Saudi Arabia

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Senior Saudi, UAE officials reaffirm close bilateral ties

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Senior Saudi and United Arab Emirates officials on Tuesday reaffirmed the close ties between the two Gulf nations, highlighting their shared history, deep-rooted brotherly relations and the role of their leadership in advancing regional prosperity.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Trump approves landmark nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

US President Donald Trump has approved a 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could eventually allow the kingdom to enrich uranium for its nuclear energy programme under a modified oversight framework, CNN reported, citing two US officials and a source familiar with the matter.

Construction & Real Estate Gulf Construction EVENTS

Cityscape Global to highlight investment shift toward integrated developments

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia’s ambition to welcome 150 million annual visitors by 2030, alongside an estimated $6.3 billion in potential private global real estate investment, is accelerating demand for integrated destinations that combine hospitality, retail, leisure and residential development, says a report.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia partners with Vertical Aerospace to advance air mobility

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK-based Vertical Aerospace to support the development of the Kingdom's advanced air mobility (AAM) sector.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a new multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days from the date of issuance, allowing pilgrims to enter the Kingdom several times within a year.

Miscellaneous

Saudi vows forceful response as Houthis threaten shipping blockade

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement's threat to impose a shipping blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, opening a potentially dangerous new front in the escalating US-Iran conflict.

Lifestyle

Saudis lead the world in recognising play's potential: study

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Saudi nationals are leading the world in recognising "play" as a vital catalyst for overall human potential, powering everything from physical health and mental happiness to social connections and academic success, according to a research released by Qiddiya City. Globally, adults now spend just two hours a day on leisure and play compared to nearly seven hours on paid work.

Education, HR & Training

Saudi Arabia embeds AI literacy into national strategy to achieve economic goals

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia is embedding AI literacy into its national strategy to support economic growth, workforce upskilling, and responsible AI adoption, according to a new report.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia's THC orders 11 more Leonardo helicopters

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, today announced an additional order of 11 Leonardo helicopters at Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

THC orders eight Airbus H145 helicopters to expand Saudi aviation operations

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, has placed a firm order for eight additional Airbus H145 helicopters during the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK.