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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

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

Madinah, January 14, 2026, SPA — The 40th edition of the Economic Bulletin issued by the Al Madinah Al Munawarah Chamber highlights Madinah Region as a strategic hub for maritime transport and supply chains, benefiting from its prime location on the Red Sea coast and its key role in the Kingdom’s transport and logistics network, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 goals to diversify the economy and strengthen its position as a global logistics center. The bulletin noted that Madinah Region hosts two major ports in Yanbu Governorate: King Fahd Industrial Port and Yanbu Commercial Port. The ports are a key pillar of the Kingdom’s imp

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

Riyadh, December 23, 2025, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reached a new global environmental milestone by earning a Guinness World Records title for the largest seasonal seed storage collection in the world, reflecting its ongoing commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. The achievement crowns a year of intensive efforts by the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification. Over the course of the year, trained and specialized field teams traveled across the Kingdom to collect large quantities of native plant seeds in support of land rehabilitation projects and environmental sustain

Riyadh, December 23, 2025, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes the agreement signed today in Muscat to exchange prisoners and detainees in Yemen, which is an important humanitarian step that contributes to alleviating human suffering and enhancing confidence-building opportunities. The Kingdom commends the sincere efforts and generous initiatives exerted by the Sultanate of Oman in hosting and sponsoring the talks, as well as its support for the negotiating efforts conducted from 9 to 23 December 2025. The Kingdom also praises the efforts exerted by the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, the International Committ

Saudi Arabia’s national aviation regulator, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signed an agreement with Archer to create a regulatory pathway for eVTOL deployment in the Kingdom. GACA plans to model its regulatory pathway on the Federal Aviation Administration’s and Department of Transportation’s eVTOL Implementation Pilot Program (eIPP) in order to establish early operations in cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah, as well as gigaprojects such as Red Sea Global, in line with Saudi’s Vision 2030. GACA plans to work with Archer to conduct proof-of-concept demonstrations and operational experimental flight

Saudi Arabia’s multi-trillion-dollar construction pipeline offers opportunities for industry professionals at Big 5 Construct Saudi from 18 – 21 January Featuring over 1,100 exhibitors from more than 50 countries, the event highlights products and solutions that elevate quality, durability and design Architect Leaders Forum Saudi Arabia, a closed-door gathering of architects, designers and urban visionaries, explores design and architecture in contemporary Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 08 December 2025: Saudi Arabia’s ambitious multi-trillion-dollar construction pipeline, driven by Vision 2030 and giga projects s