During the phone call on Wednesday January 22, the Saudi Crown Prince congratulated Trump on the formation of his new administration and expressed his country’s desire to increase investment and trade with the U.S. by up to $600 billion, or even more, during the next four years of Trump’s second term, should the opportunity arise.

Here’s everything we know so far… Ask any Desi expat in Riyadh who their favourite singer is, and A.R. Rahman is bound to come up, so imagine our delight when we find out the star is set to make his Riyadh debut next month.

The lab aims to encourage creativity in preserving, documenting, and publishing national history using modern methods that align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

The property will be blending heritage and luxury together… A gorgeous cultural escape is coming to Riyadh. First announced in 2022 as a project by the Boutique Group, The Red Palace hotel in Riyadh is poised to become one of the most incredible staycations in the capital.

Riyadh Air is expected to take delivery of just four Boeing Dreamliners in 2025, delaying its launch until the second half of the year.

A brilliant five-hour drive to the Saudi Arabia capital of Riyadh has earned Dakar Rally leader Henk Lategan the stage win and breathing room.

The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has announced a new initiative taking place from February 5-8, 2025, combining two major events: the SFA Expo and Riyadh Marathon. This initiative aligns with SFA’s mission to inspire healthier lifestyles and foster community engagement through physical activity.

flyadeal’s domestic network from Riyadh currently serves Abha, Dammam, Gizan, Jeddah, Madinah, Najran, Tabuk and Taif. Its international coverage from Riyadh includes Amman, Cairo, Dubai International, Dubai World Central, Istanbul and, from next month, Karachi.

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Salesforce, a globally leading AI customer relationship management (CRM) company, announced plans to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia with a new regional headquarters in Riyadh. It also announced plans to partner with IBM to open a ‘Centre of Excellence’ in Riyadh.

Christina Aguilera shined bright on the red carpet at the 2025 Joy Awards in Riyadh. The music star attended the fifth iteration of the awards show and chose a sparkling ensemble for the occasion.

Riyadh Air, the Saudi Arabian carrier seeking to compete with Emirates and Qatar Airways, will receive far fewer aircraft from Boeing Co. this year than originally planned, in a setback to the startup airline’s ambitious launch preparations.