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General view of Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah RIYADH, June 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Aramco resumed crude loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after a near four-month halt, shipping data showed, as the world’s biggest oil exporter moved to restore supply flows. Two Very Large Crude Carriers controlled by Saudi shipping firm Bahri were seen loading crude at Ras Tan

Arabian Travel Market 2026 to be held in Dubai from September 14 to 17 DUBAI, UAE, June 24 — Arabian Travel Market 2026 will take place from September 14 to 17 at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together the international travel and tourism industry at a key time for the sector. The revised dates are aimed at providing exhibitors, buyers, visitors and partners with greater flexibility and confidence to participate, while supporting attendance and business engagement. Organ

Saudi Fund for Development backs $80 million Bahrain electricity project | 📷SPA MANAMA, Bahrain, June 23 — The Saudi Fund for Development participated in the inauguration of the Al-Ramli electricity transmission stations project in Bahrain, funded through an $80 million Saudi grant provided through the fund. The inauguration was held under the patronage of Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. The project aims to strengthen electricity and wa

UAE passenger rail network to launch on September 30 | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, UAE, June 23 — Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan inaugurated Mohamed bin Zayed City Passenger Train Station in Abu Dhabi and witnessed the unveiling of the UAE passenger rail network, which is set to launch on September 30, 2026. Sheikh Khaled toured the station’s main facilities, reviewed operational readiness procedures and was briefed on infrastructure, passenger-flow

Saudi Arabia becomes Middle East’s largest tourism development market | 📷SPA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 23 — Saudi Arabia has attracted more than $120 billion in new tourism investment, with over 50 international hospitality brands expanding across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported, citing a special report released by the Ministry of Tourism. The report, titled “Global Investments in Saudi Tourism,” was launched during the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh, whic

Saudi Arabia Signs Vaccine Manufacturing Agreements to Strengthen Animal Health Preparedness | SPA RIYADH, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding to advance the localization and production of veterinary vaccines in the Kingdom, as part of efforts to strengthen national capabilities in animal disease prevention. The agreement was signed by the National Livestock and Fisheries Development Program, AniVax and Boehringe

Saudi Tax Authority Sets June 30 Deadline for May VAT Returns RIYADH, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority urged business establishments subject to value-added tax with annual goods and service revenues exceeding SAR40 million to file their May 2026 tax returns by June 30. The authority called on establishments to submit their returns through the ZATCA app before the deadline to avoid late filing penalties. Failure to file wit

Hail Airport Passenger Traffic Exceeds 1.2 Million Across 10,000 Flights | SPA HAIL, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Hail International Airport handled more than 1.2 million domestic and international passengers across more than 10,000 flights during 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, according to Cluster2 Airports. The airport currently serves eight destinations: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Kuwait City, Cairo, Doha, Dubai and Sharjah. Nine airlines operate flights throug

Riyadh International Industry Week 2026 Opens With 337 Companies From 17 Countries | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs Khalil bin Salamah inaugurated Riyadh International Industry Week 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center on Monday. The event, organized by Riyadh Exhibitions Company Ltd., runs until June 24 and brings together companies, indust

FII PRIORITY Europe Opens in Rome With Focus on Investment, Technology and Economic Growth | SPA RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The first day of FII PRIORITY Europe 2026 concluded at the Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, bringing together heads of state, sovereign wealth funds, global banking executives and industry leaders to discuss the future of economic growth in Europe, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The summit is hosted by the FII Institute unde

Riyadh Air Launches Daily Direct Flights Between Riyadh and Dubai | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Air has launched daily direct flights between Riyadh and Dubai, operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Flight RX243 departed King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh at 2:05 p.m. local time and arrived at Dubai International Airport at 5:00 p.m. local time. The return flight, RX244, departs Dubai at 6:30 p.m

Saudi Air Navigation Services Earns IATA Recognition | SPA RIYADH, June 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The International Air Transport Association commended Saudi Arabia’s air traffic management efficiency during recent geopolitical developments in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported. IATA praised the Kingdom’s aviation sector for its operational readiness and its ability to maintain air traffic flow and operational continuity while adhering to safety, security and

Saudi Arabia Rises to 13th in IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook RIYADH, June 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia rose four places in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, ranking 13th globally among 70 economies and third among G20 economies. The annual yearbook, published by the International Institute for Management Development, is one of the main global benchmarks for assessing national competitiveness. The Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center monit

Saudi Annual Inflation Reaches 1.8% in May 2026 RIYADH, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate reached 1.8% in May 2026 compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the Consumer Price Index. On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.2% compared with April 2026. The Wholesale Price Index recorded an annual increase of 4.6% in May compared with May 2025. Month-on-month, the Wholesale Price Index rose by 1.2% from Ap