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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

Riyadh, January 30, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia recorded record growth in air traffic in 2025, with passenger numbers rising 9.6%, outperforming regional rates and supported by tourism growth, global events and expanding international air connectivity, according to 2025 aviation statistics. The Kingdom’s airports handled about 140.9 million passengers, including 76 million international and 65 million domestic passengers, the statistics showed. Flights increased 8.3% to around

SPA Riyadh, January 30, 2026 (SABN) – The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has launched its 1447 AH Ramadan operational plan, aimed at enriching the spiritual experience of visitors and promoting the message of moderation. Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs, said the plan is a systematic, institutional response to the diverse cultural and linguistic needs of global visitors. He said the plan includes 100 in

SPA Washington, January 30, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met at the White House in Washington with United States Secretary of State and Acting National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff. They reviewed strategic relations between the two countries, explored prospects for the Saudi-American par

SPA WASHINGTON, January 29, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in Washington, D.C., on Thursday for an official visit, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Khalid arrived with an accompanying delegation. The visit is expected to include discussions on bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, along with topics and issues of mutual interest.

SPA Riyadh, January 29, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology held a ceremony to recognise Professor Omar Yaghi, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry and supervisor of the joint nanomaterials centre of excellence run by KACST and the University of California, Berkeley. KACST described Yaghi as the first Saudi scientist to receive a Nobel Prize, citing his work in establishing reticular chemistry and contributions linked to e

Riyadh, January 29, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Invest Saudi opened registration for non-Saudi companies and entities seeking to make real estate investments in the Kingdom, directing applicants to the Invest Saudi Platform and its approved investment pathways and incentives. The step is linked to the enforcement of the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis, a regulatory change tied to the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen rules governing the real estate market and

SPA RIYADH, Jan 29, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia is drafting plans to expand its premium residency programme to a wider range of people, including superyacht owners, residents of flagship development projects and top students, Reuters reported, citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The deliberations have not been finalised and form part of efforts to attract foreign capital and visitors under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 pl

SPA RIYADH, Jan 29, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – SAMI Advanced Electronics Company (SAMI-AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries company under the Public Investment Fund, announced a strategic collaboration with Lockheed Martin to open a new software factory in Riyadh, aimed at accelerating local development of advanced software solutions and supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital command-and-control ecosystem. The software factory is designed as an end-to-end platform fo

SPA RIYADH, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met Professor Omar bin Mounes Yaghi at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday and congratulated him on winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry. Yaghi won the prize jointly with two other scientists. The crown prince wished Yaghi continued success, while Yaghi thanked him for the meeting and for the support he has received in his field of work. The mee

WAM UMM AL QAIWAIN, United Arab Emirates, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Umm Al Qaiwain is expanding its eco-tourism offering, positioning its coastline and mangrove reserves as a core draw for visitors seeking nature-based stays and outdoor activities. The emirate has been promoting tourism centred on its beaches and mangrove forests, while rolling out new tourism centres and projects designed to balance development with environmental preservation as part of a b

SPA GENEVA, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has provided a $10 million grant through the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to support the delivery of safe and sustainable water to communities affected by conflict in Sudan. The grant was signed at the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, in the presence of the Kingdom’s permanent representative, Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin

SPA Riyadh, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce announced the launch of a Ramadan sales season running from Feb. 1 to March 26, 2026, covering 54 days. The ministry said the season will include Ramadan-related goods and Eid necessities, aiming to encourage early shopping ahead of Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr period and reduce last-minute congestion. Retail establishments and online stores can apply electronically for discount permits

SPA Makkah, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Holy Quran Museum in Makkah’s Hira Cultural District is showcasing a rare quarter of the Holy Quran, featuring part 25 and estimated to date back to the 9th century AH (15th century AD). Written in Levantine Naskh script, the manuscript is marked by intricate decorative elements and gilding. The piece is preserved at the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, with the display forming part of a collabora

SPA Al-Ahsa, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, the deputy governor of the Eastern Region, inaugurated the third edition of the Al Bisht Al-Hasawi Festival in Al-Ahsa on Wednesday, held under the patronage of Eastern Region Governor Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz. Organised by the Heritage Commission, the festival will run for 11 days at Ibrahim Palace in Al-Ahsa, with organisers positioning it as a platform to support artisa

S[A Jeddah, Jan 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has contributed to direct and indirect economic activity in Jeddah, supporting tourism and stimulating commercial and investment momentum in the city, according to figures and assessments outlined in the event summary. Race-period demand lifted hotel occupancy and air travel activity, with spillover across hospitality, retail and services, and increased business activity along the Jed