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Al-Kharif seeks to strengthen mining partnerships at the Riyadh International Conference

The Saudi Minister of Industry is holding meetings with officials from Qatar, Morocco, Canada and Chile during the International Mining Conference in Riyadh to promote investment and achieve Vision 2030.

January 15, 2026

Economy

Moderation and Telegram: 97 million extremist materials to be removed by 2025

The Etidal Center and the Telegram platform succeeded in removing more than 97 million pieces of extremist material and closing thousands of channels during 2025, bringing the total amount of content removed to over 258 million since 2022.

January 15, 2026

Local news

Updates on Faisal Al-Ghamdi's injury and his expected return date before the Al-Ettifaq match

Find out the latest updates on Faisal Al-Ghamdi's injury, the Al-Ittihad player, and his return date, in addition to details of the upcoming Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Ettifaq match in the Roshan League and the standings of the two teams.

January 15, 2026

Sports

France deploys troops to Greenland in response to Trump's efforts to control it

Macron announces the deployment of French troops to Greenland to support Denmark against Trump's ambitions to acquire the island for defensive purposes, amid rising tensions in the Arctic.

January 15, 2026

World News

Saudi Arabia jumps to 23rd place globally in the 2024 Mining Index

Engineer Khalid Al-Mudaifer confirmed the Kingdom's jump to 23rd place globally in the Mining Investment Index. Learn about Saudi Arabia's strategy for developing the mining sector within Vision 2030.

January 15, 2026

Economy

Weather alerts: Dust and wind in Riyadh and the Eastern Province, cold weather

Check the weather forecast for Riyadh and the Eastern Province today. The National Center for Meteorology warns of blowing dust, strong winds, and reduced visibility, with expected drops in temperature and rain.

January 15, 2026

Local news

Launch of Afaq Academy for Arts and Culture in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Culture

The Minister of Culture inaugurated the Afaq Academy for Arts and Culture in partnership with the Ministry of Education. This is a strategic step to discover talent and promote the creative economy within the framework of Saudi Vision 2030.

January 15, 2026

Culture

Minimum temperatures in Saudi Arabia: Dammam 9°C and Tarif 0°C

Find out the minimum temperatures in the Kingdom's cities according to the National Center for Meteorology report. Dammam recorded 9 degrees, and Tarif approached zero, with varying weather conditions across the regions.

January 15, 2026

Local news

Saudi Arabia at the Security Council: Supporting stability in Yemen and rejecting escalation

The Saudi representative to the Security Council affirmed the Kingdom’s support for the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, warning against military escalation in Hadramawt and Al-Mahra, and welcoming the exchange of prisoners and dialogue.

January 15, 2026

Politics

Nawaf Al-Aqidi suspended for two matches and fined after being sent off against Al-Hilal

The Disciplinary Committee has suspended Al-Nassr goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi for two matches and fined him 20,000 riyals for misconduct during the Al-Hilal derby. Learn more about the decision and its impact on the team.

January 15, 2026

Sports