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Riyadh, January 13, 2026, SPA — The Royal Court announced today the death of Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who passed away outside the Kingdom. The funeral prayer will be performed on Wednesday, January 14, after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.

Riyadh, January 13, 2025, SPA — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, yesterday held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with ministers from several countries participating in the fifth edition of the Future Minerals Forum, in the presence of Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs Eng. Khalid Almudaifer. The forum will commence on Tuesday in Riyadh. During his meeting with Minister of Mines and Energy of the Federative Republic of Brazil Alexandre Silveira, Minister AlKhorayef discussed strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the mining and minerals sector, while h

Freetown, January 13, 2026, SPA — Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Major General Pilot Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi met on Monday in the Sierra Leonean capital, Freetown, with members of the Security Council Committee of the Republic of Sierra Leone, chaired by Sierra Leonean Minister of Internal Affairs Morie Lengor and attended by several other officials. During the meeting, they discussed the latest security developments in Sierra Leone, reviewed challenges in combating terrorism and transnational organized crime, and examined mechanisms to enhance coordination between security and military

Jeddah, January 13, 2026, SPA — Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Saleh Al-Suhaibani received at his office in Jeddah Executive Director of the Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF) Mohammed bin Sulaiman Aba Al-Khail. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed the ISF’s efforts, which serve as a key institution supporting humanitarian and development initiatives within the OIC. The fund also functions as an important humanitarian arm of the OIC, implementing various development programs and projects.

Riyadh, January 12, 2026, SPA — The Transport General Authority (TGA) revealed Monday that the number of passengers who used public bus transport within the cities and governorates of the Kingdom exceeded 27.8 million during the fourth quarter of 2025. According to a statistical bulletin issued by TGA, Riyadh ranked first in terms of passenger numbers, recording more than 21.15 million passengers, followed by Makkah with 3.42 million, Jeddah with 1.19 million, while Dammam and Qatif recorded 836,000 passengers. Madinah logged 481,000 passengers, with the remaining figures distributed across several other cities and governorates, includ

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N’Djamena, January 10, 2026, SPA — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) on Wednesday distributed food baskets in Chad, benefiting 810 families from the most vulnerable groups, as part of the 2026 assistance distribution project in the Republic of Chad. The initiative falls within the framework of the relief and humanitarian projects provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to numerous countries and peoples in need worldwide.

Riyadh, January 10, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement today expressing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s deep regret over the damage sustained by the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, as a result of recent shelling. The ministry affirmed the necessity of protecting diplomatic missions and their personnel in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The ministry also reiterated the Kingdom’s support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russian-Ukrainian crisis through peaceful means.

Rafha, January 09, 2026, SPA — Located 105 kilometers south of Rafha, the historic village of Laynah has emerged as a premier heritage destination, seamlessly blending rich historical roots with striking modern aesthetics. Laynah’s significance lies in its location along an ancient trade route connecting Najd with Iraq. It is also situated near Darb Zubaydah, one of the most renowned historical pilgrimage and trade routes in the Arabian Peninsula. In recent years, Laynah has undergone a remarkable urban and aesthetic revitalization. The development project has transformed the village’s squares and roadways into a living gal

Jeddah, January 09, 2026, SPA — The 100-day countdown has begun for the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026, the fifth round of the championship, which will be hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the sixth consecutive year from April 17 to 19 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the world’s fastest street circuit, under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport and promotion by the Saudi Motorsport Company. Since its debut in 2021 on the Red Sea coast, the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has established itself as one of the most exciting races on the championship calendar, combining record-breaking speeds with world-c