Browsing: Business

Jeddah, April 08, 2026, SPA — Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer arrived in Jeddah today. Upon his arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport, he was received by Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz and several other officials.

Riyadh, April 08, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Stock Exchange main index ended trading higher today, gaining 251.46 points to close at 11,339.00 points. The total value of trading reached SAR8.4 billion, with 407 million shares traded. The Saudi Parallel Market Index (NOMU) ended higher, gaining 344.31 points to close at 22,633.18 points. Trading value on NOMU reached SAR26 million, with more than two million shares traded.

Rafha, April 08, 2026, SPA — Historic Linah continues to strengthen its renewed presence in Northern Borders Region by reshaping its aesthetic landscape. This transformation is rooted in evoking its cultural and architectural heritage and aligning it with modern development goals, reflecting the area’s identity and enhancing its appeal as a tourist destination. Linah is witnessing rapid development efforts aimed at highlighting its unique historical character. These include enhancements to public spaces, the development of facilities and services, and the preparation of heritage sites to preserve their authenticity. The projects

Riyadh, April 10, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) recorded a 6.66% increase in transshipment containers in March 2026, reaching 148,192 TEUs, compared with 138,937 TEUs in the same period last year. Container throughput fell 34.85% to 456,606 TEUs, compared with 700,864 TEUs in the same period last year. Inbound containers declined 42.04% to 163,142 TEUs, while outbound containers dropped 48.20% to 145,272 TEUs. Total tonnage of general cargo, dry bulk cargo, and liquid bulk cargo handled fell 25.70% to 11,278,830 tons, compared with 15,179,503 tons in the same period of 2025. Passenger numbers rose 25.89% to 73,742,

Arar, April 09, 2026, SPA — Throughout history, camels have been essential to the economy of Northern Borders Region, serving as key means of transportation and trade along desert routes connecting northern Arabian Peninsula with Iraq, the Levant, and Egypt. Notable historical markets such as Linah and Al-Mashahda facilitated trade by providing hubs for caravans that relied heavily on camels to transport goods. The Uqaylat caravans were among the most prominent, traversing overland routes through northern Saudi Arabia, including paths that connected to Iraq and the Levant. The village of Linah played a crucial role as a trading center,

Riyadh, April 9, 2026, SPA — FIFA has selected the Saudi refereeing crew, comprising referee Khalid Al-Turais, assistant referee Mohammed Al-Abakry, and VAR official Abdullah Al-Shehri, to officiate matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 18. The selection follows the crew’s distinguished performances in various regional, continental, and international refereeing assignments, most notably their successful participation in the FIFA U-20 World Cup held last year in Chile. Saudi Arabian Football Federation President Yasser Almisehal congratulated the selected officials,

Riyadh, April 9, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Interior and Red Sea Global signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh. The MoU was signed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Security Capabilities Abdullah Al-Kathiri and Chief Executive Officer of Red Sea Global John Pagano. The agreement aims to enhance integration between the two sides in strengthening public safety requirements and standards.

Riyadh, April 06, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received today Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ayman Safadi. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries and opportunities for their development in all fields, in line with the directives of the leaderships of the two brotherly countries. They also discussed the latest developments in the region, emphasizing the solidarity of the two kingdoms in confronting Iranian aggression against them and a number of brotherly Arab countries and rejecting w

Taif, April 05, 2026, SPA — Taif rose farms are witnessing a notable abundance of production during the current harvest season, amid favorable climatic conditions that have contributed to improved crop quality and increased quantities. Taif Governorate is home to more than 910 farms, comprising around 1.14 million rose shrubs, which produce approximately 550 million roses annually during a season lasting around 45 days. Rose farms are spread across the highlands of Al-Hada and Al-Shafa, between the slopes of the Sarawat Mountains, in a natural setting characterized by moderate temperatures and abundant water, with fertile valleys that cre

Madinah, April 6, 2026, SPA — Taibah University announced the opening of registration for the ELITE program, which aims to prepare and qualify outstanding students and graduates. The program enables them to apply for scholarships at global universities through a comprehensive package of academic guidance, specialized preparation, and competitive profile building in accordance with the highest international standards. The program seeks to enhance participants’ readiness by developing their leadership and academic skills. It also equips them with the necessary knowledge of admission requirements at global universities, increasing their