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SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Border Guard is showcasing an integrated security system for border protection at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during the World Defense Show in Riyadh, which runs from February 8 to 12. The system includes radar supported by thermal cameras designed to detect drones and to monitor, identify and classify moving targets. It also functions as an early warning capability for critical facilities and

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – stc group is participating as an official partner in the third edition of the World Defense Show in Riyadh, running from February 8 to 12, with a focus on mission-critical communications networks and operational connectivity. During the event, specialized by stc, the group’s critical communications arm, is presenting technologies and network solutions designed for operational environments that require rapid response and continuous communi

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology is providing specialised weather and climate services for the World Defense Show in Riyadh, supporting air navigation and the safety of air shows and ground demonstrations during the exhibition. The centre is taking part in the event, which opened on Sunday and runs until February 12. At its pavilion, the National Center for Meteorology is showcasing meteorological technologies and systems us

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN)  – The Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center is participating in the third edition of the World Defense Show in Riyadh, joining local and international exhibitors from the defence, security and military industries. The centre is showcasing research and technological projects and advanced defence solutions, while highlighting efforts to develop national talent and link scientific research to the needs of the defence sector. The p

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense is showcasing a firefighting aircraft at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during the World Defense Show in Riyadh, which runs from February 8 to 12. The aircraft is designed for direct and indirect aerial firefighting missions in challenging environments, including rugged terrain and remote areas, with a focus on reducing response times and supporting ground teams, according to the Ci

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 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

WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ageing could be treated as a medical condition rather than an unavoidable process, Harvard geneticist David Sinclair told the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Thursday, outlining plans for human trials aimed at reversing biological ageing. Speaking in a session titled “The Science of Living Longer and Better,” Sinclair said advances in biotechnology are accelerating efforts to prevent and potentially reverse age-r

WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Global content creators and media figures at the World Governments Summit 2026 said leadership in the digital era is increasingly defined by trust-building, active listening and clear communication, rather than control. In a session titled “What Does the World Watch Now,” Gallup Chief Executive Jon Clifton joined Raj Shamani, founder of Figuring Out Media, content creator Gstaad Guy and actress Meryem Uzerli to disc

WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented the Global Teacher Prize 2026 to Indian educator Rouble Nagi during the World Governments Summit in Dubai, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The tenth edition of the prize carries an award of US$1 million and is presented by GEMS Education. During the ceremony, Sheikh Hamdan framed the award as recognition of educators’ role i

WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan presented Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios with the Most Reformed Government Global Award at the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai. The summit ran from February 3 to February 5 with high-level international participation. The award is positioned among the summit’s top honours and recognizes national progress in governance quality, transparency, sustainab

SPA RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Media Minister Salman Al-Dossary attended on Wednesday the closing ceremony of the fifth Saudi Media Forum, held under the theme “Media in an Evolving World,” alongside the Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX), with officials and media professionals from inside and outside the Kingdom in attendance. Saudi Media Forum President Mohammed Al-Harthi thanked supporters, partners and participants, and described recognition o

SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. An official reception ceremony was held for the German chancellor, followed by an official talks session, according to the report. The talks reviewed bilateral relations, areas of cooperation and op

SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qiddiya’s executive head of gaming and esports, Mike Milanov, told a Saudi Media Forum session in Riyadh that Saudi Arabia is positioned for growth in the global gaming sector, citing local esports talent and what he described as strong creative capacity to build partnerships domestically and internationally. Milanov pointed to Qiddiya City’s planned footprint of around 330 square kilometres and said more than 86% of

SPA ALULA, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla has become a destination for astrophotographers in recent years, supported by clear skies and low light pollution that enable detailed night-sky imaging, including views of the Milky Way, meteor activity and deep-sky objects. Local terrain has provided varied backdrops for night shoots, with photographers using open desert spaces and rock formations as foregrounds for wide-field astronomy images, according to in

SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A panel at Saudi Media Forum 2026 examined how digital sports content is evolving alongside new media tools, with speakers focusing on formats designed to appeal to Generation Z and the need to maintain quality and avoid misinformation. The session, titled “Creating Digital Sports Content That Appeals to Generation Z,” discussed the influence of digital sports coverage on a wide segment of audiences and the importanc