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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 WASHINGTON, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef represented Saudi Arabia at an international ministerial meeting on critical minerals hosted by the U.S. Department of State in Washington. The meeting addressed global challenges linked to securing critical minerals and rare earth elements, with a focus on stronger international coordination to improve the resilience of critical-mineral sup

SPA JEDDAH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Aroya Cruises, the first Arab cruise line and a unit of Cruise Saudi wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund, announced the launch of its first Gulf season in February. Operations in the Gulf are scheduled to run from February 21, 2026, to May 8, 2026. The company positioned the season around its “Remarkably Arabian” concept, combining Saudi cultural identity with international cruise standards through food offeri

SPA RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a message of condolence and sympathy to King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan following the death of former prime minister Ahmad Obeidat. The Crown Prince conveyed condolences to King Abdullah II and to the family of the deceased, and prayed for mercy and forgiveness for Obeidat and for patience and solace f

SPA RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolence and sympathy to King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan following the death of former prime minister Ahmad Obeidat. King Salman extended condolences to King Abdullah II and to the family of the deceased, and prayed for mercy and forgiveness for Obeidat and patience and solace for his family.

SPA RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday. The two ministers discussed regional developments and emphasized resolving differences through dialogue and diplomatic channels. They also reviewed ongoing efforts aimed at maintaining security and stability in the region.

RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) called on establishments subject to withholding tax in the Kingdom to submit January 2026 withholding tax returns no later than February 10, 2026. ZATCA urged taxpayers to file returns promptly through its official portal and warned that late payment triggers a penalty of 1% of unpaid tax for every 30 days of delay from the due date. The authority said business taxpayers seeki

SPA RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Media Minister Salman Al-Dossary attended on Wednesday the closing ceremony of the fifth Saudi Media Forum, held under the theme “Media in an Evolving World,” alongside the Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX), with officials and media professionals from inside and outside the Kingdom in attendance. Saudi Media Forum President Mohammed Al-Harthi thanked supporters, partners and participants, and described recognition o

SPA MADINAH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Al Madinah Region Development Authority announced the launch of a shuttle bus service at multiple stations during Ramadan 1447 AH to facilitate the movement of worshippers and visitors to and from the Prophet’s Mosque and Quba Mosque. The service is aimed at easing movement during the holy month, reducing congestion around places of worship, and providing organized transport designed to support passenger comfort

SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. An official reception ceremony was held for the German chancellor, followed by an official talks session, according to the report. The talks reviewed bilateral relations, areas of cooperation and op

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

SPA AL-HOFUF, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Governor of Al-Ahsa Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr inaugurated the Lyali Al-Qaysaria Festival 2026 on Tuesday at the historic Al-Qaysaria Souq in Al-Hofuf. Prince Saud toured the market and reviewed activities including folk arts, performances, community gatherings, traditional games and interactive experiences highlighting Al-Ahsa’s cultural heritage. He described Al-Qaysaria Souq as one of the governorate’s most

SPA ALULA, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla Governorate has continued to develop its cultural and arts offering, building on archaeological sites, open-air heritage areas and a year-round programme of exhibitions and experiences spanning visual arts, design, crafts, photography and cinema. AlUla’s cultural landscape includes specialised exhibitions, open-air museums and sites featuring rock inscriptions and historical writings that document successive civ