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Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Price Index recorded a decrease of 0.7 percent during the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024.
Saudi Real Estate Price Index records 0.7% decrease in Q4 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH— Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Price Index recorded a decrease of 0.7 percentduring the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024. The Real Estate Price Index (REPI) report for the fourth quarter of 2025, released on Tuesday by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), attributed the REPI decrease mainly to a 2.2 percent drop in residential sector prices, including a 2.4 percent decrease in residential land prices, a 2.5 percent decline in apartment prices, a 1.3 percent drop in villa prices, and a 0.2 percent decrease in residential floor prices. On a quarterly basis, the index decreased 0.4 percent from Q3 2025, driven by 0.4 percent declines in both the residential and commercial sectors, while agricultural prices fell 0.7percent. The...
January 20, 2026

Saudi Real Estate Price Index records 0.7% decrease in Q4 2025

President of Switzerland, Guy Parmelin, with  Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, and Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim.
Swiss president and Saudi ministers discuss trade and investment ties at WEF 2026
Saudi Gazette ReportDAVOS — President of Switzerland, Guy Parmelin, held discussions on Monday with Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, and Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026. The meetings focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and exploring opportunities to expand investment and trade ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Switzerland.
January 20, 2026

Swiss president and Saudi ministers discuss trade and investment ties at WEF 2026

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

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