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SPA Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Swiss President Guy Parmelin met Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih, Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar Alkhorayef, and Economy and Planning Minister Faisal Alibrahim on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026. They discussed ways to enhance cooperation as well as investment and trade relations between Saudi Arabia and Switzerland.

SPA Riyadh, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a written message from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen cooperation across all fields. The message was delivered to Vice Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting in Riyadh with Russia’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Sergey Kozlov, during which the two sides reviewed relations and

SPA Riyadh, January 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolences to Spain’s King Felipe VI following a train collision in southern Spain that resulted in fatalities. The Crown Prince expressed his condolences to the Spanish monarch, the families of the victims and the people of Spain, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Riyadh, January 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Fitch Ratings affirmed Saudi Arabia’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘A+’ with a Stable Outlook, citing strong fiscal and external positions. Fitch said the Kingdom’s government debt-to-GDP ratio and sovereign net foreign assets remain considerably stronger than the median for both the ‘A’ and ‘AA’ rating categories. The agency noted that Saudi Arabia maintains substantial fiscal buffers throug

SPA Riyadh, January 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolences to Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn following a crane accident in northeastern Thailand that resulted in multiple fatalities. King Salman expressed his condolences to the Thai monarch, the families of the victims and the people of Thailand, and wished those injured a speedy recovery.

SPA Madinah, January 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – An exhibition dedicated to the architecture of the Prophet’s Mosque has opened to visitors in Madinah, offering an overview of the mosque’s historical development, architectural features and expansion phases, officials said. The exhibition, located south of the mosque and covering 2,200 square meters, includes several sections and interactive displays that document the evolution of the structure from its earliest co

SPA Riyadh, January 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Fashion Commission and the Retail Leaders Circle (RLC) Global Forum announced a strategic collaboration that will bring industry leaders from fashion, retail, investment and policymaking to Riyadh in February, the organizations said. The partnership will coincide with the forum taking place on February 3–4 and will include joint initiatives and discussions on the future of the fashion and retail sector

SPA Riyadh, January 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudia has introduced a special aircraft livery featuring the “Saudi, Welcome to Arabia” design as part of its partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority to promote the Kingdom as a global tourism destination, the airline said. The Boeing 787-9 aircraft carrying the new branding will operate across Saudia’s international network as part of a year-round campaign aimed at highlighting Saudi Arabia’s growing tourism s

SPA Riyadh, January 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Saudi Arabia will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos with its largest Saudi House pavilion program to date, the Ministry of Economy and Planning said. The pavilion will operate from January 19 to 23. More than 20 dialogue sessions are planned, involving senior officials, business leaders, investors and international experts. Discussions will address global challenges, internat

SPA Riyadh, January 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls with the foreign ministers of Spain, Türkiye, Jordan and Iraq, the ministry said. Prince Faisal discussed regional and international developments with Spain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Jose Manuel Albares, as both sides reviewed ongoing efforts related to current geopolitical i

SPA Riyadh, January 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have agreed to establish the Centre for Cyber Economics (CCE) in Riyadh, the organizations said. The agreement was signed during the WEF Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos. The Centre is designed to serve as an international platform for studying the economic dimension of cybersecurity. Its work will focus on generating research, analytical tools, and

SPA Riyadh, January 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Members of Saudi Arabia’s delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 outlined the Kingdom’s priorities for this year’s discussions in Davos, highlighting economic cooperation, technological transformation, and sustainable development. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said the Kingdom views the forum as a platform to strengthen international partnerships and support efforts that reinfor

SPA Riyadh, January 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia will take part in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 with a senior delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the government said. The meeting will be held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23. The delegation includes Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United States; Minister of Commerce

SPA Riyadh, January 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced the death of Prince Bandar bin Abdullah Al Abdulrahman Al Saud in a statement issued today. The funeral prayer will be held on January 18 after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque in Riyadh.

SPA ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The 2026 AlUla Desert Polo tournament opened on Friday, Jan. 16, with six teams competing at Mohammed Yousuf Naghi AlFursan Equestrian Village, as Team AlUla and Team Defender qualified for the AlUla Desert Polo Trophy final scheduled for Saturday. Friday’s play featured a Round Robin stage split into Zone A and Zone B. In Zone A, Team AlUla beat Team Dadan 5–3, then defeated Team BSF 4–2 to secure a place

SPA Riyadh, January 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The sixth Joy Awards ceremony in Riyadh begins at 7:00 p.m. Saudi time and will air live on MBC1, MBC Masr, MBC Iraq and MBC5, as well as on the Shahid platform. The live programme includes the lavender carpet, the awards segment, artistic performances, and musical and singing acts. Awards are decided through audience voting via the Joy Awards application, recognising works and personalities that made a strong public

SPA RIYADH, January 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud left King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh on Friday after completing medical examinations, the state news agency reported, adding that the results were reassuring.