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SPA Riyadh, January 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said meeting rapidly growing global demand for critical minerals requires integrating government policy, long-term investment and advanced technologies, alongside stronger supply chains and infrastructure. Alkhorayef made the remarks during a dialogue session on the future of minerals at the Saudi House pavilion on the sidelines of the World

SPA Riyadh, January 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – White and pink almond blossoms have spread across the highlands of Saudi Arabia’s Aseer region during the winter season, covering agricultural terraces and mountain slopes and drawing visitors to the area’s mountain landscapes. Almond trees are cultivated across several mountainous areas, including Al-Soudah, Balsamer, Tanomah and Al-Namas, where geography and climate support their growth. The crop is closely associa

SPA Riyadh, January 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission staged its “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” concert at Maraya Hall in AlUla, integrating local folk arts into a contemporary symphonic performance. The programme showcased traditional forms within a professional orchestral setting, highlighting how Saudi cultural heritage can be presented through modern production while retaining its historical character. The concert supported efforts to p

SPA Riyadh, January 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a digital mechanism to organise the Ramadan iftar programme for fasting individuals, aiming to strengthen governance, transparency and operational efficiency. The authority developed the system in collaboration with the Ehsan National Platform for Charitable Work and the Nusuk Foundation. Under the mechanism, i

SPA Riyadh, January 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Development Fund (CDF) concluded its participation at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos on Thursday, after hosting a series of activities at the Saudi House focused on positioning culture as an economic growth driver. The fund engaged more than 200 international experts, including economists and investors, through a programme that included a networking breakfast, a panel discu

SPA Riyadh, January 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia will host the World Economic Forum’s Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting in Jeddah on April 22-23, 2026, under the theme “Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth,” according to an announcement made on the final day of the forum’s 56th Annual Meeting in Davos. Economy and Planning Minister Faisal Alibrahim confirmed the dates of the regular high-level WEF meeting, first announced at the 2025 annual

SPA Riyadh, January 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on relations between the two countries, according to an official readout. The message was received by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday with Bahrain’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Shaikh Ali bin Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Khalifa. They reviewed bil

SPA Riyadh, January 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Funeral prayers were held on Thursday at the Grand Mosque in Makkah for Prince Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah Al Saud bin Faisal Al Saud. Makkah Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz performed the prayer after Maghrib, alongside Eastern Region Governor Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Taif Governor Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jala

SPA DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah signed the founding charter of the “Board of Peace” during a launch ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump and leaders and representatives of several countries. The signing was presented as support for the peace initiative led by the U.S. president and as a r

SPA RIYADH, Jan 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Hail region will host the 21st Hail Toyota International Baja from Jan. 28 to Jan. 31, with local and international competitors set to take part in one of the region’s largest motorsport events. The rally is organised by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in cooperation with the Ministry of Sport, the Hail Region Principality and the Hail Region Development Authority, and is sponsored by offici

SPA RIYADH, Jan 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque said total visitors to the Two Holy Mosques reached 78,843,425 during Rajab 1447 AH, citing strong attendance and the performance of its operational and organisational plans. The authority said the figure covers all worship and visitation sites. It reported 14,875,003 Umrah performers completed rituals, while 34,954,367 worship

Prince William's next steps have been announced by Kensington Palace Michael Regan - UEFA/Getty Images LONDON, Jan 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Britain’s Prince William, the Prince of Wales, will make a solo visit to Saudi Arabia from Feb. 9 to Feb. 11, Kensington Palace said, in what will be his first official trip to the kingdom. The visit will focus on trade, energy and investment ties between the two countries, the palace said. The trip comes as William takes o

WAM DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met a Bahraini delegation participating in the World Economic Forum in Davos, led by H.H. Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, minister of the Prime Minister’s Court. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a member of the Board of Trustees of the M

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates announced a joint decision to join U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s “Board of Peace,” saying they welcomed an invitation sent to their leaders. In a joint statement, the ministers said each country will sign the joining documents in line with its national legal and procedural requirements. Egypt,

SPA DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, Gabriela Sommerfeld, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, and the two sides signed a general cooperation agreement. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation in several fields, and exchanged view

SPA Riyadh, Jan 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court issued a statement announcing the death of Prince Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah Al Saud bin Faisal Al Saud. The funeral prayer will be performed on Thursday, 3/8/1447 AH, after Maghrib prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

WAM Al Ain, Jan 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority will stage the Al Ain Heritage Festival from Jan. 31 to Feb. 9 at the ADNEC Centre Al Ain under the theme “Tales from Our Heritage”, under the patronage of Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Ain Region. Sheikh Hazza said the festival aligns with the directives of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to keep Emirati heritage and its preservation

AlUla, Jan 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla’s desert is hosting the “Desert X AlUla 2026” exhibition, an outdoor contemporary art programme that places works across the landscape, where artists draw on the area’s geological formations and natural terrain. The exhibition features works installed at multiple locations, including land art, sculptures and large-scale installations created for the site and designed to align with the desert’s visual and environmental c

France's President Emmanuel Macron attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. REUTERS Davos, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – French President Emmanuel Macron said the world is moving away from rules and international law, warning at the World Economic Forum in Davos that power politics and “imperial ambitions” were resurfacing. Macron said the shift was toward a world “without rules” where international law

SPA Jeddah, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The crescent moon marking the start of Shaban is expected to be visible after sunset on Monday, appearing low on the southwestern horizon, the Jeddah Astronomy Society said. Society director Eng. Majed Abu Zahra said the moon reached its central conjunction phase on Sunday, Rajab 29, 1447 AH, at 10:51 p.m. Makkah time, marking the moment the moon moves from west to east of the sun and signaling the start of a new lunar m