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SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qiddiya’s executive head of gaming and esports, Mike Milanov, told a Saudi Media Forum session in Riyadh that Saudi Arabia is positioned for growth in the global gaming sector, citing local esports talent and what he described as strong creative capacity to build partnerships domestically and internationally. Milanov pointed to Qiddiya City’s planned footprint of around 330 square kilometres and said more than 86% of

SPA ALULA, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla has become a destination for astrophotographers in recent years, supported by clear skies and low light pollution that enable detailed night-sky imaging, including views of the Milky Way, meteor activity and deep-sky objects. Local terrain has provided varied backdrops for night shoots, with photographers using open desert spaces and rock formations as foregrounds for wide-field astronomy images, according to in

SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A panel at Saudi Media Forum 2026 examined how digital sports content is evolving alongside new media tools, with speakers focusing on formats designed to appeal to Generation Z and the need to maintain quality and avoid misinformation. The session, titled “Creating Digital Sports Content That Appeals to Generation Z,” discussed the influence of digital sports coverage on a wide segment of audiences and the importanc

SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia and Türkiye issued a joint statement at the conclusion of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official visit to the Kingdom, setting out areas for expanded cooperation spanning the economy, energy, defence and regional files, carried by the Saudi Press Agency. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Erdogan at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh and the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and ways to develop them

SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Health Council highlighted measures it has taken to develop and regulate healthcare services for cancer patients in the Kingdom to mark World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4. Key steps included establishing the National Cancer Center under the council, developing quality standards and evaluation frameworks for oncology services, centres and departments, and creating a fast-track pathway for the

SPA DOHA, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan in Doha. During the meeting, Prince Khalid conveyed greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and extended wishes for

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

SPA RIYADH, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz presented his credentials to King Charles III as Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland during an audience at St. James’s Palace in London. Prince Abdullah conveyed greetings and appreciation from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Ab

SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A discussion session at the fifth Saudi Media Forum examined trends in travel-media production and its role in reinforcing national identity and raising the competitiveness of tourism destinations in Saudi Arabia. The session, titled “Travel Media Industry: Strategies and Trends,” brought together Abdullah Al-Dakhil, spokesperson for the Saudi Tourism Authority; Noirin Higarty, editor-in-chief of Lest Noire magazine;

SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A panel on professional media coverage at heritage and historical sites was held on Monday during the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum, focusing on preservation, sustainability and public awareness of Saudi heritage. The session brought together Hessa Marwan Al-Sudairi, director of the archaeology department for the Historic Jeddah Program at the Ministry of Culture (Saudi Arabia); Ajab Al-Otaibi, director gene

SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Princess Reem bint Saif Al-Islam bin Saud, deputy vice president for strategy and empowerment at the General Authority of Media Regulation, highlighted the role of statistics and market data in shaping the media sector during a panel at the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum on Monday. The session, titled “Media and Investment: A Partnership for Creating Value,” also included Alhassan Humaid Aldin, director gener

SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A session titled “Strategies for building digital encyclopedias according to global standards” was held on Monday at the Saudi Media Forum, led by Hamed Al-Shehri, chief executive of Saudipedia. The session reviewed approaches to building modern digital encyclopedias and the importance of aligning documentation, editing and knowledge-management processes with international standards. It also covered digital-content g

spa Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A panel titled “Are We the Media Professionals of the 21st Century?” was held at the Leaders’ Theater during the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum, focusing on the pace of change in the media sector. The session examined challenges and opportunities for the industry and the evolving relationship between media and the public amid technological and professional shifts. Speakers highlighted the need for continuous

SPA Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Salman Al-Dossary inaugurated the fifth edition of Saudi Media Forum 2026 at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, held under the theme “Media In an Evolving World.” The forum is being held with more than 300 media leaders and experts from over 20 countries, and includes more than 150 specialized dialogue sessions addressi

SPA Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia received 19.5 million pilgrims and Umrah performers from abroad in 2025 and recorded a satisfaction rate exceeding 90% for services provided, according to National Center for Performance Measurement of Public Entities (Adaa). The figures reflect the expansion and development of services for pilgrims and Umrah performers in line with Saudi Vision 2030 targets. Pilgrim Experience Program reported satisfact

SPA Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah spoke by phone on Monday with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Prince Faisal congratulated Sheikh Jarrah on his appointment and wished him success. The call also addressed efforts to strengthen Saudi-Kuwaiti relations, expand bilateral cooperation and support joint Gulf initiatives. Regional issues of mutual interest were dis

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

ALMARAI Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Almarai participated as a diamond sponsor in the third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC), held in Riyadh on January 26 and January 27 under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The event was organised by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development under the theme “Future in Progress” and focused on labour market challenges through coll

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.