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  • Saudi Arabia condemns military targeting of Iran, urges restraint amid regional tensions

    In a statement, Saudi Arabia urged all involved parties to exercise maximum restraint and to de-escalate tensions, warning of the potential consequences of continued military conflicts. The Kingdom called upon the international community, as well as influential and active stakeholders, to fulfill their roles and responsibilities in mitigating escalation and working towards the cessation of conflicts within the region. Early Saturday, Israel announced that its military has executed "precise strikes" against military targets in Iran, with explosions reportedly heard in Tehran.

  • ‘He’s back’: Herve Renard returns as Saudi Arabia national team head coach

    “I’m back,” Renard said in a social media video posted by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation. It will be the second spell in charge of the Green Falcons for the Frenchman. Renard led the national team to a memorable 2-1 win over eventual champions Argentina at the 2022 World Cup but left in March last year to take over France’s women’s team. The 56-year-old stepped down from the role in August following France’s quarter-final exit to Brazil at the Paris Olympics.

  • How investment in solar capacity is powering Saudi Arabia’s sustainable energy future

    By the end of the decade, Saudi Arabia aims to generate 58.7 gigawatts of renewable energy. This includes 40 GW from solar photovoltaics, alongside 16 GW from wind energy and 2.7 GW from concentrated solar power. In 2024, Abdulaziz bin Salman, the Saudi minister for energy, announced plans to tender new renewable energy projects with an annual capacity of 20 GW. This could potentially lead to a total capacity of 100-130 GW by 2030.

  • Saudi Arabia making ‘significant strides’ in health tourism, expert says

    “The integration of digital health solutions, such as telemedicine and e-health services, further supports sustainability goals. These innovations reduce the need for travel, lowering carbon emissions and making healthcare more accessible,” he said. Saudi Arabia’s healthcare infrastructure also plays a pivotal role, he said. "The Kingdom’s commitment to achieving international accreditation for its healthcare facilities ensures that they meet rigorous quality standards,” Baslom said.

  • Saudi Arabia to expand studies of ancient mustatil stone structures

    Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission will expand research and excavation efforts at new mustatil sites in the Kingdom, scientists said at a recent meeting of the body. The commission held an open virtual meeting to discuss the recent findings on mustatils — some of the world’s oldest human-made stone structures — in the Hail region. During the meeting, scientists stressed the importance of expanding the scope of their studies, and presented some of their preliminary findings. They plan to focus on the environmental dimensions of mustatils, linking them to climate changes that affected the region during that period.

  • Roberto Mancini out as coach of Saudi Arabia’s national team

    Roberto Mancini has left his role as head coach of Saudi Arabia’s national team, the country’s soccer federation said Thursday. Mancini, who won the European Championship as Italy coach in 2021, left by mutual consent, it said. The former Inter Milan and Manchester City manager won multiple titles in a storied career as both player and coach. But he failed to lead Saudi Arabia to victory at the Asian Cup this year — exiting the tournament in the round of 16.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival Unveils ‘Festival Favorites’ Lineup, Including U.K. Oscar Contender ‘Santosh’

    Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival has unveiled a first batch of titles that will screen as part of its “Festival Favorites” lineup, showcasing the cream of the international fest crop for Arab audiences. Besides including recent Cannes standouts such as Sandhya Suri’s crime thriller “Santosh” (pictured) –which will represent the U.K. in the international Oscars race — and Chinese auteur Guan Hu’s noir “Black Dog,” this year’s selection has a strong accent on titles from Africa and the Arab world.

  • READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan of Saudi Arabia

    Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan of Saudi Arabia. Secretary Yellen reaffirmed Treasury’s long-standing and close partnership with Saudi Arabia and discussed with the Minister the outlook for Saudi Arabia’s economy and its reform and development plans. The Minister and Secretary Yellen committed to continue working together in both bilateral and multilateral settings and on combating the financing of terrorism and money laundering.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Top Female Freediver Breaks National Record in Greece

    Saudi Arabia’s top female freediver Nada Mohammed Alrasheed has achieved a remarkable success breaking the national record of the World Freediving Depth Championship in Kalamata, Greece, on Oct 6. “It was a mix of emotions, relief, joy and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. In those moments after surfacing, the weight of all the training, discipline and effort becomes real. There’s a brief silence before the celebrations begin, and in that quiet, I really felt the magnitude of the achievement,” Alrasheed told Arab News.

  • In collaboration with Transport General Authority: first hydrogen-powered taxi pilot project launched in Saudi Arabia featuring Toyota Mirai

    The Transport General Authority (TGA), Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment (AHG), Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia since 1955, and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have launched a seven-day trial of the Toyota Mirai, a cutting-edge, hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), as part of a taxi fleet in Jeddah. A first-of-its-kind in Saudi Arabia, the initiative commenced on 20 October and is aimed at assessing the viability of hydrogen as a zero-emission fuel source for Saudi Arabia’s public transportation system, furthering the Kingdom?s ambitions for sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation solutions.