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SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, reviewed regional and international developments and reiterated support for resolving disputes through dialogue to strengthen security and stability, Saudi Press Agency reported. The cabinet underscored a statement by foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia and Arab and Islamic countries condemning what it

Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector continued to expand in January, but at a slower pace than the previous month, as rising input costs added pressure despite firm demand, a purchasing managers’ survey showed. The seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 56.3 in January from 57.4 in December, its lowest level in six months, while remaining firmly in expansion territory. A reading a

SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A discussion session at the fifth Saudi Media Forum examined trends in travel-media production and its role in reinforcing national identity and raising the competitiveness of tourism destinations in Saudi Arabia. The session, titled “Travel Media Industry: Strategies and Trends,” brought together Abdullah Al-Dakhil, spokesperson for the Saudi Tourism Authority; Noirin Higarty, editor-in-chief of Lest Noire magazine;

Dhahran, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Aramco completed a $4 billion international bond issue across four tranches under its international medium-term note programme, the company announced on Tuesday. The first tranche was $500 million of senior notes due 2029 with a yield of 4.0%. The second was $1.5 billion of senior notes due 2031 with a yield of 4.375%. The third was $1.25 billion of senior notes due 2036 with a yield of 5.0%. The fourth was $750 m

SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A panel on professional media coverage at heritage and historical sites was held on Monday during the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum, focusing on preservation, sustainability and public awareness of Saudi heritage. The session brought together Hessa Marwan Al-Sudairi, director of the archaeology department for the Historic Jeddah Program at the Ministry of Culture (Saudi Arabia); Ajab Al-Otaibi, director gene

WAM Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department reported Kuwaiti real estate investment of 1.049 billion dirhams ($286 million) in Sharjah in 2025, alongside higher trading activity and a larger investor base. The figures were released during “UAE and Kuwait: Brothers Forever” week, highlighting the expansion of Kuwaiti participation in Sharjah’s property market. Kuwaiti nationals owned 5,660 properties in Sharjah, and K

WAM Dubai, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai Design District (d3), part of TECOM Group, is hosting Dubai Fashion Week from February 1 to 6 in collaboration with the Arab Fashion Council, organisers said. The event opened with a runway show by Italian fashion house Alberta Ferretti, which presented its Autumn/Winter 2026–2027 collection in the region for the first time, titled “Portrait of a Lady.” The collection travelled directly from Milan to Dubai, posi

SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Princess Reem bint Saif Al-Islam bin Saud, deputy vice president for strategy and empowerment at the General Authority of Media Regulation, highlighted the role of statistics and market data in shaping the media sector during a panel at the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum on Monday. The session, titled “Media and Investment: A Partnership for Creating Value,” also included Alhassan Humaid Aldin, director gener

SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ministry of Media (Saudi Arabia), in partnership with Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), launched the Saudi Media Innovation Bootcamp (Saudi MIB) and issued a set of Artificial Intelligence Principles in Media during the fifth Saudi Media Forum. The announcements were made in remarks by Media Minister Salman Al-Dossary, delivered in the presence of SDAIA President Abdullah Al-Ghamdi. The bootca

SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia hosted the 21st session of the Saudi-German Joint Commission for Economic and Technical Cooperation on Monday, chaired by Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katharina Reiche, with government representatives from both countries attending. The meeting reviewed ways to expand cooperation in energy, industry and investment,

SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A session titled “Strategies for building digital encyclopedias according to global standards” was held on Monday at the Saudi Media Forum, led by Hamed Al-Shehri, chief executive of Saudipedia. The session reviewed approaches to building modern digital encyclopedias and the importance of aligning documentation, editing and knowledge-management processes with international standards. It also covered digital-content g

SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Al Hilal and Al Ahli played out a goalless draw on Monday at Kingdom Arena in round 20 of the Saudi Pro League. The match was largely tactical, with extended periods concentrated in midfield and few clear chances created. Al Hilal had an 84th-minute goal by Salem Al-Dawsari ruled out after a VAR review. Al Ahli finished with 10 men after Ali Majrashi was sent off in the 90th minute. The result kept Al Hilal top on 47

SPA Jeddah, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – FIA Formula E World Championship returns to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on February 13–14, with organisers pointing to last season’s event as a driver in reinforcing Jeddah’s place on the championship calendar. Chief executive Jeff Dodds described electric motorsport as expanding rapidly in Saudi Arabia and put the championship’s local fan base at about five million, alongside expectations of strong attendance at thi

WAM Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – XRG signed a sales and purchase agreement with Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to acquire an equity stake in Southern Gas Corridor CJSC (SGC), subject to conditions including regulatory and antitrust approvals. The agreement was signed in the presence of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ilham Aliyev by Sultan Al Jaber and Mikayil Jabbarov. The Southern Gas Corridor supply chain moves natural g

spa Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A panel titled “Are We the Media Professionals of the 21st Century?” was held at the Leaders’ Theater during the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum, focusing on the pace of change in the media sector. The session examined challenges and opportunities for the industry and the evolving relationship between media and the public amid technological and professional shifts. Speakers highlighted the need for continuous

SPA Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saleh Al-Jasser and Jeffrey Siow witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP) and Singapore Airlines to enhance air links between Saudi Arabia and Singapore. The signing took place in the presence of Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, who also chairs the ACP executive committee, and Han Kok Juan. The agreement was signed alongside Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Changi Avia

SPA Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Salman Al-Dossary inaugurated the fifth edition of Saudi Media Forum 2026 at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, held under the theme “Media In an Evolving World.” The forum is being held with more than 300 media leaders and experts from over 20 countries, and includes more than 150 specialized dialogue sessions addressi

SPA Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia received 19.5 million pilgrims and Umrah performers from abroad in 2025 and recorded a satisfaction rate exceeding 90% for services provided, according to National Center for Performance Measurement of Public Entities (Adaa). The figures reflect the expansion and development of services for pilgrims and Umrah performers in line with Saudi Vision 2030 targets. Pilgrim Experience Program reported satisfact

SPA Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia extended condolences to Democratic Republic of the Congo after the collapse of a mineral mine in Rubaya in the country’s east killed more than 226 workers. Saudi Arabia also expressed solidarity with the Congolese government and people following the incident.

SPA Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Red Sea Museum hosted a series of cultural activities including art workshops, cultural dialogues, performances and family-focused programming, built around the Red Sea’s cultural heritage and contemporary creative practice. The activities covered themes ranging from traditional architecture and historical photography to music, travel literature, maritime history and public health in the Red Sea region. Events we