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French President Macron Arrives in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Riyadh with his accompanying delegation on Wednesday. Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz received him at King Khalid International Airport. Also attending the reception were Riyadh Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf; French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Maisonnave; Acting Riyad

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a press conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb (not pictured) in Oslo, Norway, October 20, 2026. NTB/Cornelius Poppe/via REUTERS KYIV, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy backed a ceasefire and direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying a pause in fighting should lead to diplomacy

Riyadh Governor Reviews Northern Route for Saudi Winter 2026–2027 | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz reviewed plans for the Northern Route under Saudi Winter 2026–2027 on Wednesday, focusing on tourism experiences built around the region’s natural landscapes, heritage and culture. Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb and regional officials attended the meeting at Qasr Al-Hukm. The route aims to develop

Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia Sign Defence Cooperation Accord ANKARA, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia signed an agreement in Doha on Wednesday to expand defence cooperation and strengthen their defensive capabilities, the Turkish Defence Ministry said. The accord covers military exercises and training, alongside cooperation in research and development. It will also support joint efforts to develop the four countries’ i

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a meeting at his ruling AK Party (AKP) in Ankara, Turkey, October 7, 2026. Mustafa Kamaci/Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS ANKARA, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Türkiye plans to seek parliamentary authorization to deploy military personnel to Saudi Arabia under its joint defence agreement with the Kingdom and Pakistan, a ruling AK Party lawmaker told Reuters on Wednesday. The mandate would be submitted on

Record 12 Red Sea Film Foundation-Backed Films Enter Oscars Race RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A record 12 films supported by the Red Sea Film Foundation have entered the race for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards, representing 12 countries across Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Africa and Asia. Eleven are their countries’ official submissions: A Matter of Life and Death, Roqia, Soumsoum, the Night of the Stars, The Stories, Guria, F

Princess Mashael bint Saud bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud bin Faisal Al Saud Has Passed Away RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Princess Mashael bint Saud bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud bin Faisal Al Saud has passed away, the Saudi Royal Court announced in a statement on Tuesday. The funeral prayer will be held on Wednesday, October 21, following the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. Source: SPA.

ZATCA Sets October 31 Deadline for September and Third-Quarter VAT Return RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has urged businesses subject to value-added tax to submit their September or third-quarter returns and pay the tax due by October 31, 2026. Businesses with annual supplies of goods and services exceeding SAR40 million must submit returns for September. Those whose annual supplies do not exceed SAR40 million

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud leave after a committee meeting of Mecca defence pact in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 5, 2026. Turkish Foreign Ministry/Handout via REUTERS ANKARA, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Türkiye has submitted a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to parliament for ratification, thr

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to media upon his arrival at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, India, October 20, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged on Tuesday that a batch of interceptors purchased for Ukraine through a NATO-backed weapons programme might not have been delivered, but denied that political intent was behind the situation. Speaking to journalists at the star

Typhoon fighter jets from Britain's Royal Air Force on the tarmac at RAAF Darwin base in Darwin, northern Australia July 17, 2024. REUTERS/Kirsty Needham LONDON, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Britain will deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets on defensive missions to protect Saudi cities and critical infrastructure from Houthi drones and missiles, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. The additional support follows a request from the Saudi government. Bri

Saudi Cabinet Approves Four Intellectual Property Laws, Extends Rural Development Programme to 2032 | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet approved four intellectual property laws and extended the Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Programme through the end of 2032 during a session chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday. The laws cover patents and utility models, new plant var

Agricultural Development Fund Showcases Financing at Saudi Agriculture Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Agricultural Development Fund is presenting financing programmes and advisory services for agricultural businesses at the 43rd Saudi Agriculture Exhibition, running from October 19 to 22 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The fund’s participation focuses on financing agricultural projects, improvi

Saudi Arabia Launches Corporate Innovation Programme with Plug and Play | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched the second edition of its CVC corporate innovation programme with Plug and Play, helping company leaders develop investment and commercial partnerships with startups. Delivered through the ministry’s CODE digital entrepreneurship centre, the programme will include in-

People walk past the damaged window of a McDonald's in Paris, the day after a national day of demonstrations, October 18. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier PARIS, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - French authorities imposed local curfews and restrictions on demonstrations after weekend riots and looting affected almost 3,000 shops, adding to pressure on the government over its handling of security. The measures introduced on Monday varied by location. In Paris, police banned pro

Young Peregrine Falcon Sells for SAR221,000 at National Center for Falcons Auction 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A young peregrine falcon sold for SAR221,000 on Monday evening during the fifth night of the National Center for Falcons Auction 2026. Bidding opened at SAR60,000 before reaching the final sale price. The auction runs through November 30, with proceedings broadcast on television and social media for falconers and other enthusiasts.

Coalition Warns against Houthi Arms Smuggling Using Traditional Boats RIYADH, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen warned the Houthi militia against using traditional boats to smuggle weapons, missiles and military equipment by sea, and urged vessel owners not to cooperate with such operations. The coalition’s Joint Forces Command said the smuggling threatened Yemen’s security, as well as regional and international security, a

Saudi and Turkish Foreign Ministers Condemn Continued Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia RIYADH, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan condemned continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia during a phone call. Prince Faisal received the call from Fidan. The ministers discussed regional developments and their countries’ efforts to address current challenges. They also