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Saudi Crown Prince Highlights Vision 2030 Progress as Kingdom Approves 2026 State Budget
📷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
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Riyadh Governor Attends Ceremony Honoring Winners of Almarai Prize for Scientific Innovation 2024
📷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
Dec 2, 20253 min read


U.S. State Department Approves Potential $1 Billion Helicopter Support Package for Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of support, training and related equipment for military helicopters to Saudi Arabia at an estimated cost of $1 billion , the Pentagon said on Monday. The proposed package includes requisition orders for spare parts, repair components and aviation training services for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps’ helicopter fleet, the Pentagon said in separate s
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Seeks Increased Japanese Investment, PIF Governor Says
TOKYO, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia aims to attract more Japanese companies as it works to expand foreign investment in support of its economic diversification plans, the governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) said on Monday. Saudi Arabia is preparing to shift its nearly $925 billion sovereign wealth fund away from real estate projects that have dominated development efforts over the past decade, Reuters reported in October. A new strateg
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Kazakhstan Urges Ukraine to Halt Drone Strikes on CPC Black Sea Terminal
ASTANA, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Kazakhstan urged Ukraine on Sunday to stop attacking the Black Sea terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) after a major drone strike halted crude exports and caused significant damage to loading infrastructure at the Novorossiysk facility. CPC, whose shareholders include Russian, Kazakh and U.S. companies, suspended operations after one of its single-point moorings at the Russian Black Sea terminal was serious
Nov 30, 20252 min read


UNIDO Designates April 21 as International Day of Women in Industry, Saudi Arabia Welcomes Decision
📷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
Nov 29, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Signs 12 Agreements to Support Palm and Date Processing Industries
📷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
Nov 28, 20251 min read


World Future Energy Summit 2026 to Spotlight AI’s Expanding Role in Clean Energy Systems
📷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
Nov 27, 20253 min read


31-Carat ‘Desert Rose’ Diamond Could Fetch Up to $7 Million at Abu Dhabi Auction
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
Nov 27, 20254 min read


Aramco Executive Highlights Critical Link Between Artificial Intelligence and Global Energy Demand
📷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
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Saudi investment minister highlights new global supply-chain landscape at UNIDO General Conference in Riyadh
📷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
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Riyadh to host MOMENTUM Development Finance Conference under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
📷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
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Saudi–French Business Forum opens in Riyadh to strengthen trade and economic partnerships
📷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
Nov 24, 20251 min read


SAMI signs new commercial aviation agreements during participation at Dubai Airshow 2025
📷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
Nov 24, 20251 min read


UNIDO chief describes Saudi Arabia as regional leader in economic development at Global Industry Summit 2025
📷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
Nov 23, 20251 min read


Emirates and Rolls-Royce sign MoU for Trent 900 engine MRO capability from 2027
📷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
Nov 21, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia announces major AI and computing initiatives at U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum
📷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
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Saudi Arabia’s PIF, SITE and Microsoft sign MoU to explore sovereign-cloud services
📷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
Nov 21, 20251 min read


Saudi Crown Prince and U.S. President participate in Saudi–U.S. Investment Forum in Washington, D.C.
📷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
Nov 20, 20252 min read


National Development Fund signs SAR12 billion MoU with Northern Trust to enhance investment management
📷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
Nov 20, 20251 min read
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