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A general view of Kuwait City buildings, Kuwait, December 23, 2024. REUTERS /Mohamed Abd El Ghany KUWAIT CITY, December 19, 2025 (SABN) – Kuwait will sign an agreement next week with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) for work on the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project, Public Works Minister Noura Al-Mashaan said on Thursday, adding that the prime minister will attend the ceremony with the Chinese side. The contract, cleared on Dec. 1 by Kuwait’s Central Agency for P

The Via Montenapoleone tony shopping thoroughfare. Courtesy of Montenapoleone District Milan, December 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton will stage the seventh edition of LVMH Watch Week in Milan from January 19 to 21, according to Women’s Wear Daily. Nine brands will take part in the event: Bulgari Horlogerie, Daniel Roth, Gérald Genta, Hublot, clockmaker L’Épée 1839, Louis Vuitton, TAG Heuer, Tiffany & Co. and Zenith. Jean-Christophe Babin,

A World Trade Organization (WTO) logo is pictured on their headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, June 3, 2016. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse GENEVA, December 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has proposed to host a major ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2028, according to a WTO document. The proposal was included on the agenda of a WTO meeting held in Geneva on December 16–17. Twenty-two countries welcomed the request, although a final decisi

ABU DHABI, December 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates’ tourism sector recorded strong growth in 2025, with the industry contributing AED 257.3 billion to gross domestic product, equivalent to 13% of the national economy, according to official data. Hotel establishments received 23.27 million guests in the first nine months of the year, an increase of 4.9% compared with the same period in 2024, while total hotel nights exceeded 79.3 million. Hotel reve

RIYADH, December 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia ranked second worldwide in the Digital Regulatory Maturity Index 2025, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), placing behind Germany among 193 countries and remaining in the highest “Leading” category of the global assessment. The ranking was announced in a press release issued by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST). CST Acting Governor Eng. Haitham bin Abdulrahman Alo

SPA RIYADH, December 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for Competition (GAC) announced that Saudi Arabia will host, in partnership with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Regional Competition Capacity-Building Programme (RCCBP) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. According to a GAC statement, the programme is being launched under the framework of a memorandum of understanding between Saudi Arabia and th

SPA RIYADH, December 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser inaugurated the seventh edition of the Supply Chain and Logistics Conference in Riyadh, underscoring the importance of reshaping supply chains through new strategic partnerships amid fundamental transformations in the sector. The event was attended by several ministers, senior officials, industry leaders, and chief executives from the supply chain and logistics s

RIYADH, December 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reached 1.9% in November 2025 compared to the same month a year earlier, while prices remained relatively stable on a monthly basis, according to data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). On a month-on-month basis, the CPI rose by 0.1% compared to October 2025. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) recorded an annual increase of

SPA RIYADH, December 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Deputy Assistant Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Competitiveness and Advanced Manufacturing Dr. Ahmed Al-Zawawi held a bilateral meeting with Kyriakos Triantafyllidis, Head of Growth and Strategy at the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains at the World Economic Forum. The two sides discussed areas of cooperation to support the Kingdom’s industrial transformation on the sidelines of the Indust

SPA Jeddah, December 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Abdulaziz International Airport recorded a historic milestone in 2025, handling 50 million passengers over the year, the highest number ever registered by a Saudi airport since the launch of civil aviation in the Kingdom. The passenger figure places the Jeddah airport among the world’s major international airports by traffic volume and reflects its growing role as a regional hub and a key national gateway connecting

The Prada Made in India x Inspired by Kolhapuri chappals. Courtesy of Prada Milan, December 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Prada Group has announced the global launch of a new collection developed in collaboration with LIDCOM and LIDKAR, as part of an initiative focused on cultural exchange and skills development within the fashion industry. The project was developed through cooperation between the Italian luxury group and Indian partners, with an emphasis on craftsmanship

WAM Riyadh, December 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Her Royal Highness Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud emphasized the importance of media, long-term engagement and structured partnerships in philanthropic work during a session titled “The End of Media’s Philanthropic Whiplash” at the BRIDGE Summit 2025. Princess Lamia, Secretary-General and Board Member of Alwaleed Philanthropies and a Board Member of BRIDGE Alliance, said philanthropy is deeply rooted in the reg

SPA Jeddah, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Deals Day event at the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference in Jeddah is positioning itself as a key economic platform, converting innovations into market value exceeding SAR 1 billion by connecting startups with investors and decision-makers locally and internationally. The event is organized by the Saudi Water Innovation Center, the innovation arm of the Saudi Water Authority. According to organize

SPA Riyadh, Dec. 9 (SABN) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani witnessed the signing of an agreement to implement a high-speed electric passenger railway project connecting Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The agreement was signed by Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser and Qatar’s Minister of Transport Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin

📷WAM Abu Dhabi, December 8, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The BRIDGE Summit 2025 opened today in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 60,000 creators, media and content professionals, artists, producers, publishers, entrepreneurs, investors, universities, and research centers. The event features over 400 international speakers and 300 exhibitors, making it the region’s largest media and content gathering. Held at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until December 10, the summ

📷SPA Riyadh, December 8, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla has been designated the World’s Leading Cultural Tourism Project 2025 at the World Travel Awards, further strengthening its position as a global destination for culture, heritage, exploration, and discovery. The recognition — regarded as the highest distinction in the travel and tourism industry — follows AlUla receiving the largest number of votes from international experts, senior executives, specialist t

Riyadh, December 8, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.8% in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year, the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) said in its Q3/2025 bulletin. Growth was driven by increases across all main economic activities year-on-year. Oil activities rose by 8.3%, non-oil activities by 4.3%, and government activities by 1.4%. Seasonally adjusted real GDP increased 1.4% co

Riyadh, Dec. 3, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Business activity in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector expanded in November at its fastest pace in 10 months, supported by strong demand and increased hiring, although growth in new orders eased compared to the previous month, a survey showed on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 58.5 in November from 60.2 in October but remained well above the 50-point thr

📷SPA RIYADH, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, affirmed on Tuesday the government’s commitment to placing citizens’ interests at the forefront of its priorities following the approval of the state budget for fiscal year 1447/1448 AH (2026). Prince Mohammed bin Salman attributed the Kingdom’s achievem

📷SPA RIYADH, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region, attended on Tuesday evening the ceremony honoring the winners of the Almarai Prize for Scientific Innovation 2024 , organized by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in cooperation with Almarai Company. The ceremony was held at Siraj Conference Hall in Riyadh. Prince Faisal was received upon arrival by Prince Na