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General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Board Chairman Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh announced on Monday that the number of visitors to Riyadh Season has reached 14 million.
Riyadh Season draws 14 million visitors
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Board Chairman Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh announced on Monday that the number of visitors to Riyadh Season has reached 14 million. “This marks a new milestone that reflects the strong turnout for the season's events, as well as the diversity of its experiences, and its position as one of the world’s leading entertainment destinations,” he said.Al-Sheikh emphasized that this figure highlights the remarkable momentum witnessed in Riyadh and the strength of the content delivered by Riyadh Season through a wide range of events spanning arts, concerts, global shows, theatrical performances, and diverse entertainment experiences, offering an integrated journey designed to appeal to audiences of all ages and...
January 20, 2026

Riyadh Season draws 14 million visitors

Saudi FM discusses regional developments with counterparts of US, Turkiye and Pakistan in phone calls
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the recent regional developments in phone calls with his counterparts from several countries, including the United States, Turkiye and Pakistan. They include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan Ayman Safadi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi. Prince Faisal discussed with them regional developments and the efforts being made to address them. Issues of mutual interest were also figured in their talks. Also on Monday, Prince Faisal made a phone call with the...
January 19, 2026

Saudi FM discusses regional developments with counterparts of US, Turkiye and Pakistan in phone calls

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif holds talks with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Algiers on Monday.
Saudi Minister of Interior meets Algerian President  
Saudi Gazette reportALGIERS — Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif held talks with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at the presidential palace in Algiers on Monday.During the meeting, they discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations and areas of ongoing security cooperation between the two countries. Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to the president, along with their wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the Algerian government and people.
January 19, 2026

Saudi Minister of Interior meets Algerian President  

Prince Faisal bin Farhan
Saudi FM receives message from Russian counterpart, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Monday a written message from Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov. The message was focused on bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to further strengthen them in all fields. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji received the message during his meeting with Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed topics of common interest.
January 19, 2026

Saudi FM receives message from Russian counterpart, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties

The “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” has previously toured major global cities, including Paris, Mexico City, New York, London, Tokyo and Sydney.
Saudi orchestra brings ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ to AlUla with 107 musicians
ALULA — The Saudi Music Commission will stage the 10th edition of the “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” in AlUla from Jan. 22 to 23, bringing together 107 Saudi musicians and performers to spotlight the Kingdom’s rich cultural and musical heritage. Organized by the Saudi Music Commission, one of 11 sector-specific commissions under the Ministry of Culture, the concert will be held at the Maraya Concert Hall in Wadi Ashar and performed by the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir. The production will showcase Saudi Arabia’s artistic diversity through traditional melodies presented with a modern interpretation, featuring a wide range of musical instruments and performance styles drawn from regions across the Kingdom. The “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” has previously toured major global...
January 19, 2026

Saudi orchestra brings ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ to AlUla with 107 musicians

Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim meets with President of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sally Kornbluth in Davos on Monday.
Saudi Arabia to launch SUSTAIN Platform to accelerate AI-enabled cross-sector collaboration for sustainable development
Saudi Gazette reportDAVOS — The Ministry of Economy and Planning announced on Monday that it will launch the SUSTAIN Platform in beta version in 2026 to accelerate AI-enabled cross-sector collaboration for sustainable development. The ministry made the announcement during a NextOn talk session at Saudi House on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.SUSTAIN is an AI-enabled matchmaking partnership network designed to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and accelerate the delivery of sustainable development initiatives. The ministry said in a press release that SUSTAIN translates the Kingdom’s public- and private-sector coordination mandate into a practical national tool that enables government entities, businesses, investors, academia, and civil society to...
January 19, 2026

Saudi Arabia to launch SUSTAIN Platform to accelerate AI-enabled cross-sector collaboration for sustainable development

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Saudi Arabia's economic growth in 2026 for the third year in a row.
IMF raises Saudi economy’s growth forecast to 4.5% in 2026
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Saudi Arabia's economic growth in 2026 for the third year in a row. The IMF projected Saudi Arabia's economy to grow by 4.5 percent this year in its January report, released on Monday, up from a previous forecast of 4 percent in its October 2025 forecast. The IMF also raised its 2025 growth forecast for Saudi Arabia to 4.3 percent, compared to 4 percent in its October forecast. The Fund indicated that Saudi Arabia's economy is expected to grow by 3.6 percent next year, compared to 3.2 percent in its October forecast. It is noteworthy that the IMF also raised its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3.3 percent, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from its previous October...
January 19, 2026

IMF raises Saudi economy’s growth forecast to 4.5% in 2026

Emir of Al-Jouf Prince Faisal bin Nawaf inaugurates the new Al-Jouf International Airport on Monday.
New Al-Jouf International Airport inaugurated
Saudi Gazette reportSAKAKA — Emir of Al-Jouf Prince Faisal bin Nawaf inaugurated the new Al-Jouf International Airport on Monday. Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser and other dignitaries attended the event. The new airport has a capacity of 1.6 million passengers annually, more than nine times the previous capacity of 175,000 passengers per year. Spanning over an area of 24,000 square meters, the new terminal features two passenger boarding bridges, seven departure gates, and four arrival gates for international and domestic flights, in addition to 16 check-in counters, including two self-service options. The new airport represents a modern air gateway, bolstering economic and tourism development in northern Saudi Arabia. The airport also contributes to keeping pace with...
January 19, 2026

New Al-Jouf International Airport inaugurated

Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih addressing a dialogue session at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos.
Al-Falih: Saudi Arabia’s FDI inflows surge fivefold since launch of Vision 2030
Saudi Gazette reportDAVOS — Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih said that foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to the Kingdom have increased fivefold since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030. Speaking at a dialogue session organized by the Strategic Management Office at the Saudi House on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, the minister emphasized that Saudi Arabia has become one of the most attractive economies for capital among emerging markets. Al-Falih said that the ratio of capital formation to GDP in Saudi Arabia now rivals the levels recorded in major economies such as China and India, indicating the accelerated pace of investment and the expansion of the Saudi economy's productive base. The minister noted that global capital naturally seeks markets...
January 19, 2026

Al-Falih: Saudi Arabia’s FDI inflows surge fivefold since launch of Vision 2030

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on Monday its decisions to increase Saudization rates in marketing and sales professions.
Saudi Arabia raises localization rate to 60% in 18 marketing and sales professions
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on Monday its decisions to increase Saudization rates in marketing and sales professions. The first decision raises the Saudization rate in private-sector marketing professions to 60 percent in establishments with three or more employees. It includes professions such as marketing manager, advertising manager, advertising agent, marketing specialist, graphic designer, advertising designer, public relations professionals, and photographers. The decision will be implemented three months after the announcement. The minimum monthly salary for these professions has been set at SR5500. The second raises the Saudization rate for private-sector sales positions to 60 percent for establishments with three...
January 19, 2026

Saudi Arabia raises localization rate to 60% in 18 marketing and sales professions

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