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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan holds talks with British Secretary of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper in Davos on Wednesday.
Saudi FM meets British, French counterparts in Davos
Saudi Gazette reportDAVOS — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with British Secretary of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation between the two countries. They also discussed the latest developments in the region and joint efforts being made to address them. The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein Abdulrahman Al-Dawood, and Advisor to Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed Al-Yahya. Also on Wednesday, Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot in Davos.The...
January 22, 2026

Saudi FM meets British, French counterparts in Davos

Arab coalition condemns deadly attack on Giants Brigades commander in Yemen
Saudi Gazette reportADEN — The Arab coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government on Wednesday strongly condemned what it described as a “cowardly terrorist attack” targeting the motorcade of Brig. Gen. Hamdi Shukri, commander of the Second Brigade of the Giants Brigades, in the Ja’oula area of Lahj province. Coalition spokesperson Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said the attack resulted in the deaths of several people and left others wounded, calling it a criminal act that violates all humanitarian and moral values. He expressed the coalition’s condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. Security officials said four people were killed and five others wounded when a booby-trapped vehicle exploded as Shukri’s...
January 22, 2026

Arab coalition condemns deadly attack on Giants Brigades commander in Yemen

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and President of the World Economic ForumBørge Brende sign cooperation agreement in Davos on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia signs agreement with World Economic Forum to accelerate industrial transformation
Saudi Gazette reportDAVOS — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and President of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Børge Brende signed on Wednesday a cooperation agreement between the ministry and the WEF to advance industrial transformation in the Kingdom. The signing ceremony was held, in the presence of Prince Faisal bin Farhan, minister of foreign affairs and head of the Saudi delegation to the Davos 2026 Forum, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. The signing ceremony was also attended by Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim. The agreement between the two parties focused on developing a scalable, systematic model for industrial transformation in the Kingdom. This will be achieved through capacity building...
January 22, 2026

Saudi Arabia signs agreement with World Economic Forum to accelerate industrial transformation

The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques announced that more than 78 million faithful visited the Two Holy Mosques during the last Hijri month of Rajab.
Over 78 million faithful visit Two Holy Mosques in a month
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques announced that the number of visitors to the Two Holy Mosques during the month of Rajab 1447 AH reached 78,843,425. These statistical figures reflect the high turnout and the success of the authority’s approved operational and organizational plans. Out of this figure, a total of 14,875,003 pilgrims performed Umrah, while the number of worshipers at the Grand Mosque reached 34,954,367, including 54,402 worshipers at the Hijr Ismail (the semi-circular wall adjacent to the Kaaba). The number of worshipers at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah reached 25,074,929, while 1,293,867 worshipers prayed in the Rawdah Al-Sharifah. The number of visitors who offered greetings to the Prophet (peace be upon him)...
January 22, 2026

Over 78 million faithful visit Two Holy Mosques in a month

Six Afghans and one Chinese national were killed and several others injured in the blast at a Chinese restaurant in a heavily-guarded part of the Kabul city center on Monday.
Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist bombing in Kabul
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist bombing that occurred in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, resulting in the death and injury of a number of Afghan and Chinese citizens. Saudi Arabia reiterated its firm rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism, and affirmed its solidarity with the people of Afghanistan against all acts of violence, terrorism, and extremism. The Kingdom offered its condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.Six Afghans and one Chinese national were killed and several others injured in the blast at a Chinese restaurant in a heavily-guarded part of the Kabul city center on Monday.
January 21, 2026

Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist bombing in Kabul

The National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in cooperation with Soudah Development, released several endangered species into Al-Soudah Park in the southern Asir Region, including six Nubian ibex and six Arabian gazelles.
NCW releases 12 wildlife species into Al-Soudah Park
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in cooperation with Soudah Development, released several endangered species into Al-Soudah Park in the southern Asir Region, including six Nubian ibex and six Arabian gazelles. The initiative forms part of NCW’s efforts to breed and reintroduce endangered native wildlife, intending to strengthen ecological balance, restore biodiversity, and boost the appeal of national parks. Specialized teams are closely monitoring the released animals, tracking their health and behavior in the wild using advanced tools and technologies to assess the success of the release programs and enhance future outcomes.
January 21, 2026

NCW releases 12 wildlife species into Al-Soudah Park

The Saudi-US Trade and Investment Council concluded its ninth meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday, with participation from 20 entities representing both countries.
Saudi-US Council meeting focuses on enhancing bilateral trade and investment
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi-US Trade and Investment Council concluded its ninth meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday, with participation from 20 entities representing both countries. The meeting reviewed 31 joint and national initiatives across multiple sectors, aimed at advancing Saudi Arabia’s economic and trade objectives under Vision 2030. The council sought to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation by reviewing trade and investment policies, addressing challenges, and facilitating technical dialogue among relevant stakeholders. It also focused on enhancing trade and investment frameworks, removing technical and regulatory barriers, promoting collaboration in health, plant health, and agricultural products, reinforcing intellectual property protection, and fostering digital...
January 21, 2026

Saudi-US Council meeting focuses on enhancing bilateral trade and investment

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates announced their countries' collective decision to join United States President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.
Saudi Arabia and 7 other Arab, Muslim countries agree to join Trump’s Board of Peace
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates announced their countries' collective decision to join United States President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. In a statement, the foreign ministers welcomed the invitation extended to their leaders by Trump to join the board.Each country will sign the joining documents in accordance with their relevant legal and other necessary procedures. This includes Egypt, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, which had already announced their joining of the board. The ministers reaffirmed their countries’ support for the peace efforts led by President Trump. They also stressed their countries’ commitment to supporting the implementation of...
January 21, 2026

Saudi Arabia and 7 other Arab, Muslim countries agree to join Trump’s Board of Peace

Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh
Al-Sheikh: Ban on use of external loudspeakers by mosques during prayers will continue in Ramadan
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Islamic Affairs Call and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh confirmed that the use of external loudspeakers by mosques will not be permitted during prayers throughout the holy month of Ramadan. The minister clarified that use of external loudspeakers will be limited to the call to prayer (Adhan) and the iqama (the second call to prayer) only. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance issued on Tuesday a circular consisting a set of instructions and guidelines for preparation of mosques during the month of Ramadan. The circular emphasized adherence to the Adhan times according to the Umm al-Qura calendar and the call to prayer for Isha (night prayer) at the designated time, while also observing the duration of the iqama after...
January 21, 2026

Al-Sheikh: Ban on use of external loudspeakers by mosques during prayers will continue in Ramadan

The Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center (RIPC) has confirmed that the complete implementation of all home connections to basic infrastructure networks is a fundamental requirement for obtaining approval for new residential plans in Riyadh.
Completion of infrastructure is a prerequisite for approving residential plans in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center (RIPC) has confirmed that the complete implementation of all home connections to basic infrastructure networks is a fundamental requirement for obtaining approval for new residential plans in Riyadh. This is stipulated in the "Home Connections Guide," which the center adopted as a cornerstone of the Residential Plans Readiness Initiative, recently announced under the "Usul" program. The RIPC explained that the Home Connections Guide is a comprehensive reference aimed at ensuring the readiness of all new plans through a complete, reliable, and expandable infrastructure. It also defines obligations and standardizes home connection implementation procedures in accordance with technical standards, approved materials, and...
January 21, 2026

Completion of infrastructure is a prerequisite for approving residential plans in Riyadh

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