Author: Mahdeehassan

Riyadh, January 16, 2026, SPA — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has approved the awarding of the King Abdulaziz Medal (Third Class) to 200 male and female citizens in recognition of their vital organ donations, whether from living or brain-dead donors.

Riyadh, January 16, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of congratulations to Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš on the formation of the new government under his leadership and its winning the confidence of Parliament. HRH the Crown Prince expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for success to the Czech Prime Minister, wishing the friendly people of the Czech Republic continued progress and prosperity.

Riyadh, January 15, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of the Sultanate of Oman concerning relations between the two brotherly countries. The message was received by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during his meeting today in Riyadh with Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Najib Al-Busaidi. During the meeting, they reviewed relations and ways to enhance them in various fields, and discussed topics of mutual interest.

AlUla, January 15, 2026, SPA — Arts AlUla has announced the lineup of Saudi and international artists participating in the fourth edition of Desert X AlUla, the international open-air art exhibition held in collaboration with Desert X. Running from January 16 to February 28, the exhibition will feature an exceptional selection of specially commissioned artworks, ranging from large-scale installations and sound pieces that stretch across and beneath the desert landscape, to kinetic works and immersive interactive experiences. The showcase reflects a deep connection to AlUla’s unique environment, its dramatic natural landscapes, an

Al-Asyah, January 16, 2026, SPA — The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority is participating in the activities of the ninth edition of the Qassim Falcons Festival, held at Prince Faisal bin Mishaal falconry venue in Al-Asyah Governorate from January 14 to 21. The festival is held under thepatronage of Governor of Qassim Region Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, with the participation of several government and private entities, as well as enthusiasts of falconry and heritage. The authority’s participation aims to introduce visitors to the destinations and experiences of the Imam Turki b

North Kordofan State, January 17, 2026, SPA — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has distributed 1,000 food baskets in Sheikan Locality, North Kordofan State, Sudan, benefiting 6,625 displaced individuals as part of the 2026 Madad Project in the country. This initiative falls within the framework of the Kingdom’s relief and humanitarian efforts through KSrelief to alleviate the suffering of those in need worldwide.

Hajjah, January 17, 2026, SPA — With support from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), Al-Ja’ada Health Center in the Midi District of Yemen’s Hajjah Governorate, provided medical services to 1,796 beneficiaries from December 24 to 30, 2025. During this period, the emergency clinic received 786 patients, the pediatrics clinic 369, the internal medicine clinic 316, the obstetrics and gynecology clinic 255, and the infectious diseases clinic 67, while the delivery room handled three cases. Ancillary and support services also saw significant activity, with the pharmacy serving 1,585 patients and the lab

Riyadh, January 17, 2026, SPA — Fitch Ratings has affirmed Saudi Arabia’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘A+’ with Stable Outlook. The affirmation reflects the Kingdom’s strong fiscal and external balance sheets, with government debt-to-GDP and sovereign net foreign assets (SNFA)considerably stronger than the medians for both the ‘A’ and ‘AA’ rating categories, alongside substantial fiscal buffers in the form of deposits and other public sector assets. Fitch projects that GDP growth will reach 4.8% in 2026, while the fiscal deficit is expected to narrow to 3.6% of GDP

Riyadh, January 17, 2026, SPA — The Klija Festival in Buraidah reflects a long journey of leadership and cultural development, having evolved from a simple initiative to promote a local product into an annual festival that embodies the authenticity and cultural identity of the Qassim Region. The transformation was achieved by elevating the traditional product into an economic symbol, empowering productive families, supporting artisans, and converting heritage skills into sustainable sources of income. The festival has contributed to strengthening the region’s culinary heritage at both the local and international levels, establishing

Hail, January 17, 2026, SPA — Under the patronage of Hail Region Governor and Hail Region Development Authority Board Chairman Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz, Hail Region entered the Guinness World Records yesterday after successfully organizing the world’s largest off-road production cars convoy at the historic Tuwaren area northwest of Hail. The convoy set off with 501 off-road production cars, traversing a 7-kilometer unpaved desert route in an exceptional spectacle that embodied the spirit of adventure, showcased the region’s natural diversity and terrain, and reinforced Hail’s position as a leading winter d