Stories from Saudi Arabia

King Salman Park in Riyadh is being developed as a major urban green space project. The park is expected to reach an aesthetic area of 16.6 square kilometers. The project aims to enhance quality of life and tourism destinations within Saudi Arabia.

Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction, the owner and developer of the Masar destination, signed an agreement with the Knebelsky International Group. The agreement concerns the operation of the Knebelsky Residence Masar Makkah project.

The Asir Investment Authority has invested approximately 200 million in the development of two tourism resorts. One resort is located in Al-Habah near Nourban, and the second is located in the Sharaf district of Tanomah.

A new shipping line will connect Jeddah Islamic Port with ports in Shanghai and Nansha in China, as well as ports in Malaysia and Sokhna in Egypt. The integrated transport network aims to support and accelerate the movement of goods to target markets. The service is expected to have a capacity of more than 2,400 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units). The route is designed to support integrated transport networks and increase cargo flow efficiency. This development aims to accelerate goods delivery to target markets and enhance operational capacity to meet growing trade volumes. The route aims to enhance the Kingdom's role as a logistics hub on the Red Sea.

Gulf Cooperation Council member states have begun work to establish an integrated railway network by 2030. The project aims to cover 2,100 kilometers of track. This infrastructure is intended to provide an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz for oil transport.

Physical activity rates in Saudi Arabia are expected to reach 59.1 percent by the year 2025. Officials stated that adopting physical activity as a lifestyle and culture is necessary to correct unhealthy behaviors. The initiative aims to mitigate health risks through behavioral changes, according to the broadcast. The ministry said that these practices are essential for long-term health management. This initiative follows guidance from medical professionals regarding health maintenance. A target group of individuals aged 18 and older is encouraged to engage in 150 minutes or more of activity per week. A doctor discussed the importance of movement, such as walking to work, to counter inactive daily habits. This increase follows a trend observed over the last five years.

Al-Breve shares are approaching a closing level of 11.02830 riyals. Trading value for the stock has reached 5.5 billion riyals. The market report indicates 135 companies have risen while 90 companies have declined. Approximately 7 companies have seen a decrease in value.

Saudi Arabian authorities executed three Ethiopian men in April for transporting khat plants. The men reportedly traveled from Ethiopia through Yemen to reach the country. Khat leaves are prohibited in Saudi Arabia due to their stimulant effects.

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khulaif met with Turkish counterparts to discuss enhancing cooperation in mining sectors. The meeting focused on developing mining value chains to support global mineral security.

A 62-year-old victim was defrauded in Makkah through a scheme involving fraudulent Hajj permits and hotel accommodations. The victim met a local suspect at a restaurant in 2024 and was enticed by offers for pilgrimage permits and lodging for the Hajj and Umrah seasons.