FIFA announced Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 World Cup, prompting backlash from rights groups due to the country's human rights record

Saudi Regional Cloud Seeding Program aims to implement operations in six main regions: Riyadh, Qassim, Hail, Makkah, Al-Baha, Asir and gradually cover all regions following climate studies and rainfall distribution, according to an Al-Arabiya.net report

Imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah urged Muslims to verify news and avoid spreading content from paid or fake social media accounts that produce false statements, warning that many deliberately spread misinformation to distort reputation and sow divisions

A consortium led by UAE Air Arabia won the bid for a new low-cost national airline based in Saudi Arabia, operating domestic and international routes from Dammam, as part of the Saudi aviation sector development plans

The Al-Baha Summer Festival 2025 has been inaugurated; under the theme "Al Baha... Heritage and Tourism", it will offer over 500 events and welcome 2,5 million visitor, in a showcase of culture and heritage that aims at attracting also local tourism