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📷SPA Riyadh, November 18, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qiddiya City, the first global destination built entirely around the Power of Play concept, announced details of the upcoming opening of Six Flags Qiddiya, its flagship entertainment park set to welcome visitors for the first time on December 31, 2025. Located in the heart of the Tuwaiq Mountains, 40 minutes from Riyadh, Qiddiya City integrates entertainment, sports, and culture across a large-scale development de

📷WAM DUBAI, November 17, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The 19th edition of Dubai Airshow will kick off on November 17 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, according to the organizers. The five-day event, held at Dubai World Central (DWC), will host more than 1,500 exhibitors, including 440 first-time participants, and welcome over 148,000 trade visitors and 490 milita

📷WAM Riyadh, November 13, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Arada, attended the signing of contracts confirming Arada’s acquisition of 80% of the Thameside West development in London, valued at AED12.3 billion. The deal covers a 2 million square foot master plan located on the waterfront at the western end of the Royal Docks area. The project will feature at least 5,000 homes, half of which will be surrounded b

📷WAM Abu Dhabi, November 14, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The seventh edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show will be held from November 20–23 at ADNEC Marina Hall, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region. Organised by ADNEC Group, part of Modon Holding, the 2025 edition will feature an expanded programme and new elements designed to highlight marine culture, industry innovation, and family-ori

ROME, November 12, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a new international milestone in the food sector as the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) adopted the first-ever international standard for fresh dates during its 48th session held from November 10 to 14 at the FAO headquarters in Rome, according to a press release issued by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). The milestone was achieved while the Kingdom co-chaired the work

📷SPA RIYADH, November 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The Events Investment Fund (EIF) , launched by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , Crown Prince and Prime Minister, under the National Development Fund (NDF) , announced today the development of its first landmark project — the Riyadh Shooting Range and Entertainment Complex  — with an investment exceeding SAR491 million ($131 million) . The announcement was made during the inaug

📷SPA DUBAI, November 12, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Museums Commission is taking part in the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), being held in Dubai from November 11 to 17, under the theme “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.” According to a statement issued today, the commission inaugurated its pavilion on the first day of the event, presenting the Kingdom’s growing museum ecosystem and its alignment with S

📷REUTERS RIYADH, November 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Middle Eastern oil producers Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait are set to increase crude oil supplies to India in December as Indian refiners seek alternatives to Russian barrels, sources at four Indian refining companies said on Tuesday. The rise in demand for Middle Eastern crude follows a reduction in Russian imports by Indian refiners amid tightening Western sanctions, allowing OPEC producers to reclaim a lar

📷SPA RIYADH, November 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) , organized by the Future Investment Initiative Institute , concluded in Riyadh after four days of high-level discussions and global investment commitments under the theme “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth.” The conference, held from October 27 to 30, 2025, brought together over 9,000 delegates , including 20 heads of state , 600

📷SPA RIYADH, November 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The opening day of Biban Forum 2025, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at), saw 47 startups presenting their business ideas to investors and enabling entities on the Pitching Stage. The startups – backed by local and international accelerators such as Amad Tech, The Garage, BLOOSM, Orbit, and 500 Global – represented a broad scope of industries, including fintech, logistics, digital

RIYADH, November 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) released its 2024 Road Transport Statistics report today, detailing key indicators of land transport activity across Saudi Arabia. The number of passengers arriving and departing through land border crossings exceeded 65.9 million in 2024. Arrivals accounted for 33.1 million passengers (50.3%), while departures totaled 32.8 million (49.7%). The King Fahd Causeway was the busiest bo

📷SPA RIYADH, November 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The Biban Forum 2025, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority ( Monsha’at ), opened today at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center under the theme “A Global Destination for Opportunities” . Running from November 5 to 8, the forum brings together representatives from more than 150 countries , with over 200 speakers , 150 enabling entities , and 1,000 exhibitors , including local, regio

RIYADH, November 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has called on businesses subject to withholding tax in Saudi Arabia to submit their October filings by November 10 via its official website, zatca.gov.sa. ZATCA warned that late submissions will incur penalties amounting to 1% of the unpaid tax for every 30 days past the due date. For assistance, taxpayers can contact ZATCA through its 24/7 call center at 19993, the @Zatca_Care acco

📷SPA RIYADH, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Falcons Club Auction 2025 continued on its 19th night at the club’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, coinciding with the Kingdom’s annual falconry season, which runs from October 1 to November 30. During the auction, a young Shaheen falcon, caught in Al-Muwailih by falconers Ali and Saleem Salem Al-Adaisani, was sold for SAR71,000 after opening bids at SAR40,000. The auction has become a destination for

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has released its monthly performance report for September 2025, evaluating the Kingdom’s domestic and international airports based on 11 key indicators aimed at enhancing passenger services and overall airport experience. Airports were divided into five categories. In the category of international airports handling more than 15 million passengers annually, King Khali

📷 A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk Vienna, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – OPEC+ is set to approve a modest rise in oil production targets for December, according to three sources familiar with the ongoing discussions, as the producers’ group takes a cautious approach amid rising concerns about a potential supply surplus. The 23-member group, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, h

📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute  has launched SAGE , an agentic AI platform  designed to help policymakers design, test, and refine public policies  before implementation, improving efficiency, equity, and citizen outcomes. Developed in collaboration with leading global AI experts , SAGE combines AI-driven policy simulation , sovereign computing infrastructure , and multilingual co-pilots  customized fo

📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), outlined the fund’s remarkable transformation and growth during his participation in the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9), held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh under the theme “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth.” Al-Rumayyan, who also chairs Saudi Aramco’s Board of Directors and

Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s economy recorded a 5.0% growth in real GDP during the third quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year, according to flash estimates released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The results showed strong performance across key sectors, with oil activities expanding by 8.2%, non-oil activities by 4.5%, and government activities by 1.8%. On a quarterly basis, seasonally adjusted real GDP

📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – King Khalid International Airport has launched a campaign aimed at strengthening its position in the Skytrax Top 100 Airports 2026 ranking, following its achievement of placing 24th globally in 2025, becoming the first Saudi airport to reach such an advanced position. The initiative forms part of Riyadh Airports Company’s efforts—as the operator of King Khalid International Airport—to build on its record of accomplishmen