New York, July 20, 2026, SPA — Spain claimed its second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium. The victory marked Spain’s first World Cup triumph since lifting the trophy in South Africa in 2010. The final was attended by several world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who took part in the medal and trophy presentation ceremony. Spain also swept the tournament’s top individual honors. Midfielder Rodri won the Golden Ball as the competiti
Jeddah, July 20, 2026, SPA — Jeddah Islamic Port has announced extended storage fee exemption periods for transit cargo for 60 days, effective July 19, 2026, as part of a package of incentives aimed at improving supply chain efficiency and strengthening the competitiveness of Saudi ports on the global trade map. The move reflects the Kingdom’s accelerating logistics transformation The initiative includes three key operational measures: extending the storage fee exemption for transit containers to 15 days, granting a five-day exemption for general transit cargo, and providing a five-day exemption for roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo an
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Embryology 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence Lead Conference Discussions The First Saudi Conference on Gynecology and Fertility (GFS) concluded its proceedings in Jeddah under the patronage of His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi Al Saud, Governor of Jeddah. The conference brought together more than 40 experts and speakers from a distinguished group of local and international specialists, marking a new milestone in the transformation of specialized healthcare in the Kingdom. This scientific event gathered leading global medical experts under an academic platform organized by Dr. Ayman Oraif, Consultant and Director of the IVF Cen
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Riyadh, January 30, 2026, SPA — Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih inaugurated yesterday in Riyadh the Drones Club at Tuwaiq Academy, in partnership with the Drone Champions League (DCL), with the aim of developing national capabilities in the field of drones. The launch is part of the Tuwaiq Drones initiative, aimed at providing a structured environment for developing drone skills through training and competition. The event also marked the graduation of FPV drone bootcamp participants and the launch of eight new bootcamps, open for registration at: https://s.tuwaiq.edu.sa/dOCar The club offers training spaces, professional prog
Riyadh, January 30, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) launched the National Cross-Disciplinary Curriculum for University Students in Data and AI for university students across disciplines. It provides practical fundamentals for understanding data and using AI tools responsibly to support learning, work, and decision-making. The launch took place during the International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building (ICAN 2026). SDAIA is organizing the conference in academic partnership with King Saud University, in knowledge partnership with the Human Capability Development Program, and in strategic pa
Riyadh, January 30, 2026, SPA — Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met today in Washington, D.C., with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. During the meeting, they reviewed the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries and discussed regional and international developments, along with issues of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United States of America Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, and Advisor to the Minister of Defense for Intelligence Affairs Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif.
Riyadh, January 28, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received Professor Omar Yaghi at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today on the occasion of his winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, jointly with two other scientists. HRH the Crown Prince congratulated Professor Omar Yaghi on receiving the award, which reflects international recognition and appreciation of his efforts and contributions in the field of chemistry, wishing him continued success. For his part, Professor Omar Yaghi expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Crown Prince for the meeting and
Riyadh, January 30, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s welcome of the statement issued by the Syrian government regarding the ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), under a comprehensive agreement that includes the integration of the self-administration institutions into the Syrian state institutions. In a statement issued today, the ministry said that the Kingdom hopes that this comprehensive agreement will contribute to supporting Syria’s path towards peace, security, and stability, fulfilling the aspirations of the brotherly Syri
Riyadh, January 29, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and joint action to support the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI), and to advance towards achieving its objectives of protecting the environment, expanding vegetation cover, and addressing the challenges of desertification, drought, and climate change. The Kingdom also announced the launch of the initiative’s operational phase and preparations for the start of its ambitious projects. This was stated during the speech of Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley, who is also chairperson of the second
Cairo, January 31, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance continues its distinguished participation within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair for the eighth consecutive day, amid growing public turnout. More than 300,000 visitors from various nationalities and cultural backgrounds have visited the ministry’s pavilion. During its participation, the ministry showcases a selection of publications issued by the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex, introduces the stages of Quran printing, and presents samples of the Holy Quran in various trans
Doha, January 31, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Interior participated in the security exhibition accompanying the joint tactical exercise “Arabian Gulf Security 4,” involving security agencies from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The exercise is hosted by the State of Qatar from January 30 to February 4 at Mall of Qatar. During the exhibition, the ministry showcases the Kingdom’s efforts to combat drug smuggling at the local, regional, and international levels. It also highlights the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance the security and safety of citizens, residents, and visitors; suppo
