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Riyadh to Host Non-Profit Sector Forum on Urban Development and Quality of Life RIYADH, November 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Leaders, officials and experts will gather in Riyadh on November 2 for the fifth Future of the Non-Profit Sector Forum, focusing on how non-profit organizations can contribute to urban development and quality of life. The event at King Abdullah Financial District will bring together 21 organizations to discuss cooperation across sectors and present

Home and Family Exhibition Opens in Makkah for 12-Day Run MAKKAH, November 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A home and family exhibition has opened at the Makkah Chamber Exhibitions and Events Center, bringing household products and family services together for a 12-day event. Visitors can compare offerings from participating businesses in one location. Exhibitors can meet consumers directly, learn about their needs and preferences, and identify ways to develop their products

Saudi Aviation Chief Calls for Regional Coordination as Middle East Passenger Traffic Falls 20% | SPA DOHA, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator called for closer regional coordination and stronger emergency planning as passenger traffic in the Middle East fell approximately 20% in the first eight months of 2026. General Authority of Civil Aviation President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej cited International Air Transport Association data for the

IMI Signs SAR1.692 Billion Contract to Build Three Crude Carriers for Bahri | 📷spa RIYADH, October 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - International Maritime Industries has signed a contract worth approximately SAR1.692 billion to build three very large crude carriers for Bahri, with deliveries scheduled between 2029 and 2030. Each vessel will have a deadweight capacity of 320,000 tons and incorporate energy-efficiency technologies. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of

Boulevard World Tickets Go on Sale Ahead of October 30 Opening | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Tickets for Boulevard World went on sale through Webook on Saturday ahead of the Riyadh Season destination’s scheduled opening on October 30. The attraction returns for its fifth consecutive year since launching in 2022, as part of the seventh edition of Riyadh Season. Its cultural zones feature markets, restaurants, shops and performances inspired by count

Saudi-Pakistan Real Estate Expo Opens in Lahore with 19 Participating Entities LAHORE, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi real estate companies and developers are presenting residential and investment projects to prospective buyers and investors in Pakistan at the Saudi-Pakistan Real Estate Expo 2026 in Lahore. The exhibition, running from October 21 to 23, brings together 19 participating entities and features projects in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and Jeddah. Visi

A view shows the building of Norway’s central bank (Norges Bank) in Oslo, Norway, June 23, 2022. REUTERS/Victoria Klesty OSLO, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Norway’s sovereign wealth fund reported a third-quarter loss of 278 billion Norwegian crowns ($29.71 billion) on Thursday, as rising interest rates weighed on its fixed-income investments. The $2.3 trillion fund recorded a return of minus 0.5% on its global portfolio during the quarter. Deputy Chief Executive

Saudi Arabia Advances Naval Modernization Through Sarawat and Tuwaiq Projects | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia is expanding its naval capabilities through two programs combining new warships with domestic systems integration, crew training and upgrades to naval bases, as the Ministry of Defense develops a fleet to protect the Kingdom’s coastlines and maritime routes. The Sarawat and Tuwaiq projects cover eight Avante 2200 corvettes and fo

ZATCA Sets October 31 Deadline for September and Third-Quarter VAT Return RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has urged businesses subject to value-added tax to submit their September or third-quarter returns and pay the tax due by October 31, 2026. Businesses with annual supplies of goods and services exceeding SAR40 million must submit returns for September. Those whose annual supplies do not exceed SAR40 million

Agricultural Development Fund Showcases Financing at Saudi Agriculture Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Agricultural Development Fund is presenting financing programmes and advisory services for agricultural businesses at the 43rd Saudi Agriculture Exhibition, running from October 19 to 22 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The fund’s participation focuses on financing agricultural projects, improvi

Saudi Arabia Launches Corporate Innovation Programme with Plug and Play | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched the second edition of its CVC corporate innovation programme with Plug and Play, helping company leaders develop investment and commercial partnerships with startups. Delivered through the ministry’s CODE digital entrepreneurship centre, the programme will include in-

Thirty Mawhiba Members Participate in 25th World Petroleum Congress in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Thirty members of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) specializing in energy are participating in the 25th World Petroleum Congress in Riyadh, which runs through October 15. The members are accompanying international delegations to engage with industry leaders, explore emerging energy trend

Saudi Aramco Administrative Building in Dhahran Targeted, Limited Fire Reported RIYADH, October 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A Saudi Aramco administrative building in Dhahran, Eastern Region, was targeted on Tuesday evening, October 13, causing a limited fire, an official source at the Ministry of Energy said. The source said the relevant authorities responded to the incident and took the necessary measures. No injuries or deaths were reported. Source: Ministry of Energy

Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center Launches Online Store Verification Service Through Tawakkalna RIYADH, October 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center has launched a service through the Tawakkalna application that allows consumers to verify certified online stores. Users can search using a store’s certification number, an establishment’s unified national number, freelance document registration, the commercial trade name or the

Saudi Arabia Signs Energy Cooperation Memoranda With Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz signed three memoranda of understanding with ministers from Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt, establishing separate frameworks for cooperation in electricity, renewable energy, oil, gas and related industries. The memorandum with Kuwait’s Minister of Ele

A satellite image of King Khalid Airport, the day after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 11, 2026. EUROPEAN UNION/COPERNICUS SENTINEL-2/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The General Authority of Civil Aviation extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Monday following deadl

King Salman Park Foundation Appoints Dale Chadwick as CEO RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The King Salman Park Foundation has appointed Dale Chadwick as CEO as King Salman Park advances toward its next stage of development, implementation and operational readiness. Chadwick has more than 30 years of international experience in construction, development and project management, including the delivery of resort and mixed-use projects. The King Salman Park Found

International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026: Two Mongolian Falcons Sell for SAR800,000 | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Two Mongolian falcons sold for a combined SAR800,000 as the National Center for Falcons’ Mongolian falcon auction concluded on Saturday, coinciding with the closing of the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026. For the second consecutive year, the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 i

Saudi Arabia Opens 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting, Calls for Shared Energy Security RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz opened the 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting in Riyadh on Sunday, calling for international cooperation and investment to ensure reliable energy supplies. Saudi Arabia hosted the meeting alongside co

Two Mongolian Saker Falcons Sell for SAR476,000 at Saudi Falcons Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Two Saker falcons were sold for a combined SAR476,000 on Tuesday during the third night of the Mongolian Falcon Auction at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026. The auction opened with an adult Saker falcon, or qarnas, which sold for SAR116,000. A juvenile Saker, or farkh, was then offered with bidding starting at SAR100,000 b