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Aramco CEO Says Rebuilding Oil Inventories After Hormuz Reopening Could Take Up to Two Years | 📷SPA LONDON, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Aramco President and CEO Amin H. Nasser warned that pressure on global oil markets could intensify until the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, adding that rebuilding inventories while meeting demand could take up to two years. Speaking at the Energy Intelligence Forum 2026 in London, Nasser called for greater coordination among govern

Almarai Q3 Revenue Rises 11% to SAR6.19 Billion RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Almarai Company reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of SAR6.19 billion, up 11% from SAR5.55 billion a year earlier, while net profit rose 1% to SAR617.8 million, the Saudi Press Agency reported. For the first nine months of 2026, revenue increased 10% to SAR18.22 billion from SAR16.61 billion in the same period last year. Nine-month net profit remained broadly stable at SAR1.99 billio

AlUla Expands Global Tourism Partner Network to 19 Accredited Companies | 📷SPA ALULA, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — AlUla has added seven specialized Destination Management Companies to its accredited partner network, taking the total to 19 and widening its presence across key international tourism markets, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The expanded network now includes companies serving the GCC, United Kingdom, Europe, United States, India, Russia, China and Latin

Creative Summit 2026 Opens in Diriyah With Focus on AI and Creative Economy | 📷SPA DIRIYAH, Oct 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The third edition of the Creative Summit opened on Saturday in Jax District, Diriyah, bringing together creative professionals, investors, entrepreneurs and industry experts for three days of sessions focused on media, technology and Saudi Arabia’s creative economy. The event, which runs through October 5, is being held in strategic partnership wit

Saudi Red Sea Authority Grants Operating Licenses to Amaala, Shura Island Marinas | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Red Sea Authority granted Red Sea Global operating licenses for the Amaala and Shura Island marinas on Thursday, strengthening their readiness to receive yachts and supporting integrated marine services across destinations being developed along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The licenses were handed ov

Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show to Open in Sharjah With 500 Brands SHARJAH, Sept 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The 58th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show will open at Expo Centre Sharjah on Thursday, bringing together more than 500 brands from 19 countries, the Emirates News Agency reported. The event, which runs until October 4, will feature watches, jewellery, luxury designs and collections from international brands, designers and industry profess

Aldar, Arada Sign AED15 Billion Strategic Partnership for Abu Dhabi Developments | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, Sept 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Aldar and Arada announced a strategic partnership covering major development opportunities on Yas Island and at Seih Sdeirah in Abu Dhabi with a combined value of about AED15 billion, the Emirates News Agency reported. The initial agreements include a strategic masterplan joint venture to develop a large-scale mixed-use community at Seih S

Saudi Finance Minister Aljadaan urges AIIB to measure infrastructure impact beyond financing | 📷SPA DOHA, September 29, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Aljadaan urged the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to judge its work by the results of infrastructure projects, as well as by the amount of financing it provides, during the bank’s 11th annual meeting in Doha. The September 28–29 meeting was held under the theme “Tomorrow’s Inf

Absher records 49.1 million transactions in August 2026 RIYADH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Absher platform recorded 49,118,832 electronic transactions in August through Absher Individuals and Absher Business, the Ministry of Interior said in figures carried by SPA. Absher Individuals accounted for 46,379,060 transactions. That figure included 37,117,035 views of the digital document wallet in the Absher application. Absher Business record

Etihad to fly twice daily between Abu Dhabi and Sydney from December 15 ABU DHABI, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Etihad Airways will increase its Abu Dhabi–Sydney service to two flights a day from December 15, 2026, adding four weekly flights to bring the route to 14, WAM reported. All flights will use Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Etihad said the expanded schedule would offer more than 5,000 seats a week in each direction. The additional service will give pa

Arada submits plans for AED12 billion Thameside West project in London | 📷WAM LONDON, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Arada has submitted planning applications to the London Borough of Newham for Thameside West, a Royal Docks regeneration project with an estimated development value of AED12 billion, WAM reported. The plans cover the first stage of a development that could deliver at least 5,000 homes. That stage proposes nearly 1,500 homes across six buildi

Saudifood exhibitions bring 37 Italian companies to Jeddah | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing exhibitions are under way at Jeddah Superdome, with 37 Italian companies taking part, SPA reported. The events bring food products, ingredients and manufacturing technologies together at the same venue in a strategic partnership with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON). It

Saudi Arabia Places in Top 10 on Three IMD Business Indicators RIYADH, September 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia ranked among the top 10 economies on three business indicators in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, according to the Saudi Ministry of Commerce. The Kingdom placed third for legislative support for creating firms, fourth for equal economic opportunity and seventh for the efficiency of large corporations. Compared with the previous ed

Riyadh Air Opens Bookings for Milan Flights Starting December 16 RIYADH, September 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Air has opened bookings for direct flights between Riyadh and Milan, with service due to begin on December 16, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The airline plans to operate four flights a week. Milan will be its fifth European destination and the 15th destination available for booking across its network. Riyadh Air Chief Executive Tony D

National Center for Falcons Auction to Open October 1 in Malham | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The 2026 National Center for Falcons auction will run from October 1 to November 30 at the center’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event will coincide with Saudi Arabia’s annual falcon trapping season and will be limited to juvenile migratory Peregrine falcons trapped within the Kingdom, known locally

Saudi Crown Prince Launches CEER’s First Electric Vehicles, EXOBOT Sedan and SUV | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched CEER’s first electric vehicles, the EXOBOT sedan and SUV, as the Saudi automotive company prepares to introduce seven models over the next five years, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The planned lineup includes midsize and compact vehicles with different propulsion options. The vehicles wi

Creative Summit Sets October 3–5 Return to Riyadh’s JAX District | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Creative Summit will return to Riyadh’s JAX District from October 3 to 5 for a festival focused on artificial intelligence and the creative industries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event will be held at JAX District for the second time under the theme “Behind Every Intelligence... is a Human.” Its program will examine the use of AI in crea

Arabian Travel Market 2026 brought travel buyers from more than 115 countries to Dubai for four days of tourism industry meetings and commercial announcements | 📷WAM DUBAI, September 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Arabian Travel Market 2026 brought travel buyers from more than 115 countries to Dubai for four days of tourism industry meetings and commercial announcements, the Emirates News Agency reported. The 33rd edition at Dubai World Trade Centre featured more th

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