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 — 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 — 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 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 (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise utmost caution and vigil amid forecast of thunderstorms continue hitting most regions of Saudi Arabia until Saturday.
People are advised to avoid valleys prone to (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, epitomizes the Kingdom's bold ambition to transform its sports sector into a global powerhouse. A former professional in motorsports, Prince Abdulaziz brings a rare (...)
Under the direction of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, Saudi Arabia's historic declaration of a successful bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup marks a turning point in the Kingdom's journey to fulfill Vision 2030. This (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has promised to deliver "a tournament of a lifetime" after being selected on Wednesday as host of the FIFA World Cup 2034 during a virtual session of the Extraordinary FIFA Congress. Saudi Arabia will bring more teams and more (...)
The Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) hosted the second Diriyah Global Seminar under the theme "Timeless Knowledge" from Dec. 8 to 9.
Titled "Crossroads of Trade and Tradition: Diriyah and Central Arabia's Role in Global Exchange," the event (...)
Apple has announced plans to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia, starting with the launch of the Apple Store online in summer 2025, offering customers access to Apple's full range of products and services in Arabic for the first time.
By 2026, the (...)
Almarai celebrated a new achievement with the inclusion of its Group General Counsel Spyros Zampelis in The Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Middle East 2024. This distinguished list recognizes the top General Counsels and senior legal leaders across the (...)
RIYADH — Riyadh Mayor Prince Dr. Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf highlighted the capital's dynamic economy and inclusivity, pointing out that non-Saudi residents account for more than half of the city's population.
This, he noted, reflects Riyadh's (...)
