Pupils head back to classrooms on Sunday in Jeddah, Riyadh and other cities after a week of remote learning
Schools in several cities and governorates of the Kingdom reopen their doors to students on Sunday, 8 November 2026, after a full school
Jeddah and Rabigh brace for a wet Saturday as Civil Defense urges caution
Jeddah and Rabigh are expected to see moderate to heavy rain on Saturday, 7 November 2026, and the General Directorate of Civil Defense has asked everyone to stay alert and follow the
Tahaluf: The Company Behind Saudi Arabia’s Biggest Conversations
Saudi Arabia’s transformation needs places where ambition meets expertise, capital and commercial opportunity. Tahaluf is building those connections across industries, with a purpose that outlasts any single date in the diary. By
Abdul El-Sayed becomes the first Muslim elected to the US Senate
Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s seat in the US Senate, becoming the first Muslim ever elected to the chamber. The Associated Press called the race early
Ronaldo hands back Portugal’s No. 7 shirt, closing a 23-year international journey
Cristiano Ronaldo has brought his Portugal career to a close. In a video posted on Instagram on Thursday, 5 November 2026, the 41-year-old said the day
No league games for Al Hilal, Al Nassr and Al Ittihad this week: what the Matchweek 13 delay means
Is there Roshn Saudi League football this week? No. If you were planning to watch your team between Thursday, 5 November and Saturday, 7 November, you
150 points in three seasons: Saudi clubs set the benchmark in AFC Champions League Elite history
Saudi Pro League clubs have now collected 150 points in the league stage of the AFC Champions League Elite since the competition took its current shape
Donis picks 30 for Doha camp as Saudi Arabia prepare to face South Korea and Uzbekistan
Georgios Donis has called up 30 players for Saudi Arabia's November camp in Doha, according to the squad list published by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation
Ouahbi recalls En-Nesyri and hands AZ winger Oufkir a first Morocco call-up for the Niger games
Mohamed Ouahbi named a 26-man Morocco squad in Sale on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, for the back-to-back meetings with Niger in rounds three and four of
Up 114% in a year: local films bring SR122 million to Saudi cinemas
Local films took SR122 million at the Saudi box office in 2025, a rise of 114%
Non-oil revenue climbs 20% as Q3 budget shortfall comes in at SAR 84.3 billion
SAR 142.6 billion: that is how much the Saudi treasury collected from non-oil sources in the third quarter of 2026, up 20 percent on
Non-oil activity grows 1.9% in the third quarter as the GDP contraction narrows
Riyadh Construction Projects Face More Than SR20 Million in Dust Pollution Fines as Saudi Arabia Tightens Environmental Controls
Saudi Arabia’s PIF Set to Unveil Updated Strategy for $2 Trillion Economic Vision
Oil Prices Rebound After Suffering Their Biggest Annual Loss Since 2020
Non-oil revenue climbs 20% as Q3 budget shortfall comes in at SAR 84.3 billion
SAR 142.6 billion: that is how much the Saudi treasury collected from non-oil sources in the third quarter of 2026, up 20 percent on the same quarter last year and equal to
Non-oil activity grows 1.9% in the third quarter as the GDP contraction narrows
The General Authority for Statistics said on Sunday, 1 November 2026, that non-oil activities grew 1.9% in the third quarter from a year earlier, more than double the 0.9% pace of the
Reigns meets Sami Zayn at the top of Saturday’s Crown Jewel card in Riyadh
Roman Reigns will walk into Crown Jewel in Riyadh on Saturday evening, 7 November 2026, as
Booking a cosmetic procedure? What the Saudi Health Ministry says to check first
Riyadh hosts the fifth Scientific Academy of Aesthetic Medicine conference, SAAM 2026, from 5 to 7 November, with speakers from 18 countries, 72 lectures and 35 hands-on workshops. Conference president Dr Mohammed
ZAK World of Façades Riyadh 2025: Saudi Arabia Takes Centre Stage in Façade Innovation
From land to sky, Saudi Arabia’s construction and engineering feats have gone from highly industrial to innovatively accessible. Among the largest globally, Saudi Arabia’s construction pipeline exceeds $1.5 trillion in active developments;
Women own 43.8% of Saudi businesses as their workforce share reaches 34.2%
774,123. That is the number of businesses owned by women in Saudi Arabia, 43.8% of all enterprises in the Kingdom, according to figures for
From pickup games to a pro league: how Saudi women’s football is drawing players from abroad
In less than a decade, women's football in Saudi Arabia has gone from amateur teams hunting for a pitch to a professional league whose
Saudi Women Workforce Statistics 2026: 30+ Key Numbers
Saudi Arabia has witnessed a major transformation in women’s participation in the labor market, becoming one of the clearest indicators of the country’s broader
Wafaa Al-Marzouqi Becomes First Saudi Woman Appointed as Consul General
In a historic milestone for Saudi women in diplomacy, Wafaa bint Abdullah bin Abdulkarim Al-Marzouqi has become the first Saudi woman to serve as
Saudi Creator Uses Social Media to Introduce the World to the Gentle Side of Camels
Saudi content creator Mizna bint Oqab is redefining how people see camels by transforming her daily life with her herd into engaging digital content
UN Human Rights Council Adopts Saudi Resolution on Women’s Empowerment in Cybersecurity
The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a Saudi-led resolution on empowering women in cybersecurity by consensus, highlighting broad international support for increasing
Matcha Meets Saudi Hospitality as Riyadh Home Business Becomes Social Media Sensation
In a unique example of entrepreneurship blending with Saudi cultural identity, Saudi entrepreneur Wejdan Ghoos has transformed matcha from a simple specialty drink into
Saudi Arabia and UN Conclude Training Program to Strengthen Women’s Rights Awareness
Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights Commission has concluded a five-day specialized training program on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against
Rising Star: Ameerah Maryna Roman and the Women Driving Saudi Arabia’s Fashion Editorial Renaissance
We all know a mother, a sister, a wife, a daughter, or a friend who became family. Whether she raised you, shaped you, challenged
Saudi Arabia Trains Over 666,000 Women in Artificial Intelligence as Kingdom Leads Global Empowerment Push
Saudi Arabia has trained more than 666,000 women in artificial intelligence and data science through specialized programs led by the Saudi Data and Artificial
Women-Led Publisher Khunfus Revives the Love for Print in Saudi Arabia
The women-led publishing house Khunfus represents a distinctive cultural initiative that celebrates the art of print at a time when digital content continues to
Crochet Becomes a Creative and Empowering Space for Women in Saudi Arabia
Crochet has evolved beyond a simple pastime to become a powerful form of creative expression and empowerment for many women in Saudi Arabia, offering
Lina Malaika: Shaping the Future of Creativity for Women in Saudi Arabia
In a world where innovation and culture meet, The Saudi Times is excited to share a heartfelt conversation with Lina Malaika, a multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker whose
Rashida Al-Rashidi: From Needle and Thread to Global Recognition
Saudi designer Rashida Al-Rashidi has crafted an inspiring success story, beginning with simple stitches of needle and thread before ascending to international acclaim in
Saudi Women Riders Achieve First-Ever Victories at Camel Festival
Saudi women riders have made history at the Camel Festival, securing their first-ever wins in camel racing, a milestone that reflects the Kingdom’s fast-paced
Reem Hazzazi: Saudi Woman Breaking Barriers as an International Weightlifting Referee
Saudi women continue to make remarkable strides across various fields, and Reem Hazzazi stands as a shining example in the world of sports. She
Saudi Freediver Makes Waves with Record-Breaking Achievements in the Depths
In a remarkable display of determination and national pride, Saudi freediver Salma Shaker has emerged as one of the Kingdom’s most promising athletes, carving
HH Princess Fahda Bander Al Saud – Royal Leader in Saudi Arabia’s Tourism
Interviewed by: Boudou Gueffai | Editor-in-Chief Issue No. 15 – The Saudi Times Magazine – Figure of the Month : HH Princess Fahda Bander
Saudi Innovator Redefines Creative Opportunities for Women
Saudi creative Lina Al-Shalhoob is making remarkable strides in advancing opportunities for Saudi women through her innovative projects that highlight female talent and potential
‘Hunna’ Mentorship Program Strikes a Chord in Empowering Women Across MENA
The Hunna Mentorship Program has achieved remarkable success in empowering women across the Middle East and North Africa by providing a unique platform for
From architecture to Doha: Ahmed Hassan’s KML reaches a regional fashion final
From a background in architecture to the runways of Paris, Riyadh and Milan, designer Ahmed Hassan has taken his label KML into the finals of the 2026 Fashion Trust Arabia awards. He
Riyadh to Jubbah: the Northern Route gets an official look for the winter season
At Jubbah in the Hail region, sandstone outcrops carry rock inscriptions dating back more than 10,000 years. That UNESCO-listed landscape now marks the far
Abdul El-Sayed becomes the first Muslim elected to the US Senate
Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s seat in the US Senate, becoming the first Muslim ever elected to the chamber. The Associated Press called the
Toledo high-speed collision: 68 dead as Spain observes official mourning
"All of Spain is in mourning," Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said from the scene as he declared three days of official mourning. Two high-speed
Rising Prices Bring Italian Students and Truckers to the Streets
Students in Italy’s northern cities and truck drivers in the south have spent the past two weeks protesting against the rising cost of fuel,
AlUla Arts Festival sets January 2027 dates after its biggest edition yet
AlUla is being shaped into a place where art can be seen in every season. The Royal Commission for AlUla is building Wadi AlFann,
Saudi Arabia counts 122.6 million tourists in 2025 on the road to 150 million
122.6 million. That is how many domestic and inbound tourists Saudi Arabia recorded in 2025, the highest figure the sector has ever posted and
Fear of mass shootings divides young Americans on guns, study finds
Three children and a teacher died when a 16-year-old gunman opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on October 15, 2026,
Puerto Rico’s water shortage runs deeper than the drought
Water rationing that began in early August across the city of San Juan and six nearby municipalities was still in force at the start
Non-oil revenue climbs 20% as Q3 budget shortfall comes in at SAR 84.3 billion
SAR 142.6 billion: that is how much the Saudi treasury collected from non-oil sources in the third quarter of 2026, up 20 percent on
Non-oil activity grows 1.9% in the third quarter as the GDP contraction narrows
The General Authority for Statistics said on Sunday, 1 November 2026, that non-oil activities grew 1.9% in the third quarter from a year earlier,
Rain until Wednesday and a red alert: the Civil Defense safety message
A red alert over Madinah, and thunderstorms continuing across most of the Kingdom until Wednesday, 4 November. This is what the official bodies have
Riyadh Construction Projects Face More Than SR20 Million in Dust Pollution Fines as Saudi Arabia Tightens Environmental Controls
Saudi Arabia is strengthening environmental oversight of construction projects in Riyadh as part of efforts to reduce dust emissions and improve air quality across
Cairo Court Extends Detention of Suspect in Fifth Settlement Family Killing Case
A Cairo misdemeanor court has ordered the detention of the suspect accused of killing an entire family in the Al-Narges area of New Cairo
Saudi Tourist Dies in Drowning Accident in Türkiye’s Uzungol
A 39-year-old Saudi tourist has died after drowning in a fast-flowing waterway in Uzungol, in Türkiye’s northern Trabzon province, while his brother was hospitalized
New Details Emerge in Tragic Jazan House Fire That Killed Mother and Four Children
New details have emerged from the family of the victims of a devastating house fire in Al-Laqiyah village, in Samtah Governorate in Saudi Arabia’s
Mother and Four Children Die in Jazan House Fire, Father in Critical Condition
A mother and her four children died from smoke inhalation after a fire broke out inside their family home in Al-Laqiyah village, affiliated with
