TodayWednesday, October 28, 2026
Trading at 15, digital books, one rulebook: what the Commercial Transactions Law means for you
Run a business, or planning to start one? Tuesday brought a change worth knowing about. At its session in Riyadh on 27 October,
A two-thirds vote in Cairo: how Egypt’s parliament cleared the way for defensive support to the Kingdom
Arab support for Saudi Arabia has moved from statements to constitutional steps since the Houthi group stepped up its missile and drone launches towards the Kingdom in October. The latest came on
Capcom’s fighters take North American cinemas as Street Fighter opens with an estimated $31 million
Paramount’s “Street Fighter”, the live action film based on Capcom’s long running video game series, opened
Study Links Some Low-Calorie Sweeteners to Faster Cognitive and Memory Decline
A study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, has drawn renewed attention to the potential long-term effects of low- and no-calorie sweeteners after finding an association
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
Abdullah A. Alkhorayef, The Connoisseur of Fashion and Pioneer of Saudi Arabia’s Creative Renaissance
By: Boudou Gueffai | Editor-in-Chief Editorial contribution : Jude Albuthie Exclusive Interview The Saudi Times sits with Abdullah A. Alkhorayef Vision of Success| Revolution of brand from Saudi Arabia to the World.
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
flydubai Hijack code and Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Tabuk
A flydubai flight made an emergency landing at Tabuk Regional Airport, after the crew transmitted two emergency codes during the flight, according to aviation
California Grants Eid al-Adha State Holiday Status
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2017 into law, formally adding Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha to California’s list of official state holidays.
Gasco : LPG Refill Prices Across Saudi Arabia
National, company, Gas and Industrialization Co. (Gasco) announced updated LPG refill prices across Saudi Arabia, effective Wednesday, July 1. The new prices include value-added
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
Six Family Members Killed, Four Injured After Vehicle Plunges Off Al Ja’dah Mountain Road in Asir
Six members of the same family were killed and four others were injured after their vehicle plunged down a steep mountainside along Al Ja’dah
Abdulrahman Al Khathlan | AHK Group’s Playbook for Scaling Saudi Ambition
The leader who is Translating international expertise into scalable hospitality for Saudi mega-projects. Exclusive Interview The Saudi Times sits with Abdulrahman Al Khathlan –
Aramco Helicopter Crash in Ras Tanura Kills 14 Saudi Citizens
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy announced on Sunday that a helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, resulting in the death of
