November 1, 2023: The Saudi Cabinet has approved the use of Gregorian calendar (i.e., the common Western calendar) for official business. The Hejira calendar will continue to be used for religious dates.

October 31, 2023: Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup after Australia does not bid

October 28, 2023: Controversial Tyson Fury win over Frances Ngannou in "Battle of the Baddest" boxing matchup in Riyadh.

October 4, 2023: Today, Saudi Arabia announced its intention to bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

September 5, 2023: Arts education takes a leap as Saudi Arabia starts first accredited diploma program to qualify music teachers.

August 21, 2023: Saudi Arabia has created its own Saudi National Institute of Health to facilitate medical research and clinical trials.

August 14, 2023: Barbie in Saudi Arabia! If you were wondering how much Saudi Arabia has changed, the Barbie movie opened in Saudi Arabia last week. An article in today's New York Times article said, "While critics across the Middle East have called for the film to be banned for undermining traditional gender norms, many Saudis ignored them." And, "A snide headline in the Saudi-owned newspaper Asharq al-Awsat declared that Saudi cinemas had become 'havens for Gulf citizens escaping from harsh restrictions' — a twist in a country whose people once had to drive to Bahrain to watch movies." Read the article for some audience reactions.

August 14, 2023: Another soccer star is heading for Saudi Arabia: Neymar is leaving Paris St-Germain to join Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal for £86m.

July 31, 2023: This coming weekend, Saudi Arabia will be hosting Ukraine peace talks with American and world allies.

July 25, 2023: In the market for a new falcon? The International Falcon Breeders Auction, organized by the Saudi Falcon Club, will run for three weeks starting August 5. The most expensive falcon during the last auction? SR1.75 million (US$466,666).

July 24, 2023: Saudi Arabia has been proposed as a location for the construction of a massive turtle-shaped yacht, Pangeos. At a proposed size of 550m (1,800') long and 610m (2,000') wide, Pangeos will be home to villas, apartments, hotels, shopping centers, parks, and other public spaces

July 5, 2023: Formula 1 has released their 2024 schedule, with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to be held in Jeddah on March 9, 2024.

July 4, 2023: Sporting news: Portuguese winger Filipe Jota has joined Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad soccer team. "Reuters, citing Scottish media, said that that the transfer fee was reported to be 25 million pounds ($31.73 million)." Meanwhile, rumours are afoot that Spanish professional team Real Madrid could receive around around €30 million for Ferland Mendy.

June 26, 2023: Saudi Arabia announces its first Fashion Week between October 20-23, 2023 in Riyadh.

June 19, 2023: Saudi Arabia is launching its own cruise line, AROYA Cruises, which will allow guests to explore Saudi from the sea.

Jun 6, 2023: Peace on the greens? PGA Tour agrees to merge with Saudi-backed rival LIV Golf

Jun 2, 2023: Reigning Ballon D'or winner Karim Benzema is leaving Real Madrid after 14 years to join Saudi pro league team Al-Ittihad

Jun 1, 2023: Royal News: Today, the Crown Prince of Jordan married Saudi architect, Rjwa Alseif, with wedding guests including Britain's Prince William and wife Katherine.

May 18, 2023: CNN reports that archaeologists working in Saudi Arabia and Jordan say they have discovered the oldest known architectural plans, dating back about 9000 years.

Apr 5, 2023: Rumors are again swirling that soccer great Lionel Messi is considering a move to join Riyadh team Al Hilal. What would they pay? "The report by Fabrizio Romano stated that Messi would earn more than €400 million ($438 million / £350 million) per year based on the offer tabled by Al Hilal."

Mar 27, 2023: Want to own property in Saudi Arabia? The CEO of the Real Estate General Authority (REGA) says that a new law for ownership of a real estate by foreigners is in its final stages.

Mar 21, 2023: Saudi Arabia and the UAE announced today that Ramadan will begin on Thursday 23rd

Mar 7, 2023: Curious about some of the exciting events going on in Saudi Arabia this month? The Desert Truffle Festival (Riyadh), Travis Scott's solo concert (Riyadh), the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (Jeddah), and the first ever first-ever AlUla Camel Cup! (I had no idea truffles grew in Saudi Arabia ...)

Mar 1, 2023: News reports say that Saudi Pro League soccer team, Al Ittihad, is willing to pay $94 million dollars per year for superstar, Lionel Messi.

Feb 27, 2023: Boxer and Reality TV star Tommy Fury beats social media influencer Jake Paul in boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia over weekend

Feb 21/23: Saudi Arabia has just sent its first female team to an International Tennis Federation (ITF) event. The four-member team is participating in a Juniors pre-qualfying event in Sri Lanka. Read more at Al Jazeera

Feb 17/23: Saudi Arabia is bidding for ownership of Manchester United football club