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Saudi Arabia, Egypt affirm shared interests, ‘absolute understanding’ on common goals

CAIRO — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed Tuesday that Saudi Arabia and Egypt share the same interests and goals and have an absolute understanding on issues concerning both countries.The two leaders made the remarks during talks in Cairo as part of the Crown Prince’s working visit to Egypt, according to the Egyptian presidency.Crown Prince and Egyptian President affirmed that the security of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states

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Saudi Arabia vows to defend sovereignty, protect vital interests

JEDDAH — The Council of Ministers on Tuesday strongly condemned the continued heinous and deliberate attacks by the terrorist Houthi militia targeting civilians and civilian assets in Saudi Arabia.The Cabinet session, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, affirmed that the security of the country and the safety of its territory and assets constitute a firm and inviolable principle.The Council reiterated Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to defend itself and prot

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Crown Prince arrives in Cairo for talks with El-Sisi

CAIRO — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for a working visit to Egypt, where he will hold talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.El-Sisi received the Crown Prince upon his arrival at Cairo International Airport.The visit comes at the direction of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, according to a statement issued by the Royal Court earlier Tuesday.The Royal Court said the Crown Prince would meet El-Sisi to discuss ways to stre

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Saudi Arabia approves national SME strategy targeting 500,000 jobs

RIYADH — The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday approved the National Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises Strategy, which includes 13 initiatives aimed at accelerating business growth, attracting global innovative startups and reducing the cost of doing business in the Kingdom.The strategy seeks to create more than 500,000 direct and indirect jobs and raise the contribution of SMEs to Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product to 35%.Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the General Authority for

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Saudi wholesale prices rise 4.6% in August as basic chemical prices surge 51.4%

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) rose 4.6 percent year-on-year in August 2026, mainly driven by an 8.2 percent increase in other transportable goods and a 2.2 percent rise in metal products, machinery and equipment. According to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), basic chemical prices recorded a particularly sharp 51.4 percent annual increase. Prices of metal products, machinery and equipment increased 2.2 percent annually, supported by a 5.4 percent rise in basic

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Saudi inflation Reaches 1.8% in August

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate reached 1.8 percent in August 2026 compared with the same month in 2025, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The annual increase was mainly driven by a 3.9 percent rise in housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuel prices, while food and beverage prices increased by 1.4 percent and transport prices rose by 2 percent. Housing rents also increased by 3.9 percent year-on-year, while prices for personal care, social

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13 civilians injured in Houthi attacks on three Saudi cities

RIYADH — Thirteen civilians were injured and seven homes and two vehicles were damaged in Houthi attacks on three Saudi cities, the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said early Tuesday.Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said the Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at civilian areas in Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif on Monday.He said the attacks left 13 civilians with minor to moderate injuries and caused damage to seven residential homes and two vehicles.Al-Maliki sai

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Abdullah Kamel: Number of factories in Saudi Arabia surpasses 15,000

RIYADH — Abdullah Saleh Kamel, chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers, revealed that since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030, the number of industrial establishments in Saudi Arabia has risen from 7,000 to more than 15,000 across various economic sectors. “This growth includes sectors that were not previously licensed before the launch of the Vision, such as military industries, with the number of licensed companies in these sectors now exceeding 347,” he said while addressing the inaugural

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SFDA becomes first global regulator to approve Frehemgo for Hemophilia A bleeding prevention

RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has become the first regulatory body globally to approve the registration of Frehemgo (denecimig) for the routine prophylaxis of bleeding episodes in patients with hemophilia A, with or without factor VIII (FVIII) inhibitors. Hemophilia A is an inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency or absence of FVIII, a protein essential for normal blood clotting, leaving patients at increased risk of recurrent bleeding. Before its approval, FREHEMG

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Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms forecast across several regions through Saturday

RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and remain in safe places as thunderstorms are forecast to continue across several regions of Saudi Arabia from Tuesday through Saturday.The directorate called on the public to stay away from valleys and areas prone to flash floods, refrain from swimming in them, and follow instructions issued through various media outlets and social media platforms.According to the forecast, Makkah region is expected to recei

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Energy minister discusses bilateral cooperation with Austrian counterpart

VIENNA — Saudi Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with Austria’s Federal Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer in Vienna on Monday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).During the meeting, the ministers discussed energy and industrial cooperation and ways to strengthen it. They also reviewed issues of mutual interest.

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Saudi Crown Prince to pay visit to Egypt on Tuesday

CAIRO — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman will make a working visit to Egypt on Tuesday, the Egyptian presidency announced on Monday. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will receive the Crown Prince. The two leaders will hold official bilateral talks and this will be followed by an expanded session involving delegations from both countries, presidential spokesman Mohamed El-Shennawy said. The talks will focus on strengthening bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Civil Defense lifts emergency alerts in southern regions

RIYADH — The Saudi Civil Defense lifted all emergency alerts on Monday after issuing temporary warnings for potential danger in four southern and southwestern regions and cities. The General Directorate of Civil Defense announced that the danger had passed in the southern Jazan and Najran regions, as well as in Khamis Mushait governorate and Abha city in the Asir region. It emphasized the importance of continuing to follow its instructions and guidelines to ensure public safety. The directorate

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IAEA chief says Saudi Arabia moving forward with nuclear power program, research reactor

VIENNA — Saudi Arabia is moving forward with its nuclear power program and research reactor with a strong commitment to non-proliferation, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said Monday.Grossi made the remarks after meeting Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman on the sidelines of the IAEA’s 70th General Conference in Vienna.“Saudi Arabia is moving forward with its nuclear power programme and research reactor, with a strong commitment to non-proliferation,” G

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SR3.2 billion joint venture agreement inked to develop and deliver Riyadh Expo Village

RIYADH — Expo 2030 Riyadh and Mohammad Al Habib Real Estate Company (MAHR) have signed a SR3.2 billion joint venture agreement for the development and delivery of the Expo Village, the residential community for Expo 2030 Riyadh. The agreement was signed by Chief Executive Officer of Expo 2030 Riyadh Talal Al-Marri and Chief Executive Officer of Mohammad Al Habib Real Estate Company Abdullah Mohammad Al Habib, at the Expo 2030 Riyadh site, where development and construction works continue to adva