Saudi Inflation Remains Contained as Q1 Data Shows Mixed Price Pressures
Consumer inflation averaged 1.8%, while housing and personal-care costs rose faster and wholesale prices increased 3.2%.
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Saudi Arabia Targets Victory Against Uruguay in World Cup Opener
Coach Georgios Donis says the team will play proactively rather than defend passively against a Uruguay side managing key injury concerns.
Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Peace at Oslo Forum
A foreign ministry official said the Kingdom’s approach remained centred on dialogue, security and political solutions.
Saudi and Pakistani Foreign Ministers Review the Emerging US–Iran Deal
Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Ishaq Dar discussed regional developments and mediation efforts.
Saudi Farmer Expands Mango Orchard to 1,700 Trees
A former teacher’s agricultural project in Al-Qunfudhah has grown into a diversified organic farm.
Saudi Arabia Calls for Stronger Global Protection of Older People
The Kingdom urged better data, legal safeguards and care systems for older people, especially those with disabilities.
Saudi Arabia Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Performance and Compliance
The action targeted operators accused of poor service and regulatory breaches.
Saudi Arabia Reopens Its Market to Lebanese Imports After Nearly Five Years
Saudi Arabia has ended its nearly five-year restriction on Lebanese imports, offering producers renewed access to a major Gulf market while placing continued emphasis…
Riyadh Air’s London Launch Marks a New Phase in Saudi Aviation
Riyadh Air’s new Boeing 787 flight to London Heathrow marks the transition from operational preparation to international expansion as Saudi Arabia builds Riyadh into…
Saudi Economy Expands 3% as Oil and Non-Oil Sectors Advance Together
Saudi Arabia’s real GDP expanded by 3% in the first quarter of 2026 as oil and non-oil activities both advanced by 2.9%, although weaker…