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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Jeddah, February 23, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt, at an iftar table at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah. At the outset of the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince welcomed the Egyptian president to his second country, the Kingdom, while the president expressed his thanks to HRH the Crown Prince for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to him and the accompanying delegation. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the close and historic bilateral relations between the two br
Bangui, February 24, 2026, SPA — President Professor Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic received Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji on Monday in the capital, Bangui, in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic Sylvie Baïpo-Temon, during Elkhereiji’s official visit to the Central African Republic. At the outset of the reception, the vice foreign minister conveyed the greetings and appreciation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Min
Riyadh, February 13, 2026, SPA — Acting Vice Minister of Interior Prince Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf yesterday received in Riyadh Republic of Tajikistan Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Muborakshozoda Gairatsho Ghulomsho. During the meeting, the officials discussed ways to enhance security cooperation between the two ministries and reviewed topics of mutual interest.
AlUla, February 08, 2026, SPA — Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group President Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser and Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Jamshid Kuchkarov signed financing agreements to support key infrastructure and social development projects on the sidelines of the Second AlUla Conference on Emerging Market Economies. The two sides also held talks to expand cooperation between the IsDB and Uzbekistan, focusing on accelerating high-impact initiatives aligned with Uzbekistan’s national development priorities. The first agreement covers a $70 million phase of the IsDB’s total $192
Ljubljana, February 06, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullatif Alzayani, and Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan Al Muraikhi held extensive talks with SlovenianDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon in Ljubljana, the capital of the Republic of Slovenia. During the talks, the ministers discussed measures to enhance regional and international security
Riyadh, February 5, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on Wednesday received at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh Federal Republic of Germany Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Official reception ceremonies were held in honor of the German chancellor, and HRH the Crown Prince held an official session of talks with him. At the outset of the session, HRH the Crown Prince welcomed the German chancellor to the Kingdom, while Chancellor Merz expressed his pleasure at this visit and at meeting HRH the Crown Prince. The two leaders reviewed aspects of bilateral relation
Riyadh, February 2, 2026, SPA — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef met on Sunday at the ministry’s headquarters with German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche to discuss ways to strengthen economic ties and explore investment partnership opportunities in the industrial and mining sectors. Minister Alkhorayef reviewed the objectives of the National Industrial Strategy and the promising investment opportunities it offers across priority industrial sectors, highlighting the transformation and development currently underway in Saudi Arabia’s mining sector, which provides uni
Riyadh, January 30, 2026, SPA — Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met today in Washington, D.C., with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. During the meeting, they reviewed the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries and discussed regional and international developments, along with issues of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United States of America Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, and Advisor to the Minister of Defense for Intelligence Affairs Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif.
Jeddah, January 29, 2026, SPA — Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan Aziz Abdukhakimov visited yesterday the National Center for Meteorology in Jeddah to review the Kingdom’s leading experience in the fields of meteorology and climate. The Uzbek minister met with National Center for Meteorology Chief Executive Officer Ayman Ghulam and specialists. They discussed areas of cooperation, topics of mutual interest, and ways to strengthen partnerships and climate action between the two sides. The minister was briefed on the key achievements of the Sand and Dust Storm Regional Ce
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
