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WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ageing could be treated as a medical condition rather than an unavoidable process, Harvard geneticist David Sinclair told the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Thursday, outlining plans for human trials aimed at reversing biological ageing. Speaking in a session titled “The Science of Living Longer and Better,” Sinclair said advances in biotechnology are accelerating efforts to prevent and potentially reverse age-r

WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Global content creators and media figures at the World Governments Summit 2026 said leadership in the digital era is increasingly defined by trust-building, active listening and clear communication, rather than control. In a session titled “What Does the World Watch Now,” Gallup Chief Executive Jon Clifton joined Raj Shamani, founder of Figuring Out Media, content creator Gstaad Guy and actress Meryem Uzerli to disc

WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented the Global Teacher Prize 2026 to Indian educator Rouble Nagi during the World Governments Summit in Dubai, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The tenth edition of the prize carries an award of US$1 million and is presented by GEMS Education. During the ceremony, Sheikh Hamdan framed the award as recognition of educators’ role i

WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Leaders speaking at the World Governments Summit 2026 identified resilience, rapid reform, innovation and diversified international partnerships as core requirements for countries seeking to remain competitive in a multipolar global system. The panel, titled “From Reform to Results: How Nations Rise,” featured Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and Serbian Prime Minister Đuro Macut, moderated by Maria Tadeo of Eurone

WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan presented Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios with the Most Reformed Government Global Award at the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai. The summit ran from February 3 to February 5 with high-level international participation. The award is positioned among the summit’s top honours and recognizes national progress in governance quality, transparency, sustainab

SPA DAMASCUS, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met Syrian Culture Minister Mohammed Yassin Saleh in Damascus on Thursday during an official visit tied to the Damascus International Book Fair 2026, where Saudi Arabia is guest of honor. Prince Badr congratulated his Syrian counterpart on the launch of the fair and conveyed best wishes for further progress and prosperity for Syria. The two sides reaffir

SPA MUSCAT, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz, executive director of the International Dates Council, met Omani Minister of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources Dr. Saud bin Hamoud Al-Habsi in Muscat on Wednesday. The meeting reviewed cooperation in the dates sector and discussed coordination frameworks aimed at increasing added value and improving the competitiveness of dates in regional and international markets,

WAM ABU DHABI, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A second round of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States began in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday as part of diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing a political process to resolve the crisis. The UAE foreign ministry described the hosting of the talks as reflecting the country’s balanced relations with all three parties and international confidence in the UAE’s role in facilitating dialogue and suppor

WAM Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Aldar added several strategic land plots across Abu Dhabi with a combined gross development value of about AED23 billion, expanding its landbank and building a pipeline for long-term growth across key development corridors. The sites span more than 2.3 million square metres and are expected to deliver around 3,000 new homes across plots on Saadiyat Island, Yas Island and areas adjacent to Yas Island. Aldar said the p

Saif al-Islam, the son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, smiles as he greets supporters in Tripoli in this August 23, 2011 file photo. REUTERS/Paul Hackett RIYADH, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen as the heir apparent to Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed, sources close to the family and his lawyer Khaled el-Zaydi said on Tuesday, according to Reuters. Details surrounding the circumstances of his death were not immediately clear,

WAM Abu Dhabi, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Guy Parmelin held talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and explore cooperation in the economy, investment, advanced technology and artificial intelligence. The meeting at Qasr Al Shati included discussion of the Global AI Summit, scheduled to be hosted in Geneva in 2027 and in the UAE in 2028, with both sides stressing the use of AI to develop solutions

WAM Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department reported Kuwaiti real estate investment of 1.049 billion dirhams ($286 million) in Sharjah in 2025, alongside higher trading activity and a larger investor base. The figures were released during “UAE and Kuwait: Brothers Forever” week, highlighting the expansion of Kuwaiti participation in Sharjah’s property market. Kuwaiti nationals owned 5,660 properties in Sharjah, and K

WAM Dubai, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai Design District (d3), part of TECOM Group, is hosting Dubai Fashion Week from February 1 to 6 in collaboration with the Arab Fashion Council, organisers said. The event opened with a runway show by Italian fashion house Alberta Ferretti, which presented its Autumn/Winter 2026–2027 collection in the region for the first time, titled “Portrait of a Lady.” The collection travelled directly from Milan to Dubai, posi

WAM Cairo, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein stressed the need for full implementation of the agreement to halt the war in the Gaza Strip, implementation of the peace plan proposed by Donald Trump, and unrestricted humanitarian access to the territory, alongside the swift launch of early recovery and reconstruction efforts. During a meeting in Cairo, the two leaders reaffirmed Egypt and Jordan’s position r

SPA Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, made a phone call on Sunday to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco. During the call, the Crown Prince was reassured about King Mohammed VI’s health and conveyed wishes for his continued good health. King Mohammed VI expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince.

SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saudi Arabia welcomed a statement issued by the Syrian government on a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, describing it as part of a broader arrangement that includes integrating self-administration institutions into state institutions. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said it hoped the agreement would support Syria’s path toward peace, security and st

WAM UMM AL QAIWAIN, United Arab Emirates, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Umm Al Qaiwain is expanding its eco-tourism offering, positioning its coastline and mangrove reserves as a core draw for visitors seeking nature-based stays and outdoor activities. The emirate has been promoting tourism centred on its beaches and mangrove forests, while rolling out new tourism centres and projects designed to balance development with environmental preservation as part of a b

SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Tuesday from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The Iranian president outlined developments in Iran and the government’s efforts, and discussed updates on talks related to Iran’s nuclear file. The Crown Prince reiterated Saudi Arabia’s position on respecting Iran’s sovereignty and said the Kingdom would not allow its airspace

SPA Doha, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The joint tactical exercise of security agencies from Gulf Cooperation Council member states, titled “Arabian Gulf Security 4,” began on Sunday in Qatar. Security leaders, officers and representatives from participating agencies attended the opening ceremony, according to the organisers. Saudi Arabia is taking part with a specialised security force from the Ministry of Interior and the Presidency of State Security, with the exer

WAM Riyadh, January 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Expo Centre Sharjah said it will launch the seventh edition of the Jewels of Emirates Show from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1, featuring more than 180 UAE jewellery makers, over 500 brands and international designers. The event, organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), will showcase diamond, platinum, gold and silver jewellery alongside gemstones, pearls and luxury w