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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message From Bangladesh Prime Minister RIYADH, August 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman concerning bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them. Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received the message during

Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent Traces 3,000 Years of Regional History RIYADH, August 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, presents nearly 3,000 years of regional history through chronological galleries, manuscripts, archaeological objects and interactive technologies. Its exhibition hall covers approximately 8,350 square meters and is divided into “Pre-Islamic Heritage,” “The First Renaissance,” “The Second Renais

Royal Commission for Riyadh City Launches Riyadh Digital Innovation District RIYADH, August 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has launched the Riyadh Digital Innovation District, an initiative designed to attract international technology companies, specialist talent and investment to the Saudi capital. The district will concentrate on six fields: Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Cybersecurity, Computing and Cloud Services, the Interne

DXB First-Half Passenger Traffic Drops 31.3% During Iran War DUBAI, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport fell 31.3% in the first half of 2026 after the war with Iran disrupted aviation networks across the Gulf, according to figures released by airport operator Dubai Airports. DXB handled 31.5 million passengers during the six-month period, compared with 46 million a year earlier. Second-quarter traffic accounted for 13 mill

LEAP 2026 to Bring More Than 1,800 Technology Companies to Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — LEAP 2026 is expected to bring more than 1,800 technology companies and over 1,900 investors and venture-capital representatives to Riyadh when its fifth edition opens on August 31. The four-day event will run through September 3 under the theme “Into New Worlds” at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of the capital. More than 1,0

Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Pakistan After Newborns Die in Islamabad Hospital Fire RIYADH, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia has extended its condolences to the families of several newborn babies who died in a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Islamabad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also conveyed its sympathy to the government and people of Pakistan and expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity with the victims’ families fol

KFCRIS and King Faisal Prize Explore Human Creativity in the AI Era | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The changing boundary between human creativity and content generated by artificial intelligence shaped a seminar organized on Tuesday by the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies and the King Faisal Prize. Held within the institutions’ joint cultural program, the seminar brought together academics and specialists in literature, AI and inte

Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Discusses Regional De-Escalation With Qatari, Turkish Counterparts RIYADH, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone discussions with senior officials from Qatar and Türkiye focused on efforts to reduce regional tensions. Prince Faisal received one call from Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin J

Saudi Arabia Welcomes SDF Integration Into Syrian Military Institutions RIYADH, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia has welcomed the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces into the Syrian Arab Republic’s military institutions, describing the move as a contribution to greater security and stability for Syria and its people. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for measures taken by the Syrian government to meet the aspirations

International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026 Closes With SAR349,000 in Final-Night Sales | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026 concluded with three falcons selling for a combined SAR349,000 on its final night. The evening’s highest-priced falcon came from a Canadian breeding farm. Bidding opened at SAR100,000 before the falcon was sold for SAR271,000. A falcon presented by a Polish farm fetched SAR32,000, while a

Saudi Architecture and Design Commission Launches Professional Learning Platform | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Architecture and Design Commission has launched the Learning and Professional Development Platform, giving practitioners access to specialized training across the architecture and design sector. The platform brings together programs focused on professional practice and cultural knowledge. Its subject areas include excellence

Saudi Arabia and BIE Sign SEE Agreement for Expo 2030 Riyadh Participants | 📷SPA PARIS, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and the Bureau International des Expositions have signed the “SEE Agreement,” creating the legal and administrative framework under which countries and international organizations will participate in Expo 2030 Riyadh. The framework addresses the practical requirements that participating delegations and their teams will encounter, inclu

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Receives Written Message From UK Prime Minister RIYADH, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham focused on relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom and opportunities to strengthen them, SPA reported. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkher

Saudi Arabia and France Call for Full Restoration of Strait of Hormuz Navigation PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and France called for navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to return to the conditions that existed before February 28, 2026, including unrestricted passage, regular shipping traffic and the absence of direct or indirect tolls. The two countries condemned attacks on vessels in the strait and threats to the security of international w

Qiddiya Signs MoU to Explore Entertainment Destination in France PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qiddiya Investment Company signed a memorandum of understanding with the French Government on Monday to explore the development of a new entertainment-led, mixed-use destination in France. The MoU begins a joint process to define the project’s scope, development model and contractual framework. Any future development remains subject to applicable procedures and app