Chicago, August 12, 2026, SPA — Severe storms left more than half a million people without power in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday, bringing dark skies and strong winds. All flights were temporarily suspended late Tuesday morning at Chicago’s two main airports. The National Weather Service in Chicago described the storms as “dangerous.”
Riyadh, August 11, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Energy’s inspection teams conducted 9,263 inspections in July 2026, detecting 964 violations of the Law of Petroleum and Petrochemical Products and the Law on the Distribution of Dry Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for Residential and Commercial Purposes. The violations included engaging in unlicensed petroleum or petrochemical activities, engaging in unlicensed retail sales of LPG cylinders, transporting and selling petroleum products…
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- Severe Storms Hit Chicago Area, Leaving Half a Million Without Power
- Energy Ministry Conducts 9,263 Inspections, Detects 964 Violations in July
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Riyadh, January 23, 2026, SPA — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of congratulations to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the Republic of Uganda on his re-election to a new presidential term. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for continued success to the president, and for further progress and prosperity to the brotherly people of Uganda. He also praised the distinguished relations between the two countries and their brotherly peoples, as well as the commitment to strengthen and develop them across all fields.
AlUla, January 26, 2026, SPA — The Tuwaiq Classic Car Rally 2026 kicked off Sunday in AlUla Governorate with an opening ceremony held in AlUla Old Town. The ceremony drew classic car enthusiasts and other attendees from within Saudi Arabia and abroad. The rally continues today, with classic cars traversing prominent natural sites and historic landmarks across AlUla. The event blends a passion for heritage vehicles with the governorate’s scenic beauty, highlighting the link between classic motorsport and AlUla’s cultural and historical heritage. Now in its fourth edition, the rally builds on previous successes, strengthening
Doha, January 26, 2026, SPA — The joint tactical exercise of the security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, titled “Arabian Gulf Security 4,” commenced on Sunday, hosted by the State of Qatar. The opening ceremony was attended by security leaders, officers, and representatives from the participating agencies. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is participating in the exercise with a specialized security force from the Ministry of Interior and the Presidency of State Security, aiming to enhance security cooperation, strengthen coordination, and exchange expertise among the internal security sectors of GC
Riyadh, January 26, 2026, SPA — Janadriyah Village, held alongside the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival, embodies the concept of “investing in heritage,” transforming a 15,000-square-meter area into a comprehensive economic and tourism hub in the heart of Riyadh. The initiative aims to support productive families and entrepreneurs while providing a high-quality marketing platform that contributes to the sector’s development. The village offers visitors a complete cultural and entertainment experience for all family members daily from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., coinciding with the festival’s third editio
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 26, 2026) – Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or…
Davos, Switzerland. 23 January 2026 – Saudi Arabia will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth in Jeddah on 22-23 April 2026, it was announced on the closing day of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Forum in Davos, Switzerland. His Excellency Faisal F. Alibrahim, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning today confirmed the details for the regular high-level WEF meeting, which was announced at the 2025 WEF Annual Meeting. Calling for pragmatism and collaboration against a backdrop of geopolitical fragmentation, HE Alibrahim said “stability ca
Riyadh, January 24, 2026, SPA – The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday with the Almadinah Hereditary Blood Disorders Charity Society to provide medical, social, and psychological services to patients with thalassemia, sickle-cell anemia, and other hereditary blood disorders. The signing took place in the presence of Royal Court Advisor and KSrelief Supervisor-General Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of a Riyadh-based ceremony held to launch the 2026 humanitarian and relief operational plans. The event also featured the announcement of
Gaza, January 24, 2026, SPA — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) yesterday distributed winter clothing to child patients and medical staff working in hospitals and health centers across the Gaza Strip as part of the Saudi popular campaign to support the Palestinian people. Field teams from the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage — the implementing partner of KSrelief in Gaza — carried out the distributions inside hospitals and health centers to reach patients facing hardship from illness and harsh winter conditions in addition to medical personnel who continue to fulfill their humanitarian duties under extre
Buraidah, January 24, 2026, SPA — The 17th Klija Festival in Buraidah concluded yesterday after a 15-day program, recording attendance exceeding 500,000 visitors. More than 340 sales outlets, marketing corners, and points of sale received visitors during the festival, which also provided 1,500 seasonal job opportunities. The event was organized by the Qassim Chamber of Commerce at the King Khalid Cultural Center in Buraidah. Qassim Chamber Secretary-General and festival supervisor Mohammed Al-Hanaya explained that the festival served as an effective economic and marketing platform, bringing together families working in the cottage industr
