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Riyadh, February 03, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh today. During this session, the Cabinet reviewed recent discussions and consultations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several brotherly and friendly countries regarding the latest regional and international developments. In this regard, the Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom’s steadfast positions on these issues and its support for efforts to resolve disputes through dialogue, thereby enhancing security and stability in the region and the world. The Cab

Riyadh, February 05, 2026, SPA — The Esports World Cup Foundation announced the launch of the international qualification program for the championship, titled “Road to the Esports World Cup 2026.” The program includes more than 230 tournaments held across various regions and levels of competition worldwide, forming a unified pathway that runs throughout the season and culminates in the highly anticipated global event in Riyadh, scheduled from July 6 to August 23. The program aims to unify qualification systems across multiple games under a single global calendar, providing clear pathways for amateur and professional players an

Riyadh, February 4, 2026, SPA — The Fashion Commission and global luxury group Kering announced Tuesday the launch of the “Kering Generation Award X MENA” across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for 2026. They made the announcement during the opening of the RLC Global Forum, hosted at the Embassy of France in Riyadh. This year’s award builds on the strong success of the 2025 award, which attracted more than 500 applications, shortlisted 21 finalists, and recognized three winners. Participants benefited from mentorship programs, workshops, and opportunities to strengthen their global presence. Building on this momentum

Riyadh, February 4, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) hosted the 23rd annual meeting of the Riyadh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control, with broad participation from representatives of member states, regional and international maritime organizations, as well as experts and specialists in maritime safety and inspection. The meeting is regarded as a key regional event in maritime navigation safety, aiming to exchange expertise, discuss shared challenges, and review international best practices in maritime inspection, contributing to higher compliance with international conventions, improved port operations,

Riyadh, February 4, 2026, SPA — A panel discussion titled “From Audience to Content Creator” explored the evolving role of audiences in shaping the media landscape. The session was held as part of the fifth Saudi Media Forum in Riyadh, with the participation of leading media experts and industry figures. Speakers emphasized the importance of adapting to rapid digital transformations and developing interactive media strategies that place audiences at the center of content creation. They noted that deeper audience engagement helps strengthen trust and enhance media impact in a landscape increasingly shaped by digital platforms a

Saudi Arabia’s hospitality market is forecast to grow from US$27 billion in 2025 to over US$54 billion, driven by Vision 2030, premium hotel development, and evolving inbound travel demand WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia will unite the global and regional tourism and hospitality sectors through exhibition, conference, and networking opportunities WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia will make its debut from 8 – 10 September at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center (RFECC) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2 February 2026: Saudi Arabia’s hospitality market, valued at US$27.14 billion in 2025, is forecast to reach US$54.32 billion a

Riyadh, January 30, 2026, SPA — Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih inaugurated yesterday in Riyadh the Drones Club at Tuwaiq Academy, in partnership with the Drone Champions League (DCL), with the aim of developing national capabilities in the field of drones. The launch is part of the Tuwaiq Drones initiative, aimed at providing a structured environment for developing drone skills through training and competition. The event also marked the graduation of FPV drone bootcamp participants and the launch of eight new bootcamps, open for registration at: https://s.tuwaiq.edu.sa/dOCar The club offers training spaces, professional prog

Riyadh, January 28, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received Professor Omar Yaghi at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today on the occasion of his winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, jointly with two other scientists. HRH the Crown Prince congratulated Professor Omar Yaghi on receiving the award, which reflects international recognition and appreciation of his efforts and contributions in the field of chemistry, wishing him continued success. For his part, Professor Omar Yaghi expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Crown Prince for the meeting and

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

Riyadh, January 27, 2026, SPA — The King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh will host the seventh annual Saudi Cup on February 13-14, in what promises to be the largest horse racing event in history in terms of prize money and international attention. The event will feature participation from top horses and jockeys from across the globe. International horses are scheduled to begin arriving in the Kingdom on February 3 to compete in the two-day event, which offers total prize money of $39.6 million, attracting elite owners, trainers, and riders from around the world. The local presence is also strong, with a selection of ambitious Saudi