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📷SPA RIYADH, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, who also serves as President of the 21st session of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) General Conference, announced that Saudi Arabia welcomes the adoption of April 21 as the International Day of Women in Industry. The designation was approved by UNIDO member states during the General Conference in Riyadh, marking the first

📷SPA RIYADH, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley witnessed the signing of 12 agreements between the National Center for Palms and Dates and several public- and private-sector entities aimed at supporting the development of palm and date processing industries. The minister also honored the winners of the fourth edition of the International Award of the National Center for Palms and Dates, which

📷WAM ABU DHABI, November 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Artificial intelligence (AI) will take center stage at the World Future Energy Summit 2026, which will highlight the technology’s growing influence on clean energy production, transmission, and data-driven distribution. The event will run from January 13–15 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. The 2026 edition will introduce the FUSE AI Zone, where m

ABU DHABI, November 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sotheby’s will hold a series of auctions, exhibitions, masterclasses, and panel discussions in Abu Dhabi from December 2 to 5 at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort as part of “Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week.” Most auctions will take place on December 5, offering high jewelry, rare timepieces, collectors’ cars, exclusive real estate, and other luxury items. Timed to coincide with one of the region’s busiest weeks — inc

📷SPA PARIS, November 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ahmad Al-Khowaiter, Executive Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Saudi Aramco, emphasized the essential connection between artificial intelligence and the energy sector, noting that energy is fundamental to powering AI data centers while AI technologies can significantly enhance energy supply and operational efficiency. Speaking at the Adopt AI Grand Palais international summit in Paris, Al-Khowaiter un

📷SPA RIYADH, November 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih said global industrial production is shifting away from a small number of concentrated hubs toward regionally connected industrial clusters, creating a new landscape for supply chains and offering expanded opportunities for investment. Speaking at the 21st Session of the UNIDO General Conference (GC21) in Riyadh — held under the title Global Industry Summit 2025 — Al-Falih sa

📷SPA RIYADH, November 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Development Fund (NDF), Riyadh will host the Development Finance Conference “MOMENTUM” from December 9 to 11 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center. Organized by the NDF under the theme “Leading Development Transformation,” t

📷SPA RIYADH, November 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi–French Business Forum opened on Sunday in Riyadh, hosted by Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Foreign Trade Majid Al-Kassabi and French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness Nicolas Forissier. Al-Kassabi reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to developing relations and partnerships with France based on mutual respect, while enh

📷SPA DUBAI, November 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), the national defense and security company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), concluded its participation in Dubai Airshow 2025 with high-level delegation visits and a series of strategic agreements that strengthen its presence in the commercial aviation sector. According to a SAMI press release, the company participated with a broad presence through its aerospace

📷SPA RIYADH, November 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), praised Saudi Arabia as a regional leader in economic development, highlighting the Kingdom’s strategic projects and diversification programs. Müller delivered his remarks during the Global Industry Summit (GIS) 2025, which also serves as the 21st Session of the UNIDO General Conference. The summit is being held from N

📷WAM DUBAI, November 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Emirates and Rolls-Royce signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Dubai Airshow 2025 under which Emirates will begin performing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for Trent 900 engines powering its A380 fleet starting in 2027. Emirates has also extended its TotalCare service agreement for the A380 program into the 2040s. Under the MoU, Emirates will build a new engine maintenance facility, with the fir

📷SPA WASHINGTON, D.C., November 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The second edition of the U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum featured a high-level session on Wednesday chaired by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha, with the participation of Elon Musk, Founder and CEO of xAI, Tesla and SpaceX, and Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA. The session focused on the future of work and productivity amid the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence a

📷SPA RIYADH, November 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Public Investment Fund (PIF), the Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE), and Microsoft announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the delivery of Microsoft’s sovereign-cloud services in Saudi Arabia, aiming to enhance data security, confidentiality, and sovereignty within the Kingdom while enabling access to advanced cloud and AI technologies. Microsoft brings long-standing e

📷SPA WASHINGTON, D.C., November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and U.S. President Donald J. Trump participated on Wednesday in the Saudi–U.S. Investment Forum held at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. During the forum, HRH the Crown Prince delivered a speech expressing his pleasure at meeting again with the U.S. president and attending the event only si

📷SPA RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The National Development Fund (NDF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global financial services firm Northern Trust worth up to SAR12 billion, during the Saudi–U.S. Investment Forum. The MoU aims to develop domestic and international investment strategies and establish a future commitment for Northern Trust to provide investment management services, including the management of global passive equi

📷SPA RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk) inaugurated the ninth edition of the Misk Global Forum 2025 in Riyadh today, held under the theme “Created By Youth.” The event brought together princes, ministers, and international guests at Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City (Misk City). The opening ceremony featured a performance by the Riyadh Schools Orchestra, highlighting the talents of Saudi students and reflecting

📷 Elie Saab Junior at the Dubai Airshow. Courtesy of Elie Saab RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bombardier and luxury fashion house Elie Saab announced a new partnership to develop a passenger cabin design for the Global 8000 aircraft, marking the aviation company’s first design collaboration with a global luxury brand. In a joint statement, the companies said the Elie Saab–designed cabin will integrate refined aesthetics, craftsmanship, and functiona

📷SPA RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Cityscape Global 2025 continued in Riyadh today, with the second day marked by ongoing investment launches and expanded discussions on urban development trends and the future of urban living. Over the first two days, the event recorded real-estate deals valued at US$43 billion, underscoring sustained growth in development activity and major urban projects across the Kingdom. Alongside investment announcements, Cit

📷WAM DUBAI, November — (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai International Airport (DXB) recorded the highest quarterly passenger traffic in its 65-year history in the third quarter of 2025, handling 24.2 million passengers between July and September, a 1.9% increase year-on-year, Dubai Airports said on Wednesday. Passenger traffic for the first nine months reached 70.1 million, up 2.1% from the same period last year. Twelve-month rolling traffic at the end of September rose

📷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