Saudi FM Holds Talks with Malaysian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Monday with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Haji Hasan. They discussed relations between their countries and ways to strengthen them in various...

Saudi-U.S. Defence Deal On The Cards? MBS At White Soon To Seal Mega Pact

’Naxal-Maoist Terror Nearly Wiped Out Across India’: PM Modi Hails Police, CRPF, BSF During his address to Navy personnel aboard INS Vikrant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India is close to eliminating Maoist violence. He noted that...

Saudi Arabia champions global partnerships to power a sustainable mineral future

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to global partnership and collaboration in shaping the future of the minerals industry, as H.E. Khalid Al Mudaifer, Vice-Minister for Mining Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Mineral...

Saudi Agriculture 2025 Opens in Riyadh Showcasing Innovation and Sustainability in the Agri-Food Sector

The 42nd edition of Saudi Agriculture 2025, the Kingdom’s leading international exhibition for agriculture, food, aquaculture, and agri-technology, opened yesterday at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC). The four-day...

Saudi Arabia bans employers from charging domestic workers recruitment, permit fees

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has prohibited employers from charging any fees to domestic workers, including those related to recruitment, work permits, transfers of service or changes in profession. Employers...

Saudi Ambassador to Syria Presents Credentials to Syrian President

Dr. Faisal bin Saud Al-Mujfel presented his credentials as the new Saudi Ambassador to Syria to President Ahmed al-Sharaa. During the reception, Al-Mujfel conveyed to the Syrian president the well-wishes of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King...

Saudi Arabia Railways launches Supplier Development Initiative

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has launched the Supplier Development Initiative during the second annual Saudi International Rail Exhibition and Conference, held at ROSHN Front in Riyadh. SAR Chief Executive Bashar AlMalik stated that the launch of...

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser named U.S.-Saudi Business Council co-chair

(Reuters) -The U.S.-Saudi Business Council has named Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser as U.S. co-chair of its board, representing the United States. Fraser replaces Steve Demetriou, former CEO of engineering contractor Jacobs, who held the role from 2018...

Saudi Private Sector Boosts GDP Contribution to $613 Billion, Says Investment Minister

Significant Growth in Private Sector Contribution Saudi Arabia’s private sector is increasingly seen as a critical driver of the Kingdom’s economic diversification efforts. Minister of Investment Khalid Al Falih announced that the private sector’s...

Saudi Investment Minister: Private Sector Contribution to GDP Doubled in 10 Years

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih underscored the vital and complementary role of the private sector in the national investment ecosystem, noting its significant contribution to Saudi Arabia's economic growth. The minister stated that...

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from UN Secretary-General

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. During the call, the two officials...

Saudi Arabia, France Stress Importance of Alleviating Humanitarian Suffering in Gaza

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call on Sunday from French President Emmanuel Macron. During the call, the leaders reviewed the ongoing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and...

King Salman awards King Abdulaziz Medal to 200 Saudi organ donors

Qatar Airways lands inaugural flight at The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia

Doha: Qatar Airways currently operates more than 130 weekly flights across 12 Saudi gateways, showcasing its commitment to enhancing connectivity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia – Qatar Airways today marks the launch of...

Saudi: Takween to create over $173mln Sukuk program

Riyadh: Takween Advanced Industries Company decided, on 19 October 2025, to establish SAR-denominated Sukuk programs, compliant with Islamic Shariah principles. Takween appointed Sukuk Financial Company as the financial advisor for the Sukuk...

Saudi: Riyad Bank’s profits jump to over $2bln in 9M-25

Riyadh: The net profits of Riyad Bank rose by 9.98% year-on-year (YoY) to SAR 7.77 billion in the first nine months (9M) of 2025 from SAR 7.06 billion. Earnings per share (EPS) edged up to SAR 2.46 in 9M-25 from SAR 2.27 in 9M-24, according to the...

Saudi Riyal edges up against Pak rupee today – 21 October 2025

KARACHI – Saudi Riyal has strengthened against Pakistani rupee in open market on Tuesday. The buying rate of Saudi Riyal stood at Rs75.45 However, the selling rate hovered at Rs76.1. The SAR to PKR exchange rate holds great significance for...

Saudi: Al Rajhi Bank’s assets hike 17.5% in 9M-25

Riyadh: Al Rajhi Bank registered net profits amounting to SAR 18.41 billion in the first nine months (9M) of 2025, up 29.64% year-on-year (YoY) from SAR 14.20 billion. The assets grew by 17.35% to SAR 1.05 trillion in 9M-25 from SAR 902.57 billion...

Saudi: Ayyan Investment’s revenues leap 1,260% in Q3-25

Riyadh: Ayyan Investment Company turned into profitability at SAR 468.43 million in the first nine months (9M) of 2025, against net losses of SAR 138.81 million in 9M-24. Revenues hiked by 546.30% year-on-year (YoY) to SAR 125.64 million as of 30...

Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets gain as investors eye earnings; Saudi bourse slips on banks

Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Tuesday on expectations of easing U.S.-China trade tensions ahead of key earnings, while Saudi Arabia's index fell after disappointing results. Dubai's main index rose 0.4%, led by a 2.9% gain in Emirates...