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Taif Governor Reviews Education Readiness for New Academic Year | 📷SPA TAIF, August 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Taif Governor Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz reviewed preparations for the start of the 1448–1449 AH academic year during a meeting on Sunday with the province’s Director General of Education, Dr. Saeed Al-Ghamdi. During the meeting, the governor was briefed on preparations carried out by the General Directorate of Education in Taif, including school bu

Hira Cultural District in Makkah to Launch Cultural Program on Monday | 📷SPA MAKKAH — Hira Cultural District in Makkah will launch a new cultural program on Monday, offering visitors a range of educational and entertainment activities through August 28, 2026. The program, part of the district’s cultural and enrichment initiatives, aims to strengthen visitors’ connection with the site and deepen understanding of its historical and cultural significance. Activities will run da

Riyadh to Host Security and History Dialogue Conference in September |📷SPA RIYADH, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Under the patronage of Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Ministry of Interior will organize the Security and History Dialogue Conference in Riyadh from September 6 to 8, 2026. The event will bring together experts, researchers and academics from Saudi Arabia and abroad to examine the Kingdom’s history through sec

Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Receives UAE Consul General in Jeddah | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz received UAE Consul General Sultan Hayyai Al Mansoori in Jeddah on Sunday. The two officials exchanged cordial remarks and discussed topics of mutual interest. Source: SPA

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in the capital Tehran, on August 8, 2026.Iranian Presidential Office/AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran “cannot continue with war forever,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday while defending the memorandum reached with the United States in June. “One day, a decision must be made to save the country from the state of ‘neither war nor peace’,” Pezeshkian said during one of

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on August 8.Iran's Presidential website/WANA/Reuters/File RIYADH, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is confronting a full-scale economic, military and security war while acknowledging the difficulties affecting the country’s economy and population. “We are apologetic that these problems exist, as we find ourselves in a full-scale economic, milit

Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Receives Egyptian Embassy Official | 📷SPA BURAIDAH, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Governor of Qassim Region Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz received Yasser Hashem, an official of the Egyptian Embassy in Saudi Arabia, at his office on Sunday. The meeting included cordial discussions and an exchange on several matters of mutual interest. Source: SPA

More Than 1.6 Million Students Begin 2026/2027 School Year in Riyadh Region | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — More than 1.6 million students returned to public schools across Riyadh Region on Sunday for the first day of the 2026/2027 academic year. Educational and administrative teams were deployed across 8,652 schools as the region’s public education system began the new school calendar. Schools reported strong attendance during morning assemblies, wit

Najran University Mammogram Imaging Technology Wins IEI 2026 Grand Prize | 📷SPA PARIS, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A mammogram imaging technology developed by a Najran University researcher won the Grand Prize at the 12th International Exhibition of Inventions, placing a potential breast-cancer detection tool among the leading innovations presented at IEI 2026. The technology enhances mammogram images by making fine tissue structures and other details more visib

Saudi Media Minister Salman Al-Dossary Meets Delegation Covering Crown Prince’s France Visit | 📷SPA PARIS, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary met in Paris on Sunday with the media delegation accompanying Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s visit to France. Al-Dossary said the visit supports the comprehensive strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and France. He also highlighted the two countries’

More Than 85,000 Students Begin 2026/2027 Academic Year in Al-Baha | 📷SPA AL-BAHA, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — More than 85,000 students attended schools across Al-Baha Region on Sunday for the start of the 2026/2027 academic year. The schools are overseen by the General Administration of Education in Al-Baha Region. Facilities and classrooms were prepared before students arrived, while reception and orientation programs were introduced for the first day. The pr

More Than 180,000 Students Begin New Academic Year in Hail | 📷SPA HAIL, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — More than 180,000 students began classes on Sunday at schools overseen by the Hail Education Department, marking the start of the 1448 AH academic year. The department said schools and educational facilities had been prepared before students returned. Educational and organizational requirements were also completed for the opening of the academic year. The measures

Paris to Host French-Saudi Investment Roundtable Meeting Tomorrow PARIS, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Paris will host the French-Saudi Investment Roundtable Meeting on Monday during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s visit to France. The Saudi Ministry of Investment is organizing the event, which will bring together senior government officials, business leaders and chief executives from major Saudi and French companies. Discussions will

Iran Seeks Qatar’s Help Over Missing Pilots; Doha Denies Holding Them RIYADH, August 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran has asked Qatar to help move four Iranian pilots from an unspecified location at sea to land and medical care, while Doha denies holding them. The pilots have been missing since their aircraft were downed earlier this year, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency. “The location for holding the Iranian pilots on the water is not suitable,” Ir

Saudi Arabia’s $8.1 Billion Beauty Market Draws Global Brands as Young Consumers Drive Growth RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s beauty industry is rapidly emerging as one of the Gulf’s most important consumer markets, driven by a young, digitally connected population, rising demand for premium products and growing interest from major international retailers. The Kingdom’s beauty and personal care market is valued at around $8.1 billion, according to Euromonitor International data cited