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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

SPA Riyadh, Jan. 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session in Riyadh on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency said. The Cabinet reviewed a letter sent by Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and took note of a telephone discussion between the Crown Prince and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. Ministers welcomed t

Rome, Jan 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, founder of the Valentino label and one of the key figures who helped shape modern luxury fashion, died in Rome at age 93, Italian media reported. Garavani launched his brand in 1959 and became internationally recognized in the 1960s for his couture work, notably after Jacqueline Kennedy selected one of his designs for her wedding to Aristotle Onassis in 1968. His house expanded into

SPA Riyadh, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent condolences to Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn following a crane accident in northeastern Thailand that left several casualties, the Royal Court said. The Crown Prince expressed sympathy to the king, the families of the victims and the Thai people, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

SABN Jerusalem, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Israeli crews have begun demolishing the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in east Jerusalem, according to the Associated Press. UNRWA stated that staff were removed from the facility in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood and their devices confiscated, calling the operation an unprecedented violation of international law and U.N. immunities. Israel’s Foreign Ministry said the demolition i

Riyadh, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia welcomed a ceasefire agreement and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces, including their civilian and military institutions, within the Syrian state, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The ministry also commended the efforts of the United States in reaching the agreement and said it hoped the move would help reinforce security and stability, support th

SPA Riyadh, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolences and sympathy to Spain’s King Felipe VI over victims of a train collision in southern Spain. King Salman conveyed condolences to the Spanish king, the families of those killed and the Spanish people, and wished the injured a speedy recovery, SPA said.

SPA Riyadh, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has launched new requirements and regulations for beach operators, creating a unified national framework aimed at developing coastal tourism by managing risks, improving service quality and prioritising life protection, the authority said. The framework covers more than 1,800 km of the Kingdom’s Red Sea coastline and limits beach operations to licensed entities. Licences will be valid f

SPA Davos, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar Alkhorayef said the Kingdom’s most important resource is its young talent, alongside its natural resources such as oil, gas, petrochemicals and minerals, during a World Economic Forum panel in Davos. Speaking at a session titled “The Human Code: Designing Capability Systems” at the Saudi House, Alkhorayef said the challenge is to turn that human capital into su