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Saudi National Development Fund and Bpifrance Sign Development Finance MoU | 📷SPA PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi National Development Fund and Bpifrance signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to expand cooperation in development finance and investment. The document was signed during the official visit of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to France and in the presence of NDF Governor Abdulaziz bi

Saudi Cabinet Welcomes 21 Agreements From French-Saudi Investment Roundtable JEDDAH, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Cabinet welcomed the announcement of 21 agreements and memoranda of understanding at the French-Saudi Investment Roundtable, identifying them as a foundation for broader bilateral investment and economic cooperation. The Cabinet session was chaired in Jeddah by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The Cabinet r

Iran Warns Bulgaria Against Supporting US and Israeli Military Operations RIYADH, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran warned NATO member Bulgaria against allowing its territory to support American or Israeli military operations against the Islamic Republic, saying it reserved the right to strike the source of any attack. Bulgaria’s parliamentary Defense Committee last month approved a government proposal allowing the temporary deployment of US aerial refueling tanke

Saudi Arabia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Sports Cooperation | 📷SPA PARIS, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport and the French Ministry of Sports, Youth and Community Life signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen sports cooperation between the two countries and expand joint initiatives. The memorandum was signed in Paris on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of the 2026 Esports World Cup by Saudi Minister of Sport Pri

Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Receives UAE Consul General in Jeddah | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz received UAE Consul General Sultan Hayyai Al Mansoori in Jeddah on Sunday. The two officials exchanged cordial remarks and discussed topics of mutual interest. Source: SPA

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in the capital Tehran, on August 8, 2026.Iranian Presidential Office/AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran “cannot continue with war forever,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday while defending the memorandum reached with the United States in June. “One day, a decision must be made to save the country from the state of ‘neither war nor peace’,” Pezeshkian said during one of

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on August 8.Iran's Presidential website/WANA/Reuters/File RIYADH, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is confronting a full-scale economic, military and security war while acknowledging the difficulties affecting the country’s economy and population. “We are apologetic that these problems exist, as we find ourselves in a full-scale economic, milit

Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Receives Egyptian Embassy Official | 📷SPA BURAIDAH, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Governor of Qassim Region Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz received Yasser Hashem, an official of the Egyptian Embassy in Saudi Arabia, at his office on Sunday. The meeting included cordial discussions and an exchange on several matters of mutual interest. Source: SPA

Paris to Host French-Saudi Investment Roundtable Meeting Tomorrow PARIS, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Paris will host the French-Saudi Investment Roundtable Meeting on Monday during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s visit to France. The Saudi Ministry of Investment is organizing the event, which will bring together senior government officials, business leaders and chief executives from major Saudi and French companies. Discussions will

Iran Seeks Qatar’s Help Over Missing Pilots; Doha Denies Holding Them RIYADH, August 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran has asked Qatar to help move four Iranian pilots from an unspecified location at sea to land and medical care, while Doha denies holding them. The pilots have been missing since their aircraft were downed earlier this year, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency. “The location for holding the Iranian pilots on the water is not suitable,” Ir

King Salman Congratulates Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on Youth Day | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has congratulated Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on the anniversary of the country’s Youth Day. In a cable sent to the Moroccan monarch, King Salman extended his congratulations and best wishes on the national occasion. The Saudi King wished King Mohammed VI continued good health and happiness

US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks in the rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on July 28.Jim Lo Scalzo/Reuters WASHINGTON, August 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — US Vice President JD Vance says Washington is increasingly relying on economic pressure to influence Iran, describing it as the most effective instrument available to the United States as tensions remain high over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking Thursday on The Clay Tr

Damage can be seen at Abu al-Duhur airbase following eight Israeli airstrikes hit the base in northwestern Syria early on Tuesday.Reuters ANKARA, August 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Türkiye’s Defense Ministry urged Israel to end what it called “reckless attacks” and denied that a Turkish military delegation was present at a Syrian air base targeted by Israel. The ministry said no Turkish delegation was at the base either before or during the attack, rejecting Israeli Pri

Saudi Arabia, Qatar Discuss Regional De-Escalation and Maritime Security in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani discussed regional de-escalation and maritime security in Riyadh on Wednesday. The ministers reviewed developments across the region and diplomatic efforts intended to

NATO vows to "defend all allies" after Iran reportedly weighs attacks on targets in Europe RIYADH, August 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — NATO said Wednesday it was ready to “address any threat” following a report that Iran had considered attacks on US military targets in Europe if President Donald Trump escalated the war. The Financial Times reported that Tehran had weighed such attacks, citing people close to the Iranian regime. The report did not indicate that Iran had a

UAE Halts Trade and Financial Transactions With Iran Until Further Notice ABU DHABI, August 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, according to Afra Al Hameli, Director of the Strategic Communications Department at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Al Hameli linked the decision to regional escalations that she said were undermining regional and internat

Saudi Arabia Condemns Attacks on Masrour Barzani’s Office in Iraqi Kurdistan RIYADH, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned attacks in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq that targeted the office of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The ministry described the attacks as a violation of Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Saudi Arabia rejected hostile actions directed against public and polit

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on November 27, 2024.Majid Asgaripour/WANA/Reuters RIYADH, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s parliament speaker and lead negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will travel to Iraq on Wednesday at the head of a “high level parliamentary delegation,” Iranian state media reported. The visit follows the expiration on Monday of the framework diplomatic agreement between

Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Discusses Bilateral Relations With Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein RIYADH, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Fuad Hussein discussed strengthening relations between their countries during a phone call. The ministers also addressed regional issues requiring continued consultation and reviewed matters of mutual interes

Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Mohieldin Salem Ahmed Ibrahim Sign Saudi-Sudanese Coordination Council Document RIYADH, August 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and Sudan established a bilateral coordination council in Riyadh through a document signed by their foreign ministers. Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mohieldin Salem Ahmed Ibrahim sign