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SMEH Signs 11.9M SAR Security Aviation Medical Deal

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Scientific & Medical Equipment House Company has signed a contract worth 11.92 million SAR to operate and maintain medical equipment at clinics serving the General Command of Security Aviation in…

The Saudi Standard · October 15, 2026
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Giga Projects

Qiddiya and the Kingdom’s Leisure Shift

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Qiddiya sits at the center of Saudi Arabia’s effort to expand its leisure, sports and entertainment sectors under…

July 8, 2026 · The Kingdom
The Kingdom

King Salman Park Foundation Advances Urban Vision

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The King Salman Park Foundation sits at the center of one of the capital’s most visible urban undertakings.…

July 8, 2026 · The Kingdom
Giga Projects

Diriyah Gate Development Authority

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Diriyah Gate Development Authority sits at the center of one of the Kingdom’s most closely watched urban…

July 8, 2026 · The Kingdom
Corporate

Al-Jouf signs subscription deal with Almunajem Foods

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Co. announced the signing of a subscription agreement with Almunajem Foods Company. The company did…

July 27, 2026 · Corporate
Corporate

Anmat Technology wins 113.7 million SAR project

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Anmat Technology for Trading Company said it received a supplementary announcement regarding the award of a project by…

July 26, 2026 · Corporate
Companies

Emir of Eastern Province Receives SABIC Chairman

Dammam, Saudi Arabia — His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Emir of the Eastern Province, received the Chairman of…

July 26, 2026 · Corporate
Energy

Deputy Governor Reviews Aramco Partnerships

Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia — His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Al-Madinah Region, received the…

June 24, 2026 · Energy
Energy

undefined THE SAUDI STANDARD’S VIEW: EFFICIENCY AS A SUMMER PRIORITY Saudi Arabia’s energy transition is not shaped by supply expansion alone; it…

June 14, 2026 · Energy
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NMDC Energy Launches 40,000-Ton Manufacturing Hub in Ras Al-Khair

Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia — NMDC Energy Ras Al-Khair has officially launched industrial operations, marking a major step in Saudi Arabia’s energy…

July 29, 2025 · Energy
Investment

SCIENTIFIC & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT HOUSE CO. SIGNS 24.4 MILLION SAR CONTRACT WITH KING KHALID UNIVERSITY

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Scientific & Medical Equipment House Co. signed a contract worth 24.4 million SAR with King Khalid University on…

October 12, 2026 · Investment
Capital Markets

INMAR REAL ESTATE DECLARES 12 MILLION SAR CASH DIVIDEND FOR H1 2026

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Inmar Company for Real Estate Development and Investment approved a cash dividend of 12 million SAR for the…

October 12, 2026 · Investment
Capital Markets

ATAA EDUCATIONAL COMPANY RECOMMENDS 0.75 SAR DIVIDEND PER SHARE FOR H2 FY2026

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Ataa Educational Company’s board of directors recommended on September 15, 2026, a cash dividend of 0.75 SAR per…

October 12, 2026 · Investment
Industry

Al-Khubara festival set for August 1 launch

Al-Khubara, Saudi Arabia — The Al-Khubara Dates and Riyadh Al-Khubara Festival will open on August 1, 2026, under the slogan “Ancestral Heritage…

July 26, 2026 · Industry
Industry

Food Security disburses 199 million SAR to wheat farmers

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The General Authority for Food Security said it has disbursed 199 million SAR in first-installment payments to local…

July 26, 2026 · Industry
Industry

Food Security awards fourth wheat import batch

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The General Authority for Food Security has completed procedures to award the fourth batch of imported wheat for…

July 6, 2026 · Industry
Digital Transformation

Saudi Arabia records 216 Mbps mobile internet speed

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Internet speeds in Saudi Arabia continued to reach advanced levels, supported by the expansion of digital infrastructure, according…

July 26, 2026 · Technology
AI

Umm Al-Qura University wins in Hong Kong AI contest

Makkah, Saudi Arabia — Umm Al-Qura University won several awards in the finals of the 2026 International Artificial Intelligence in Education Competition,…

July 26, 2026 · Technology
Digital Transformation

Al-Ahsa closes fifth Imprints of Future Cities edition

Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia — Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, Governor of Al-Ahsa, the governorate…

July 26, 2026 · Technology
Tourism

Yanbu’s Summer Pull for Sea Lovers

Yanbu, Saudi Arabia — Yanbu keeps drawing visitors who want a coastal summer with a little less heat and a lot of…

July 26, 2026 · Tourism
Events

Al-Basar Festival Draws Crowds in Buraidah

Buraidah, Saudi Arabia — The Al-Basar Festival at Prince Faisal bin Mishaal Park is drawing residents and visitors in steady numbers, with…

July 26, 2026 · Tourism
Tourism

Taif’s summer leisure scene broadens visitor choices

Taif, Saudi Arabia — Entertainment facilities in Taif governorate have become part of the area’s modern tourism scene. They have added more…

July 26, 2026 · Tourism

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Agriculture · July 6, 2026
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SURJ Invests $40M in T100 Triathlon Tour to Boost Regional Endurance Sports

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s SURJ, the sports-focused investment arm of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has committed $40 million to…

July 28, 2025 · Sports
Call of Duty BO6 EWC 2025E-sports

OpTic Gaming Sweeps CoD BO6 Final at EWC 2025, Wins $600K

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — OpTic Gaming claimed the Call of Duty BO6 EWC 2025 championship with a dominant 4-0 grand final win…

July 28, 2025 · Sports
Honor of Kings KWC 2025E-sports

AG.AL Wins $750K Honor of Kings KWC Title in Riyadh

SPA — Honor of Kings KWC 2025 concluded with AG.AL is emerging as champions after an undefeated run through the bracket. The…

July 27, 2025 · Sports