Latest news in Saudi Arabia? September 28th, 2026
28-09-2026
Key developments and news in Saudi Arabia for September 28, 2026:
Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Washington for an official visit to meet with U.S. officials and discuss bilateral relations alongside regional developments. Concurrently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement condemning the terrorist attack on a security checkpoint in Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan, reiterating the Kingdom’s solidarity with Pakistan.
Aviation & Infrastructure: King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah commenced operations at Terminal 4, initiating phased carrier transfers including Fly Jinnah and Nesma Airlines to balance passenger flow and expand handling capacity.
Trade & Industry: The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing 2026 exhibitions opened at the Jeddah Superdome, co-locating global and regional leaders in food production, supply chain logistics, and manufacturing technology.
Energy Markets: Regional export data showed a rebound in Middle East oil shipments heading into late September, supported by increased output and export flows from Saudi Arabia.
Defense & Security: Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman held discussions with Malaysian Minister of Defence Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin to review bilateral defense ties and coordinate on regional security developments.