Stories from Saudi Arabia

A major public-private partnership project in Jeddah aims to develop infrastructure and services. The project covers approximately 107 million square meters and includes 41 government-granted land plots.

King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam has begun implementing controls that require the settlement of storage fees before goods can be released from the port. This measure is part of an effort to regulate procedures and increase operational efficiency.

Satellite imagery shows thick smoke rising from the Ras Al Khair oil refinery. The visual follows ongoing airstrikes on Ras Al Khair cities, according to the report. The source did not specify the cause of the smoke or the extent of the damage.

The Saudi Ports Authority has introduced a new service titled SGAX at Jeddah Islamic Port. The route links Europe directly to King Abdullah Port and Jeddah Port in Saudi Arabia, as well as Aqaba Port in Jordan. The company stated the service aims to meet growing demand from Europe to the Red Sea while addressing current challenges in the Middle East. The announcement was made to respond to evolving regional conditions. East Sea Shipping has launched a new express service connecting major European ports to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Port, Yanbu Port, and Jordan's Aqaba Port. The company stated the launch responds to growing demand for Europe-to-Red Sea services and aims to address the challenging situation in the Middle East. The service aims to provide direct connections through multiple transit points.

The victory ensures they remain within the top four this season. Meanwhile, Al-Riyadh remains at 23 points in 16th place and faces the threat of relegation.

World chess player Magnus Carlsen will not participate in the World Chess Tour event scheduled for August. Instead, Carlsen will compete in the Esports World Cup held in Riyadh. The two tournaments are set to take place during the same month.

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development reported that the Qiwa platform has surpassed 2 million registered entities. More than 13 million workers are currently registered on the platform. The ministry also noted that over 2 million employment contracts have been documented. These figures are cited as evidence of digital transformation within the Saudi labor market. The Qiwa platform recorded over 12 million employment contracts during the first quarter of 2026. These efforts aim to enhance professional peace culture and training in line with global best practices.

The Ministry of Transport announced the addition of four tracks to a major main road in Riyadh to accommodate growing traffic. The expansion aims to support a capacity of 440,000 vehicles per day.

Prince Saud bin Nayef, the Governor of the Eastern Province, inaugurated several municipal, housing, and investment projects in the Eastern Province. The total value of these projects exceeds 2 billion riyals.

A real estate auction process in Saudi Arabia involves 58 diverse assets including residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. The Qassim region led the listings with 361 properties offered across 11 auctions. The Riyadh region recorded 25 sales auctions.