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Princess Reema bint Bandar Participates in 10KSA Awareness Initiative in Abha
SPA Abha, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Asir Region and Chairman of its Development Authority, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United States of America, joined local residents in activating the 10KSA initiative aimed at raising awareness on the prevention of all canc
Dec 9, 20252 min read


At Least 23 Killed in Fire at Entertainment Facility in India’s Goa State
WAM Riyadh, December 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – At least 23 people, including tourists, were killed after a fire broke out at a popular entertainment facility in India’s Goa state shortly after midnight in Arpora in North Goa, the state’s chief minister said on Sunday. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said most of the victims were members of the kitchen staff, in addition to three to four tourists. Authorities said the fire was caused by a gas cylinder explosion.
Dec 7, 20251 min read


Royal Court Announces Death of Mother of Prince Mishaal bin Badr bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
SPA Riyadh, December 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced the death of the mother of Prince Mishaal bin Badr bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The funeral prayer will take place on Sunday after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque in Riyadh.
Dec 7, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia records 19,790 violations of residency, labor and border regulations in nationwide campaigns
Riyadh, December 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between November 27 and December 3 resulted in 19,790 violations of residency, labor and border security regulations, the Ministry of Interior said. According to the ministry, authorities recorded 12,252 residency violations , 4,384 border security violations , and 3,154 labor-related violations . Border security units apprehended 1,661 people attempting to enter the
Dec 6, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Provides $90 Million in Financial Support to the State of Palestine
AMMAN, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Ambassador to Jordan Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan presented Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation and Acting Minister of Finance Estephan Salameh with $90 million in financial support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Palestine. The handover took place at the Saudi embassy yesterday as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to support Palestine in 2025. Prince Mansou
Dec 2, 20252 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


Royal Court Announces Passing of Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi Al Saud
RIYADH, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court issued the following statement today: “Statement from the Royal Court” Passed to the mercy of God Almighty His Highness Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi Al Saud, outside the Kingdom, and will be prayed for today, Tuesday, 11/6/1447 AH, after the Asr prayer at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. May Allah bless him with His mercy, forgiveness and acceptanc
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Hong Kong Police Continue Search of Fire-Ravaged Towers as Death Toll Reaches 146
Firefighters gather next to bamboo scaffolding debris at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov HONG KONG, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Hong Kong authorities pressed ahead on Monday with searches of the remaining apartment towers destroyed by a massive fire that killed at least 146 people and displaced hundreds now living in temporary housing. Police have completed swe
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Saudi Arabia Confirms Readiness at Salwa Port for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Travelers
📷SPA RIYADH, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Passports said it is fully prepared to serve travelers heading to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, which will be held from December 1 to 18. The directorate announced that it has reinforced the Salwa Port with qualified personnel and updated technical systems to ensure smooth entry and exit procedures for passengers. Authorities urged citizens to check the validity of their passports before
Dec 1, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Wins Six Awards at WorldSkills Asia 2025 Competition in Taipei
📷SPA TAIPEI, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s delegation achieved six awards at the WorldSkills Asia 2025 Competition, held in Taipei from November 27 to 30, marking a strong performance among more than 500 contestants from 29 countries competing across 35 skills. Saudi competitors won second place in robotics and third places in both web design and graphic design. The delegation also received excellence awards in graphic design and welding, in
Nov 30, 20251 min read


Swiss Voters Reject Proposed Tax on Super-Rich With 79%, Early Estimates Show
A drone view shows the Limmat river, the Grossmunster Church and the Fraumunster Church on an early morning in Zurich, Switzerland May 2, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse ZURICH, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Swiss voters rejected on Sunday a proposal to impose a 50% tax on inherited fortunes of 50 million Swiss francs ($62 million) or more, with public broadcaster SRF estimating 79% of ballots cast against the measure. The initiative, put forward by the youth
Nov 30, 20251 min read


Prince William Visits Severely Ill Children Evacuated From Gaza for NHS Treatment in the UK
LONDON, November 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince William visited severely ill children from Gaza who are receiving specialist medical treatment in the United Kingdom as part of a UK government humanitarian evacuation programme. The NHS began providing care to children evacuated from the Gaza Strip in September under a government-led mission. Fifty children were receiving treatment in Britain as of November 21, according to the Department of Health and Social Ca
Nov 30, 20252 min read


Saudi Falcons Club Cup 2025 Draws Over 80,000 Visitors by Sixth Day
📷SPA EASTERN REGION, November 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Falcons Club Cup 2025 has attracted more than 80,000 visitors by the end of its sixth day, drawing participation from families, youth, and falconry enthusiasts, according to organizers. The tournament, held in the Eastern Region and continuing until Sunday, is organized by the Saudi Falcons Club in partnership with the Eastern Region Principality. The event includes 48 rounds of the Melwah tradit
Nov 30, 20251 min read


GEA Chairman Says Arabian Music Conference Responds to Regional Artistic Needs
📷SPA RIYADH, November 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Advisor Turki Alalshikh said the idea of holding the Arabian Music Conference came in response to the needs of the artistic landscape in the Arab world. Alalshikh described the conference as a platform dedicated to studying musical styles and emphasized the importance of coordination and integration among entities involved in musical w
Nov 30, 20251 min read


Trump Says Venezuelan Airspace Should Be Considered Closed
WASHINGTON, November 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that airspace above and around Venezuela should be considered “closed in its entirety,” as Reuters reported, without offering further details. The announcement caused concern in Caracas amid increased U.S. pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s government. “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VEN
Nov 30, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Attack on Beit Jinn in Syria
RIYADH, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saudi Arabia condemned the attack carried out by Israeli occupation forces on the town of Beit Jinn in Rif Dimashq, Syrian Arab Republic, reiterating the Kingdom’s rejection of all Israeli violations on Syrian territory. The ministry said the Kingdom rejects attempts to undermine the security and stability of Syria and its people, stressing the need to protect the sovereignty and te
Nov 28, 20251 min read


Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinians in West Bank After Apparent Attempt to Surrender
Israeli soldiers detain two Palestinians during an operation in Jenin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman PARIS, France, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Israeli security forces shot and killed two Palestinian men on Thursday in the Israeli-occupied West Bank after the pair appeared to be surrendering and unarmed during a raid, according to Palestine TV footage. The footage shows the men exiting a building surrounded
Nov 28, 20252 min read


Hong Kong Nears End of Search and Rescue Operations as Tower Fire Death Toll Rises to 94
A general view shows the damaged towers of Wang Fuk Court housing estate, where a major fire engulfed bamboo scaffolding across multiple blocks, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu HONG KONG, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Hong Kong fire authorities said they expect to conclude search and rescue operations on Friday after the city’s worst fire in nearly eight decades tore through a large apartment complex, killing at least 94 p
Nov 28, 20253 min read


Visitors to the Two Holy Mosques Reach 66.6 Million in Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH
📷SPA RIYADH, November 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced that the total number of visitors to the Two Holy Mosques during Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH reached 66,633,153, an increase of 12,121,252 compared with the previous month. The authority said the number of worshippers at the Grand Mosque reached 25,987,679, including 100,489 worshippers in Hijr Ismail (Al-Hateem).
Nov 27, 20251 min read


Riyadh Metro Recognized by Guinness World Records as Longest Fully Driverless Train Network
📷SPA RIYADH, November 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Riyadh Metro has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest fully driverless train network in the world, spanning 176 kilometers, marking a major global milestone for the Kingdom’s transport sector. The metro system forms part of the capital’s wider public transport project and operates across six integrated lines with 85 stations, using advanced technologies and a fully automated driv
Nov 27, 20251 min read
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