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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

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 28, 2026: SIG has entered a new product category with camel milk launch in aseptic cartons. The new NOUG Camel UHT Milk from Sawani, part of the MILAF Global Food Company, is produced and co-packaged in Saudi Arabia by United National Dairy Co. The launch represents the first camel milk in aseptic packaging from SIG. Camel milk is both deeply rooted in Saudi heritage and increasingly relevant to modern, health-conscious consumers. Traditionally valued for its nutritional profile and immunity-related benefits, camel milk is now emerging as a premium dairy segment with growing demand across the Middle East.

Riyadh, January 27, 2026, SPA — The National Center for Waste Management (MWAN) signed several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on the sidelines of IFAT Saudi Arabia, aimed at strengthening cooperation in waste management, sustainability, and the implementation of circular economy practices. The MoUs reflect MWAN’s efforts to expand its strategic partnerships and enhance institutional integration in waste management and sustainability, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives to protect the environment, improve quality of life, and advance the circular economy.

Riyadh, January 27, 2026, SPA — In implementation of the directives 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 Minister, conjoined twins Olivia and Gianna arrived at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with their family from the Philippines. The twins were immediately transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital of the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs for evaluation and consideration of possible separation surgery. The family of the Filipino twins expressed their sincere gratitu

Sara Misir dominates Final 2 as Aoki Racing secure back-to-back Jeddah victories His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Fahd bin Salman, President of SWSDF, praises a ‘fantastic’ event and expresses his pride of Saudi people for its success Jeddah delivers another memorable weekend of thrilling all-electric racing with thousands of fans witnessing the start of the 2026 E1 season JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (24 January 2026) – Jeddah once again underlined its importance to the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF and further enhanced its status as a world-class sports destination by hosting a spectacular season-opening race.

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

Riyadh, January 26, 2026, SPA — Janadriyah Village, held alongside the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival, embodies the concept of “investing in heritage,” transforming a 15,000-square-meter area into a comprehensive economic and tourism hub in the heart of Riyadh. The initiative aims to support productive families and entrepreneurs while providing a high-quality marketing platform that contributes to the sector’s development. The village offers visitors a complete cultural and entertainment experience for all family members daily from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., coinciding with the festival’s third editio

Davos, Switzerland. 23 January 2026 – Saudi Arabia 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, it was announced on the closing day of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Forum in Davos, Switzerland. His Excellency Faisal F. Alibrahim, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning today confirmed the details for the regular high-level WEF meeting, which was announced at the 2025 WEF Annual Meeting. Calling for pragmatism and collaboration against a backdrop of geopolitical fragmentation, HE Alibrahim said “stability ca

Gaza, January 24, 2026, SPA — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) yesterday distributed winter clothing to child patients and medical staff working in hospitals and health centers across the Gaza Strip as part of the Saudi popular campaign to support the Palestinian people. Field teams from the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage — the implementing partner of KSrelief in Gaza — carried out the distributions inside hospitals and health centers to reach patients facing hardship from illness and harsh winter conditions in addition to medical personnel who continue to fulfill their humanitarian duties under extre

The event spotlighted drought as an urgent global risk and called for a decisive shift from crisis response to long-term resilience. Leaders emphasized the importance of scaling finance, innovation, and land restoration solutions to tackle drought at its root. The dialogue reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s leadership in launching global partnerships and unlocking billions for land-based adaptation. Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2026 — The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16 Presidency, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, convened a high-level dialogue today at the Saudi House during the World Ec