RIYADH — Long before Sept. 23, 1932, before the royal order and before the name Kingdom of Saudi Arabia appeared on the map, the story began with a return to Riyadh. It was Jan. 15, 1902 — the fifth of Shawwal 1319H — when King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud recaptured the city in an event that the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, known as Darah, describes as one of the pivotal events in the history of modern Saudi Arabia. The significance of that day would extend far beyond Riyadh. It marked the beginning of the unification phase…
Author: Editorial Team
CAPITALS, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, with Brent crude futures falling 7 cents, or 0.07 percent, to US$99.18 a barrel as of 01:19 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also fell 35 cents, or 0.39 percent, to US$90.17 a barrel. Source: Emirates News Agency
GENEVA — Saudi Arabia emphasized the importance of protecting seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, in view of the harsh humanitarian conditions and threats to their fundamental rights. This was stated in a joint statement delivered by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila, on behalf of a group of countries representing various regions, during the general debate under Item 4 of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. In the statement, Bin Khothila, speaking on behalf of the group, expressed grave concern over the continued insecurity and…
Happy Saudi National Day! On behalf of India and the Indian community living in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I extend warm greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, and the people of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of 96th National Day on September 23. Today, Saudi Arabia is not only seen as a large energy producer but also a nation making rapid progress on developing its economy, human resource, technology, environment sustainability and cultural bridges. The last decade has been truly transformative for Saudi Arabia. Since…
(L-R) H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council & Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of inD, organiser of GISEC Global and GQX. The sell-out success of the 15th edition of GISEC Global, attended by thousands of cyber professionals from over 130 countries on the opening day at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) has reaffirmed the high international demand for tech collaboration in Dubai, catalysing the launch of a new show uniting the world’s quantum and cybersecurity sectors. Global Quantum X (GQX) by GITEX will convene governments, quantum technology leaders, national cybersecurity authorities, research institutions, enterprise…
ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Customs is participating in the inaugural edition of the Al Ain Future Business Forum, organised by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, on 23rd and 24th September 2026 at ADNEC Centre Al Ain. The participation forms part of Abu Dhabi Customs’ efforts to enhance the competitiveness of the business environment, facilitate trade and supply chains, and support Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification journey. Abu Dhabi Customs’ participation in the forum, held under the…
ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Team Abu Dhabi is stepping up preparations for the third round of the UIM F1H2O World Championship, scheduled to take place in Shanghai, China, from 3rd to 5th October, with the team heading into the event at the top of the Teams’ Championship standings. The official programme begins on 3rd October with the opening of the paddock, registration and technical scrutineering, before competitive action gets underway on 4th and 5th October, with another highly competitive weekend expected among the championship’s leading teams and drivers. Team Abu Dhabi arrives in China leading the Teams’…
RIYADH — History remembers King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud as the founder who unified Saudi Arabia. His children remembered another side of him. They remembered a father. Their recollections, preserved by the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, known as Darah, offer a rare view inside the royal household and reveal the values King Abdulaziz sought to instill in the next generation. Life at Al-Murabba Palace was shaped by order and responsibility. King Abdulaziz paid close attention to the upbringing of his children, particularly their education and religious instruction. Their learning was not treated as separate from their…
RIYADH — Nations are not built in a single moment. They are built layer by layer: through institutions capable of governing, schools capable of educating, healthcare systems capable of protecting people, communications capable of overcoming distance and generations prepared to build upon what came before them. Saudi Arabia’s modern story illustrates that progression. Under King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, the work of unification was accompanied by another undertaking — constructing the foundations of a modern state. The historical record preserved by the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, known as Darah, shows those foundations emerging across different areas…
BRUSSELS, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) – In August 2026, the price of fuels and lubricants for personal transport in the EU increased by 23.8 percent compared with August 2025. This followed year-on-year increases of 13.7 percent in June and 16.9 percent in July, according to Eurostat. In 26 of the 27 EU countries, fuels and lubricants prices were higher in August 2026 compared with August 2025. Eighteen EU countries recorded price increases higher than 20 percent. The highest increases were recorded in Bulgaria (+34.5%), Lithuania (+28.8%), Finland (+27.6%), Germany (+27.5%) and France (+27.4%). The lowest increases were recorded in Hungary…