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📷SPA JEDDAH, November 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Culture Square in Historic Jeddah, a Ministry of Culture project, has been awarded 2025 Culture Project of the Year at the 15th annual MEED Projects Awards, which recognize leading construction, infrastructure, and cultural developments across the Middle East and North Africa. More than 400 leaders, experts, and representatives from over 100 companies attended the ceremony, where Culture Square was highlighted

📷SPA DIRIYAH, November 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The Hal Al-Qusoor program was launched in the historic At-Turaif district, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010 and one of the largest mud-brick settlements in the world, known for its Najdi architectural style. Starting daily at 4:00 PM, the program opens several palaces belonging to imams and princes to the public for the first time . The initiative aims to recreate administrative, social, cultural, and hum

RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Passports has called on citizens planning to travel abroad to protect their passports from damage, loss, or misuse, and to ensure they are stored securely at all times. The directorate emphasized the need for travelers and their companions to verify the validity of their passports before departure. Passports must be valid for at least three months when traveling to Arab countries and six month

📷SPA KUWAIT CITY, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission has inaugurated the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuwait International Book Fair 2025, held from November 19 to 29, marking a new step in strengthening Saudi Arabia’s regional and international cultural presence. The Saudi participation aims to highlight the development of the publishing and translation sector and to showcase the growing role of cultural inst

RIYADH, November 17, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) today released the results of the Early Childhood Development and Child Well-being Statistics 2025, revealing that 82.4% of children aged 24–59 months in the Kingdom are on track in the areas of health, learning, and psychosocial well-being, according to the Early Childhood Development Index 2023 (ECDI2030). The data show that 83.2% of girls are on track compared with 81.6%

📷SPA Riyadh, November 15, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Maraya Concert Hall in Ashar Valley, AlUla Governorate, holds the title of the world’s largest mirrored building, with 9,740 square meters of reflective glass panels covering its exterior—an achievement certified by Guinness World Records on December 26, 2019. Maraya, designed as a cubic structure with fully mirrored façades, reflects the surrounding landscapes of AlUla and has become a global architectural la

📷SPA RIYADH, November 13, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed a low-cost, AI-powered drone system capable of identifying and tracking camels from the air, offering herders and scientists a new tool to monitor one of the Kingdom’s most important animals. According to a KAUST press release, the system—created by Professor Basem Shihada and his research team—uses commercial, inexpensive dro

📷SPA MAKKAH, November 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Presidency of Religious Affairs for the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a new program aimed at strengthening guidance services for female visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah, in line with the directives of the Saudi leadership and Vision 2030 objectives. The initiative combines Sharia principles with professional development, seeking to enhance the capabilities of female staff working at

📷SPA RIYADH, November 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has called for the Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer to be performed throughout the Kingdom on Thursday, Jumada Al-Awwal 22, 1447 AH. The Royal Court’s statement urged all citizens and residents to supplicate to Allah Almighty for forgiveness, repentance, and good deeds, and to pray for rainfall and mercy. The Isti

RIYADH, November 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has approved the registration of Pemazyre (Pemigatinib) as a monotherapy for adults with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with a fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) fusion or rearrangement who have progressed after at least one prior line of systemic therapy. Pemazyre functions by inhibiting FGFR2 receptors located on the surface of certain cancer cells.

📷SPA RIYADH, November 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced in a statement today the death of Princess Wafa bint Bandar bin Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The funeral prayer will be performed tomorrow, Tuesday, after Maghrib prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

📷SPA JEDDAH, November 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Jeddah International Coffee and Chocolate Exhibition 2025 opened yesterday with wide participation from regional and global industry producers. The three-day event serves as an annual platform bringing together enthusiasts, investors, and experts to showcase the latest innovations in the sector and support Saudi entrepreneurs. This year’s edition features a full programme of activities, including the inaugural Saudi

📷 U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs fly side by side with Republic of Korea Air Force F-35s as part of a bilateral exercise over the Yellow Sea, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2022. U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier/Handout via REUTERS WASHINGTON, November 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s request to purchase up to 48 F-35 fighter jets has passed a key review hurdle within the Pentagon, two sources familiar with the matter said for Reuters, adding that

📷SPA RIYADH, November 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – “Ana Arabia,” one of the flagship events of Riyadh Season 2025, opened today at VIA Riyadh, showcasing the work of over 300 women designers and brands from 22 Arab countries across a 12,000-square-meter exhibition space. The event builds on the success of last year’s edition, which attracted more than 100,000 visitors. This year’s edition expands further, with over 250 stores and three dedicated pavilions representing di

RIYADH, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Fashion Commission has introduced a new training program targeting mid-level Saudi fashion designers, with a focus on developing advanced skills in content creation, digital communication, and brand storytelling. The initiative aims to strengthen local talent in building brand identity, using digital marketing tools, and producing creative content designed to boost brand visibility in competitive markets. The pr

📷SPA Riyadh, November 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla has received three regional titles at the 2025 World Travel Awards, further consolidating its position as a leading cultural and tourism destination in the Middle East. The historic site in northwestern Saudi Arabia was named the Middle East’s Leading Cultural Tourism Project 2025, the Middle East’s Leading Festival and Event Destination 2025, and Saudi Arabia’s Leading Cultural Tourism Project 2025. Founded in 199

📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The Royal Court  announced today the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Mohammed bin Turki bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud . A funeral prayer will be held on Friday, 9 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH , following the Asr prayer  at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque  in Riyadh , the Royal Court said in a statement. The statement concluded: “May God bestow upon him His vast mercy, forgiveness, and satisfaction, and grant

📷SPA Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The LiveWell Zone at the Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh is attracting large numbers of visitors, particularly those interested in sound therapy and acoustic frequency sessions. The immersive exhibit blends modern technology and human creativity to introduce new approaches for achieving psychological balance and physical wellness. Visitors experience a tranquil environment designed around precise sound frequencie

📷SPA Makkah, October 25, 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 average time to perform Umrah during the month of Rabi Al-Thani 1447 AH reached 116 minutes. According to the authority’s statistics, 92% of pilgrims performed Tawaf (circumambulation) in the main Mataf area, with an average duration of 42 minutes. The Sa’i ritual, involving traversal between Safa and M

📷SPA Riyadh, October 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced on Friday the passing of Her Highness Princess Hifa bint Turki bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabir Al Saud. Funeral prayers will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 (3 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH), following the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, the Royal Court said in a statement.