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S[A Jeddah, Jan 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has contributed to direct and indirect economic activity in Jeddah, supporting tourism and stimulating commercial and investment momentum in the city, according to figures and assessments outlined in the event summary. Race-period demand lifted hotel occupancy and air travel activity, with spillover across hospitality, retail and services, and increased business activity along the Jed

SPA Riyadh, Jan 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Tuesday in Riyadh with Kuwait’s Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. The two ministers reviewed Saudi–Kuwaiti relations and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, alongside regional developments and other issues of mutual interest. Attending on the Saudi side were Deputy Defence Minister Prince Abdulrahman bin

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 RIYADH, Jan 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia will host the seventh edition of the Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 13-14, with organisers expecting international participation and total prize money of $39.6 million. International horses are due to begin arriving in the kingdom from Feb. 3 ahead of the two-day meeting, which is expected to draw owners, trainers and jockeys from around the world. Local contenders secured their places through qual

A Chevron logo at the Chevron building in Houston, Texas, U.S. August 19, 2025. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee BASRA/LONDON, Jan 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. oil major Chevron is seeking improved contractual terms from Iraq as a condition for taking over the giant West Qurna 2 oilfield from Russia’s Lukoil, three sources familiar with the matter said. Iraq nationalised the oilfield earlier this month after the United States imposed sanctions on Lukoil linked to the war in

Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has paused planned construction of the Mukaab, a colossal cube-shaped skyscraper at the centre of Riyadh’s New Murabba development, while it reassesses the project’s financing and feasibility, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The Mukaab is the latest Vision 2030-linked gigaproject to face curbs or delays as the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s $925 billion sovereign wealth fund, recalibra

A drone picture shows houses perched along the edge of a cliff after a landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, Italy, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Danilo Arnone Niscemi, Italy, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Homes in the Sicilian town of Niscemi were left teetering on the edge of a cliff after a landslide triggered by a storm, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 residents, Italy’s civil protection authorities reported on Tuesday. Niscemi, a town of about 25,000 in south-cen

SPA Makkah, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Traditional Egyptian handicrafts are being showcased as a central feature of the Egyptian products exhibition at the Makkah Chamber Exhibitions and Events Center, with organisers positioning the event as a cultural and commercial platform for artisans and small producers. The handicrafts pavilion includes copperware, wooden products, textiles and hand-embroidered garments, highlighting craft techniques and heritage-based produ

SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in cooperation with the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, released 75 animals into the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve on Tuesday as part of breeding and reintroduction programmes. The release included 50 Arabian sand gazelles and 25 Arabian oryxes, aimed at supporting ecosystem sustainability and enhancing biodiversity through the return of endangered species t

SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Agricultural Development Fund signed a memorandum of understanding with Tharawat Al-Bihar Saudi Fish Company to strengthen cooperation in training and investment opportunities across the agricultural and food sectors, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The MoU was signed under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Mansour bin Hilal Al-Mushaiti on the sidelines of the International F

SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh on Tuesday. At the outset of the session, the Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on a message received from Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa addressing relations between the two countries. The Cabinet reviewed regional and international developments and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s c

SPA Hail, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Rally racing emerged in late 19th-century France, with early competitions held on unpaved roads before formal structures were established to govern the sport, according to an organisers’ briefing issued ahead of the Hail Toyota International Baja Rally. The briefing notes that the Automobile Club de France became an early organising body for car racing after a series of informal events, including an official long-distance race f

SPA Abu Dhabi, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s swimming team concluded its participation in the 30th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Swimming Championship in Abu Dhabi, winning a total of 74 medals, according to the Saudi Swimming Federation. The championship ran from Jan. 22 to 25, with the Saudi team securing 26 gold, 27 silver and 21 bronze medals, finishing second overall in the standings. The federation framed the result as part of ongoing efforts to

SPA AlUla, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The exhibition “Witnessing the Material… Celebrating Design from Within” has opened at AlUla Design Space as part of the AlUla Arts Festival, offering visitors a hands-on experience to explore materials, textures and the link between craft and contemporary design. The exhibition positions design as a cultural practice grounded in research and experimentation, highlighting the role of material choices and craft skills in shaping

ALMARAI Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi food producer Almarai announced the signing of five strategic contracts worth a combined 276 million riyals ($73.6 million) as it expands investments in seafood, targeting new production facilities, wider product offerings and the adoption of new technologies. The announcement was made during the fifth Saudi International Marine Exhibition and Conference (SIMEC) in Riyadh, which Almarai sponsored, according to the co

SPA Riyadh, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Mansour bin Hilal Al-Mushaiti said Saudi Arabia’s fisheries sector has posted record results, with aquaculture production exceeding 192,000 tonnes and exports reaching about 59,000 tonnes shipped to more than 35 countries, valued at over 1.3 billion riyals. Al-Mushaiti delivered the remarks while opening the fifth edition of the Saudi International Marine Exhibition (SIMEC)

SPA Riyadh, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – World Bank Vice President for People Mamta Murthi said the partnership between Saudi Arabia and the World Bank offers a practical model for translating evidence-based policies into economic opportunities for companies of all sizes, supporting job creation and human capital development. Speaking at the third International Labour Market Conference in Riyadh, Murthi said workforce systems must evolve to match rapid shifts in the

SPA Riyadh, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Fashion Commission signed a memorandum of understanding with Four Directions Real Estate Development Company to launch the “Fashion District” as an integrated urban destination dedicated to the fashion sector, according to a statement issued on the sidelines of the fifth Real Estate Future Forum. The initiative is designed to empower creative industries and support Riyadh’s positioning as a regional and global hub fo

The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, U.S. August 11, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake Washington, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A U.S. aircraft carrier and supporting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, expanding President Donald Trump’s capabilities to defend U.S. forces or potentially take military action against Iran. Th