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RIYADH, May 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia ranked second globally after the United States among the most attractive markets for data centres, reflecting the kingdom’s growing position in digital infrastructure, the communications ministry said, citing a Bloomberg analysis. The analysis showed that power availability and land enablement account for 58% of market attractiveness for data centre projects, while 22.8 gigawatts of new global capacity is expected to c

JAZAN, April 30 — Jazan Commercial Port has exported its first shipment of bagged Portland cement, totaling 8,324 tons, in a step that highlights the port’s expanding operational role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s exports. The shipment demonstrates the port’s ability to handle different cargo types, including building materials, and facilitate the movement of goods to regional and international markets. Officials said the milestone reflects growing handling efficiency and impr

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has released its latest complaint-based classification index for airlines and airports, offering a snapshot of passenger service performance across the Kingdom’s aviation sector in March 2026. The monthly index, which ranks service providers based on passenger complaints, recorded 2,033 complaints against airlines during the month and is designed to improve transparency, inform passenger choice and encourage competitio

ABU DHABI, April 29 — Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade rose 36% in 2025 to more than AED415.4 billion, according to figures released by Abu Dhabi Customs, with exports posting the strongest growth. Non-oil exports increased 63% to AED175.4 billion, up from AED107.8 billion in 2024. Imports rose 22% to AED170.4 billion, while re-exports increased 20% to AED70 billion. The results point to continued diversification in the emirate’s economy and stronger integration with global

RIYADH, April 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, signed a memorandum of understanding with Cultural House to strengthen cooperation in creative content and talent development. The partnership covers joint programmes and initiatives aimed at developing talent, along with workshops, training courses, exhibitions and creative showcases. It also includes specialised events in video games, design and comics as p

ABU DHABI, April 28 — Etihad Airways and Air Cambodia have launched a codeshare partnership, allowing Etihad customers to book flights to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on a single ticket with baggage checked through to their final destination. The agreement gives Etihad passengers easier access to Cambodia’s tourism market, including the Angkor Wat temple complex, while Air Cambodia travelers will be able to book Etihad’s service between Phnom Penh and Abu Dhabi. The partnership a

Cracking towers stand at the Ruwais refinery and petrochemical complex, operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC), in Al Ruwais, United Arab Emirates.Christophe Viseux/Bloomberg/Getty Images The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026, in one of the most significant shifts in Gulf energy policy in recent years and a move that could weaken the cohesion of the producer alliance led by Saudi Arabia. The decision was announced through sta

Saudi Arabia has formally moved Vision 2030 into its third and final phase, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signaling that the next five years will focus on accelerating delivery, consolidating gains and maximizing the long-term impact of reforms already set in motion across the Kingdom. The statement, issued following a session of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, frames 2026 as the beginning of the final implementation stretch of the national transforma

RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Transavia France said it would cancel some flights in May and June because of rising fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. The low-cost carrier, part of the Air France-KLM group, said the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East and its impact on aviation fuel prices had forced the cancellations. French media said the cancellations represented less than 2% of the airline’s May and June flight programme. Tran

RIYADH, April 24 — Diriyah Company has awarded a $490 million construction contract for the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art (SAMoCA) in Diriyah, as the Kingdom pushes ahead with cultural infrastructure projects tied to tourism and economic diversification. The contract was awarded to a joint venture between Hassan Allam Construction Saudi L.L.C. and Albawani Company Ltd. SAMoCA, a flagship project of the Museums Commission, is intended to document, research and exhibi

📷 | WAM ABU DHABI, April 24 — ADNEC Group said the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show will return for its eighth edition from Nov. 19 to 22, 2026, with a new format at Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event will take place at the start of the Gulf marine season, a period ADNEC says offers exhibitors stronger access to active buyers as demand for marine products and services increases. This year’s edition will feature luxury boats, marine technologies and on-water tria

📷 | WAM SHARJAH, April 24 — Arada has launched Jenna, a new upscale residential complex within its AED35 billion Aljada megacommunity in Sharjah, as the emirate’s property market continues to record strong growth in transaction activity. The first 100 apartments have been released for sale as part of Jenna 1, with the full development set to include 631 homes. Construction is scheduled for completion by the end of the first quarter of 2029. The launch comes amid sustained de

📷 | SPA RIYADH, April 24(Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi and Swiss officials reviewed joint investment opportunities and ways to strengthen economic cooperation during the Saudi-Swiss Investment Roundtable Meeting in Jeddah, held during Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s visit to the kingdom. The meeting brought together Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Investment Minister Fahad Al-Saif, Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs Helene Budliger Artieda, and

RIYADH, April 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority urged businesses to submit zakat and income tax returns for foreign establishments for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2025, by April 30, 2026. The authority said the deadline was in line with rules requiring taxpayers to submit returns and meet financial obligations within 120 days of the end of their fiscal year. ZATCA called on businesses to use its e-services portal to complete

📷| SPA RIYADH, April 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Royal Commission for AlUla signed a memorandum of understanding with L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, to strengthen cooperation in jewelry craftsmanship, education, artisanal training, cultural exchange and knowledge development. The partnership is aimed at supporting AlUla’s position as a global center for creative industries and the arts, the commission said. The agreement also seeks to expand learning opportunitie

RIYADH, April 23 — Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose 15.1% in February from a year earlier, driven by a sharp increase in re-export activity, according to data released by the General Authority for Statistics. Non-oil national exports excluding re-exports increased 6.3%, while re-exported goods jumped 28.5%. Machinery, electrical equipment and parts led the rise in re-exports, climbing 59.9% and accounting for 53.9% of the total. Total merchandise exp

📷 | SPA RIYADH, April 23 — The Sports Investment Forum 2026 concluded in Riyadh after three days of discussions bringing together leaders from the global sports and investment sectors to examine partnerships, financing and future growth opportunities across the industry. The forum featured strategic sessions, workshops, an investment exhibition, a dedicated platform for agreements and the Elite Business Club, designed to connect senior investors and executives. Discussions d

SPA RIYADH, April 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Communications and Information Technology Minister Abdullah Alswaha discussed with Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm opportunities to expand the company’s investments in the kingdom and strengthen cooperation in digital infrastructure, 5G, cloud networks, artificial intelligence, automation and emerging technologies, the ministry said. The talks also covered expanding cooperation on network development and digital capabilities

📷 | SPA HANNOVER, Germany, April 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia opened a national pavilion at Hannover Messe 2026 in Germany, where officials held meetings with international industrial and technology companies, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources said. The pavilion brings together several Saudi state entities as the kingdom seeks to expand manufacturing activity, draw investment and increase the use of advanced industrial technologies. On the side

QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facilities, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY LONDON, April 18 — It could take about two years for Middle East energy output disrupted by the conflict in the region to return to pre-war levels, International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol said in an interview published on Friday. Birol told Switzerland’s Neue Zue