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WAM Riyadh, December 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – At least 23 people, including tourists, were killed after a fire broke out at a popular entertainment facility in India’s Goa state shortly after midnight in Arpora in North Goa, the state’s chief minister said on Sunday. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said most of the victims were members of the kitchen staff, in addition to three to four tourists. Authorities said the fire was caused by a gas cylinder explosion.

SPA Riyadh, December 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The Royal Court announced the death of the mother of Prince Mishaal bin Badr bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The funeral prayer will take place on Sunday after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque in Riyadh.

📷SPA Riyadh, December 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Philippine Culture Days, organized by the Ministry of Media in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority, continued to present a wide range of folk and artistic performances from various regions of the Philippines, with more than 70 performers showcasing the richness and diversity of Filipino identity amid strong visitor turnout. The second day of the event, held at Al-Suwaidi Park—one of Riyadh Seas

📷SPA Riyadh, December 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Noor Riyadh 2025, one of the flagship programs of Riyadh Art overseen by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, concluded its fifth edition after welcoming more than seven million visitors and presenting 60 artworks by 59 local and international artists from 24 countries. Held under the theme “In the Blink of an Eye,” the festival showcased light artworks across six main sites in the capital: Al-Hukm Palace District

SPA Riyadh, December 6, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz attended the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held yesterday at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. She was accompanied by a delegation from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), headed by Yasser Al-Misehal. The event was attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, President of Mexico

Riyadh, December 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between November 27 and December 3 resulted in 19,790 violations  of residency, labor and border security regulations, the Ministry of Interior said. According to the ministry, authorities recorded 12,252 residency violations , 4,384 border security violations , and 3,154 labor-related violations . Border security units apprehended 1,661 people  attempting to enter the

📷SPA Riyadh, December 6 (SABN)  – The countdown has officially begun for Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026 , with less than 30 days remaining before the start of the seventh consecutive edition hosted in the Kingdom. Held from January 3 to 17 , the rally is supervised by the Ministry of Sport, organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) , and promoted by the Saudi Motorsport Company . Officials said the 2026 edition will feature a redesigned route crossing

SPA Riyadh, Dec. 5, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), in cooperation with Broadway Entertainment Group, hosted the Middle East premiere of “WICKED the Musical” on Thursday at the King Fahd Cultural Center. Guests, media representatives and public figures attended the opening night to witness the global production’s debut in Riyadh. The premiere showcased the musical’s signature scenes, including the well-known “Defying Gravity” s

SPA Manama, Dec. 3, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met on Wednesday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the 46th session of the GCC Supreme Council. Discussions focused on cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Italy and ways to expand it across several fields. The meeting also addressed regional and international developments and related efforts

Riyadh, Dec. 3, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Business activity in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector expanded in November at its fastest pace in 10 months, supported by strong demand and increased hiring, although growth in new orders eased compared to the previous month, a survey showed on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 58.5 in November from 60.2 in October but remained well above the 50-point thr

SPA Riyadh, Dec. 3, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, departed today for the Kingdom of Bahrain to lead Saudi Arabia’s delegation to the 46th Session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The visit takes place upon directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. During the trip, the Crown Prince will also co-chair t

SPA Riyadh, Dec. 3, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Indonesian Cultural Days began on Tuesday in Riyadh as part of the “Global Harmony 2” initiative, organized by the Ministry of Media in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority. The program is taking place at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of the Riyadh Season zones, and has drawn thousands of citizens and residents from various nationalities. Visitors attended Indonesian heritage and cultural performances throughout t

SPA Riyadh, Dec. 3, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Souq Al-Mawsim, one of the main programs of Diriyah Season 25-26, has continued to attract visitors since opening on November 9 in the historic Al-Tawalie district, a site closely associated with Diriyah’s commercial and cultural history. This year’s edition marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan, with programming that highlights cultural diversity through the presence of Kyoto’s herita

📷SPA RIYADH, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, affirmed on Tuesday the government’s commitment to placing citizens’ interests at the forefront of its priorities following the approval of the state budget for fiscal year 1447/1448 AH (2026). Prince Mohammed bin Salman attributed the Kingdom’s achievem

SPA RIYADH, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has directed the extension of the Citizen Account Program, including the continuation of additional support for its beneficiaries until the end of 2026, the Saudi government announced on Tuesday. The decision was issued following a recommendation submitted by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Min

AMMAN, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Ambassador to Jordan Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan presented Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation and Acting Minister of Finance Estephan Salameh with $90 million in financial support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Palestine. The handover took place at the Saudi embassy yesterday as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to support Palestine in 2025. Prince Mansou