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Davos, January 23, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met yesterday with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The two sides reviewed areas of cooperation between the Kingdom and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Riyadh, January 23, 2026, SPA — The third edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival kicks off today at Riyadh’s historic Janadriyah Square. Held under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the 10-day event features camel beauty contests and races for both male and female riders, with total prizes exceeding SAR75 million. Since its inaugural 2024 edition, the festival has evolved into a global icon of heritage sports. The 2025 edition saw record-breaking race times and expanded international participation from across the Gulf and beyond. This year’s event continues that momentum, seamlessly b

The event spotlighted drought as an urgent global risk and called for a decisive shift from crisis response to long-term resilience. Leaders emphasized the importance of scaling finance, innovation, and land restoration solutions to tackle drought at its root. The dialogue reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s leadership in launching global partnerships and unlocking billions for land-based adaptation. Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2026 — The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16 Presidency, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, convened a high-level dialogue today at the Saudi House during the World Ec

Davos, Switzerland. 22 January 2026 – His Excellency Faisal F. Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning, today at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting participated in a session titled ‘A Check-In on the Saudi Economy’. The session explored how reforms introduced under Saudi Vision 2030 to support economic diversification have attracted global investment and enabled the private sector. In the session, His Excellency described how Saudi Arabia’s deep structural reforms have created a stable and predictable environment for businesses. HE said strong economies tend to be stable economies: “Stability is not some

Season-opening race of the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF begins takes place in Jeddah, a cornerstone venue since its formation Record 10-team grid lines up for the world’s only all-electric raceboat series, including Saudi Arabia-backed Team AlUla championed by LeBron James Electric racing, sustainability, and education initiatives converge in Jeddah World-class, sustainable sport on display, with tickets available now via webook.com JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (22 January 2026) – The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF returns to Jeddah this weekend to launch its 2026 season, as the world’s only all-electri

Riyadh, January 22, 2026, SPA — Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji participated Wednesday in a ceremony held in Riyadh to honor partners of success, including supporters, major donors, benefactors, and cooperating entities with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), in the presence of Advisor to the Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor-General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah. In his speech, Elkhereiji affirmed the Kingdom’s continued commitment to supporting the needy and affected people across the globe, backing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all government entities in the efforts of the Kingdom&

Riyadh, January 21, 2026, SPA — The foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the State of Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates welcome the invitation extended to their leaders by President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America to join the Board of Peace. The ministers announce their countries’ shared decision to join the Board of Peace. Each country will sign the joining documents according to their respective relevant legal and other necessary procedures, including the

Jeddah, January 22, 2026, SPA – In Islamabad, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) signed three financing agreements with the government of Pakistan, with a total value of $603.4 million. The agreements were signed by IsDB Vice President for Operations Dr. Rami Ahmad, in the presence of Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema and several other officials. The first agreement, valued at $118.4 million, will enable 68,500 households to improve their livelihoods by contributing significantly to job creation and human capital development. The second agreement finances the M6 Motorway project for $475 million, covering 120.8 km

Riyadh, January 22, 2026, SPA — Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, officially entered the global air cargo market with the launch of its new service, “Riyadh Cargo,” activating freight operations through the belly-hold capacity of its aircraft fleet. The move enables the transport of goods efficiently and reliably across international markets, leveraging a fleet of more than 120 widebody aircraft currently on order, the airline said. The launch of Riyadh Cargo reflects a measured, phased approach to building a fully integrated, scalable cargo business operating from its main hub in the Saudi capital.

Davos, January 22, 2026, SPA — On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, a cooperation agreement was signed to enhance the Kingdom’s industrial transformation pathways. The agreement was signed by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and World Economic Forum President and Chief Executive Officer Borge Brende, with the attendance of Minister of Foreign Affairs and head of the Saudi delegation to the annual meeting Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. The agreement focuses on developing a scalable, structured model for industrial transformation in the Kingdom by building capabil