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📷 Smoke rises from a fire at an oil pipeline in Iraq's Zubair oilfield, near Basra, Iraq October 26, 2025. REUTERS Basra, October 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – At least two workers were killed and five others seriously injured in an oil pipeline fire at Iraq’s Zubair oilfield on Sunday, according to oilfield officials. The blaze erupted while a group of workers were conducting welding operations near the pipeline, which transports crude oil from the Zubair field to

📷 Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih attends the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 29, 2024. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Riyadh, October 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih said on Sunday that 85% of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives have been completed or are on track, underscoring the country’s ongoing economic and social transformation. “We’ve made

📷 A truck transports a tank on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, in Israel, October 19, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen Gaza, October 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Israeli military said on Saturday that its forces conducted a “targeted strike” on an individual in central Gaza who was allegedly planning to attack Israeli troops. The strike comes amid a U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, more than two years after the start of t

📷 Tennis - Six Kings Slam - ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 15, 2025 General view during the quarter final match between Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas and Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS Riyadh, October 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will launch a new ATP Masters 1000 tournament in 2028, marking the first expansion of the elite series in its 35-year history, the ATP and PIF-owned SURJ Sports Investment announced on T

📷 Employees adjust the painting "Bust of a Woman with a Flowered Hat (Dora Maar), 1943" (Buste de femme au chapeau a fleurs (Dora Maar), 1943) by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) on display before its auction at Drouot auction house in Paris, France, September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier Paris, October 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A painting by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, believed to depict his muse Dora Maar, sold for €27 million ($31 million) at a

📷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 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a phone call today to Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, to offer his condolences on the passing of Sheikh Ali Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The Kuwaiti Prime Minister expressed his appreciation to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for the kind gesture and

📷SPA Riyadh, October 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – As part of Riyadh Season 2025, the China Zone at Boulevard World invites visitors to experience an immersive journey through the rich heritage, arts, and traditions of China. The area features authentic Chinese architectural designs and presents a wide range of cultural activities, including Tai Chi demonstrations that embody the principles of Chinese movement and philosophy. Visitors can also explore a tea pavilio

📷 Thailand's Queen Sirikit waves to people during her arrival in Chinatown for Lunar New Year celebrations in Bangkok January 23, 2012. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang Bangkok, October 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, an influential figure who combined royal grace with international style and served as a symbol of unity for decades, has died at the age of 93, the Royal Household Bureau announced on Saturday. The palace said Sirikit had been ho

📷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.

📷SPA Riyadh, October 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman Turki Alalshikh announced that Riyadh Season 2025 has attracted one million visitors within just 13 days since its launch on October 10. Alalshikh said the milestone reaffirms the sixth edition’s position as one of the world’s leading entertainment destinations. Since its opening, the season has featured a lineup of large-scale international events, beginning with

📷SPA Riyadh, October 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The 12th session of the Saudi Falcons Club Auction 2025, held on Thursday at the club’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, recorded the sale of two falcons for a total of SAR351,000, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The auction coincides with the Kingdom’s annual falcon trapping season, which runs from October 1 to November 30, and serves as a key venue for locally trapped falcons. The event reinforces the Ki

📷SPA Makkah, October 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – In his Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais called on Muslims to adhere to the guidance of the Holy Quran as the essential path to address contemporary conflicts and challenges. Sheikh Al-Sudais underscored the profound significance of Surat Al-Fatihah, noting that it embodies the highest aspirations, the foundations of the Quran, the principle of monotheism (tawhid), and the essence of s

📷SPA Riyadh, October 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The Royal Court announced on Thursday the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Nouf bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , may Allah have mercy on her. Funeral prayers will be held tomorrow, Friday, 2 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 added: “May Allah bestow upon her His vast mercy, forgiveness, and ple

📷 A screen displays the the company logo for Goldman Sachs on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 7, 2025. REUTERS Riyadh, October 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Goldman Sachs  has announced the establishment of a private wealth management team in Saudi Arabia , as the U.S. investment bank strengthens its presence in the Middle East to cater to the region’s growing base of high-net-worth clients . In a statement issued on Tuesday,

Riyadh, October 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation of the Israeli Knesset’s preliminary approval of two bills seeking to impose Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank and legitimize sovereignty over an illegal colonial settlement, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s categorical rejection of all settlement and expansionist measures ca

Washington, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on November 18, in what will mark his first visit to Washington during the president’s second term, according to sources cited by CBS News. The meeting comes as Saudi Arabia seeks to finalize a defense cooperation pact with the United States, aimed at strengthening bilateral se

📷SPA Riyadh, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Following the conclusion of the third edition of Riyadh Fashion Week, the Saudi Fashion Commission announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WHITE Milano, part of Italy’s Circle Platform Company, marking a strategic partnership to expand the global reach of Saudi fashion and foster creative collaboration. The agreement aims to strengthen national talent development, enhance the Kingdom’s creative