Stories from Saudi Arabia

A project in Jubail is recycling 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually to produce methanol, plastics, and ammonia. The initiative also supports cement production and food security by providing carbon for cooling and packaging in the food and beverage industries.

The Saudi Ministry of Finance issued its weekly report for the first week of May. Real estate trading volume exceeded 7,457,000 square meters on the same day. Riyadh recorded the highest price per square meter in the Kingdom at 15,480 riyals.

A US Air Force KC-46A refueling tanker sent an emergency code 7700 while flying over Saudi Arabia en route to Tel Aviv. This code indicates an urgent in-flight emergency requiring immediate landing. The aircraft transmitted a 'Mayday' distress call. A US military Boeing KC-135 refueling aircraft issued an emergency 7700 code while flying over the Persian Gulf near Iran, according to flight tracking data cited by the European Broadcasting Corporation. Neither the United States nor Iran has released further statements regarding the incident. The emergency signal occurred during a period of heightened maritime tension in the region. The aircraft was reportedly flying in the waters off the coast of Iran. US President Donald Trump announced via social media that the operation in the Persian Gulf will conclude within two months.

Turkey and Saudi Arabia plan to sign a visa waiver agreement soon. An expert who previously summited Mount Everest and visited Japan's Mount Asuka is reportedly involved in the situation. The report was cited by Turkish diplomatic sources via Reuters. The Turkish Minister of Energy has set fuel price caps. The timeline for implementation was not specified. The agreement will allow for mutual visa exemption for holders of ordinary and diplomatic passports. This move is seen as a step in improving relations between the two countries, driven by economic complementarity and security cooperation. Experts believe multiple internal and external factors are driving the continued warming of relations between the two countries. According to Turkish diplomatic sources on May 5, the agreement will implement mutual visa exemptions for both ordinary and diplomatic passport holders.

The Chinese U-23 national team is scheduled to play India tomorrow morning in Saudi Arabia. The team has a disciplinary advantage over competitors facing point deductions.

Riyadh Cables Group reported a 10 percent increase in profits for the first quarter of 2026. The company reached 228 million riyals in profit by the end of the quarter. This follows a previous profit figure of 256 million riyals. The company's financial performance showed growth.

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites announced it has completed operational readiness for this year's Hajj season through a package of qualitative projects.

Riyadh recorded a 43 percent increase in the number of deals compared to the same day last week. The city registered 93 deals totaling more than 103,583,000 Saudi riyals. US officials described negotiations amid rising tensions and the threat of war.

A new project north of Jizan will include a 144 square meter restaurant area and a 120 square meter cafe area. The development aims to provide modern facilities for various groups and includes community sports tracks.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern regarding increasing military activity in the region. The Saudi Foreign Ministry has released information regarding the situation between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in cooperation with Amazon Web Services, recently launched a national training program. The initiative aims to qualify over 20,000 male and female citizens in artificial intelligence, machine learning technologies, and cloud computing to empower national competencies.