THURSDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2026KSA

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  1. Saudi mining and quarrying activity surges 19 percent in JulyRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s mining and quarrying activity rose by 19 percent in July 2026 compared with June, contributing to a 10.4 percent monthly increase in the Kingdom’s overall Industrial Production Index (IPI). According to preliminary data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), manu
  2. Over 140 spiny-tailed lizards released in King Khalid Royal ReserveRIYADH — The Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority, in cooperation with the National Center of Wildlife (NCW), has released more than 140 spiny-tailed lizards at several suitable sites within King Khalid Royal Reserve. This was part of joint programs to develop wildlife, su
  3. Makkah Border Guard rescue 2 Bangladeshis stranded at seaMAKKAH — Search and rescue teams from the Border Guard in Rabigh in the Makkah region rescued two Bangladeshi residents after their boat broke down at sea. The teams provided them with the necessary assistance.The General Directorate of Border Guard advised all sea users to follow safety guidelines,
  4. Coalition vows decisive response to persistent Houthi attacks on Saudi ArabiaRIYADH — Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said that the terrorist Houthi militia is persisting in its heinous attacks against Saudi Arabia’s national assets and infrastructure. “The continuation of these attacks demonstrates the terrorist Houthi
  5. Saudi Arabia welcomes IAEA resolution on SyriaRIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed the adoption of the resolution concerning Syria by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the subsequent conclusion of the Board’s consideration of the item on the implementation of the safeguards agreement in Syria.This follows the
  6. Saudi Arabia and 7 Islamic nations welcome UK decision to ban import of goods from illegal Israeli settlementsRIYADH — Saudi Arabia and seven other Arab and Islamic countries welcomed the decision of the government of the United Kingdom to ban the import of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and to introduce restrictions on services linked to such settlements.In a j
  7. Saudi delivery sector soars 30.5% to 132 million orders in 2Q 2026RIYADH — The delivery sector in Saudi Arabia recorded remarkable growth during the second quarter of 2026, with the number of orders exceeding 132 million. This represents a 30.5 percent increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year, according to an index issued by the Transport General
  8. Saudi business confidence climbs to 56.7 points on industry, services gainsRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index rose to 56.7 points in August 2026, up 0.2 points from 56.5 points in July, continuing to reflect optimism among businesses regarding economic activity. The index recorded increased confidence in the industry and services sectors during the month, wh
  9. Security and History Dialogue concludes in Riyadh with more than 5,200 visitorsRIYADH — The Security and History Dialogue 2026 concluded at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter on Tuesday, drawing more than 5,200 visitors over three days of discussions on Saudi Arabia’s history, security and development.Organized by the Ministry of Interior under the patronage of
  10. September 23 set as National Day holiday for private, non-profit sectorsRIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced the date of the 96th Saudi National Day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors. In a statement on its official X account, the ministry stated that Wednesday, Rabi al-Thani 12, 1448 AH, corresponding to September 23
  11. Saudi Arabia approves 4,310-square-kilometer nature reserve near RiyadhRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Nature Reserve and the formation of its board of directors, creating a 4,310-square-kilometer protected area encompassing Dhurma, Al-Muzahimiyah and the areas between them.Ibrahim Al-Sultan, Minister of
  12. SR6,000 fine for unauthorized car races on public roadsRIYADH — Saudi traffic authorities have set a fine of SR6,000 for holding car races or driving in convoys on public roads without obtaining a permit. The Traffic Department stated on its X platform account that the minimum fine is SR3,000. Field and undercover teams within traffic departments across
  13. Saudi Arabia approves marine war-risk insurance pool to support tradeRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved the establishment of a national insurance pool covering war risks for cargo and vessels. The move aims to strengthening marine insurance capacity and supporting the continuity of trade and supply chains.Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said the pool wo
  14. National Security Operations Center receives over 2.7 million calls in AugustRIYADH — The National Center for Security Operations received 2,790,646 calls via the unified emergency number 911 across the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province during August 2026. This falls within the mandate of the Unified Security Operations Centers (911), which receive
  15. Alswaha advances Saudi Arabia’s global AI partnerships with tech leadersCALIFORNIA — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings with leaders of global technology and investment companies during the first day of his visit to Silicon Valley in California. The meetings focused on strengthening investments and part
  16. Crown Prince receives princes, scholars and senior officials in JeddahJEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received several princes, scholars, senior officials, and a group of citizens who came to greet him at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday. **media[2763218]****media[2763215]**Those who attended the reception included Prince Mishaal bin S
  17. Riyadh becomes only Gulf city among world’s top 100 innovation clustersRIYADH — Riyadh has ranked among the world’s top 100 innovation clusters in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, becoming the only Gulf city to achieve the classification. The Saudi capital ranked 92nd globally, recording 419 venture capital deals in innovation and 162 international patent applications
  18. Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Jordan, backs its responseRIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the continued unjustified Iranian attacks against Jordan, reiterating its solidarity with the Kingdom and its people in all measures taken in response to the attacks. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, Saudi Arabia denounce
  19. Deputy Minister discusses regional developments, bilateral ties with Chinese, Russian ambassadorsRIYADH — Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received the Chinese and Russian ambassadors to the Kingdom in separate meetings to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. During his meeting with China’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Zhang Hua, the two officials reviewed bi
  20. Jameel Altheyabi: Media and security sectors are essential partners in protecting society and strengthening stabilityRIYADH — Jameel Altheyabi, editor-in-chief of Okaz and supervisor general of Saudi Gazette, underscored the importance of forging a professional and institutional partnership between the media and security sectors, founded on trust, effective communication, and shared responsibility. Speaking at a s
  21. Saudi Arabia affirms resolve to defend sovereignty, protect citizens and expatsJEDDAH — The Cabinet session, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday, reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitment to defending its sovereignty, maintaining the security of its citizens and expatriates, and safeguarding its national assets. After reviewing the la
  22. US says Houthis must bear consequences of their aggressionRIYADH — The US Embassy in Yemen said the Houthis “started this conflict and must bear the consequences of their aggression,” affirming the right of Yemen’s internationally recognized government and Saudi Arabia to defend themselves.In a statement, the embassy said the Republic of Yemen is the sole
  23. King Salman gifts Kaaba Kiswa belt to Arab LeagueRIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has presented a section of the Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa belt to the Arab League as a gift.Acting on the King’s directive and on behalf of Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji presented the gift to Arab
  24. Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms forecast in a number of Saudi regions through MondayRIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution amid forecasts of thunderstorms across parts of Saudi Arabia from Wednesday through Monday. The Civil Defense called on the public to remain in safe places, stay away from valleys and areas where flood waters coll
  25. King Salman and Crown Prince offer condolences to Tanzanian president over death of her husbandJEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman offered condolences to President of Tanzania Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan over the death of her husband Hafidh Ameir Hassan. In separate cables sent to Dr. Samia, the King and the Crown Prince c
  26. Saudi Arabia's foreign currency reserves jump 7.2% to SR1.73 trillion in AugustRIYADH — Saudi Arabia's foreign currency reserves recorded an increase of 7.2 percent, reaching $462.15 billion (SR1.733 trillion) in August 2026 compared to $431.11 billion (SR1.616 trillion) in the same month of 2025, according to the latest data released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).The data
  27. E-commerce sales in Saudi Arabia surge 11.8% to SR37.6 billion in JulyRIYADH — E-commerce sales in Saudi Arabia via Mada cards surged 11.8 percent, reaching SR37.6 billion during July 2026, compared to SR33.6 billion in June, according to the monthly statistical bulletin issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The bulletin showed that e-commerce sales via Mada cards
  28. Weqaa Center launches “The Healthier Choice” campaign to promote safer farmingRIYADH — The National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases (Weqaa Center) launched on Tuesday “The Healthier Choice” campaign to promote integrated plant pest management and more effective agricultural practices, based on the principle that healthy food starts wit
  29. Saudi Arabia issues volcanic ash alert for citizens in IndonesiaJAKARTA — The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Indonesia has urged Saudi citizens to exercise increased caution in the coming days due to the expanding area affected by volcanic ash and the potential risks it poses to public health and safety. The embassy advised Saudi residents and visitors to avoid open a
  30. Arab and Islamic nations rally behind Saudi Arabia, condemn Houthi attacksRIYADH — Widespread condemnations pour in across the Arab and Islamic world following the attacks launched by the Houthi militia on cities and civilian and economic facilities in the southern regions of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the injury of 73 civilians, including women and children.The cond
  31. Saudi Arabia draws red line: Will defend itself and its interestsMOSCOW — Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan affirmed that Saudi Arabia will use all available means to protect its interests and will not hesitate to defend itself against the Houthi aggression. He made the remarks while speaking at a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Serge
  32. Saudi GDP contracts 4.7% in Q2 as oil activity falls 24.8%RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 4.7% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, driven by a 24.8% decline in oil activities, according to estimates released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).Non-oil and government act
  33. Saudi energy facilities targeted in southern region, fires halt some operationsRIYADH — Several energy sector facilities and installations in Saudi Arabia’s southern region were targeted Tuesday morning, causing fires, temporarily halting some operations and injuring several citizens and residents, the Ministry of Energy said. An official source at the ministry said relevant a
  34. Saudi FM discusses Middle East crises, peace efforts with German MPsBERLIN — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Dr. Alexander Radwan, Chairman of the Parliamentary Group for Arab Countries and a member of the German Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, during his official visit to Germany. Prince Faisal also met with a number of members of t
  35. Saudi FM, German minister meet to discuss expanding partnershipBERLIN — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with German Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche in Berlin on Monday. During the meeting, the two ministers reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, particularly in the economic fields. They ex
  36. HR Ministry: Failure to notify job applicants of interview results is a violationRIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development emphasized that failing to notify job applicants of the results of their interviews constitutes a violation of regulations and bylaws. The ministry urged affected individuals to notify the ministry about the non-compliant establishments
  37. Al-Kheraiji attends Arab League ministerial session and session on Jerusalem in CairoCAIRO — On behalf of Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji attended the 166th ordinary session of the Arab League Council at the ministerial level in Cairo on Monday. The meeting, held at the Arab League General Secretariat
  38. Saudi media must prioritize accuracy and objectivity over speed, says Jameel AltheyabiRIYADH — Saudi media must prioritize the core journalistic values of accuracy, responsibility and objectivity over the race to publish first, particularly while reporting security-related issues, said Editor-in-Chief of Okaz and Supervisor General of Saudi Gazette Jameel Altheyabi.Addressing the Sec
  39. Islamic Military Coalition, Türkiye discuss enhancing counter-terrorism cooperationRIYADH — Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghedi met with Turkish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Emrullah Isler at the coalition's headquarters in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed prospects for enhancing coo
  40. National Center for Inspection and Monitoring receives over 11 million reportsRIYADH — The National Center for Inspection and Monitoring (NCIM) has received more than 11 million reports from citizens through its unified inspection and control platform.The Center was established by a Cabinet decision in 2024 with the aim of coordinating inspection and control efforts among gov

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