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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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&
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, January 21, 2026, SPA — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings with global technology company leaders during the Saudi delegation’s participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The meetings aimed to discuss developing partnerships in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, cloud computing, and data, aiming to boost the digital economy and keep pace with smart-era advancements. As part of advancing digital business and enterprise AI solutions, the minister met with ServiceNow Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill McDermott to discuss leverag
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 16, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of congratulations to Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš on the formation of the new government under his leadership and its winning the confidence of Parliament. HRH the Crown Prince expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for success to the Czech Prime Minister, wishing the friendly people of the Czech Republic continued progress and prosperity.
Riyadh, January 15, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of the Sultanate of Oman concerning relations between the two brotherly countries. The message was received by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during his meeting today in Riyadh with Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Najib Al-Busaidi. During the meeting, they reviewed relations and ways to enhance them in various fields, and discussed topics of mutual interest.
Riyadh, January 13, 2025, SPA — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, yesterday held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with ministers from several countries participating in the fifth edition of the Future Minerals Forum, in the presence of Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs Eng. Khalid Almudaifer. The forum will commence on Tuesday in Riyadh. During his meeting with Minister of Mines and Energy of the Federative Republic of Brazil Alexandre Silveira, Minister AlKhorayef discussed strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the mining and minerals sector, while h
Nicosia, January 08, 2026, SPA — On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji has attended in Nicosia the opening ceremony for the Republic of Cyprus as it assumes the presidency of the Council of the European Union. This presidency will last from January to June 2026.
Washington, January 8, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, on an official visit to the United States, met Wednesday in Washington with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the meeting, the two ministers reviewed the historical and strategic bilateral relations and ways to develop them in line with their shared interests. They also discussed recent regional developments and efforts to achieve security and stability. The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz and Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed
Riyadh, January 3, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call on Friday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar. During the call, they discussed developments in the region and joint efforts to achieve its security and stability.
