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Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Meets French Counterpart in Paris
Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Meets French Counterpart in Paris | 📷SPA PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot in Paris on Monday. The ministers reviewed the historical relations between Saudi Arabia and France and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in support of shared interests. Their meeting also covere
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Saudi Arabia and France Exchange Four Cooperation Documents in Paris
Saudi Arabia and France Exchange Four Cooperation Documents in Paris | 📷SPA PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and France exchanged four cooperation documents in Paris on Monday covering AlUla, defense, a proposed entertainment destination and emerging technologies. Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and French President Emmanuel Macron witnessed the exchange following the inaugural meeting of the Strateg
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Saudi National Development Fund and Bpifrance Sign Development Finance MoU
Saudi National Development Fund and Bpifrance Sign Development Finance MoU | 📷SPA PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi National Development Fund and Bpifrance signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to expand cooperation in development finance and investment. The document was signed during the official visit of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to France and in the presence of NDF Governor Abdulaziz bi
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Saudi Arabia and France Announce 21 Agreements at Paris Investment Roundtable
Saudi Arabia and France Announce 21 Agreements at Paris Investment Roundtable PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi and French public- and private-sector entities announced 21 agreements and memoranda of understanding at the French-Saudi Investment Roundtable held in Paris on Monday. The meeting took place in the presence of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and French President Emmanuel Macron. The announced docum
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Saudi Arabia Announces New Cultural Center in Paris
Saudi Arabia Announces New Cultural Center in Paris PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture announced the establishment of a Saudi cultural center in Paris during Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman’s official visit to France. The center will support cultural relations between Saudi Arabia and France through programs and partnerships with major institutions in both countries. It will bring together cultural organizati
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BNP Paribas Receives Registration for Saudi Regional Headquarters
BNP Paribas Receives Registration for Saudi Regional Headquarters | 📷SPA PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — BNP Paribas has received investment registration for a regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia, providing the financial group with a base for expanding its operations across the Kingdom and regional markets. The registration does not establish that the headquarters is already open or operational. No opening date, location within the Kingdom or investment val
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Saudi Cabinet Welcomes 21 Agreements From French-Saudi Investment Roundtable
Saudi Cabinet Welcomes 21 Agreements From French-Saudi Investment Roundtable JEDDAH, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Cabinet welcomed the announcement of 21 agreements and memoranda of understanding at the French-Saudi Investment Roundtable, identifying them as a foundation for broader bilateral investment and economic cooperation. The Cabinet session was chaired in Jeddah by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The Cabinet r
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France and Saudi Arabia Agree on €6 Billion Dragon Ball Z Theme Park
France and Saudi Arabia Agree on €6 Billion Dragon Ball Z Theme Park PARIS, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — France and Saudi Arabia have agreed to build a €6 billion Dragon Ball Z-themed amusement park near Paris, the Elysee Palace said on Monday. The development, valued at approximately $7 billion, will be located near Cergy-Pontoise, northwest of the French capital. Saudi entertainment and investment group Qiddiya will finance the project. The Elysee estimates that
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Workshop Details Licensing Process for Saudi Falcon Breeding Centers
Workshop Details Licensing Process for Saudi Falcon Breeding Centers | 📷spa RIYADH, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — License applications for falcon breeding centers in Saudi Arabia are reviewed within five working days under a digital process presented at a workshop organized during the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026. The National Center for Falcons hosted the workshop, titled Licensing Mechanism for Falcon Breeding Centers in the Kingdom, as part of the
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Begins State Visit to France
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Begins State Visit to France | 📷SPA PARIS, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud arrived at Les Invalides in Paris on Monday, formally beginning his state visit to France. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu received the Crown Prince when his motorcade entered the site for the official welcoming ceremony. A mounted contingent and
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Saudi-French Investment Roundtable Highlights Expanding Economic Partnership
Saudi-French Investment Roundtable Highlights Expanding Economic Partnership PARIS, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — French direct investment stock in Saudi Arabia reached SAR63.9 billion, equivalent to EUR16.3 billion, in 2024, more than double its 2021 level and making France the Kingdom’s fourth-largest source of foreign direct investment. The figures were presented at the French-Saudi Investment Roundtable in Paris, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Investment du
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Saudi Real Estate Development Fund Deposits SAR 1.074 Billion in Housing Support
Saudi Real Estate Development Fund Deposits SAR 1.074 Billion in Housing Support RIYADH, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Development Fund deposited SAR 1.074 billion into the accounts of beneficiaries of the housing support program for August 2026. The support is provided through the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing and the Real Estate Development Fund. The fund said the payments were allocated to support profits on contracts under va
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Historic Irqah Village Highlights Najdi Heritage in Riyadh
Historic Irqah Village Highlights Najdi Heritage in Riyadh RIYADH, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Irqah village, one of the oldest villages in the Riyadh Region, is drawing visitors to a heritage setting shaped by more than a thousand years of history. The village was once an agricultural center, with mud-brick houses, historic mosques, farms and water sources forming part of its architectural and social identity. At the center of the historic village, Bayt Isa offe
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King Salman Congratulates Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Independence Day
King Salman Congratulates Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Independence Day RIYADH, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his country’s Independence Day. King Salman wished Zelenskyy continued good health and happiness and extended his wishes for lasting prosperity to the government and people of Ukraine. Source: SPA
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Iran Warns Bulgaria Against Supporting US and Israeli Military Operations
Iran Warns Bulgaria Against Supporting US and Israeli Military Operations RIYADH, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran warned NATO member Bulgaria against allowing its territory to support American or Israeli military operations against the Islamic Republic, saying it reserved the right to strike the source of any attack. Bulgaria’s parliamentary Defense Committee last month approved a government proposal allowing the temporary deployment of US aerial refueling tanke
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Saudi Media Innovation Bootcamp Draws International Experts and Judges
Saudi Media Innovation Bootcamp Draws International Experts and Judges | 📷SPA SAUDI ARABIA, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Media Innovation Bootcamp, an initiative of the Saudi Media Forum, is drawing international participants, global experts and international judges as it prepares for its third edition. The Saudi MIB will focus on artificial intelligence-enhanced journalism, smart content creation and smart virtual presenters. International participation form
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Saudi Arabia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Sports Cooperation
Saudi Arabia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Sports Cooperation | 📷SPA PARIS, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport and the French Ministry of Sports, Youth and Community Life signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen sports cooperation between the two countries and expand joint initiatives. The memorandum was signed in Paris on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of the 2026 Esports World Cup by Saudi Minister of Sport Pri
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Saudi Crown Prince Attends Esports World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony in Paris
Saudi Crown Prince Attends Esports World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony in Paris PARIS, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — AG.AL won the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship after finishing first in the overall standings with 5,300 points, securing the $7 million grand prize. French President Emmanuel Macron presented the official trophy to AG.AL during the closing ceremony in Paris, attended by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al S
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Tanker Hit by Unknown Projectile West of Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu
Tanker Hit by Unknown Projectile West of Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu RIYADH, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 63 nautical miles west of Saudi Arabia’s port city of Yanbu, causing a fire on the vessel’s main deck, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said. All crew members are safe and accounted for, according to UKMTO. No environmental impact has been reported. “Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any su
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UAE Archaeological Findings Document Human Activity Dating Back 60,000 Years
UAE Archaeological Findings Document Human Activity Dating Back 60,000 Years | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Archaeological research announced across the UAE in 2026 has documented human activity dating back approximately 60,000 years while revealing new evidence about settlement, environmental adaptation and economic connections during later periods. A major collective tomb discovered at the Qattara Archaeological Cemetery in Al Ain offers one of
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