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  1. Oman signs Participation Contract for Expo 2030 RiyadhRIYADH — The Sultanate of Oman has signed its Participation Contract with Expo 2030 Riyadh, formally confirming its presence at the World Expo, set to be hosted from 1 October 2030 to 31 March 2031. Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Culture and Commissioner General of O
  2. Saudi Ambassador Al-Anzi presents credentials to Syria's presidentDAMASCUS — The new Saudi Ambassador to Syria Ghazi Al-Anzi presented his credentials to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.During their meeting in Damascus, the ambassador conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to
  3. Bahraini Crown Prince meets with Saudi health ministerMANAMA — Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met with Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel during a meeting with heads of delegations participating in the 12th meeting of the Committee of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Health Ministers.During the meeting, Al-
  4. Albudaiwi: Unified Gulf Tourist Visa set for imminent launchRIYADH — Jasem Albudaiwi, secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), said that the Unified Gulf Tourist Visa project will be launched soon. “This will represent an important step towards strengthening Gulf integration and facilitate the movement of visitors among the GCC countries,” he
  5. Security is foundation of investment and economic growth, Saudi chambers chief saysRIYADH — Security is the foundation of investment and economic growth, and Saudi Arabia’s comprehensive security system has strengthened the Kingdom’s attractiveness and competitiveness regionally and globally, Federation of Saudi Chambers Chairman Abdullah Saleh Kamel said.Speaking at the Security
  6. Security has been a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia for three centuries, Al-Tuwaiyan saysRIYADH — Security has been a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia for three centuries, providing the stability upon which the Kingdom’s development has been built, Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Tuwaiyan, adviser at the Office of the Minister of Interior, said.Speaking during the Security and History Dialogue 202
  7. Interior Minister opens Security and History Dialogue 2026 in RiyadhRIYADH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif on Sunday inaugurated the Security and History Dialogue 2026, a three-day conference examining nearly three centuries of security in the Saudi state and its role in shaping stability, development and prosperity.Organized by the Ministr
  8. False real estate information may draw SR50,000 fineRIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has proposed a new regulation to impose maximum fines amounting to SR50,000 for providing false information about real estate transactions. The authority has invited public comments about the draft Article 15, Paragraph 3 of the “Classification of Violat
  9. Saudi banking loans to public and private sectors surge 7% to SR3.54 trillion by end of July 2026RIYADH — The volume of loans provided by Saudi banks to the private sector and non-financial government institutions surged 7 percent reaching more than SR3.54 trillion by the end of July 2026, compared to SR3.32 trillion during the same period in 2025.According to the monthly bulletin issued by the
  10. London police charge assailant with attempted murder of Saudi citizenLONDON — London's Metropolitan Police have charged a 58-year-old man with attempted murder in connection with the stabbing of a Saudi national in the Mayfair area of central London. The police have officially upgraded the charges against the perpetrator from “assault with intent to rob” to “attempte
  11. Municipalities, housing sector records over 3 million volunteer hours in 1H 2026RIYADH — The municipalities and housing sector recorded more than three million volunteer hours during the first half of 2026, with more than 179,000 male and female volunteers participating in 6,700 volunteer opportunities. These were carried out through municipalities, municipal authorities, and h
  12. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait strengthen cooperation in combating desertification and restoring landsRIYADH — The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification, in cooperation with Kuwait's Environment Public Authority, has launched a series of virtual training and technical workshops in September and October 2026. This was part of the implementation of a memorandum
  13. CEDA highlights Saudi economic resilience as inflation stays at 1.8%, PMI reaches 53.1JEDDAH — A meeting of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA), held on Sunday virtually, reviewed the report submitted by the Strategic Management Office regarding the performance of Saudi Vision 2030 programs and national strategies for the first quarter of 2026. The report highlight
  14. OPEC+ agree to maintain oil output quotas unchanged for OctoberRIYADH — The OPEC+ countries decided to maintain the production levels for October 2026 that were set for September 2026. The decision was taken at the virtual meeting of the seven member countries of the OPEC+ group—Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman— held on Sunday t
  15. Saudi FM discusses regional developments, de-escalation in calls with Iranian, Pakistani counterpartsRIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls with his Iranian and Pakistani counterparts to discuss the latest regional developments and efforts to maintain security and stability in the region. During a call on Sunday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghch
  16. Saudi Arabia, 7 countries condemn Ben-Gvir’s calls for forced Palestinian displacement, Gaza settlementsRIYADH — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and seven other Arab and Muslim countries strongly condemned statements by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding plans to forcibly displace Palestinians from their land and establish settlements in the Gaza Strip. In a statement i
  17. Border Guard arrests 13, seizes 280kg of khat, 37kg of hashish and 45,000 pillsJAZAN/ASIR — Border Guard land patrols arrested 13 violators of the Border Security Law and thwarted the smuggling of 280 kg of khat, 37 kg of hashish and 45,000 tablets in three separate operations across Asir and Jazan. In Asir, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Raboua Sector arrested four Ethio
  18. Red, orange alerts warn of heavy rain, thunderstorms and flash floods across regionsJEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) issued red alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms capable of causing flash floods for Makkah, Jazan, Asir and Al-Baha on Sunday. Meanwhile, orange alerts were issued for moderate rain in parts of Jazan Region, including Jazan and Al-Darb, as well a
  19. Saudi Customs ports report 1075 contraband seizures last weekRIYADH — Land, sea, and air Customs ports across Saudi Arabia recorded 1,075 seizures of contraband last week. The seized items included 71 types of narcotics such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and Captagon pills, in addition to 390 other prohibited materials. Customs ports also thwa
  20. Saudi Arabia deports 12,363 illegal residents in a weekRIYADH — Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 14,165 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between August 27 and September 2, the Ministry of
  21. Al-Rumayyan: PIF’s strong governance boosts capital attractionRIYADH — Public Investment Fund (PIF) Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan affirmed the PIF’s commitment to good governance through its Governance Center and its role in strengthening institutional capabilities. He made the remarks during the PIF Board Members Forum, which Al-Rumayyan inaugurated in the prese
  22. Saudi-Malaysian security cooperation foils smuggling of 505 kg of ketamineRIYADH — Ministry of Interior security spokesperson Brig. Gen.Talal bin Shalhoub stated that intelligence provided by the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to Malaysian authorities enabled the Anti-Narcotics Unit of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department to foil an attempt to smuggle 505.6 ki
  23. Rehabilitated Saudi vultures settle in Armenia and Iraq after epic regional journeyTABUK — Two Eurasian Griffon vultures rehabilitated and released from Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve have established new home ranges in Armenia and Iraq after journeys spanning eight countries across the Middle East.Tracking data released by the reserve to mark International Vulture Aware
  24. Alswaha, UN official discuss strengthening partnerships in digital governmentNEW YORK — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a meeting with United Nations Undersecretary General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua at UN headquarters in New York.Saudi Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alw
  25. Saudi Arabia to host second EU-GCC Summit on Oct. 24RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will host the second summit between leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union on Oct. 24, 2026.The two blocs seek to deepen their strategic partnership and expand political and economic cooperation.The multilateral summit will bring together leaders o
  26. Customs foil attempt to smuggle 18,549 amphetamine pills at Dammam airportDAMMAM — Saudi customs authorities at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam have foiled an attempt to smuggle 18,549 amphetamine pills hidden inside a postal parcel entering the Kingdom.Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said the parcel was discovered during cu
  27. Saudi Arabia adopts municipal regulations for commercial data centersRIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has approved new municipal regulations for commercial data centers as Saudi Arabia moves to strengthen its digital infrastructure and establish clearer requirements for investment in the rapidly growing sector.The regulations are designed to stream
  28. Saudi citizen stabbed in London’s Mayfair: EmbassyLONDON — The Saudi Embassy in the United Kingdom said Friday it was closely following the condition of a Saudi citizen who was stabbed in London’s Mayfair district and was coordinating with British authorities to ensure he receives the necessary medical care.The embassy said it had asked British sec
  29. 239 suspected cases of commercial cover-up detected last monthRIYADH — The National Program to Combat Commercial Concealment conducted 5,161 inspection tours across Saudi Arabia during August. The inspection campaigns resulted in the detection of 239 suspected cases of commercial concealment, with the violators referred to the competent authorities for investi
  30. Commerce ministry carries out over 20,000 inspection tours in AugustRIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce conducted more than 20,000 inspection tours across markets, shopping centers, and retail outlets throughout the Kingdom in August to verify compliance with discount regulations. The nationwide campaign coincides with the 2026 commercial discount season, which began
  31. Saudi, Greek foreign ministers discuss improving bilateral ties in phone callRIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis on Thursday. During the call, they discussed ways to further improve bilateral relations between the two countries. The current issues of common interest were al
  32. NCM forecasts thunderstorms across Saudi Arabia through WednesdayJEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts thunderstorms of varying intensity experiencing across several regions of Saudi Arabia from Saturday through Wednesday, September 5 to 9.Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in the Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions, as well as the highlan
  33. Riyadh cracks down on construction dust with SR20 million in finesRIYADH — The National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) said that it’s officials have intensified inspection and monitoring tours of project sites to control dust generated by construction work in the capital city of Riyadh. Fines totaling SR20 million are being imposed on construction proj
  34. Bahrain signs Participation Contract for Expo 2030 RiyadhRIYADH — Bahrain has signed its Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh, marking a new phase in preparations for its participation in the World Expo.Expo 2030 Riyadh Chief Executive Officer Talal Al-Marri and Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities President Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Kha
  35. Saudi FM, Seychelles VP discuss enhancing bilateral cooperationRIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received Vice President of Seychelles Sebastien Pillay at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh on Thursday.During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and opportunities to enhance cooperation ac
  36. King Salman and Crown Prince congratulate Ülle Madise, new president of EstoniaJEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Ülle Madise on her election as president of Estonia. In separate cables sent to Madise, the King and the Crown Prince wished continued good health and happiness for the presid
  37. Crown Prince, El-Sisi discuss regional security in phone callJEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held on Thursday a phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. During the call, they discussed bilateral cooperation and strategies to strengthen it across multiple sectors. The Crown Prince and the Egyptian president re
  38. 1,360 licenses issued for collective housing for one million foreign workersRIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has issued 1,360 licenses for collective housing serving about one million foreign workers in Saudi Arabia. This is through a new regulatory framework aimed at developing the collective housing sector and providing safe and sustainable living envir
  39. Saudi Arabia, Indonesia to boost student exchange, scholarship tiesJAKARTA — Saudi Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to enabling Indonesian students to benefit from opportunities to study at Saudi universities and to learn more about these opportunities through the Study in Saudi platform. During the meeting in Jakarta on Wedn
  40. Saudi Arabia, Serbia sign mutual visa exemption agreement for diplomatic, special passportsBELGRADE — On behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Marko Djuric in Belgrade. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and develop them.

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