saudi Motorsport Company Sets Out Growth Strategy at LEAP 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Motorsport Company presented its plans for developing motorsport in Saudi Arabia during LEAP 2026, focusing on local talent, technical skills and technology. Saudi Motorsport Company CEO and Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation Acting CEO Mansour Almokbel spoke during a panel titled “Building a Motorsport Nation: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Integrate

Saudi Passports Directorate Showcases Contactless E-Gate at LEAP 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The General Directorate of Passports is showcasing a contactless e-gate at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during LEAP 2026. The self-service gate lets travelers move their palm over a reader without touching it. The system then verifies their identity and opens the gate without requiring travel documents or a fingerprint scan. The directorate

Saudi Environment Ministry Launches AI Voice Assistant for Nama Platform | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Mansour Almushaiti launched a Smart Voice Assistant for the ministry’s Nama e-services platform during the LEAP 2026 Tech Conference. The AI-powered assistant processes languages, dialects and voice commands, allowing users to interact with Nama through natural speech. Users can request inf

Al-Baha University, IBM Saudi Arabia Sign Digital Cooperation Agreement | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Al-Baha University and IBM Saudi Arabia signed a framework cooperation agreement during LEAP 2026 in Riyadh covering technology, digital solutions and digital transformation. The agreement provides a framework for developing joint opportunities and projects and using IBM’s expertise and technology solutions to support digital transformation and in

DeepFest Opens at LEAP 2026 with More than 100 Global Speakers | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — DeepFest has opened alongside LEAP 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, bringing together more than 100 speakers from 17 countries. Dedicated to artificial intelligence and deep technologies, the platform features more than 50 sessions and participation from 100 global brands. The Saudi Data and AI Authority is a key partner

Saudi Civil Affairs Agency Showcases Digital Services at LEAP 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Civil Affairs Agency is showcasing its latest digital services and technology solutions at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during LEAP 2026. The Ministry of Interior is participating as a strategic sponsor of the fifth edition of the global technology event, which is being held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in