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Riyadh to Host SFMA Expo 2026 With More Than 225 Participating Entities RIYADH, September 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh will host the third International Facility Management Exhibition and Conference, known as SFMA Expo 2026, from September 20 to 22, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event will take place at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center under the patronage of Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail. Organized by

Riyadh Season to Host 2026 Ethnosport Cultural Festival | 📷SPA ISTANBUL, September 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Season will host the 2026 Ethnosport Cultural Festival in the Saudi capital in November and sponsor the festival’s 2027 edition in Istanbul, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The agreements were signed on Thursday during a ceremony in Istanbul attended by General Entertainment Authority Board Chairman Turki Alalshikh and World Ethnosport Union Pres

Riyadh Air Launches Direct Flights Between Riyadh and Manchester RIYADH, September 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Air launched direct flights between Riyadh and Manchester on Thursday, adding its second destination in the United Kingdom after London, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Public Investment Fund-owned airline will operate the route three times a week, with flights scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The service was developed in collab

Riyadh Forum Examines How to Turn AI Ethics Principles Into Policy RIYADH, September 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Policymakers and experts meeting at the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Riyadh are examining how ethical principles for AI can be converted into policies and working practices. The fourth edition of the forum, known as GFEAI 2026, is reviewing developments since UNESCO adopted its Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificia

Saudi Industry Forum Showcases Robotics and AI Manufacturing Systems in Jeddah | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Industrial and service robots were demonstrated at the Saudi Industry Forum 2026 in Jeddah, highlighting the use of automation and artificial intelligence in manufacturing, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi and international companies specializing in automation and smart manufacturing presented robotic systems at the Jeddah Supe

Sheikha Latifa Warns AI-Generated Content Is Testing Trust in News | 📷WAM DUBAI, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum warned that AI-generated and manipulated content was making it increasingly difficult for audiences to determine which news and information they could trust. Sheikha Latifa, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, addressed the issue during a keynote speech titled “The Stories T

Red Sea Global Opens Jayasom Wellness Resort AMAALA AMAALA, Saudi Arabia, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Red Sea Global has opened Jayasom Wellness Resort AMAALA, the first Jayasom resort globally and the seventh hotel to begin operating at the AMAALA destination. Located at the largest cove in Triple Bay, the resort includes 153 hotel keys and 24 residences. Heah & Co. designed the property, with interiors by Studio Carter. “As we launch the first Jayasom

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.