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SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh said Riyadh Season ranked first among brands in the Middle East and North Africa and won first place at the Loeries Awards, while its creative partner, BigTime Creative Shop, was ranked first among creative agencies in the region. Alalshikh announced the results in a post on his official X account. Riyadh Season is a major entertainment initiative in Saudi Arabia, featuring events a

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gave Britain’s Prince William a tour of At-Turaif, the UNESCO World Heritage site in Diriyah, on Monday. At-Turaif District lies in the heart of Diriyah, northwest of Riyadh, and is one of Saudi Arabia’s key heritage landmarks. Prince William, the Prince of Wales, is on his first official visit to Saudi Arabia and arrived in Riyadh on Monday. He was welcomed by officials including Prince Mohammed bin

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Britain’s Prince William, the Prince of Wales, arrived in Riyadh on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of Riyadh Region, Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Steven Charles Hitchen, and Royal Protocol official Fahd Al

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Border Guard is showcasing an integrated security system for border protection at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during the World Defense Show in Riyadh, which runs from February 8 to 12. The system includes radar supported by thermal cameras designed to detect drones and to monitor, identify and classify moving targets. It also functions as an early warning capability for critical facilities and

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Public Security is debuting an electric Lucid Gravity security vehicle at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during the World Defense Show in Riyadh, running from February 8 to 12. The vehicle integrates artificial intelligence and specialised security equipment aimed at supporting field operations and reducing emergency response times. Public Security said the display reflects a focus on smart security solutions, including predict

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Boeing is presenting a range of aerospace and defence systems at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, which runs from February 8 to 12. Boeing Global President Brendan Nelson said the company’s relationship with Saudi Arabia spans nearly five decades, adding that its participation at the exhibition reflects continued engagement in defence readiness and capability development. The company highlighted cooperation with Saudi partners across the

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Residents of Taif have begun early preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, maintaining customs that combine religious observance with long-standing social traditions. Families are arranging homes and stocking food supplies ahead of gatherings and communal meals associated with the month. Neighbourhoods are being decorated with lanterns, crescent motifs and illuminated stars. Local historian Dhaifallah Al-Radwani said many of the prepa

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – stc group is participating as an official partner in the third edition of the World Defense Show in Riyadh, running from February 8 to 12, with a focus on mission-critical communications networks and operational connectivity. During the event, specialized by stc, the group’s critical communications arm, is presenting technologies and network solutions designed for operational environments that require rapid response and continuous communi

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s finance minister Mohammed Aljadaan and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva opened the second edition of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies on Sunday, with officials and experts focusing on policy coordination as global trade and financial systems undergo rapid change. Hosted by AlUla Governorate and organised by the Ministry of Finance in partnership with the IMF, the conferenc

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Emirati rider Mohammed Al Mazrouei won the Mutadil Endurance Cup on Sunday to close the AlFursan Endurance AlUla 2026, finishing the race in an official time of 7:23:43. Bahraini rider Abdulhamid Al Hashemi placed second, one second behind, and Emirati rider Hamad Al Kaabi finished third. The two-day event in AlUla featured 95 riders competing across multiple stages. The championship was organised by the Royal Commission for AlUla in part

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology is providing specialised weather and climate services for the World Defense Show in Riyadh, supporting air navigation and the safety of air shows and ground demonstrations during the exhibition. The centre is taking part in the event, which opened on Sunday and runs until February 12. At its pavilion, the National Center for Meteorology is showcasing meteorological technologies and systems us

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Development Center signed a memorandum of cooperation with Airbus to explore opportunities to develop and localise the aviation and helicopter industry in the Kingdom. The signing took place on the sidelines of the World Defense Show in Riyadh under the patronage of Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef. Under the memorandum, the two sides will examine steps to build an integrated

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – The Royal Commission for AlUla has signed a memorandum of understanding with ASICS to strengthen cooperation on sports development, talent pathways and performance services. The agreement, signed at the Cultural Oasis in AlUla, establishes a framework under which the commission will explore opportunities to draw on ASICS’ technical and operational expertise, including assessment and analytical support, to enhance sporting experiences in t

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Public Investment Fund (PIF) Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan inaugurated the fourth edition of the PIF Private Sector Forum on Monday at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, running from February 9 to 10. Al-Rumayyan said Saudi Arabia was seeing rising competitiveness, rapid development of supporting sectors and value chains, and growing ambitions, with opportunities increasingly driven by innovation and execution. He

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye issued a joint statement condemning what they described as illegal Israeli decisions and measures aimed at imposing sovereignty and entrenching settlement activity in the occupied West Bank. The ministers rejected attempts to create what they described as a new legal and administrative reality in the territory and warned

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, through its Riyadh Art initiative, has launched the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 exhibition on Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street (Tahlia), with the public display running from February 9 to 22. The exhibition presents 25 new works under the theme “Traces of What Will Be,” focusing on transformation and urban renewal. The sculptures were produced during a live phase from January 10 to February 5, with arti

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN)  – The Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center is participating in the third edition of the World Defense Show in Riyadh, joining local and international exhibitors from the defence, security and military industries. The centre is showcasing research and technological projects and advanced defence solutions, while highlighting efforts to develop national talent and link scientific research to the needs of the defence sector. The p

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense is showcasing a firefighting aircraft at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during the World Defense Show in Riyadh, which runs from February 8 to 12. The aircraft is designed for direct and indirect aerial firefighting missions in challenging environments, including rugged terrain and remote areas, with a focus on reducing response times and supporting ground teams, according to the Ci

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman visited the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, which runs from February 8 to 12. The pavilion highlights technical solutions focused on security services and community support, including operational capabilities designed to strengthen decision-making, command and control, and predictive intelligence. During the visit, Prince Khalid reviewed systems

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Australian golfer Elvis Smylie won the individual title at the ROSHN Group LIV Golf Riyadh, finishing at 24-under par at Riyadh Golf Club, while his team Ripper GC took the team crown on 69-under. Smylie sealed victory with an eight-under round on the final day to finish one stroke clear of Spain’s Jon Rahm of Legion XIII and American Peter Uihlein of RangeGoats GC, who ended the tournament on 21-under. In the team competition, Ripper GC