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ALMARAI Hail, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Almarai sponsored the 21st edition of the Hail International Rally. Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz honoured Almarai for its continued partnership with the event. The sponsorship was described as part of Almarai’s support for national events linked to the Kingdom’s sports and tourism sector and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, according to the announcement.

SPA Al-Ahsa, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Al-Bisht Al-Hasawi Festival is being held at the historic Qasr Ibrahim, showcasing Al-Hasawi bisht craftsmanship and traditional weaving and embroidery techniques. Visitors have been attending bisht workshops led by master artisans, including sessions focused on zari embroidery, a technique passed down through generations. Festival figures showed a rise in international attendance following the Al-Hasawi bisht’s

ALMARAI Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Almarai participated as a diamond sponsor in the third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC), held in Riyadh on January 26 and January 27 under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The event was organised by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development under the theme “Future in Progress” and focused on labour market challenges through coll

SPA Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product grew 4.5% in 2025 compared with the previous year, with growth of 4.9% in the fourth quarter compared with the same period in 2024, according to estimates released by General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Oil activities recorded the strongest expansion, rising 10.4% in the fourth quarter and 5.6% over the full year, the estimates showed. Non-oil activities grew 4.1% in

SPA Hail, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz crowned Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah as champion of the 21st Hail Toyota International Baja Rally. The rally is a round of the FIA World Baja Cup, the FIA Middle East Baja Cup, the FIM World Baja Cup and the FIM Asia Baja Cup, and served as the opening round of the Saudi Toyota Baja Championship. In the FIA Ultimate class, Al-Attiyah finished first, followed by Yazeed Al Rajhi

Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The fourth edition of the Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit will be held from September 14 to September 16 under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, chairman of the board of Riyadh Biocentral Foundation. The summit is set to bring together government leaders, decision-makers, chief executives of major pharmaceutical companies, experts and investors in medical biotechnology, i

SPA Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, made a phone call on Sunday to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco. During the call, the Crown Prince was reassured about King Mohammed VI’s health and conveyed wishes for his continued good health. King Mohammed VI expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince.

SPA Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia will host the Global CSR Forum in Riyadh on October 5 and October 6 under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques **King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The forum will be organised by the **Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The second edition is designed to build on the inaugural event, which focused on strengthening collaboration between government, private and non-profit sect

Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, United Arab Emirates, State of Qatar, Republic of Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Arab Republic of Egypt and Republic of Türkiye condemned Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire in Gaza Strip, saying they had killed and wounded more than 1,000 Palestinians. The statement warned that the violations risk escalating tensions and undermining

SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The third edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale opened on Friday in the JAX District and will run until May 2, featuring 68 artists from 37 countries and more than 25 newly commissioned artworks under the theme “In Interludes and Transitions”. The biennale is being held near UNESCO World Heritage Site At-Turaif. Aya Al-Bakree, chief executive of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, said this edition marks the

SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to David Adeang on the **Republic of Nauru’s Independence Day, the **Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Nauru progress and prosperity, it said.

SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saudi Arabia welcomed a statement issued by the Syrian government on a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, describing it as part of a broader arrangement that includes integrating self-administration institutions into state institutions. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said it hoped the agreement would support Syria’s path toward peace, security and st

SPA AlUla, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Wadi AlFann is a cultural project being developed in AlUla to transform a large desert landscape into a permanent contemporary art destination through site-specific installations integrated into the natural topography. The project is designed as an open-air museum intended to reflect the valley’s geological setting and human history. A delegation of arts specialists and media representatives recently toured the site t

SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 19,975 violations of residency, labour and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between January 22 and January 28. The ministry reported 12,906 residency-related violations, 3,918 border security violations and 3,151 labour law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,716 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, inclu

SPA Muscat, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Saudi Naval Forces and the Royal Navy of Oman carried out missile and live-ammunition firing drills as part of the bilateral naval exercise “Winds of Peace 2026”, underway in the Sultanate of Oman. The exercise included operational scenarios simulating modern naval missions, including the protection of maritime lines of communication and measures to enhance maritime security. The drills involved 10 combat v

SPA ALULA, Saudi Arabia, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Music Commission staged the “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” concerts in AlUla, with performances held at Maraya Hall. The concerts were held under the patronage and in the presence of Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, who is also governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla and chairman of the Music Commission’s board. The concerts continued the journey of the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir in pre

SPA Riyadh, January 30, 2026 (SABN) – The Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was named “Event Spectacle” at the 2025 Formula 1 Promoter Awards in London, recognising the Jeddah Corniche Circuit for entertainment and interactive fan experiences alongside high-speed racing. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit has been part of the Formula One calendar since its 2021 debut and is described as the fastest street track in the world. The circuit has average speeds of 252 km/h, with driv