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RIYADH, April 27 — The Saudi Falcons Club has announced its 2026 calendar of major events, featuring around 120 days of activities aimed at promoting national heritage and strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for falconry. The calendar opens with the International Falcon Breeders Auction from Aug. 5 to 25, with participation from leading local and international breeders and falcon farms. It will be followed by the Saudi Falcons Club Auction for locally capture

RIYADH, April 24 — Diriyah Company has awarded a $490 million construction contract for the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art (SAMoCA) in Diriyah, as the Kingdom pushes ahead with cultural infrastructure projects tied to tourism and economic diversification. The contract was awarded to a joint venture between Hassan Allam Construction Saudi L.L.C. and Albawani Company Ltd. SAMoCA, a flagship project of the Museums Commission, is intended to document, research and exhibi

RIYADH, April 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which they discussed regional developments and efforts aimed at de-escalation and easing tensions in the region. 📷 | SPA

RIYADH, April 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s King Salman received a written message from Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh concerning bilateral relations between the two countries. The message was received by Vice Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting in Riyadh with Djibouti’s ambassador to the kingdom and dean of the diplomatic corps, Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama. The meeting also covered ties between Saudi Arabia and Djibouti, as well as the la

PARIS, April 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – President Donald Trump and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after an unspecified threat. There did not immediately appear to be any injuries. The Secret Service and other authorities swarmed the banquet hall as guests ducked under tables by the hundreds. “Out of the way, sir!” someone yelled. Others yelled to duck. Donald Trump’s atte

PARIS, April 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Amid the stalled negotiations with Iran, the president said the Iranians sent over a new peace proposal, but that it “could have been better,” and rejected it. “They gave us a paper that could have been better, and interestingly, immediately when I canceled it, within 10 minutes we got a new paper that was much better,” Trump said to reporters on Saturday before boarding Air Force One to return to Washington from Florida. The Pre

RIYADH, April 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia recorded 12,192 violations of residency, labour and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out between April 16 and 22, the Interior Ministry announced. The total included 6,606 residency violations, 3,510 border security violations and 2,076 labour law violations. Border authorities arrested 1,454 people trying to enter the kingdom illegally, including 32% Yemenis, 67% Ethiopians and 1% of other n

RIYADH, April 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed bilateral relations, cooperation and regional and international developments during talks in Jeddah. The discussions covered the situation in the Middle East and the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis. Zelensky said in a Telegram post on Friday that the meeting was productive and that Saudi Arabia and Ukraine were developing a stra

📷 | WAM ABU DHABI, April 24 — ADNEC Group said the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show will return for its eighth edition from Nov. 19 to 22, 2026, with a new format at Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event will take place at the start of the Gulf marine season, a period ADNEC says offers exhibitors stronger access to active buyers as demand for marine products and services increases. This year’s edition will feature luxury boats, marine technologies and on-water tria

📷 | WAM SHARJAH, April 24 — Arada has launched Jenna, a new upscale residential complex within its AED35 billion Aljada megacommunity in Sharjah, as the emirate’s property market continues to record strong growth in transaction activity. The first 100 apartments have been released for sale as part of Jenna 1, with the full development set to include 631 homes. Construction is scheduled for completion by the end of the first quarter of 2029. The launch comes amid sustained de

RIYADH, April 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to remain cautious and stay in safe locations as thunderstorms are expected to continue across the kingdom until Tuesday. The authority warned people to avoid valleys and areas vulnerable to flash floods and advised against swimming in floodwaters. It also called on citizens and residents to follow safety instructions issued through official media and social me

RIYADH, April 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Kuwait announced the reopening of its airspace at Kuwait International Airport and the gradual resumption of flight operations after a temporary precautionary suspension of air traffic imposed on Feb. 28 due to regional developments. Kuwait’s civil aviation authority said technical teams had begun maintenance and repair work on facilities and operational equipment damaged by Iranian attacks and affiliated factions, and said the

📷 | SPA RIYADH, April 24(Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi and Swiss officials reviewed joint investment opportunities and ways to strengthen economic cooperation during the Saudi-Swiss Investment Roundtable Meeting in Jeddah, held during Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s visit to the kingdom. The meeting brought together Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Investment Minister Fahad Al-Saif, Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs Helene Budliger Artieda, and

RIYADH, April 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority urged businesses to submit zakat and income tax returns for foreign establishments for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2025, by April 30, 2026. The authority said the deadline was in line with rules requiring taxpayers to submit returns and meet financial obligations within 120 days of the end of their fiscal year. ZATCA called on businesses to use its e-services portal to complete

📷| SPA RIYADH, April 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Royal Commission for AlUla signed a memorandum of understanding with L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, to strengthen cooperation in jewelry craftsmanship, education, artisanal training, cultural exchange and knowledge development. The partnership is aimed at supporting AlUla’s position as a global center for creative industries and the arts, the commission said. The agreement also seeks to expand learning opportunitie

RIYADH, April 23 — Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose 15.1% in February from a year earlier, driven by a sharp increase in re-export activity, according to data released by the General Authority for Statistics. Non-oil national exports excluding re-exports increased 6.3%, while re-exported goods jumped 28.5%. Machinery, electrical equipment and parts led the rise in re-exports, climbing 59.9% and accounting for 53.9% of the total. Total merchandise exp

SABN RIYADH, April 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The U.S. military seized another tanker on Thursday linked to Iranian oil smuggling, the Defense Department said. The Pentagon said U.S. forces seized the Guyana-flagged oil tanker Majestic X in the Indian Ocean. The department said it would continue maritime enforcement operations to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels providing material support to Iran. The seizure came after Iran attacked three cargo ships on

📷SPA RIYADH, April 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussed bilateral relations, cooperation and regional developments during a phone call. The talks also covered the security and economic implications of recent regional developments at the regional and international levels. They discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions, strengthen regional security and stability, and ensure maritime securi

📷 | SPA RIYADH, April 23 — The Sports Investment Forum 2026 concluded in Riyadh after three days of discussions bringing together leaders from the global sports and investment sectors to examine partnerships, financing and future growth opportunities across the industry. The forum featured strategic sessions, workshops, an investment exhibition, a dedicated platform for agreements and the Elite Business Club, designed to connect senior investors and executives. Discussions d