Riyadh, June 26, 2026, SPA — The Film Commission is participating in the 12th edition of the Saudi Film Festival, organized by the Cinema Association in partnership with the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) and supported by the Film Commission, from June 26 to July 2, 2026. The participation reflects the commission’s continued efforts to support the local film industry, empower national talent, and advance the Kingdom’s cinematic scene. The commission is supporting and sponsoring the festival while also hosting an informational pavilion showcasing its key initiatives and programs. It will present several commis
Jeddah, June 25, 2026, SPA — Formula E and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have announced the first calendar for the 2026/2027 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship following its approval by the FIA World Motor Sport Council. Formula E will head to the Middle East on December 18-19, 2026, for an unprecedented milestone in the 2026/2027 season. For the first time, the global ABB FIA Formula E World Championship calendar will begin at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit with rounds one and two, featuring distinctive night races in a country that has developed a strong relationship with the championship. Hosting the season
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Astana, June 13, 2026, SPA — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef held a series of bilateral meetings in Astana yesterday with leaders of several Kazakh mining and metals companies, in the presence of Vice Minister for Mining Affairs Eng. Khalid Almudaifer. Discussions focused on opportunities for cooperation in the mining sector, particularly in strategic minerals and rare earth elements. The talks also covered mineral exploration, geological surveying, and sustainable mining. Participants included representatives of Tau-Ken Samruk National Mining Company, KAZ Minerals, and Kazatomprom. The meetings are part
Paris, June 3, 2026, SPA — Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim met today with Republic of Korea Minister for Trade Han-Koo Yeo to discuss ways to strengthen economic, trade, and investment cooperation, as well as the latest global economic developments, on the sidelines of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris.
Limassol, May 29, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met yesterday with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Noël Barrot on the sidelines of the Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers held in Limassol, Republic of Cyprus. The two officials reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them in the service of common interests. They also discussed regional and international developments and their implications for security and stability.
Jeddah, April 28, 2026, SPA — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan departed Jeddah today after participating in the GCC Consultative Summit. He was seen off at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Saudi Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Sultan bin Abdullah Al-Anqari.
Antalya, April 17, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived this evening in Antalya, Republic of Türkiye. The foreign minister will participate in a quadrilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye, as well as in the G8 ministerial meeting on Gaza, both to be held on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026.
Riyadh, April 06, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received today Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ayman Safadi. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries and opportunities for their development in all fields, in line with the directives of the leaderships of the two brotherly countries. They also discussed the latest developments in the region, emphasizing the solidarity of the two kingdoms in confronting Iranian aggression against them and a number of brotherly Arab countries and rejecting w
Riyadh, April 7, 2026, SPA — Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim met today with Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria Beate Meinl-Reisinger. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation across several fields, reviewed the work of the Saudi-Austrian Joint Committee, and addressed the latest global economic developments of mutual interest.
Jeddah, March 03, 2026, SPA — Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Saleh Al-Jasser inspected the facilities of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on Monday. He was accompanied by GACA President Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej; CEO of Matarat Holding Raed Al-Idrissi; Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jeddah Airports Company Eng. Raed Al-Mudaiheem; and CEO of Jeddah Airports Company (JEDCO) Eng. Mazen bin Mohammed Johar. The minister’s tour began at the Welcome Hall, where he viewed the hall’s facilities and the s
Jeddah, February 27, 2026, SPA — Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji met today with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Musa Kulaklıkaya on the sidelines of the Emergency Open-Ended Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, convened at the level of foreign ministers in Jeddah to discuss Israeli occupation decisions. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and addressed regional developments.
Conakry, February 26, 2026, SPA — In the presence of Prime Minister of the Republic of Guinea Oury Bah, along with a number of ministers and senior officials, the 44th National Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran was launched in the capital, Conakry. The competition is organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in cooperation with the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Guinea. Saudi Ambassador to Guinea, Dr. Fahad Al-Rashidi, said that this year’s competition saw the participation of more than 4,000 male and female contestants from various Quran memorization cent
