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SPA Riyadh, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s Human Capability Development Program (HCDP) has announced the third edition of the Human Capability Initiative (HCI), scheduled for May 3–4, 2026, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. The conference, themed “The Human Code,” will focus on three pillars: safeguarding human connection, reasoning th

SPA RIYADH, February 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia and Spain signed two memoranda of understanding on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation in civil aviation and future modes of transportation. Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser and Spain’s Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility Óscar Puente signed the agreements at the Saudi transport ministry headquarters in Riyadh. The memoranda aim to develop technical, regulatory

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – The seventh edition of the Saudi Cup will be held on February 13 and 14 under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, organisers said. The Saudi Cup is billed as the world’s most valuable horse race and is expected to attract international owners, trainers and jockeys, Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia Chairman Prince Bandar bin Khalid bin Faisal said. Prince Bandar said the event had recorded upgrades in i

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 29, 2025. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS DAMASCUS, February 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday a broad investment package for Syria across energy, aviation, real estate and telecommunications, in one of the largest economic commitments to the Syrian market in recent years. Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih

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 DAMASCUS, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan inaugurated Saudi Arabia’s pavilion as guest of honor at the Damascus International Book Fair 2026 in the Syrian capital. The opening took place in the presence of Syrian Culture Minister Mohammed Yassin Saleh and Qatari Culture Minister Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani. Saudi Arabia is this year’s guest of honor at the fair, which

SPA LJUBLJANA, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon during an official visit to Ljubljana. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed avenues to strengthen and expand cooperation across multiple sectors. During the visit, Saudi Arabia and Slovenia signed a general cooperation agreement to deepen join

SPA DAMASCUS, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met Syrian Culture Minister Mohammed Yassin Saleh in Damascus on Thursday during an official visit tied to the Damascus International Book Fair 2026, where Saudi Arabia is guest of honor. Prince Badr congratulated his Syrian counterpart on the launch of the fair and conveyed best wishes for further progress and prosperity for Syria. The two sides reaffir

SPA RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a message of condolence and sympathy to King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan following the death of former prime minister Ahmad Obeidat. The Crown Prince conveyed condolences to King Abdullah II and to the family of the deceased, and prayed for mercy and forgiveness for Obeidat and for patience and solace f

SPA RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolence and sympathy to King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan following the death of former prime minister Ahmad Obeidat. King Salman extended condolences to King Abdullah II and to the family of the deceased, and prayed for mercy and forgiveness for Obeidat and patience and solace for his family.

SPA RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday. The two ministers discussed regional developments and emphasized resolving differences through dialogue and diplomatic channels. They also reviewed ongoing efforts aimed at maintaining security and stability in the region.

SPA MUSCAT, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz, executive director of the International Dates Council, met Omani Minister of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources Dr. Saud bin Hamoud Al-Habsi in Muscat on Wednesday. The meeting reviewed cooperation in the dates sector and discussed coordination frameworks aimed at increasing added value and improving the competitiveness of dates in regional and international markets,

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) – 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

SPA DOHA, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan in Doha. During the meeting, Prince Khalid conveyed greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and extended wishes for

SPA RIYADH, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed an agreement on renewable energy power plant projects during the official visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the Kingdom, covering solar power projects in Türkiye with total installed capacity of up to 5,000 megawatts, SPA reported. The agreement was signed in Riyadh by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Turkish Energy and Natura

SPA RIYADH, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on Tuesday with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Kremlin said in a statement, adding the two agreed to deepen cooperation in the political, economic, trade and humanitarian spheres. The Kremlin statement said the leaders discussed progress in their joint work within the OPEC+ format and efforts to maintain stability on global e

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