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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

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 18, 2026, SPA — Saudi Arabia ranked second globally and first in the Arab world among donor countries for humanitarian aid in 2025, leading in contributions to Yemen with 49.3% of total aid and ranking second for aid to Syria, according to the United Nations Financial Tracking Service. A recently released 2024 report on development assistance indicates that the Kingdom ranks second among 16 non-member donor countries and tenth globally in aid volume among all 48 donor countries, including both members and non-members. Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre

A 5,000 sqm facility, designed to deliver the end-to-end customer journey in one place Led by Arabian Heritage Motors under Al Ghurair Mobility, the partnership strengthens long-term operations in Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 18 January 2026: Arabian Heritage Motors by Al Ghurair has opened the largest EXEED showroom in the world in Riyadh. The new site brings together sales, after-sales services, and customer engagement into a single, seamless experience, strengthening long-term operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The launch was announced during a launch event hosted in Riyadh recently, attended by John

Saudi Arabia, 12 January 2026 – Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface Company, will participate again in the 5th edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 13 to 15 January 2026. The company will showcase its world-leading geoscience technologies, highlighting its role in advancing data-driven mineral exploration in Saudi Arabia, and engaging with industry leaders on the future of the regional mining sector. The participation aligns perfectly with Seequent’s commitment to advancing the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. It will highlight its key role in supporting major mining projects in the regio

Riyadh, January 07, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia marked a significant milestone in the maritime transport sector in 2025, with its national fleet recording a 32% growth rate compared to 2024. The achievement secures Saudi Arabia the second-highest growth rate globally among Group of Twenty (G20) nations. The rapid growth reflects the continuous development of the Kingdom’s maritime sector, driven by strategic regulatory initiatives, increased investment, modernized legislative frameworks, and the enhanced efficiency of national fleets. The performance marks a substantial leap from the 6.4% growth rate recorded at the b

Riyadh, January 2, 2026, SPA — 2025 was not an ordinary year for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s digital government journey. The Kingdom ranked second globally in the World Bank Group’s GovTech Maturity Index (GTMI) 2025 and ranked first, for the third consecutive time, in the 2024 Government Electronic and Mobile Services (GEMS) Maturity Index issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). In 2025, digital government continued its steady advance toward global leadership and services closer to beneficiaries, supported by advanced digital infrastructure. With unlimited support from the wise

Riyadh, January 02, 2026, SPA — Saudi Arabia has joined the global race for massive data centers with the launch of the Hexagon Data Center in Riyadh, representing the world’s largest government data center, classified as Tier IV. The Hexagon Data Center aims to leverage advanced technologies to support the Kingdom’s developmental sectors, as data has become the primary driver of modern developmental change. These efforts are guided by the strategy of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) and Saudi Vision 2030, ensuring the Kingdom remains at the forefront of countries harnessing cutting-edge technologies for human benefi

Yanbu, January 1, 2026, SPA — With just three days to go until the seventh edition of Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026, motorsport fans worldwide are turning their attention to Saudi Arabia as organizational and technical preparations for one of the world’s largest and most challenging sporting events have now been completed. The rally is organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) and the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport, and will run from Yanbu between January 3 and 17, 2026. Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026 will feature 25 Saudi competitors, including 10 participant

Jeddah, December 31, 2025, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Dakar Rally has shown a remarkable upward trajectory, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s presence in one of the world’s toughest motorsport events. This progress has evolved from limited individual entries to a confident national presence, culminating in a Saudi competitor winning the previous edition of the rally. With the seventh edition of the Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026 approaching, scheduled for January 3 to 17, 25 Saudi male and female competitors are set to participate. The rally was organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Fed