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SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi cyclist Ahmed Al-Omrani won gold in the men’s individual road race at the 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championships in Qassim on Sunday, while teammate Badr Al-Muhanna took bronze, in a strong showing for the host nation. Al-Omrani finished in 2:57:36, averaging 21.1 km/h. Al-Muhanna clocked 3:04:05 with an average speed of 20.3 km/h, according to event organisers. Three races were held at Al Ghadha Park, including the elite women’s ind

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Sunday inaugurated the third edition of the World Defense Show in Riyadh under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, as the kingdom seeks to deepen international defence cooperation and expand domestic military manufacturing. The show, organised by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), runs until February 12. At Saudi Arabian Military Industries’ (SAMI) pavi

A view of The Washington Post building ahead of a 'Save the Post' rally by union members and supporters outside The Washington Post after widespread layoffs were announced, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno WASHINGTON, February 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis is leaving the newspaper, with the move announced on Saturday after a week of layoffs at the publication. In a message to staff, Lewis wro

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 29, 2025. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS DAMASCUS, February 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday a broad investment package for Syria across energy, aviation, real estate and telecommunications, in one of the largest economic commitments to the Syrian market in recent years. Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih

SPA ALULA, February 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla Governorate is continuing to expand its cultural and arts platform through year-round programming that combines heritage sites, open-air museum experiences, exhibitions and contemporary creative initiatives. The governorate’s cultural offering includes visual arts, design, crafts, photography and cinema, alongside commissioned works, publications and artist residency programs designed to support knowledge produc

SPA MAKKAH, February 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Hira Cultural District hosted an evening dedicated to Arabic literature and rhetoric on Saturday, drawing scholars and specialized audiences for discussions on classical language and literary heritage. The event formed part of the district’s ongoing cultural programming aimed at supporting Makkah’s literary scene through forums that connect Arab heritage with contemporary intellectual discourse. SPA

SPA ALULA, February 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlFursan Endurance AlUla opened on Saturday with 300 riders from more than 70 countries competing on purebred Arabian horses across one of the most demanding courses in international endurance racing. Set against AlUla’s desert landscape and heritage sites, the two-day championship combines elite long-distance competition with the governorate’s established equestrian tradition. The event is a key fixture in the AlUla

SPA DAMASCUS, February 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi low-cost carrier flynas signed an agreement on Saturday with Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport to establish a new commercial airline, flynas Syria, with operations scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. The signing took place in the presence of Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and was framed as part of broader Saudi-Syrian economic cooperation and investment coordination

RIYADH, February 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 20,237 violations of residency, labor and border security regulations during inspection campaigns conducted from January 29 to February 4. The total included 12,687 residency violations, 4,318 border security violations and 3,232 labor-related violations. Border authorities detained 1,555 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, including 40% Yemenis, 57% Ethiopians a

SPA JEDDAH, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) awarded Jeddah and Taif the title of World Region of Gastronomy 2027 after both cities met the institute’s criteria for sustainable regional development through gastronomy. The designation covers economic, cultural, social and environmental dimensions, and marks a new milestone for Saudi culinary-sector visibility on international platforms.

SPA ALULA, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The seventh edition of AlFursan Endurance AlUla will begin on Saturday as the final major preparatory event ahead of the FEI Endurance World Championship scheduled for November. The two-day competition is organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla in partnership with the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation, with 300 riders from more than 70 countries competing on purebred Arabian horses. The race route crosses major

SPA DAMASCUS, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan inaugurated Saudi Arabia’s pavilion as guest of honor at the Damascus International Book Fair 2026 in the Syrian capital. The opening took place in the presence of Syrian Culture Minister Mohammed Yassin Saleh and Qatari Culture Minister Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani. Saudi Arabia is this year’s guest of honor at the fair, which

SPA DAMASCUS, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Culture Minister Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan and Syrian Culture Minister Mohammed Yassin Saleh toured the National Museum of Damascus on Thursday during Saudi Arabia’s participation as Guest of Honor at the Damascus International Book Fair 2026. The visit included review of the museum’s collections spanning prehistoric periods to modern art. The two ministers also viewed the Arab-Islamic wing, includ

SPA DAMASCUS, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan at the Conference Palace in Damascus on Thursday, on the sidelines of the opening of the Damascus International Book Fair 2026, where Saudi Arabia is the guest of honor. Prince Bader conveyed greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince

SPA LJUBLJANA, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon during an official visit to Ljubljana. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed avenues to strengthen and expand cooperation across multiple sectors. During the visit, Saudi Arabia and Slovenia signed a general cooperation agreement to deepen join

SPA LJUBLJANA, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Alzayani, and Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan Al Muraikhi held talks in Ljubljana with Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon. The minister

SPA RIYADH, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned a terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, and resulted in deaths and injuries. The ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s rejection of attacks on places of worship, intimidation of civilians, and the shedding of innocent blood, and expressed solidarity with Pakistan against violence, extremism and terrorism. It also extended condolence

SPA RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Media Forum 2026 recorded 65,603 visitors and received official recognition from Guinness World Records, marking a new attendance milestone for the event. The achievement was announced at the forum’s closing ceremony, which also included recognition of partners and sponsors and presentation of the Saudi Media Award. The event brought together media professionals, content creators, entrepreneurs, experts and

RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Riyadh Air and Mastercard unveiled an alliance on Thursday linking payments, travel and technology, with both sides positioning the partnership as a platform for consumer payments, premium airport services and next-generation B2B travel payments. A Riyadh Air press release described the partnership as part of a broader plan to build an integrated financial and payment ecosystem tied to the airline’s digital-first operati