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  • Transforming the future of Saudi aquaculture through KAUST’s partnership with MEWA

    In a world facing climate change and a rapidly growing population, food security is emerging as one of the most pressing global challenges. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recognized food security as one of the key objectives of its Vision 2030 program and has launched ambitious projects to address this issue. Among the flagship initiatives is the Aquaculture Development Program (ADP), a joint effort coordinated by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA), aimed at transforming the nation’s food economy.

  • After Gantz’s resignation, the far right reasserts dominance over the Israeli government at a particularly sensitive time

    Following the June 9 resignation of Benny Gantz and his National Unity party from Benjamin Netanyahu’s war government, Israel is once again led by a coalition that relies on far-right parties and extremists. This is happening at a particularly sensitive time for the country: Israel faces an additional risk of escalation along its northern border, needs a realistic “day after” plan for the Gaza Strip, has been offered the prospect of normalization with Saudi Arabia, and is on the receiving end of growing international criticism.

  • Saudi crown prince receives Kuwaiti counterpart in Jeddah

    Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received on Tuesday in Jeddah his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. The Kingdom’s host welcomed the Kuwaiti crown prince and wished him and his accompanying delegation a pleasant stay, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Sheikh Sabah Khaled expressed his happiness at visiting the Kingdom, and appreciation of the warm hospitality and gracious reception he and his delegation received.

  • U.S. Saudi Academic Partnerships (Cooperative Agreement)

    The Saudi Ministry of Education (MOE) has undertaken an ambitious effort to strengthen partnerships between U.S. and Saudi HEIs, including in STEM, the arts, space, energy, and health care, among other topics.  This program will facilitate such linkages by establishing an international academic partnership program that would connect Saudi and U.S. HEIs, selected by the U.S. Embassy and the MOE with the guidance of the award recipient (the Recipient); provide tools to facilitate active bilateral educational exchange and research partnerships; and bring a delegation from the U.S. HEIs to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran for engagements with the MOE and Saudi HEIs 

  • Opinion: ‘The Line’ in Saudi Arabia Is a Spectacle, but That Doesn’t Make It Smart

    While Saudi Arabia’s decision to build a very tall linear city may seem bizarre, there are clear benefits to stacking buildings atop one another and connecting them with walkways at different heights and transit lines. Residents can get from one end of the city to the other in just 20 minutes without ever setting foot in a car.

  • Saudi Foreign Minister arrives in Russia to participate in BRICS meeting

    Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on Monday to participate in the BRICS ministerial meeting to be held on Tuesday. The Saudi minister's visit comes at the invitation of the Russian Foreign Minister. Saudi Arabia is attending the meeting as an invited country to join the group. During the meeting, the Foreign Minister will discuss with the BRICS countries issues and priorities of mutual interest, international developments, and global challenges. He will also hold a number of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the conference.

  • Saudi Red Sea Authority Partners With The Khaled Bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation

    We are thrilled to announce a significant new partnership between the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation and the Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA). This collaboration marks a major milestone in our ongoing efforts to advance marine conservation and promote sustainable marine tourism in the Saudi Arabian Red Sea. The partnership was officially established today with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The signing ceremony was attended by prominent representatives from both organizations, including Mr. Mohammed Al-Nasser, Acting CEO of SRSA, and HRH Princess Hala bint Khaled bin Sultan Al-Saud, president of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation.

  • Saudi Arabia announces start dates for Hajj and Eid Al Adha

    The annual Hajj pilgrimage will begin on June 14 with Eid Al Adha falling two days later, Saudi Arabia confirmed on Thursday evening.

    The announcement by the Saudi Supreme Court came after the crescent moon, which heralds the start of Dhu Al Hijjah, the 12th and final month in the Islamic calendar, was sighted on Thursday evening.

    It means Dhu Al Hijjah will begin on Friday, allowing for the start dates of both Hajj – which falls on the eighth day of the month – and Eid Al Adha, which commences on its tenth day, to be determined

  • Saudi Arabia First-Quarter Deal Flow Slumps to Three-Year Low

    Saudi Arabia closed the fewest number of first-quarter investment deals since 2021 in a further sign the kingdom is struggling to attract funding from private companies and foreign investors.

    The country finalized 64 transactions in the first three months of 2024, according to data from the Ministry of Investment, down 40% on a year earlier. The count is slightly below that recorded in the fourth quarter.

    The US and the UK were leading investors, followed by the UAE, Egypt and Singapore. The report didn’t say why the number fell.

  • Celebrating World Environment Day in Saudi Arabia with two KAUST startups

     King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is celebrating Saudi Arabia hosting World Environment Day 2024 by highlighting two of its innovative local startups that are developing solutions for greening Saudi Arabia.
    Saudi Arabia is hosting World Environment Day on June 5 with a focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. One of the most effective ways to restore degraded land, halt desertification and build drought resilience is through ecosystem restoration.