Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia’s Harrats Basalt Named an IUGS Heritage Stone for the First Time
Saudi Arabia’s volcanic basalt from the western harrats has been officially recognised as an IUGS Heritage Stone, marking the Kingdom’s first designation of...
Saudi Arabia Ranks Among World’s Fastest-Growing Data Centre Markets
Saudi Arabia has become one of the world’s fastest-growing data centre markets, with live IT power increasing 57% between 2024 and 2026, according...
Saudi Arabia announces National Day public holiday for September 23, 2026
Saudi Arabia has confirmed Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as the National Day holiday for employees in the private and non-profit sectors. The Ministry...
Riyadh to host the Middle East’s first humanoid robot kickboxing event
What happened? Hero Esports has announced CyberHero x Riyadh, described as the Middle East’s first humanoid robot kickboxing event. Who is affected? The...
Saudi Arabia Tightens Airline Checks on Passenger Travel Documents
Saudi Arabia has tightened its focus on airline checks of passenger travel documents. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has reminded domestic,...
Saudi Arabia Enters Global AI Investment Top 10 as Tech Workforce Reaches 426,000
Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of the world’s leading markets for private AI investment, with the Kingdom also expanding its data-centre infrastructure...
Motor Mania Track Challenge 2026: Saudi Racing Series Expands To Qatar
The Motor Mania Track Challenge 2026 is set to return this October with an expanded calendar across Saudi Arabia and Qatar. ALTAWKILAT Motorsport...
Saudi Arabia Takes the Lead in New Global Maritime Security Alliance
What happened?Saudi Arabia announced plans for a new multinational maritime defence alliance after 14 countries signed a joint declaration supporting the initiative. Who...
Saudi Arabia’s First SEVEN Entertainment Destination Opens in Abha on August 5
What happened?Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) has confirmed that its first completed entertainment destination will officially open in Abha on August 5, 2026. Who...
Sepang Is Back! Formula 1 Moves Bahrain Grand Prix to Malaysia for 2026
What happened? Formula 1 and the FIA have confirmed that the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will be held at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit...
