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Riyadh to host Founding Day cultural programme at Qasr Al-Hukm on February 14
SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, in cooperation with the Riyadh Principality, will mark the Kingdom’s Founding Day on Saturday, February 14, with a programme of cultural and heritage events at Qasr Al-Hukm. The programme is aimed at strengthening national identity across society, connecting generations with the Kingdom’s history, and highlighting the values and principles on which the Saudi state was founded three centuries ago. Orga
Feb 91 min read
Saudi Arabia records 20,237 residency, labor and border violations in one week
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
Feb 81 min read
Arab, Slovenian ministers discuss Gaza ceasefire, aid access and regional de-escalation in Ljubljana
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
Feb 61 min read
Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist bombing targeting mosque in Islamabad
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
Feb 61 min read
Saudi Media Forum 2026 draws 65,603 visitors, earns Guinness recognition
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
Feb 51 min read
Harvard researcher tells WGS ageing reversal trials in humans are nearing launch
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
Feb 51 min read
WGS panel says trust, empathy and hope now drive audience leadership
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
Feb 52 min read
Dubai Crown Prince presents Global Teacher Prize 2026 to India’s Rouble Nagi at WGS
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
Feb 51 min read
UAE President presents Paraguay’s Peña with Most Reformed Government Global Award at WGS 2026
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
Feb 51 min read
Saudi Media Forum closes fifth edition with 65,603 visitors and award winners announced
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
Feb 52 min read
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Riyadh
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
Feb 41 min read
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets Benin foreign minister in Riyadh
SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Olushegun Adjadi Bakari in Riyadh on Wednesday. The two ministers reviewed bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments and related efforts.
Feb 41 min read
Qiddiya gaming executive highlights Saudi esports potential at Saudi Media Forum
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
Feb 41 min read
AlUla’s low-light skies draw astrophotographers as Saudi shooter earns national award
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
Feb 41 min read
Saudi Media Forum panel focuses on Gen Z and digital sports content standards
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
Feb 41 min read
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye issue joint statement at end of Erdogan visit
SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia and Türkiye issued a joint statement at the conclusion of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official visit to the Kingdom, setting out areas for expanded cooperation spanning the economy, energy, defence and regional files, carried by the Saudi Press Agency. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Erdogan at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh and the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and ways to develop them
Feb 44 min read
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud meets Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Riyadh
SPA RIYADH, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye in Riyadh on Tuesday evening, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. An official reception ceremony was held in honour of the visiting Turkish president, according to the report. The Crown Prince and Erdogan held an official talks session during which they rev
Feb 31 min read
UAE, Swiss leaders discuss economy, AI cooperation, announce joint economic committee
WAM Abu Dhabi, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Guy Parmelin held talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and explore cooperation in the economy, investment, advanced technology and artificial intelligence. The meeting at Qasr Al Shati included discussion of the Global AI Summit, scheduled to be hosted in Geneva in 2027 and in the UAE in 2028, with both sides stressing the use of AI to develop solutions
Feb 31 min read
Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan presents credentials to King Charles in London
SPA RIYADH, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz presented his credentials to King Charles III as Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland during an audience at St. James’s Palace in London. Prince Abdullah conveyed greetings and appreciation from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Ab
Feb 31 min read
Saudi cabinet chaired by Crown Prince condemns Gaza ceasefire violations, approves cooperation accords
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
Feb 32 min read
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