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Riyadh, February 09, 2026, SPA — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef inaugurated the ministry’s pavilion at the third edition of the World Defense Show 2026 yesterday. The event, held in Riyadh from February 8 to 12, showcases the Kingdom’s integrated industrial and mining ecosystem. The pavilion, led by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, features the participation of key sector entities, including the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, the Saudi Export Development Authority, the Saudi Export-Import Bank, the Saudi Geological Survey, the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, the National In

Riyadh, February 09, 2026, SPA — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, via its Riyadh Art program, has launched the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 exhibition on Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street (Tahlia). Open to the public from February 9 to 22, the exhibition showcases 25 new artworks themed “Traces of What Will Be,” exploring transformation and urban renewal. These sculptures were crafted during a live phase from January 10 to February 5, during which artists from 18 countries used local stone and recycled metals, allowing the public to witness the creative process firsthand. The exhibition site on Tahlia Street was strategically c

Saudi Arabia-based fintech MUHIDE has closed a Series A funding round with Asyad Group for an unknown amount. Founded in…

Riyadh, February 06, 2026, SPA — The Saudi team made a notable appearance at the fashion show featuring national Olympic committees participating in the Winter Olympic Games, which was held as part of Milan Fashion Week, with the participation of 17 national Olympic committees from around the world. The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) was the only Arab entity to take part in this global event. Saudi national team athlete Rakan Ali Reda participated in the show, wearing a design created by Saudi fashion designer Alia Al-Salmi, which embodied elements of Saudi heritage through a contemporary aesthetic that blends authenticity

Riyadh, February 06, 2026, SPA — Preparations are in full swing for the PIF Saudi Ladies International, scheduled to take place at the Riyadh Golf Club from February 11 to 14. The event is part of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) Global Series and coincides with the opening of the Ladies European Tour (LET) season. The championship will feature a stellar lineup of the world’s top female golfers, led by world No. 5 Charley Hull, alongside several Golf Saudi ambassadors. The tournament offers total prize money of $5 million, underscoring its growing prominence on the international golf calendar. The PIF Global Series provides a hig

Buraidah, February 06, 2026, SPA — The Asian Road and Para Road Championships 2026 officially kicked off on Thursday in Qassim Region, marking the first time the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has hosted the event. The championships are organized by the Saudi Cycling Federation under the supervision of the Asian Cycling Confederation and will run from February 5 to 13. The continental event features wide participation from more than 30 Asian countries, with over 500 male and female athletes competing, making it one of Asia’s premier cycling championships. The program includes 34 races, with Asia’s elite cyclists competing for a total

Riyadh, February 03, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh today. During this session, the Cabinet reviewed recent discussions and consultations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several brotherly and friendly countries regarding the latest regional and international developments. In this regard, the Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom’s steadfast positions on these issues and its support for efforts to resolve disputes through dialogue, thereby enhancing security and stability in the region and the world. The Cab

The RLC Honors recognised industry pioneers behind the future of retail Winners of the NextGeneration Retail Challenge announced RLC Global Forum and BCG unveil new joint initiative on the future of merchandising Kering and the Saudi Fashion Commission announce the second edition of the Kering Generation Award xMENA Retail real estate, AI and long-term value creation dominate closing discussions 5th February 2026 – Riyadh, KSA – The 2026 RLC Global Forum wrapped up in Riyadh after two days of high-level dialogue, bringing together senior executives, policymakers, and investors to reassess value dynamics and long-term strategy

Ljubljana, February 06, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullatif Alzayani, and Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan Al Muraikhi held extensive talks with SlovenianDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon in Ljubljana, the capital of the Republic of Slovenia. During the talks, the ministers discussed measures to enhance regional and international security

Riyadh, February 06, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Islamabad, resulting in the death and injury of a number of people. The ministry affirms the Kingdom’s firm stance rejecting the targeting of places of worship, the intimidation of innocent civilians, and the shedding of innocent blood, stressing the Kingdom’s solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan against all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism. The ministry ext