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Riyadh, July 21, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of congratulations to Andy Burnham on his appointment as prime minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. HRH the Crown Prince wished Burnham success and the friendly people of the United Kingdom continued progress and prosperity. He praised the distinguished relations between the two countries and peoples and expressed his desire to strengthen and further develop them across all fields.

Exclusive insights from Dragon Trail International reveal Saudi Arabia’s growing appeal among Chinese travellers as the Kingdom accelerates its Vision 2030 tourism ambitions WTM Spotlight Riyadh is targeting China as one of its top source markets, supported by expanded air connectivity, Approved Destination Status, and tailored “China-ready” initiatives The event will bring together global travel leaders to explore opportunities across the Kingdom’s fast-growing inbound and outbound tourism sectors from 8 – 10 September at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC) Riyadh, Saudi Ar

Riyadh, June 11, 2026, SPA — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has established its first office dedicated to cybersecurity. Through training, research, policy development and knowledge exchange, the Riyadh-based UNITAR Cybersecurity Office will support efforts to strengthen cyber resilience globally. The new office is the third office in the UNITAR network, joining those in Hiroshima, Japan, and Bonn, Germany. Its establishment reflects Saudi Arabia’s expanding role in hosting platforms for international collaboration and supporting global initiatives in cybersecurity. Assistant Secretary-General of

Paris, June 11, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), took part for the first time as a member of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) in the partnership’s fifth meeting, hosted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris from June 9 to 11, with the participation of member states, experts, and AI policymakers from around the world. The Kingdom was represented at the meeting by General Manager of Strategic Partnerships and Indices at SDAIA Rehab Alarfaj, who took part in sessions and discussions on AI governance, the imple

Madinah, June 03, 2026, SPA — The first departure flights of guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit began Tuesday after the pilgrims completed Hajj rituals for 1447 AH with ease and tranquility. The guests departed through Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, returning to their home countries after a spiritually enriching journey marked by exceptional organization. Their visit included prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque, paying respects to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and praying in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, all under the direct supervision of the program’s

Mina, May 26, 2026, SPA — Several pilgrims as part of the Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Hajj, Umrah, and Visit Program, implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, praised the level of organization and services provided by the Kingdom to pilgrims, emphasizing that the efforts reflect the great care devoted by the Kingdom’s leadership to serving the pilgrims and ensuring their comfort. The guests also commended the advanced technologies and modern systems that facilitated the performance of Hajj rituals with ease and tranquillity, from reception and transportation procedures to healthc

A landmark achievement that establishes SAB Invest as the first ETF Market Maker in the Saudi Exchange, reinforcing its leadership in this field Enhanced liquidity in SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF (Ticker: 9402), with tighter bid-ask spreads and improved pricing efficiency, enabling a smoother and more effective trading experience for investors Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 18 May 2026 – SAB Invest, the investment arm of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), today announced its official registration by the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) as the first ETF market maker in the Kingdom. This landmark achievement marks a new era for Saudi Arabia’s capita

Riyadh, May 19, 2026, SPA – The civil aviation sector participates with countries around the world in marking International Museum Day, observed annually on May 18, highlighting the “Civil Aviation Museum” as the first comprehensive historical documentation of the development of this vital sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The museum is the result of a strategic collaboration between the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives “Darah”. It stands as a knowledge landmark documenting the rich historical legacy of civil aviation in the Kingdom. Its e

‏Rabat, May 01, 2026, SPA — The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched the Saudi pavilion at the 2026 International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat, which continues through May 10. ‏Commission CEO Dr. Abdullatif Alwasel affirmed that the Kingdom’s participation in the event embodies the deep historical ties between Saudi Arabia and Morocco while showcasing a diverse, contemporary cultural movement driven by Saudi Vision 2030. “Saudi Arabia’s participation at the 2026 International Publishing and Book Fair emphasizes the Kingdom’s commitment to spotlighting publishers and the creativ

Jeddah, April 30, 2026, SPA — Saudia announced its seasonal destinations for summer 2026, to be operated from June to September, including Salalah in the Sultanate of Oman, Antalya and Bodrum in the Republic of Türkiye, Nice in the French Republic, Athens and Mykonos in Greece, El Alamein in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and Málaga in the Kingdom of Spain. The destinations have been scheduled for optimal timing and operational efficiency within its network of more than 100 destinations. The airline ensures to meet operational requirements and fulfill guests’ preferences during peak seasons while ensuring smooth movement and operati