MAKKAH — Sarar in the Taif governorate in the Makkah region recorded the highest rainfall at 64 mm, among 10 regions that witnessed rain on Friday.
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture stated in its report on rainfall across all (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise caution, remain in safe areas, and avoid valleys and flood-prone locations as heavy thunderstorms continue to affect most regions of Saudi Arabia until next (...)
JEDDAH — The Diriyah Biennale Foundation announced Tuesday the opening of Biennale Nights, as part of its Ramadan celebrations.
The Biennale Nights will include a special series of events at the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah, where visitors can (...)
The Diriyah Biennale Foundation has announced Nora Razian and Sabih Ahmed as the artistic directors for the third edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale, which will take place in January 2026 in Diriyah, near Riyadh.
The Diriyah (...)
There is no doubt that the transformative reforms witnessed in Saudi Arabia under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman are the result of an unprecedented and (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Hellenic Round Table Meeting, held in Riyadh on Wednesday, agreed to bolster the commercial and investment partnership between Saudi Arabia and Greece. The meeting explored investment opportunities in the construction sector (...)
RIYADH — The Board of Directors of the Sports Boulevard Foundation, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, has announced the opening of the first phase of the Sports Boulevard Project in Riyadh. The five destinations of the (...)
RIYADH — In an exciting moment of pride for Saudi Arabia, the largest Saudi Ardah, which was performed as part of the Kingdom's Founding Day celebrations, was officially recognized by Guinness World Records.
The event, which took place at Al-Adl (...)
RIYADH — Imam Turki bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud was the founder of the Second Saudi State in 1824, nearly six years after the fall of the First Saudi State. He was born in 1755 as the son of Abdullah bin Mohammed, the youngest son of Imam (...)
RIYADH — Imam Mohammed bin Saud bin Mohammed bin Muqrin was the founder of the First Saudi State in 1727. He was one of the four sons of Saud bin Mohammed bin Muqrin, alongside his brothers Thunayan, Mishari, and Farhan. His father ruled the Emirate (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will celebrate Founding Day on Saturday, February 22, commemorating the establishment of the First Saudi State in AD 1727 (1139 AH) by Imam Mohammed bin Saud in Diriyah.
This historic occasion embodies the deep-rooted heritage (...)
MIAMI — Riyadh Air will take to the skies by the end of 2025, CEO Tony Douglas confirmed on Thursday at the FII Priority Summit in Miami.
"It's all about the build-up now to going live, and by the end of this year, you will see Riyadh Air in the (...)
RIYADH — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia traces its history back three centuries, rooted in a rich heritage and deep-seated traditions.
Under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin (...)
RIYADH — A new era of stability in the Arabian Peninsula began when the Banu Hanifa tribe migrated to settle along Wadi Hanifa under the leadership of Ubaid bin Thalabah in the year 430 AD.
Choosing Hajr Al-Yamamah as their home, the city (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has warned that thunderstorms will hit most regions of Saudi Arabia until Thursday, Feb. 20.
It said that light to moderate rain is expected in the Makkah region, with potential flash floods, hail, (...)
High-stakes talks between the United States and Russia have commenced at Al-Diriyah Palace in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, under Saudi mediation aimed at improving relations between the two nations and fostering global security and stability.
The (...)
RIYADH — Princess Sara bint Mashhour bin Abdulaziz, spouse of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, has announced the launch of the programming for the Misk Heritage Museum "Asaan."
During her announcement of the launching, Princess (...)
RIYADH — Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority, said that Diriyah's major infrastructure will be completed by 2027. "The major infrastructure will include 60,000 underground parking spaces, pedestrian-friendly zones, and (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced that Saturday, February 22, will be an official holiday for both the private and non-profit sectors in observance of Saudi Founding Day.
Founding Day marks the anniversary (...)
The Saudi Visual Arts Commission has announced the inaugural edition of Art Week Riyadh, a landmark initiative aimed at celebrating Saudi Arabia's vibrant and evolving art scene.
Scheduled from April 6 to 13, 2025, the event will bring together (...)
RIYADH — Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb affirmed that Saudi Arabia's participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, underscores its steadfast commitment to shaping the global dialogue on travel and (...)
RIYADH — Sotheby's will host its inaugural auction in Saudi Arabia on February 8, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom's cultural evolution.
Titled 'Origins,' the event will be the first international auction of its kind in Saudi Arabia's (...)
JEDDAH — The Diriyah Biennale Foundation announced on Wednesday that the upcoming Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 will witness the first-ever display of the entire kiswah of the Holy Kaaba outside the Makkah city. Titled "And all that is in between", the (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Council of Ministers on Tuesday called upon the international community to hold the occupying Israeli authorities accountable for the grave violations being committed against innocent civilians and Islamic holy sites in Palestine. (...)
RIYADH — The Impact Makers Forum (ImpaQ 2024), organized by the Ministry of Media, concluded on Tuesday after drawing over 1,500 influencers and experts from across the globe and more than 30,000 attendees.
Held at the expansive 23,000-square-meter (...)
