Saudi Crown Prince and French President Advocate for Israel’s Withdrawal from Gaza and Two-State Solution

Istanbul, October 20, 2025 – In a significant diplomatic exchange, Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron have jointly called for Israel’s complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and the establishment...

Neom omitted from Saudi pre-budget statement

The Ministry of Finance document lists four of the five official gigaprojects Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive Exclusive announcements on...

Saudi Water Authority receives 2 global ISO certifications

The Saudi Water Authority has marked a significant achievement by securing two renowned international certifications: ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. This...

Saudi Arabia’s Wellness Surge: FIBO Arabia Debut Draws 12,399 Visitors

Riyadh — The inaugural edition of FIBO Arabia drew a total of 12,399 participants from regional and international markets to the three-day expo at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, signalling a notable step in Saudi Arabia’s push to...

PM Sharif to attend global investment conference in Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Saudi Arabia next week to attend the International Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference, where he will promote Pakistan’s investment potential and economic reform agenda. According to official...

Al-Qatamin: Ban on Jordanian Buses Entering Saudi Arabia Harms Transport Sector and Pilgrims

Jordan’s Minister of Transport, Nidal Al-Qatamin, discussed with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, the Saudi decision to prohibit Jordanian buses from entering Saudi territory during the Hajj season.اضافة اعلان During...

Race to the WTA Finals: Down to Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva for last spot in Riyadh

How have the Race to the WTA Finals standings changed after Ningbo? Rybakina and Andreeva couldn't have had more contrasting weeks in Ningbo last week. Andreeva lost her opening match, while Rybakina went all the way to the title at the WTA...

The best looks from the Riyadh Fashion Week

Fashion Riyadh Fashion Week 2025 unfolded against a cinematic backdrop of sandstone cliffs and glowing towers, with the desert air charged with a palpable sense of anticipation. This was more than a series of shows; it was a declaration of intent....

Mitsubishi Power unveils locally-assembled turbine in Saudi Arabia

Mitsubishi Power has inaugurated its first-ever JAC gas turbine assembled in Saudi Arabia at its Dammam Assembly Facility, coinciding with its 60th anniversary of operations in the Kingdom The first state-of-the-art M501JAC gas turbine will be...

Saudi Arabia strict rules for commercial sidewalk use

According to the ministry, the new framework strikes a balance between encouraging local investment and protecting public spaces, creating a cleaner, safer, and more organised urban landscape. It also defines precise standards for furniture...

Riyadh Fashion Week Takes It Up a Notch

RIYADH — Fashion relies heavily on image and signaling, and the third edition of Riyadh Fashion Week currently underway telegraphs the scale of Saudi Arabia‘s ambitions. The six-day event, which wraps on Tuesday with a Stella McCartney runway...

Qashio acquires Sanad Cash to accelerate Saudi expansion

UAE-based fintech Qashio, the UAE’s leading corporate spend management platform, announced the acquisition of Saudi Arabia’s Sanad Cash for an undisclosed value. The acquisition strengthens Qashio’s expansion into Saudi Arabia, aligning with its...

Saudi Crown Prince and French President discuss strengthening cooperation and developments in Gaza

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud discussed bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual interest with French President Emmanuel Macron in a phone call on Monday. According to the Saudi Press...

Salman Khan's 'Balochistan and Pakistan' remark at Saudi event kicks up online debate

Bollywood actor Salman Khan stirred up an online debate after he mentioned Balochistan and Pakistan separately while speaking at the Joy Forum 2025 in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh which he attended alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Amir Khan between October...

Saudi Arabia to conduct siren tests on November 3

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defence will carry out a fixed siren test across parts of Riyadh, Mecca and Tabuk on Monday, November 3, 2025, as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen emergency preparedness and public...

Saudi–Japan ties enter ‘higher phase’ as officials mark 70th anniversary at KFCRIS

Arab News Japan RIYADH: “Our relationship has entered a much higher phase,” said Dr. Shigeto Kondo, Senior Researcher at Japan’s Institute of Energy Economics, as scholars spoke at King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS) panel...

Israeli desalination firm operates secretly in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Pakistan

Illustrative - Desalination plant in Chile built by IDE Technologies (Photo: IDE Technologies) The Israeli desalination company IDE Technologies has been conducting covert, large-scale projects in countries that do not maintain diplomatic...

Saudi Arabia bars pilgrims with chronic illness, infectious disease from haj next year

PETALING JAYA: Those with chronic or infectious diseases will not be eligible to perform the haj next year under new health requirements set by Saudi Arabia for the 1447H/2026M pilgrimage season. A statement by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) said that...

Saudi Arabia announces new health requirements for 2026 Haj season

KUALA LUMPUR: The Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah has introduced new health requirements for pilgrims in the 1447H/2026 Haj season, including the discontinuation of the Tabung Haji Treatment Centre in the Holy Land. Tabung Haji group managing...

Bollywood, Hollywood, and gaming collide in Saudi

The Joy Forum in Riyadh is blurring the lines between Hollywood, Bollywood, sports, gaming, and pop culture. Shaquille O’Neal, Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, and Squid Game actors Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun were among those in the same...