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Riyadh, January 29, 2026, SPA — The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation sector achieved exceptional growth in 2025, setting record figures in air traffic statistics. GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej announced the figures during the 19th Steering Committee meeting to activate the Aviation Program, held Wednesday in Riyadh under his chairmanship. Al-Duailej praised the unwavering support of the Kingdom’s leadership for the aviation sector as a pivotal enabler of Saudi Vision 2030. He highlighted the sector’s notable achievements in 2025, noting that the number of pa

Davos, Switzerland. 24 January 2026 – A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has concluded its participation in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, culminating in an announcement that the Kingdom 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. Led by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the delegation engaged in impactful dialogue and oversaw the launch of major initiatives designed to address global challenges and capture oppor

Riyadh, January 23, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom Mixed Martial Arts Championship, organized by the Saudi Mixed Martial Arts Federation, officially begins today at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Al-Malaz, Riyadh. The event serves as a premier national platform, bringing together male and female athletes from across the Kingdom to compete in a wide range of age and weight divisions. The championship features extensive categories for younger athletes, starting with the junior division (ages 12-13) across six weight classes from 34 kg to over 57.1 kg. The youth division (ages 14-15) follows with seven classes, while the older youth category (ag

Davos, Switzerland. 22 January 2026 – His Excellency Faisal F. Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning, today at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting participated in a session titled ‘A Check-In on the Saudi Economy’. The session explored how reforms introduced under Saudi Vision 2030 to support economic diversification have attracted global investment and enabled the private sector. In the session, His Excellency described how Saudi Arabia’s deep structural reforms have created a stable and predictable environment for businesses. HE said strong economies tend to be stable economies: “Stability is not some

Riyadh, January 22, 2026, SPA — Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji participated Wednesday in a ceremony held in Riyadh to honor partners of success, including supporters, major donors, benefactors, and cooperating entities with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), in the presence of Advisor to the Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor-General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah. In his speech, Elkhereiji affirmed the Kingdom’s continued commitment to supporting the needy and affected people across the globe, backing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all government entities in the efforts of the Kingdom&

Riyadh, January 21, 2026, SPA — The foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the State of Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates welcome the invitation extended to their leaders by President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America to join the Board of Peace. The ministers announce their countries’ shared decision to join the Board of Peace. Each country will sign the joining documents according to their respective relevant legal and other necessary procedures, including the

Davos, January 22, 2026, SPA — On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, a cooperation agreement was signed to enhance the Kingdom’s industrial transformation pathways. The agreement was signed by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and World Economic Forum President and Chief Executive Officer Borge Brende, with the attendance of Minister of Foreign Affairs and head of the Saudi delegation to the annual meeting Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. The agreement focuses on developing a scalable, structured model for industrial transformation in the Kingdom by building capabil

Davos, Switzerland. 20 January 2026 – For economies to remain competitive in the future, they must prioritize investments in human capital, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America, told the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 Speaking on a Saudi House panel, HRH commented: “Human capital today is the key driver if you want a competitive modern economy.” She added: “If you empower people and you give them the space to lead, they will take that drive and they will deliver. And when you place the right people in the right place

Riyadh, January 20, 2026, SPA — The January edition of the “Big 5 Construct Saudi” exhibition launched Monday at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, inaugurating one of the key events in the Kingdom’s construction and building sector agenda for 2026. The event features wide participation from leaders and experts in architecture and construction, with official representation from the Architecture and Design Commission. The opening day featured the second annual “Architect Leaders Forum Saudi,” where speakers discussed the role of architects in shaping communities, integrating heritage and cul

Davos, January 18, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, through the “Saudi House” pavilion initiative from January 19 to 23, with an expanded program – the largest since the launch of the initiative. The pavilion, organized by the Ministry of Economy and Planning, will host a distinguished group of senior officials, executives, investors, and international experts across more than 20 discussion and dialogue sessions. These sessions will address the most pressing global challenges, explore ways to strengthen international coope