Saudi Arabia in the Year 1445 AH: Unprecedented Positive Outcomes and Early Achievement of Goals

As the year 1445 AH draws to a close, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recorded unprecedented achievements and milestones. Under the ambitious and visionary leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom has made significant strides on local, Arab, Islamic, and global levels.
This prosperous year has seen many goals achieved ahead of schedule across various fields, thanks to wise leadership that has harnessed all resources for the benefit of the nation, its citizens, and residents.
The Kingdom's prominent regional and global position has attracted numerous summits and conferences held on its soil this year, resulting in important decisions. Additionally, there have been high-level visits from presidents, leaders, kings, and princes of brotherly and friendly countries.
In the following report, the Saudi Press Agency highlights the Kingdom’s most notable events and achievements for the Hijri year 1445 AH in chronological order:
Main events of the month of Muharram (1), 1445 AH:
Muharram 1, 1445 AH:
- A number of leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries arrived in Jeddah to participate in the 18th GCC Consultative Meeting and GCC-Central Asia Summit.
- A joint statement was issued at the conclusion of the Turkish president's visit to Saudi Arabia.
Muharram 2, 1445 AH:
- The Public Investment Fund (PIF) established Sawani Company to unlock the potential of the Saudi camel dairy industry.
- The Saudi Fund for Development signed a $10 million loan agreement to build business incubation centers in the Bahamas.
Muharram 3, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Aramco completed a $3.4 billion acquisition deal of a 10% stake in Rongsheng Petrochemical.
Muharram 4, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the strong condemnation and dissatisfaction of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for not taking the necessary measures to prevent the recurrence of incidents of violations against Islamic sanctities, the latest of which involved an extremist group burning a copy of the Holy Quran in Denmark and raising slogans of hatred and racism against Islam and Muslims, in front of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the capital, Copenhagen.
Muharram 5, 1445 AH:
- The PIF established Al-Madinah Heritage Company to develop and enhance the production of Saudi Ajwa dates.
Muharram 8, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Defense: An F-15 SA Fighter jet crashed during a training mission in Khamis Mushait, resulting in the death of the aircrew.
Muharram 9, 1445 AH:
- The PIF and Oman Investment Authority signed a MoU to expand investment in the Sultanate of Oman.
Muharram 10, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Chargé d’Affaires of the Danish Embassy and handed her a protest note against the extremist group's burning of the Holy Qur'an in Denmark.
Muharram 12, 1445 AH:
- STC Group achieved the highest semi-annual revenues in its history, reaching SAR 36.5 billion.
Muharram 16, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Energy: Saudi Arabia will extend the voluntary cut of one million barrels per day for another month, including September, which can be extended or extended and deepened.
Muharram 18, 1445 AH:
- The SFD signed a $77 million loan agreement to establish a solar power plant in Belize.
Muharram 19, 1445 AH:
- The PIF established SRJ Sports Investments Company to elevate the sports sector in Saudi Arabia and MENA.
- Saudi Arabia granted visitor e-visas to travelers from eight newly eligible countries: Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, South Africa, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Muharram 20, 1445 AH:
- The PIF established Kayanee – an integrated fitness and well-being company in Saudi Arabia.
Muharram 21, 1445 AH:
- KSrelief and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office supported people affected by the crisis in Sudan with $9.16 million.
Muharram 23, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Arabia’s new airline, Riyadh Air, signed a sports sponsorship deal with Atlético de Madrid.
Muharram 24, 1445 AH:
- The Foreign Ministry expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s welcoming of the announcement of the United Nations regarding the completion of the withdrawal of the Floating Oil Storage and Offloading (FSO) Safer Tanker, estimated at 1.4 million barrels of crude oil.
Muharram 26, 1445 AH:
- Ma’aden announced its financial results for the second quarter of the year 2023, with revenues amounting to SAR 6.97 billion, while net profit amounted to SAR 351 million.
Muharram 29, 1445 AH:
- The Cabinet approved the establishment of the Insurance Authority.
Main events of the month of Safar (2), 1445 AH:
Safar 1, 1445 AH:
- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, approved granting 100 male and female donors the King Abdulaziz Medal of the third class for donating one of their major organs.
Safar 2, 1445 AH:
- HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, received the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, in Jeddah.
Safar 4, 1445 AH:
- More than 7 million male and female students returned to schools and training across the Kingdom.
Safar 5, 1445 AH:
- The Kingdom officially joined the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), becoming the 96th country to join the Convention.
Safar 7, 1445 AH:
- In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Tanzanian conjoined twins Hassan and Hussein arrived at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, accompanied by their mother, coming from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Safar 11, 1445 AH:
- HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, launched the master plan for logistics centers, which aims to develop the infrastructure of the logistics sector in the Kingdom and enhance the Kingdom’s position as a leading investment destination and global logistics center.
Safar 12, 1445 AH:
- NEOM announced its global system for education, research, and innovation, which includes NEOM University, the Education, Research, and Innovation Foundation, the Talent Academy, and a comprehensive early childhood to 12th-grade education program.
Safar 16, 1445 AH:
- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, arrived in NEOM, coming from Jeddah.
Safar 18, 1445 AH:
- The Public Investment Fund, SABIC, and Al Rajhi Investment announced the establishment of a leading company in the steel industries sector in the Kingdom.
Safar 19, 1445 AH:
- HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is establishing a Global Water Organization, to be headquartered in Riyadh. It aims to develop and integrate the efforts of countries and organizations to address water challenges comprehensively.
Safar 20, 1445 AH:
- The Kingdom signed the draft United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships.
Safar 23, 1445 AH:
- ROSHN Real Estate Group, one of the major projects of the Public Investment Fund, joined the United Nations Global Compact to consolidate the foundations of sustainability in companies.
Safar 24, 1445 AH:
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America signed MoU that defines the frameworks for cooperation between them to develop a protocol that contributes to establishing green intercontinental transit corridors.
Safar 25, 1445 AH:
- HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, announced with a number of world leaders the signing of a memorandum for an economic corridor project connecting India with the Middle East and Europe.
Safar 26, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anazi presented his credentials to the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian at the ministry in Tehran.
Safar 28, 1445 AH:
- The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 2024 World Environment Day.
Safar 29, 1445 AH:
- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, directed the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to provide emergency food and shelter assistance to people affected by the floods that hit the brotherly State of Libya.
Main events of the month of Rabi' Al-Awwal (3), 1445 AH:
Rabi' Al-Awwal 01, 1445 AH:
- The international credit rating agency S&P Global Rating affirmed its foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at 'A/A-1' with Stable Outlook.
Rabi' Al-Awwal 05, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the positive outcomes of the discussions aimed at achieving a roadmap to support the peace process in Yemen, which were held by the Saudi communication and coordination team, with the participation of the brothers in the Sultanate of Oman.
Rabi' Al-Awwal 06, 1445 AH:
- American TV channel FOX News aired an interview with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, conducted by Bret Baier, the chief political anchor, in NEOM City.
Rabi' Al-Awwal 07, 1445 AH:
- The Kingdom won the presidency of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for the period (2027-2030).
Rabi' Al-Awwal 08, 1445 AH:
- The streets and squares of the Kingdom were covered in green to celebrate the 93rd National Day.
Rabi' Al-Awwal 10, 1445 AH:
- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of Soudah Development, launched the master plan to develop Soudah and parts of Rijal Almaa into Soudah Peaks.
Rabi' Al-Awwal 11, 1445 AH:
- The People's Republic of China and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the signing of an agreement, through which the Kingdom becomes a major tourist destination for Chinese tourists, allowing Chinese citizens to travel to the Kingdom through tourist groups.
Rabi' Al-Awwal 12, 1445 AH:
- Lucid Group commenced assembly of Lucid Airs in its new Advanced Manufacturing Plant, AMP-2, its first international manufacturing facility, located in King Abdullah Economic City. In the first phase, the facility has the capacity to assemble 5,000 Lucid vehicles per annum.
Rabi' Al-Awwal 18, 1445 AH:
- The Kingdom achieved significant progress in the tourism sector, ranking second globally in the growth rate of the number of arriving tourists during the year 2023.
Rabi' Al-Awwal 19, 1445 AH:
- The Kingdom announced its bid to host the 2034 World Cup.
Rabi' Al-Awwal 21, 1445 AH:
- A surgical team of specialists succeeded in separating the Tanzanian Siamese twins, Hassan and Hussein, at King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital in King Abdulaziz Medical City of the Ministry of National Guard in Riyadh following a nine-stage complicated surgery that lasted for 16 hours.
Rabi' Al-Awwal 22, 1445 AH:
- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, arrived in Riyadh coming from NEOM.
Rabi' Al-Awwal 23, 1445 AH:
- The Public Investment Fund and the Saudi Electricity Company announced the launch of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company, where the Fund will own a 75% stake in the company, while the Saudi Electricity Company will own the remaining 25% stake.
Rabi' Al-Awwal 24, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) sent the official nomination letter to host the 2034 World Cup to the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).
Rabi' Al-Awwal 25, 1445 AH:
- The Public Investment Fund announced the establishment of Tasaru Mobility Investments to enable the development of the automotive and mobility sector in the Kingdom.
Rabi' Al-Awwal 27, 1445 AH:
- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, announced the master plan for the new Abha International Airport.
Rabi' Al-Awwal 28, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Fund for Development signed a development loan agreement worth $20 million to support infrastructure in the Central African Republic.
Rabi' Al-Awwal 30, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Fund for Development signed the first development loan agreement worth $100 million to support infrastructure in Grenada.
Main events of the month of Rabi' Al-Thani (4), 1445 AH:
Rabi' Al-Thani 01, 1445 AH:
- HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced the launch of Ardara company to develop the AlWadi district of Abha in the Aseer region.
Rabi' Al-Thani 04, 1445 AH:
- The arrival of the leaders of the countries participating in the Riyadh Summit between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries in Riyadh.
Rabi' Al-Thani 05, 1445 AH:
- Deputizing for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the GCC-ASEAN Summit in Riyadh.
Rabi' Al-Thani 07, 1445 AH:
- Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser, opened the Supply Chain and Logistics Services Conference, with the participation of more than 100 entities and 45 speakers.
Rabi' Al-Thani 08, 1445 AH:
- HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, announced the launch of the 2024 Esports World Cup.
Rabi' Al-Thani 09, 1445 AH:
- The seventh Future Investment Initiative (FII7) forum opened in Riyadh under the theme "The New Compass" at the King Abdulaziz International Center for Conferences, bringing together 6,000 participants from more than 90 countries.
Rabi' Al-Thani 11, 1445 AH:
- The Public Investment Fund and Pirelli Tire Company S.P.A (Pirelli) announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to establish a tire factory in the Kingdom, with an estimated investment value of approximately SAR 2 billion.
Rabi' Al-Thani 14, 1445 AH:
- The Minister of Health, Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel, inaugurated the Global Health Exhibition 2023, under the slogan "Invest in Health."
Rabi' Al-Thani 15, 1445 AH:
- The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Saudi Arabia has achieved maturity level four (ML4) for medicines and vaccines regulation, the highest WHO classification of regulatory authorities for medical products.
Rabi' Al-Thani 18, 1445 AH:
- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued directives to launch a fundraising campaign on Sahem Platform affiliated with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
Rabi' Al-Thani 21, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Energy announced the continuation of the Kingdom’s voluntary reduction of one million barrels per day in December 2023.
Rabi' Al-Thani 24, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Investment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched the second phase of the “Visiting Investor” electronic business visit visa to include all world countries.
Rabi' Al-Thani 25, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi-Arab-African Economic Conference kicked off in Riyadh.
Rabi' Al-Thani 26, 1445 AH:
- The Riyadh Declaration was issued at the conclusion of the Saudi-African Summit.
Rabi' Al-Thani 28, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Investment held several roundtable meetings with several African countries on the sidelines of the Saudi-African Summit.
Rabi' Al-Thani 29, 1445 AH:
- The fifth Saudi relief plane departed to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
Main events of the month of Jumada Al-Awwal (5), 1445 AH
Jumada Al-Awwal 1, 1445 AH:
- The Cabinet approved the Kingdom’s membership in the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Jumada Al-Awwal 2, 1445 AH:
- On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, inaugurated and chaired the Saudi summit with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries in Riyadh.
Jumada Al-Awwal 5, 1445 AH:
- Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy, announced new natural gas discoveries in the Eastern Province and the Rub' al Khali.
Jumada Al-Awwal 7, 1445 AH:
- On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, headed the Kingdom's delegation in the virtual extraordinary joint meeting of BRICS leaders and leaders of the invited countries on the situation in Gaza.
Jumada Al-Awwal 9, 1445 AH:
- The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed four agreements with several international organizations for the relief of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip with a value of 150 million Saudi Riyals.
Jumada Al-Awwal 14, 1445 AH:
- From among world countries, Saudi Arabia was selected to host the World Expo 2030 in Riyadh from October 2030 to March 2031. This was announced after a secret ballot at the 173rd General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions in Paris.
Jumada Al-Awwal 15, 1445 AH:
- NEOM's Board of Directors unveiled Siranna, an exclusive tourism destination on the Gulf of Aqaba coastline.
Jumada Al-Awwal 16, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Space Agency and Axiom Space signed MoU to support microgravity research in space.
Jumada Al-Awwal 17, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Arabia was selected to host the 21st session of the General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in 2025.
Jumada Al-Awwal 18, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Space Agency and Sierra Space signed an MoU to exchange experiences and develop national capabilities and skillful individuals in the field of space.
Jumada Al-Awwal 21, 1445 AH:
- HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, arrived in Qatar on an official visit to lead the Kingdom's delegation in the 44th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council meeting.
Jumada Al-Awwal 23, 1445 AH:
- HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) launched the urban plan and global branding for Qiddiya City.
Jumada Al-Awwal 26, 1445 AH:
- NEOM announced the launch of Topian, NEOM’s food company, to establish sustainable food systems aimed at redefining food production, distribution, and consumption.
Jumada Al-Awwal 27, 1445 AH:
- The Public Investment Fund announced the establishment of Dan Company, specializing in rural and environmental tourism, in partnership with local communities.
Jumada Al-Awwal 28, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Aramco signed final agreements to acquire a 40% stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd.
Main events of the month of Jumada Al-Thani (6), 1445 AH:
Jumada Al-Thani 01, 1445 AH:
- Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) announced the launch of a gaming and esports district within Qiddiya City. This district is the world's first multi-purpose zone for gaming and esports.
Jumada Al-Thani 03, 1445 AH:
- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, offered condolences to the Al-Sabah family of Kuwait, the brotherly Kuwaiti people, and the Arab and Islamic nations on the passing of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
Jumada Al-Thani 04, 1445 AH:
- Following a directive from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, departed for Kuwait to offer condolences on the passing of the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
Jumada Al-Thani 05, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Arabia was elected as the chair of the 11th Meeting of the Islamic World Heritage Committee (IWHC).
Jumada Al-Thani 06, 1445 AH:
- The Cabinet approved naming the year 2024 the "Year of the Camel" to celebrate the unique cultural value represented by camels in the lives of the Arabian Peninsula's inhabitants.
Jumada Al-Thani 07, 1445 AH:
- The Tourism Development Fund signed a financing agreement worth SAR4.35 billion to lay the foundation stone for the Avenues Khobar project.
Jumada Al-Thani 08, 1445 AH:
- The Public Investment Fund invested in Saudia Technic (formerly known as Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries) to transform it into a leading national company in aviation maintenance services.
Jumada Al-Thani 11, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Arabia ranked second among the G20 countries in the ICT Development Index 2023 issued by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Jumada Al-Thani 14, 1445 AH:
- The trade balance in Saudi Arabia achieved a surplus of 30.401 billion Saudi Riyals in October 2023.
Jumada Al-Thani 17, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Culture celebrated the conclusion of the "Year of Arabic Poetry 2023."
Jumada Al-Thani 18, 1445 AH:
- Total donations collected by the Sahem Platform within the fundraising campaign to provide relief to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip exceeded 600 million Saudi Riyals.
Jumada Al-Thani 19, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Tourism announced the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's achievement of a new record in foreign visitor spending, amounting to more than 100 billion Riyals for the first three quarters of 2023.
Jumada Al-Thani 20, 1445 AH:
- The 35th Saudi relief plane departed to provide relief to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
Jumada Al-Thani 21, 1445 AH:
- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud approved hosting 1,000 Umrah performers from all over the world during 2024.
Jumada Al-Thani 22, 1445 AH:
- The Public Investment Fund announced the completion of its investment in the Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO).
Jumada Al-Thani 27, 1445 AH:
- MATARAT Holding launched the Passengers with No Bags service at Saudi airports for domestic and international flights.
Jumada Al-Thani 28, 1445 AH:
- NEOM announced Aquellum, a luxury future space embedded within the mountains.
Main events of the month of Rajab (7), 1445 AH:
Rajab 03, 1445 AH:
- Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, arrived in Davos to lead the Kingdom's delegation participating in the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in 2024.
Rajab 05, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Aramco boosted funding to its venture capital arm, Aramco Ventures, by US$4 billion.
Rajab 09, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the agreement to de-escalate tension and restore diplomatic relations between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Rajab 12, 1445 AH:
- The NEOM Board of Directors announced the launch of “Zardun,” its new destination promoting luxury eco-tourism. Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) signed an agreement to launch “Dream of the Desert,” the first train of its kind in the Middle East.
Rajab 14, 1445 AH:
- The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the completion of pricing a $5 billion bond issuance.
Rajab 18, 1445 AH:
- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, received the Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, at Araqa Palace, in the presence of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Rajab 20, 1445 AH:
- HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, announced the launch of “Alat” company to help position the Kingdom as a global hub for electronics and advanced industries.
Rajab 23, 1445 AH:
- Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and on behalf of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the second edition of the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh.
Rajab 24, 1445 AH:
- Credit rating agency Fitch affirmed Saudi Arabia's credit rating at A+ with a stable outlook. Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) signed a contract to purchase 10 modern passenger trains, doubling the operational capacity of the East Train to 3.8 million passengers annually.
Rajab 25, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Defense signed 17 contracts and two MoUs with local and international companies at the World Defense Show 2024.
Rajab 27, 1445 AH:
- The World Defense Show 2024 concluded with purchase contracts totaling SAR 26 billion.
Rajab 29, 1445 AH:
- The fifth edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup 2024 kicked off in AlUla, with elite riders participating from around the world.
Main events of the month of Sha'ban (8) 1445 AH:
Sha'ban 01, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) signed MoU with NorthStar, a global leader in space situational awareness and tracking of space objects.
Sha'ban 02, 1445 AH:
- The first Global Smart City Forum began in the Kingdom with over 100 speakers representing 40 countries worldwide.
Sha'ban 04, 1445 AH:
- The Kingdom’s trade balance recorded a surplus of approximately SAR 28 billion in November 2023.
Sha'ban 06, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed a developmental loan agreement worth $55 million with the Republic of Türkiye to support the education sector. The Kingdom topped the United Nations' list for tourism growth in international tourist arrivals for the year 2023 compared to major tourist destinations in 2019.
Sha'ban 09, 1445 AH:
- stc Group achieved record revenues and a net profit of SAR 72.3 billion in its annual financial results for the year 2023.
Sha'ban 12, 1445 AH:
- The Kingdom celebrated the anniversary of its Founding Day.
Sha'ban 16, 1445 AH:
- An official source denied circulating claims on social media about a meeting between the Minister of Commerce and an official from the Israeli occupation.
Sha'ban 17, 1445 AH:
- The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) congratulated the Kingdom for surpassing 100 million tourists in 2023.
Sha'ban 18, 1445 AH:
- The Human Capability Initiative (HCI) Conference kicked off at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center in Riyadh.
Sha'ban 20, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) launched the official identity for the Kingdom's bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034.
Sha'ban 22, 1445 AH:
- The Jeddah Historic District Program (JHDP) announced the discovery of architectural patterns of the Usman bin Affan Mosque dating back 1200 years.
Sha'ban 23, 1445 AH:
- The "LEAP 24” Conference announced investments of $11.9 billion to support future technologies, cloud computing, and digital skills development.
Sha'ban 25, 1445 AH:
- The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) announced $100 million investments in the Saudi market by the Chinese company "HONOR."
Sha'ban 26, 1445 AH:
- HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, announced the completion of transferring 8% of Saudi Aramco's total shares to fully owned portfolios of the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Sha'ban 27, 1445 AH:
- The Kingdom joined countries worldwide in celebrating International Women's Day.
Sha'ban 28, 1445 AH:
- Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh, the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman of the Board of Directors, announced that the number of visitors to Riyadh Season has reached 20 million.
Sha'ban 29, 1445 AH:
- Cities across the Kingdom celebrated Science Day.
Main events of the holy month of Ramadan (9), 1445 AH:
Ramadan 02, 1445 AH:
- The approval of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, for launching the 4th National Campaign for Charitable Work on the National Platform for Charitable Work (Ehsan).
Ramadan 03, 1445 AH:
- HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime, arrived in Madinah.
Ramadan 04, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Interior confirmed that the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) is the only authorized entity to receive and deliver donations outside the Kingdom.
Ramadan 06, 1445 AH:
- Credit rating agency "Standard & Poor's" confirmed Saudi Arabia's credit rating at "A/A-1" with a stable outlook.
- Donations to the 4th National Campaign for Charitable Work exceeded SAR 1 billion on its first day.
Ramadan 09, 1445 AH:
- The 15th Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), departed carrying Saudi assistance to the Ukrainian people.
Ramadan 10, 1445 AH:
- NEOM's Board of Directors announced the tourism destination “Treyam,” located in a unique site where desert landscapes meet one of the most beautiful turquoise lakes on the southern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba.
Ramadan 11, 1445 AH:
- HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met in Jeddah with the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken.
Ramadan 12, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed two developmental loan agreements totaling $101 million to support the clean energy sector in Pakistan.
Ramadan 13, 1445 AH:
- Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, with his accompanying delegation for an official visit.
Ramadan 15, 1445 AH:
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) decision calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during the month of Ramadan.
Ramadan 16, 1445 AH:
- The 16th Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), departed carrying Saudi assistance to the Ukrainian people.
Ramadan 17, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Cabinet issued a decision to designate March 27th of each year as an official day for the Saudi Green Initiative.
Ramadan 18, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission and the China National Publications Import and Export Group Corporation signed a contract to host Saudi Arabia as the guest of honor at the Beijing International Book Fair 2024.
Ramadan 20, 1445 AH:
- The Kingdom achieved a new historic record in the tourism sector with total spending by international visitors reaching SAR 135 billion in 2023.
Ramadan 22, 1445 AH:
- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) signed a strategic partnership with the Chinese city of Henan, aimed at heritage preservation efforts.
Ramadan 23, 1445 AH:
- The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed a cooperation agreement with the World Food Program (WFP) to provide food support worth $5 million to displaced persons in the Gaza Strip.
Ramadan 24, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE), a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced the signing of an investment agreement with South Korea's AhnLab Inc. to localize and develop cybersecurity technologies, with an investment exceeding SAR 500 million.
Ramadan 27, 1445 AH:
- HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, arrived in Makkah from Jeddah to spend the remaining days of the holy month of Ramadan near the Grand Mosque.
Ramadan 30, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the success of the operational plan for the Ramadan season, transporting more than a million passengers via the Haramain High-Speed Railway.
Main events of the month of Shawwal (10), 1445 AH:
Shawwal 1, 1445 AH:
- The National charity campaign's donations exceeded SAR 1.8 billion during Ramadan via the Ehsan Platform.
- Makkah was ranked 52nd globally on the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) index of smart cities. It was ranked fifth in the Arab world and second in the Kingdom after Riyadh.
Shawwal 6, 1445 AH:
- ROSHN Group awarded a SAR215 million contract with partner developer Dar Al Arkan to develop residential villas in SEDRA 1A.
- NEOM hosted a global contractor forum to shape future projects, bringing together over 100 of the world's leading construction companies to showcase projects of THE LINE, the Spine, Oxagon, Trojena and the NEOM International Airport.
Shawwal 7, 1445 AH:
- The 21st Saudi Relief Plane arrived in Poland to deliver aid to the Ukrainian people.
Shawwal 8, 1445 AH:
- Riyadh Hosted the 45th World Show Jumping and Dressage Championships 2024.
- Saudi Arabia earned top marks in the Global AI Index for National Strategy according to the Stanford University International AI Index for 2024.
- Saudi talented girls achieved two medals at the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad in Georgia.
- Riyadh Airports Company and China Southern Airlines launched a new air route connecting Riyadh and Beijing.
- The Saudi Water Partnership Company achieved global recognition by winning the "Public Water Agency of the Year" at the Global Water Summit 2024 in London.
- Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah won Best Regional Airport in the Middle East at the Skytrax World Airport Awards.
Shawwal 10, 1445 AH:
- Foreign Ministry expressed Saudi Arabia's regret over UNSC failure to adopt resolution on Palestine's Full UN Membership.
Shawwal 12, 1445 AH:
- Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman AlFadli inaugurated "Hima", the first Protected Areas Forum in the region, attracting local and international participants.
- Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan congratulated the leadership for Saudi students winning 138 international awards and medals. This included eight medals for students in general education and 130 awards and medals for university students at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2024.
Shawwal 13, 1445 AH:
- PIF and stc Group signed definitive agreements to form the region's largest telecom tower company.
- Diriyah Company unveiled details of Zallal, its inaugural major versatile commercial office and retail project, slated to debut in the first half of 2025 in the Bujairi District.
Shawwal 14, 1445 AH:
- The Cabinet approved the organizational structures of the GCC railway that interconnects all GCC Member States.
- The Saudi Paralympic Table Tennis Team Won 10 Medals at the Jordan International Championship.
Shawwal 15, 1445 AH:
- ROSHN Group announced the launch of the "Al Danah" project in the Eastern Province, spanning an area of 1.7 million square meters. It will feature over 2,500 world-class modern homes.
- The National Debt Management Center closed its April 2024 offering under the Saudi Local Sukuk Program in Saudi Riyal, totaling SAR7.396 billion.
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh announced the sponsorship of "Riyadh Season" for the World Boxing Association (WBA).
- The World Health Organization accredited Tabuk as a healthy city.
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh announced the first event of Riyadh Season outside Saudi Arabia in Los Angeles in August, featuring the Super-Welterweight World Championship title.
Shawwal 16, 1445 AH:
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in collaboration with NEOM, unveiled a unique scientific research initiative to revive coral reefs in the Kingdom, named "KAUST Coral Restoration Initiative (KCRI)".
- Saudi Aramco signed a global partnership agreement with the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for four years, including sponsorship rights for various events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
- The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve announced the hatching of three red-necked ostrich chicks in the north of the Kingdom, the first time in over 100 years.
Shawwal 17, 1445 AH:
- The Social Development Bank won the Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award to encourage productive families.
- The Saudi Chemistry Team won two international medals at the Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad 2024 held in the People's Republic of China.
- The 48th Saudi relief plane arrived to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, organized by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center.
Shawwal 18, 1445 AH:
- Speaker of the Shura Council, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, arrived in Cairo, heading the Kingdom's delegation, participating in the sixth conference of the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments.
- 70 Saudi students won prizes at the Athka Olympiad, which aims to build a generation of programmers and specialists in artificial intelligence in Riyadh.
- Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz honored the winners at the conclusion of the second AlUla Camel Cup in AlUla.
- Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan inaugurated the International Conference on the Role of Universities in Promoting Values of National Belonging and Peaceful Coexistence.
Shawwal 19, 1445 AH:
- King Khalid International Airport received the first flight of China Eastern Airlines coming from Shanghai.
- Minister of Health Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel and Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Ministry of Health and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation during the World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Riyadh.
- Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and on his behalf, Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud attended the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Islamic Development Bank hosted in Riyadh.
- The Saudi Badminton Federation was awarded the International Federation's Gender Equality and Diversity Award.
- King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center signed a cooperation memorandum with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to immunize 370 million children annually from polio.
Shawwal 20, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Space Agency established a global center specializing in space fields in partnership with the World Economic Forum.
- The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language officially launched the first artificial intelligence center for automated Arabic language processing.
- HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stressed: "Our goal is to achieve a cohesive global economy through enhancing international cooperation," during a special dialogue session at the special meeting of the World Economic Forum.
Shawwal 21, 1445 AH:
- Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli attended the signing of 10 agreements to develop the use of reclaimed water and support technical solutions, innovation, and sustainability of agricultural production in the Kingdom.
- Governor of Jazan Region, Prince Mohammed bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, inaugurated the public transport project by buses in Jazan's Jizan, Sabia, and Abu Arish.
- The ministerial committee assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit issued during its meeting the Riyadh Statement regarding developments in the Gaza Strip
- SPL was ranked 7th globally in International Express Mail Services.
Shawwal 22, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Arabia provided over $600 million to eradicate polio and lift millions out of poverty.
- The Saudi team won six global awards at the Balkan Mathematical Olympiad 2024.
Shawwal 24, 1445 AH:
- stc Group was crowned 'Best Telecommunications and Digital Services Company' in the Middle East at the Economy Middle East Summit 2024 in Abu Dhabi.
Shawwal 25, 1445 AH:
- Deputizing for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the foreign minister headed the Saudi delegation at the OIC Banjul Summit.
- Saudi Arabia won the First World Camel Endurance Championship.
Shawwal 26, 1445 AH:
- Upon directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Filipino conjoined twins arrived in Riyadh for potential separation procedure.
- Riyadh Airports Company secured the Best Total Experience Award at CX Live Show Middle East 2024.
Shawwal 27, 1445 AH:
- The biggest water theme park in the region 'Aquarabia' joined Six Flags Qiddiya City.
- Governor of Riyadh Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz launched 30 road development projects in the region worth SAR2.8 billion.
- KSrelief and the UK Foreign Office signed an agreement to support people affected by severe acute malnutrition in Somalia.
- Foreign Ministry expressed Saudi Arabia's warning against Israeli occupation forces targeting Rafah as part of its bloody systematic campaign to storm all areas of Gaza Strip and displace its residents.
- China Airlines' inaugural flight landed in Riyadh in partnership with the Saudi Air Connectivity Initiative.
Shawwal 28, 1445 AH:
- Foreign Ministry expressed Saudi Arabia's strong condemnation of the attack by Israeli settlers on a Jordanian humanitarian aid convoy heading to the Besieged Gaza Strip.
Shawwal 29, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Arabia expanded E-visa accessibility to include the Nationals of Barbados, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, and Grenada.
- NEOM announced Jaumur, the largest cosmopolitan luxury community on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba, designed to serve the highest standards of future livability and active lifestyle.
Main events of the month of Dhu Al-Qi'dah (11), 1445 AH:
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 1, 1445 AH:
- Foreign Ministry expressed Saudi Arabia's condemnation of Israeli settlers' attack on UNRWA headquarters in occupied Jerusalem.
- The National Water Company signed three contracts worth SAR3.56 billion for the rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of nine environmental treatment plants in the Eastern region for a period of 15 years.
- HRH the Crown Prince congratulated Jeremiah Manele on being elected prime minister of Solomon Islands.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 2, 1445 AH:
- Foreign Ministry expressed Saudi Arabia's welcoming of the UN General Assembly's vote in favor of Palestinian membership.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 5, 1445 AH:
- Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli opened the activities of the third edition of "The Middle East Poultry Exhibition."
- Qiddiya Investment Company announced the incorporation of Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) into its group.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 6, 1445 AH:
- Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli attended the signing of investment agreements worth more than SAR 4 billion at the Middle East Poultry Exhibition.
- The arrival of the 49th Saudi relief plane to provide relief to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, which is operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 7, 1445 AH:
- Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Riyadh with US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, and they signed a road map for cooperation in the energy field between the two countries.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 8, 1445 AH:
- Upon the directive of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, left for Bahrain to head the Kingdom's delegation to the meeting of the 33rd regular session of the Arab League at the summit level.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation of the attempt to assassinate the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico.
- Celebrating raising the Kingdom's flag as a new member of the International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization in the French city of Lyon.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 9, 1445 AH:
- The start of the meeting of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) in its 27th session, headed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, hosted in Jeddah.
- The Saudi Science and Engineering Team won 27 awards at ISEF 2024.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 10, 1445 AH:
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia won the presidency of the Executive Council of the Arab Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) by electing its representative and member, Hani Al-Muqbel, as Chairman of the Executive Council from 2024-2026.
- Deputizing for HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli headed the Kingdom's delegation to the 10th World Water Forum in Indonesia.
- Saudi students won 114 medals and major and special prizes in the two largest international competitions for science, engineering, invention, and innovation, "ISEF 2024" and "ITEX 2024".
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 11, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi diving team won 15 colorful medals during its participation in the Jakarta World Diving Championship.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying that the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following with great concern what was circulated in the media regarding the helicopter carrying the Iranian President, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, and the accompanying delegation.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 12, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Science and Engineering Team arrived in Jeddah after winning 27 awards, including 18 grand prizes and nine special prizes, at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair "ISAF 2024."
- Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Engineer Saleh Al-Jasser inaugurated The Future of Aviation 2024 conference and attended Saudi Airlines' announcement of purchasing 105 aircraft from Airbus.
- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a cable of condolences to Iran's Acting President, Mohammad Mokhber, on the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his accompanying delegation in a helicopter crash.
- HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of condolences to Iran's Acting President Mohammad Mokhber on the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his accompanying delegation in a helicopter crash.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 14, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcome of Norway, Spain, and Ireland's positive decision to recognize the State of Palestine.
- A telephone call took place between HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the French President, Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders exchanged congratulations on the signing of the agreement between Saudi Airlines and Airbus to buy 105 aircraft.
- King Abdulaziz International Airport achieved the highest rankings on the Airports Council International list for the year 2023.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 15, 1445 AH:
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia won membership in the International Transport Forum (ITF) Council on the sidelines of the ITF Forum held in Leipzig, Germany.
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia won the bid to host the UNCTAD Global Supply Chain Forum in 2026.
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a protocol to establish diplomatic relations with the Independent State of Samoa at the permanent delegation’s headquarters at the United Nations in New York.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 16, 1445 AH:
- The Kingdom received the file to host the 11th World Water Forum 2027 during the closing ceremony of the 10th forum in Indonesia.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s welcome of the International Court of Justice’s ruling ordering Israel to immediately cease military attacks or any other actions in Rafah Governorate.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 17, 1445 AH:
- Moody's affirmed the Kingdom’s credit rating at "A1" with a "Positive" outlook.
- The Saudi wrestling team won the Arab Wrestling Championship cup for the Roman-style wrestling under 23 years, held in the Jordanian capital, Amman.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 18, 1445 AH:
- Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 121 environment and water projects in the region with a total value exceeding SAR 14.7 billion.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 19, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the targeting of Palestinian refugees' tents near UNRWA warehouses northwest of Rafah.
- Advisor at the Royal Court and King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah attended the dispatch of two relief ships for the Palestinian and Sudanese peoples from Jeddah Islamic Port, as part of the maritime bridges operated by the center.
- The Public Investment Fund launched New Space Group to empower the space industries and satellite services sector in the Kingdom.
- The Sports Boulevard Foundation announced doubling investment in the private real estate investment fund "Sports Boulevard Real Estate 1" with a value of SAR 1 billion.
- The Saudi ESCO 2024 forum kicked off in Riyadh.
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia maintained its top ranking in the Asian Football Confederation’s club competitions for the 2023-2024 season, granting Saudi clubs the maximum number of seats in its tournaments for the 2025-2026 season.
- The Saudi youth weightlifting team achieved a historic milestone by securing second place in the Youth World Weightlifting Championship held in Peru, with the participation of 51 countries and top players worldwide.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 20, 1445 AH:
- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, issued a generous order to host 1,300 pilgrims from more than 88 countries, 1,000 pilgrims from the families of Palestinian martyrs, prisoners, and the injured, and 22 pilgrims from the families of conjoined twins who were separated in the Kingdom.
- Red Sea Authority (SRSA) issued the first maritime tourism agent license for cruise ships to Cruise Saudi, a Public Investment Fund-owned business based in Jeddah, KSA.
- The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center signed an executive program worth $3 million US with the World Health Organization (WHO) to reduce the spread of cholera in Yemen on the sidelines of the 77th session of the WHO General Assembly in Geneva.
- Saudi Arabia won prizes at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20), organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva, Switzerland, for the excellence of its innovations.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 21, 1445 AH:
- The Kingdom was re-elected to the position of Vice-Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Global Research Council during the Council's 12th annual meeting in 2024, which was held in Interlaken, Switzerland.
- The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) won the 2024 Arab Media Excellence Award in the "Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Media" category during its eighth edition.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 22, 1445 AH:
- The National Debt Management Center (NDMC) announced the completion of an early purchase of a portion of the Issuer's outstanding debt instruments maturing in 2024, 2025, and 2026, with a total value exceeding SAR 63.1 billion.
- The Public Investment Fund is the most valuable brand among global sovereign wealth funds, according to a report by Brand Finance.
- Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) completed the acquisition of a 40% equity stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd. (GO).
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 24, 1445 AH:
- Deputizing for Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, presented the prestigious King's Cup to Al-Hilal FC following their victory in the 2023-2024 season finals.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation of the attempts of Israeli occupation authorities to undermine the efforts of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) by classifying it as terrorist.
- Saudi Arabia won the Excellence Award at the World Health Organization's (WHO) World Health Assembly for its efforts in improving the quality of the mortality data registry, recognizing its achievements in the mortality registry.
- Flynas launched its first direct flights from Dammam to Najaf in Iraq.
- The Ministry of Sports announced that Saudi Arabia will host the World Rally Championship (WRC) for the first time in its history, under the name "Saudi Rally," for ten years starting in 2025.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 25, 1445 AH:
- Asir Governor Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the Sky Village project in Abha.
- The 51st Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), arrived, carrying medical and shelter supplies to be transported to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
- Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met in person in Riyadh on the sidelines of the 37th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (ONOMM) OPEC plus countries.
- Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco) announced the initiation of a secondary public offering consisting of 1.545 billion ordinary shares on Sunday.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 26, 1445 AH:
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MoHU) launched Nusuk Wallet, the first international digital wallet for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims.
- The 2024 World 9-Ball Championship kicked off at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal City Sports Hall in Jeddah.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 27, 1445 AH:
- The 52nd Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), arrived, carrying medical and shelter supplies to be transported to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
- The Saudi Cabinet approved the state's paying of tax and customs fees for livestock shipments, starting from 11/11/1445 AH till the end of the Hajj season.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 28, 1445 AH:
- The Public Investment Fund announced pricing its inaugural sterling bond offering of 650 million pounds (GBP) under its existing Euro Medium-Term Note program (equivalent to approximately SAR 3.1 billion).
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes the Parliament of the Republic of Slovenia's ratification of the government's decision to recognize the State of Palestine.
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia, represented by the Federation of Saudi Chambers and the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce, have signed an agreement to establish a joint Saudi-Ethiopian Business Council. This agreement is an important step to advance economic cooperation between the two countries.
- King Khalid International Airport launches a new flight route to the Polish capital of Warsaw.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the condemnation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by a number of officials in the Israeli occupation government, Knesset members, and extremist settlers.
Dhu Al-Qi'dah 29, 1445 AH:
- Upon the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the surgical team began the separation surgery for the Filipino conjoined twins Ayeesha and Akhizah Yusoph.
Main events of the month of Dhu Al-Hijjah (12), 1445 AH:
Dhu Al-Hijjah 3, 1445 AH:
- The Green Riyadh project announced the start of construction works for three city parks in Riyadh, with an area exceeding 550,000 square meters, in the neighborhoods of Al Munsiyah, Al Rimmal, and Al Qadisiyah.
- The Kingdom presented its initiatives to enhance the sustainability of marine environments at the High-Level Event on Ocean Action in Costa Rica, led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Member of the Cabinet and Climate Envoy Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir.
- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud ordered hosting 1,000 Hajj pilgrims from the families of martyrs and the injured in the Gaza Strip.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 4, 1445 AH:
- The Saudi Physics Team won 5 international awards in the 2024 Asian Physics Olympiad in Malaysia.
- The ROSHN Group inaugurated the revamped waterfront walkway, securing a Guinness World Record
Dhu Al-Hijjah 5, 1445 AH:
- The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites implemented the Kidana Al-Wadi project to build 10 residential towers in Mina.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 6, 1445 AH:
- The Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, inaugurated the self-driving air taxi trial in the holy sites.
- Saudi Electronic University ranked first locally and 33rd globally in the Times Higher Education ranking within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- King Faisal University ranked among top 100 global universities in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for 2024.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 7, 1445 AH:
- Red Sea Global announced establishing Turtle Bay hospital in the Red Sea destination.
- Saudi Aramco and NextDecade announced a Heads of Agreement to purchase liquefied natural gas from the Rio Grande LNG Facility.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 8, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Arabia officially received the flag of the 2025 edition of the Asian Physics Olympiad, which is one of the largest scientific events in the continent.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 9, 1445 AH:
- Arafah sermon translation set a new record, reaching 621 million people worldwide.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 12, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Arabia claiming the top spot in the cybersecurity index of the 2024 Global Competitiveness Yearbook, issued by the IMD World Competitiveness Center.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 17, 1445 AH:
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center successfully produced CAR-T cells internally for cancer treatment, contributing to reducing the cost of treatment from SAR 1.3 million to about SAR 250,000 per case.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 18, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Energy launched an unprecedented Geographical Survey Project for Renewable Energy Sites in the Kingdom.
- flynas was crowned the fourth-best low-cost carrier in the world and the first in the Middle East.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 19, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation of the terrorist attacks that targeted places of worship in the Russia’s Dagestan, killing and injuring a number of security personnel and civilians.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 20, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Arabia celebrated the International Year of the Camelids 2024 in Geneva and inaugurated the camel parade exhibition.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 21, 1445 AH:
- The Esports World Cup Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Tourism, announced the availability of electronic visas for holders of tickets to the Esports World Cup. The event, held for the first time in Riyadh, offers the highest financial prizes in the history of the game, totaling over $60 million.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 22, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Aramco acquired a 10% stake in HORSE Powertrain International, a new global company from the Renault Group and "Jelly," specializing in transmission solutions.
- Opening more than five entertainment zones as part of Jeddah Season 2024.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 23, 1445 AH:
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed condemnation and denunciation as Saudi Arabia rejects the approval by the Israeli security cabinet to expand illegal settlement activities in the occupied West Bank.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 24, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Aramco awarded contracts exceeding $25 billion to continue its strategic expansion in the gas sector, aiming for more than 60% growth in gas production by 2030.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 25, 1445 AH:
- Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz announced new discoveries of oil and natural gas in the Eastern Region and the Empty Quarter.
- The United Nations General Assembly declared November 24 of each year as the World Conjoined Twins Day, initiated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 26, 1445 AH:
- Burkinabe conjoined twins Benti and Rasmata Sawadogo, arrived in the Kingdom with their mother via a medical evacuation plane from Burkina Faso for a possible separation surgery.
- Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived with his accompanying delegation in Ankara, Turkey for an official visit to the Republic of Türkiye,
- The Kingdom achieved a 22.9% growth in spending by foreign visitors during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023, surpassing a total expenditure of SAR45 billion.
- The Cabinet approved the new social insurance bylaw.
Dhu Al-Hijjah 28, 1445 AH:
- Saudi Arabia Wins the Presidency of ACAO Executive Council.
- Saudi Ports Authority "Mawani" announced today the increase of the free storage time for empty export containers at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam from 10 days to 20 days.