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Hurricane Melissa Hits the Bahamas After Leaving Trail of Destruction in the Caribbean
📷WAM Nassau, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Hurricane Melissa has reached the Bahamas, bringing destructive winds, torrential rainfall, and a dangerous storm surge, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm, now classified as a Category 1 hurricane, is moving rapidly toward the northeast with sustained winds of up to 150 kilometers per hour, forecasters said. Authorities in the Bahamas ordered evacuations across six islands, with about 1,500
Oct 301 min read


Saudi Relief Shipment Crosses Rafah Border with Food Aid for Gaza
📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A new shipment of Saudi relief and humanitarian aid crossed the Rafah Border Crossing on Wednesday, bound for southeastern Gaza, carrying food baskets provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). According to KSrelief, the center has operated air and sea relief bridges that have so far dispatched 70 aircraft and eight ships, delivering more than 7,648 tons of food, medical, and shelter suppl
Oct 301 min read


King Khalid International Airport Launches Campaign to Strengthen Its Position in Skytrax 2026 Rankings
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – King Khalid International Airport has launched a campaign aimed at strengthening its position in the Skytrax Top 100 Airports 2026 ranking, following its achievement of placing 24th globally in 2025, becoming the first Saudi airport to reach such an advanced position. The initiative forms part of Riyadh Airports Company’s efforts—as the operator of King Khalid International Airport—to build on its record of accomplishmen
Oct 302 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with President Ahmed al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic and his accompanying delegation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ninth annual Future Investment Initiative (FII9) Conference, held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. The leaders reviewed relations between the
Oct 301 min read


Saudi Arabia Welcomes Syria’s Recognition of the Republic of Kosovo
Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s welcome of the Syrian government’s recognition of the Republic of Kosova. The announcement was made during the trilateral meeting held in Riyadh between His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, President Ahmad al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic, and President Vjosa Osmani of the Republic of Ko
Oct 301 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Receives Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received Han Zheng, Vice President of the People's Republic of China, at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today. During the meeting, both sides reviewed relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the People's Republic of China, explored areas of joint cooperation, and discussed ways to strengthen bil
Oct 291 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with President Gustavo Petro of the Republic of Colombia and his accompanying delegation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) Conference at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations between Saud
Oct 291 min read


Syrian President Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Regional Role and Vision 2030 Impact at FII9
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa emphasized Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role in the region and its emergence as an economic compass for investors under the leadership of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Speaking during a session at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) Conference in Riyadh, President al-Sharaa said that the Kingdom
Oct 292 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Holds Trilateral Meeting with Syrian and Kosovar Presidents in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a trilateral meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday with President Ahmad al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic and President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu of the Republic of Kosovo. During the meeting, the leaders reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Kosovo, and discussed ways to enhance and develop cooperation across
Oct 291 min read


Riyadh Positioned as Global Hub Ahead of Expo 2030, Says CEO Talal Al-Marri
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Talal Al-Marri, CEO of Expo 2030 Riyadh Company, highlighted the Saudi capital’s strategic position as the ideal host city for Expo 2030, noting that 50 percent of the world’s population can reach Riyadh within six hours. Speaking during a session at the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) Conference, held under the theme “The Key to Prosperity,” Al-Marri said that Expo 2030 is expected to attract more than 42 mill
Oct 291 min read


Almarai Chairman Prince Naif bin Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer Al Saud Meets Syrian President at FII9 in Riyadh
📷SANA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Naif bin Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer Al Saud, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Almarai Company, met on Wednesday with President Ahmad al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic on the sidelines of the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) conference in Riyadh. The meeting was attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Head of the Investment Authority Talal a
Oct 291 min read


World Leaders Discuss Investment, Development, and Human Progress at FII9 in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) continued its sessions in Riyadh on Tuesday, addressing themes related to humanity, sustainable development, tax reform, spending efficiency, and strategies to attract long-term foreign investment. A session titled “Is Humanity Heading in the Right Direction?” brought together high-level participants, including the Prime Ministers of Pakistan and Albania and th
Oct 291 min read


Draw Held for WTA Finals in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The draw for the WTA Finals was held in Riyadh under the organization of the Saudi Tennis Federation, supervised by the Ministry of Sport and sponsored by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). The tournament will take place from November 1 to 8 at King Saud University and will feature two groups for the singles category and two groups for the doubles category. This marks the second edition of the event to be held in the King
Oct 291 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today in Riyadh with Gianni Infantino, President of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). During the meeting, both sides reviewed areas of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and FIFA and discussed promising opportunities for the development of the sports sector. The meeting was attended by Princ
Oct 281 min read


Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi Appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture
📷WAM Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has been appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture , in recognition of her outstanding global contributions to publishing, literacy, and educational advancement. As President of the American University of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority , Sheikha Bodour has long championed access to knowledge, creative expression, and edu
Oct 282 min read


Netanyahu Orders Military Strikes in Gaza After Accusing Hamas of Violating Ceasefire
📷REUTERS Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he had ordered the military to “carry out powerful attacks” in the Gaza Strip after accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement in the Palestinian territory. A statement released by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office did not specify details about the planned strikes. However, an Israeli military official said Hamas had breached the ceasefire by attack
Oct 282 min read


PIF and UK Export Finance Sign MoU to Strengthen Financial Cooperation and Investment Opportunities
📷SPA Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the UK Export Finance (UKEF), the United Kingdom’s export credit agency, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance financial collaboration and expand trade and investment opportunities between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. Under the agreement, both sides will work to identify joint financing opportunities and explore new avenues for cooperation between PIF, its
Oct 282 min read


Saudi Interior Minister Meets Syrian President in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, met in Riyadh today with President Ahmed al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic. Prince Abdulaziz said the meeting was held under the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, reflecting the Crown Prince’s commitment to strengthening cooperation and coordinati
Oct 281 min read


Jordan’s Crown Prince Arrives in Riyadh to Attend FII9 Conference
📷SPA Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan arrived in Riyadh on Monday to participate in the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) conference. He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Riyadh Region, along with several officials.
Oct 281 min read


Saudi Cabinet Reviews Regional Developments, Endorses Key Agreements During Weekly Session
📷SPA Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Council of Ministers, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held its weekly session in Riyadh on Monday. At the start of the meeting, the Cabinet extended its appreciation to world leaders and heads of government participating in the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh, expressing hope that the event will contribute to
Oct 283 min read
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