• Gaza ceasefire, post-conflict planning on Blinken’s Saudi visit agenda

    Blinken is due to travel on to Egypt, which neighbors Gaza and whose envoys have been involved in previous mediation efforts. In Jeddah and Cairo, Blinken will discuss efforts to reach an "immediate ceasefire agreement that secures the release of all remaining hostages", State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
  • Al Hilal finish off Al Ittihad to ease into Asian Champions League semis

    Ittihad's miserable night was summed up in the final minute of normal time, when striker Abderrazak Hamdallah was given a second booking for grabbing Hilal defender Ali Al Bulaihi by the throat. The confrontation sparked a number of clashes between the opposing sets of players.
  • 1200 year old ebony wood poles discovered at Jeddah’s Othman bin Affan Mosque site

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - The Jeddah Historic District Program has announced the discovery of the two ebony wood poles at  the historic site of Othman bin Affan Mosque, dating back over 1200 years to the first and second centuries AH (7th and 8th centuries AD). They have been identified as...
  • Alicia Keys to perform at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024 on March 9

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Jeddah is poised to host Alicia Keys, the legendary musician, singer, and multiple Grammy-award winner, at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit Main Stage on March 9. This performance is set to be a highlight of the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024 festivities. Alicia Keys...
  • Time to recognize the State of Palestine: Saudi foreign minister at OIC session

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan has emphasized the unanimous rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip by the Islamic countries. During his presidential address at the Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic...
  • OIC to hold extraordinary meeting on Israeli aggression on March 5

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold an extraordinary meeting of its Council of Foreign Ministers to discuss the continuing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people. The session will be held at the headquarters of its General Secretariat in Jeddah on March 5. OIC Secretary-General...
  • Extreme E races for electric SUVs 2024 kick off in Jeddah

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Organized by the Saudi Arabian Cycling Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport, the fourth annual "Extreme E" all-electric sport-utility vehicle (SUV) off-road racing series will kick off Saturday in Jeddah with the participation of eight two-racer teams. The first edition of this global...
  • Mawani completes Red Sea Gateway Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Ports Authority, Mawani, announced the completion of the Red Sea Gateway Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, leading to an increase in its capacity. The completion of work at Jeddah Islamic Port’s North Container Terminal, in cooperation with the Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) with...
  • King Abdulaziz International Airport serves 42.7m passengers in 2023, a 36% growth

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — King Abdulaziz International Airport served over 42.7 million passengers in 2023, reflecting a remarkable growth rate of 36% compared to the 31.4 million passengers recorded in 2022, marking the highest annual passenger statistic in its history, Jeddah Airports said on Wednesday. According to Jeddah Airports' 2023...
  • Najran extends MoU with Ayan for Commerce & Industry

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia's Najran Cement Company has announced the extension of its non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ayan for Commerce & Industry. This extension comes as a result of the ongoing valuation and due diligence processes, which are yet to be completed. The original MoU, signed...
  • Albilad Capital to pay dividend 

    The distribution ratio of the NAV stands at 0.10 percent.
  • IsDB, SWCC sign agreement

    The collaboration will involve efforts from both parties.
  • Manchester City crowned FIFA Club World Cup winners for first time

    Pep Guardiola also made history as the first coach to lift the Club World Cup on four occasions and with three different clubs after previously winning the competition twice at Barcelona and once in charge of Bayern Munich. "To win the treble was truly special, but to win two more...
  • Man City ease into Club World Cup final but must cope without Haaland

    Despite missing their biggest goal threat and creative hub, City were never troubled as an unblemished record for European sides against Asian teams at the Club World Cup was extended to 14 games. City lacked penetration and punch for the first 45 minutes despite enjoying over 80 percent of possession...
  • Villa, Maldini visit Jeddah to promote FIFA Club World Cup 2023

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- Football stars David Villa and Paolo Maldini visited Jeddah today to promote the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup, which will be hosted in the city from December 12 to 22.The two stars met with football fans at the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia official pre-tournament...
  • Marafy: Saudi Arabia unveils another ambitious megacity project

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has revealed plans for a remarkable megacity project named Marafy, following in the footsteps of its visionary project, Neom. Marafy is set to become a vibrant urban center located to the north of Jeddah, offering a stunning waterfront reminiscent of London's iconic landscape. This...
  • Saudia records 50 percent growth in operations during Umrah season

    JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - From the start of the month of Muharram until the end of Rabi' Al-Awwal, Saudia Airlines transported 814,000 Umrah performers to and from Saudi Arabia, a 50 percent increase over last year, according to a press release issued by Saudia. Its commitment to operate during the...
  • Red Sea International Film Festival to showcase 14 short films

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - The Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) unveiled Monday the lineup of international short films participating in the event. The films include "Titanic", "Primetime Mother", "The Late Wind", "The Wait", "Solatia", "Dusk", "Suitcase", "Terra Mater - Motherland", "Eid Mubarak" and "The In Between". The third edition...
  • Producer Baz Luhrmann to be head of jury at Red Sea International Film Festival 2023  

    JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Red Sea International Film Festival has said that internationally renowned writer, director and producer Baz Luhrmann will preside over the festival's Red Sea: Features Competition Jury this year. The festival's third edition will take place from November 30 to December 9 in Jeddah. The Red...
  • Lucid Group opens Saudi Arabia’s first-ever car manufacturing facility

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Lucid Group, which is partially owned by the Public Investment Fund, launched Wednesday its first international factory in Jeddah-based King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). The manufacturing unit extends over an area of more than 1.35 million square meters, occupying about 31% of the total area allocated...
  • ITFC collaborates with Turk Eximbank for providing joint loan of US$277m

    JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), which is a member of the Islamic Development Bank, has collaborated with Turk Eximbank to provide a joint loan worth $277 million. This loan includes murabaha facilities, an Islamic finance and investment instrument. This collaboration aims to enhance trade...
  • IsDB to finance projects worth US$800m in member states

    JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Board of Executive Directors (BED) of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) approved to finance projects worth US$800 million for improving the living conditions of the people in member countries and attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). IsDB President Dr. Mohammed Al-Jasser said that the projects were...
  • Israeli PM thanks Saudi after emergency aircraft landing in Jeddah

    The Air Seychelles flight laden with Israeli passengers was heading from the Seychelles to Tel Aviv. Saudi airspace had been closed to flights to and from Israel until July 2022, when it opened to coincide with a visit by US President Joe Biden to the region.
  • ICIEC, SAPICO ink pact

    Pact to enhance commercial activities between the two.
  • $202m contract signed for Jeddah project

    The contract involves MEP works for Al Muhammadiyah Hospital.
  • Saudi Crown Prince and Iran foreign minister discuss bilateral relations

    Iran's foreign minister met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his first visit since the Middle East rivals announced a rapprochement, officials said. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who travelled to Riyadh on Thursday, held talks with the Crown Prince in Jeddah, the Saudi foreign ministry said, after extending a scheduled...
  • Saudi home to three of top five Arab smart cities

    Saudi Arabia, which has pioneered the development of smart cities in the region, plans to establish more than 200 smart cities.
  • Brazilian striker Firmino scores hat-trick on Saudi debut

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia--Brazilian forward and former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino hit a hat-trick on his Saudi Pro League debut on Friday as Al- Ahli defeated Al-Hazem 3-1. The 31-year-old skipper found the net in the sixth, 10th and 72nd minutes for the promoted team who also fielded fellow new signings Riyad...
  • Saudi Arabia’s real estate deals decline by 16 percent in 2022

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The value of Saudi Arabia's real estate transactions declined 16 percent year-on-year (YoY), or SAR 36.2 billion, to nearly SAR 184.42 billion ($49.15 billion) in 2022. The Ministry of Justice said that this is the first decline in the value of real estate transactions in the...
  • Saudi-hosted talks on Ukraine war end with resolve to continue efforts for peace

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia-- More than 40 representatives of countries from around the world gathered in Jeddah, pledging to continue holding consultations that could pave the way for peace in Ukraine and end the deadly war. A meeting was held in Jeddah for national security advisors and representatives from over 40...
  • Saudi makes Ukraine peace bid with Jeddah talks, Russia not invited

    Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, failing in its attempt to take Kyiv but seizing swathes of territory that Western-backed Ukrainian troops are fighting to recapture. Beijing, which says it is a neutral party in the conflict but has been criticised by Western capitals for refusing to condemn Moscow,...
  • SAUDIA adds new A321neo aircraft to its fleet

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - SAUDIA, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, announced the expansion of its fleet with the addition of new aircraft type, Airbus A321neo under the slogan “A neo-way of flying.” The airline aims to add 20 more A321neo aircrafts to its fleet by 2026. The A321neo...
  • Riyadh, Jeddah among world’s least expensive cities

    Key global reports list Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Jeddah among the world's least expensive cities for living. TRENDS finds out the cost of living in other cities of the Kingdom.
  • Saudi Arabia to host talks on Ukraine war in push for peace

    The talks to be hosted in the Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah next weekend will discuss a path toward peace in Ukraine, convening representatives from Kyiv, Western powers and developing countries. Russia is likely to miss the meeting just as it did not participate in a similar gathering last...
  • Saudia Cargo signs deal with Jan de Rijk

    It will enable Saudia Cargo to widen network in Europe.
  • Saudi authorities foil bid to smuggle 209,000 meth pills in Jeddah

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) have arrested a citizen in Jeddah governorate for smuggling 209,000 pills of the narcotic methamphetamine. Legal action has been taken against him, and the case has been referred to the Public Prosecution, SPA reported. Security authorities have requested...
  • Office segment demand drives Saudi Arabia’s real estate boom

    "The office sector shines brightest in the real estate market. Saudi Arabia's rapid economic growth drives the demand," Faisal Durrani, Partner, Head of Middle East Research told TRENDS. "Overseas businesses are flocking to Riyadh, evidenced by a 54 percent rise in business licenses in 2022."
  • Jeddah prepares to host 4th edition of Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - The Formula One Organizing Committee announced on Thursday the initial calendar for the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship, which begins in Bahrain on March 2 and ends in Abu Dhabi on December 8. The 4th edition of the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will...
  • Saudi tourism magnets: Oasis, bustling cities

    New tourism framework has been enacted, refining regulations and systems to lure investors, boost competitiveness, and elevate service quality in the sector across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Saudi Arabia summons Swedish ambassador over Quran burning

    The kingdom had already condemned Wednesday's incident in which an Iraqi citizen living in Sweden stomped on the Muslim holy book and set several pages alight. The foreign ministry summoned the ambassador on Sunday to urge Sweden "to stop all actions that directly contradict international efforts seeking to spread the...
  • OIC calls for measures to prevent Quran burning incidents

    The Saudi Arabia-based Organization of Islamic Cooperation called for collective measures to avoid future Quran burnings, days after a copy was torched outside a Stockholm mosque. OIC met at its Jeddah headquarters to respond to Wednesday's incident in which an Iraqi citizen living in Sweden stomped on the holy book...
  • Saudi Arabia to host 2023 FIFA Club World Cup

    RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA- The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced on Monday that Jeddah will host the next edition of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023. This follows an official visit made by a FIFA delegation to Jeddah last week to inspect...
  • First flight with Yemeni pilgrims to touch down in Jeddah since 2016

    A Yemenia Airways plane carrying 277 travelers departed at around 8 pm, seven years after Sanaa's international airport was blockaded by the Saudi-led coalition. Two more flights will depart on Monday and Tuesday, officials said. The Houthis' Works Minister Ghaleb Mutlaq said about 200 flights would be needed to accommodate...
  • US remains invested in Gulf partnerships, Blinken tells diplomats

    Blinken spoke during a Gulf Cooperation Council ministerial meeting in the capital Riyadh following talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
  • Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince in fresh bid to mend ties

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, in what is seen as the fresh step towards mending ties between the US government and the de facto Saudi ruler. “The two affirmed their shared commitment to advance stability,...
  • Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad: club source

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has signed for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad for three years starting next season, a source in the Jeddah-based club told AFP on Tuesday. "Benzema has signed a contract for his transfer to Al-Ittihad for a three-year period starting next season," the...
  • Blinken urges Saudi-Israel normalcy, pledges no nukes for Iran

    "The United States has a real national security interest in promoting normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia. We believe we can and indeed we must play an integral role in advancing it," Blinken told the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the powerful pro-Israel lobby.
  • US, Saudi Arabia urge truce talks between warring Sudan groups

    The last truce was agreed to allow desperately needed humanitarian aid and safe passages into areas of Sudan ravaged by the fighting, but like all that preceded it was routinely violated by both sides.
  • OIC experts discuss draft plan for Persons with Disability

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday discussed a plan of action on the protection and integration of persons with disability at the open-ended meeting of the International Group of Experts at its headquarters in Jeddah.  During the meeting, experts reviewed the draft OIC Plan...
  • Syria, Ukraine join as Arab League Summit kicks off

    Syrian President Bashar al-Assad returns to Arab League Summit, which confronts conflicts across the Middle East and beyond, including the war in Ukraine.