Human Interest

Saudi Arabia’s Oldest Man, Claimed to Be 142, Dies in Riyadh, Leaving Behind 134 Descendants from Multiple Marriages


Al Wadaei, believed to be Saudi Arabia’s oldest man, passed away in Riyadh on January 11, 2026, at the reported age of 142. While widely revered for his long life and legacy, his exact age was never formally verified.

International

Saudi Arabia Discovers 7.8 Million Ounces of Gold Across Four Sites


Saudi Arabia has announced the discovery of 7.8 million ounces of gold across four major sites, marking a significant boost to the Kingdom’s mineral wealth and economic diversification goals.

Human Interest

Reaching New Heights: Rise Tower Aims to Be the Tallest Building in the World


The proposed Rise Tower in Riyadh aims to become the world’s tallest building at two kilometers, serving as the centerpiece of the North Pole Project. Designed by HKS Architects, the tower embodies Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals, blending sustainability, cutting-edge engineering, and vertical urban living. Backed by the Public Investment Fund, Rise Tower will house residences, offices, hotels, and cultural spaces while redefining the limits of architecture and urban life.

Fit & Fabulous

Saudi Arabia Unveils the ‘Dubai Dress’: World’s Heaviest 24-Carat Gold Dress Worth ₹9.65 Crore


Saudi luxury brand Al Romaizan has unveiled the “Dubai Dress,” a 24-carat gold creation valued at ₹9.65 crore. Weighing over 10 kilograms and adorned with precious stones, it has earned the Guinness World Record for the heaviest gold dress ever made, setting a new standard in global luxury fashion.

International

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled, the ‘Sleeping Prince’, Passes Away at 36 After Two-Decade Coma


Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, lovingly known as the “Sleeping Prince,” has passed away at age 36, nearly 20 years after a tragic car accident left him in a coma. A symbol of unwavering family hope and faith, his story touched hearts worldwide.