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SPA Riyadh, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has launched new requirements and regulations for beach operators, creating a unified national framework aimed at developing coastal tourism by managing risks, improving service quality and prioritising life protection, the authority said. The framework covers more than 1,800 km of the Kingdom’s Red Sea coastline and limits beach operations to licensed entities. Licences will be valid f

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) – 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 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 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – stc group said it supported more than 12 million visitors at Riyadh Season as a premium official partner, marking its fifth consecutive year of strategic partnership. The group said it facilitated more than 2.8 million voice calls and handled over 15,000 terabytes of data through its 4G and 5G networks, providing connectivity for attendees and more than 10,000 roaming subscribers. To sustain capacity, stc said it exp

SPA Riyadh, January 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Mizuho Bank to develop partnerships aimed at supporting exports and increasing Saudi-Japanese trade and investment flows, SPA reported. The MoU was signed by Saudi EXIM Bank CEO Eng. Saad bin Abdulaziz AlKhalb and Mizuho Bank’s Regional Head for Middle East, Africa and Central Asia Caucasus Yuki Mizunoe on the sidelines of th

SPA Saudi Arabia has taken a further step to strengthen its role in global critical minerals markets as Saudi Export-Import Bank signed a master insurance policy with Trafigura, covering multi-year prepayment transactions with mining companies worldwide. The agreement, valued at up to SAR 3 billion ($800 million), was signed under the patronage of Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and Chairman of the Saudi EXIM Bank Board Bandar Alkhorayef. It represents the first po

A drone view shows the Seehof hotel and the town of Davos ahead of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Switzerland, December 9, 2025. REUTERS ZURICH, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Business and political leaders will head to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos next week as the group’s vision of a rules-based global economic order faces one of its toughest tests in years. U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to appear at the

DarGlobal CEO Ziad El Chaar speaks during an interview with Reuters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Riyadh, January 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi real estate developer Dar Global will launch two Trump-branded luxury projects in Riyadh and Jeddah with a combined value of $10 billion, CEO Ziar El Chaar said on Sunday. El Chaar told Reuters the Riyadh plans include a Trump National Golf Course and a Trump International Hotel in

SPA Riyadh, Jan 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s delivery sector recorded more than 124 million orders in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 60% from the same period a year earlier, according to a statistical bulletin issued by the Transport General Authority (TGA). The authority attributed the growth to ongoing development in the sector, including innovation in logistics services, wider use of technological solutions and rising reliance on e-commerce, which

Riyadh, Jan 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) said the Kingdom’s Industrial Production Index for November 2025 rose 10.4% year on year, driven by gains in mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and utility-related activities. The index fell 0.7% compared with October 2025, GASTAT said in its Industrial Production Index bulletin. Mining and quarrying recorded a 12.6% year-on-year increase in November, supported by hi

Riyadh, Jan 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) reported 609 violations of the Civil Aviation Law in 2025, resulting in more than SAR13.8 million in fines issued to airlines, licensed companies and individuals, according to its annual report. GACA said 404 violations were recorded against air carriers for failing to comply with instructions issued by the authority. These violations resulted in fines exceeding SAR6.7 milli

Riyadh, Jan 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Aramco Digital, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, will launch a nationwide industrial communications network operating on the 450 MHz band to provide secure and reliable connectivity for critical sectors, the company said. The network is designed to support industries that require continuous operations and resilient communication links for facilities and assets. As part of the rollout, Aramco Digital will introduce a suite of industria

Rabat, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Morocco recorded a record 19.8 million tourist arrivals in 2025, according to official data released by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism. The ministry said total tourism revenues exceeded $13 billion in the year. The ministry said the results reflect continued growth in the sector and attributed the performance to strategic development initiatives implemented in recent years.

SPA Riyadh, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Amazon Web Services (AWS), in collaboration with Manara and in strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, announced the opening of registration for a Generative Artificial Intelligence Hackathon (GenAI Hackathon) to be held as part of the Saudi Tech Forum, according to a statement. The initiative aims to develop national skills and build advanced capabilities in ar

Riyadh, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) said it will open the capital market to all categories of foreign investors and allow them to invest directly from February 1, 2026, after its board approved a regulatory framework enabling non-resident foreign investors to invest directly in the Main Market. The CMA said the market, across all segments, will be accessible to investors from around the world for direct particip

Riyadh, January 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) urged businesses in Saudi Arabia subject to withholding tax to submit their December 2025  filings no later than January 11  through its website, zatca.gov.sa , according to a statement. ZATCA said timely submission is required to avoid late-payment penalties, which it put at 1% of the unpaid tax for every 30 days  past the due date. For inquiries, taxpayers can contact ZATCA