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Officials, experts, and specialists participating in the Saudi International Conference on the Future of Agriculture, held in conjunction with Saudi Agriculture 2026 in Riyadh, highlighted key achievements in the strategic transformation of Saudi Arabia’s agricultural sector. Discussions focused on growth in agricultural production, increased economic contributions, and improved self-sufficiency rates, alongside efforts to enhance water-use efficiency, localize advanced technologies, expand investment opportunities, and promote sustainable management of natural resources in support of food security and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. In his keynote address, Dr. Sulaiman bin Ali Al-Khatib, Deputy Minister for Agriculture at the Ministry of Environment, Water…

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WASHINGTON — The US and Israeli militaries have developed specific plans for renewed strikes against Iran after the American midterm elections, The New York Times reported, citing US officials and other people briefed on the deliberations. Meanwhile, Middle East mediators are scrambling to revive talks with Iran, fearful that hostilities could flare anew as the US moves another aircraft carrier to the region and Israel warns that it has prepared plans for possible new strikes. President Donald Trump has said the US won’t attack Iran before the midterm elections on Nov. 3. But he has also sounded hawkish notes, threatening…

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Ms. Lubna S. Olayan, Chair of the Board of Directors of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), announced today the Bank’s financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026. SAB recorded a net profit after Zakat and Income Tax of SAR 6,582 million for the period, representing an increase of 3% compared with the corresponding period in 2025. Total operating income increased by 1% year-on-year to SAR 11,116 million, while third-quarter revenue rose by 5% to SAR 3,841 million compared with the previous quarter, reflecting improved sequential momentum. Against a backdrop of evolving market dynamics and regional developments, SAB continued…

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Ms. Lubna S. Olayan, Chair of the Board of Directors of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), announced today the Bank’s financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026. SAB recorded a net profit after Zakat and Income Tax of SAR 6,582 million for the period, representing an increase of 3% compared with the corresponding period in 2025. Total operating income increased by 1% year-on-year to SAR 11,116 million, while third-quarter revenue rose by 5% to SAR 3,841 million compared with the previous quarter, reflecting improved sequential momentum. Against a backdrop of evolving market dynamics and regional developments, SAB continued…

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BURAIDAH — The Public Security announced that Qassim police, in coordination with the General Directorate for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking, had arrested an expatriate for engaging in acts contrary to public morals at a massage center in the region. The Public Security stated that the expatriate was referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures. A financial fine was slapped on the massage center in accordance with the municipal penalties regulations issued by the regional mayoralty. Source: Saudi Gazette

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Ms. Lubna S. Olayan, Chair of the Board of Directors of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), announced today the Bank’s financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026. SAB recorded a net profit after Zakat and Income Tax of SAR 6,582 million for the period, representing an increase of 3% compared with the corresponding period in 2025. Total operating income increased by 1% year-on-year to SAR 11,116 million, while third-quarter revenue rose by 5% to SAR 3,841 million compared with the previous quarter, reflecting improved sequential momentum. Against a backdrop of evolving market dynamics and regional developments, SAB continued…

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