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Christian Siriano showcases surrealist-inspired collection at New York Fashion Week
Model Coco Rocha walks the runway during the Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2026 fashion show as part of New York Fashion Week, Thursday, Feb.12, 2026, in New York (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) New York, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Designer Christian Siriano presented his latest collection at New York Fashion Week on Thursday, featuring a surrealist-inspired range of gowns and structured looks. The finale included a bright green ombre bubble gown, c
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Ralph Lauren presents fall 2026 collection blending romantic and modern elements
Model Gigi Hadid walks the runway during the Ralph Lauren Fall/Winter 2026 fashion as part of New York Fashion Week, Tuesday, Feb.10, 2026, in New York (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) New York, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ralph Lauren showcased his fall 2026 collection on Tuesday in Manhattan, combining romantic Victorian-inspired designs with contemporary metallic and chainmail detailing. The runway show took place at the Clock Tower building, featu
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Second US aircraft carrier ordered to Middle East amid Iran tensions, AP says
In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the USS Gerald R. Ford embarked on the first of its sea trials to test various state-of-the-art systems on its own power for the first time, April 8, 2017, from Newport News, Va. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni/U.S. Navy via AP Washington, February 13, 2026 (AP) – The USS Gerald R. Ford , the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East, a U.S. official famili
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AlUla emerges as hub for film tourism with growing audiovisual productions
SPA AlUla, Saudi Arabia, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla has become a prominent destination for film tourism, leveraging its natural and historical sites as locations for international and local film productions. In 2025, the governorate hosted 83 audiovisual projects, including feature films, documentaries, television programs, commercials, music videos, and short films. In 2024, AlUla accommodated 85 productions, demonstrating sustained activity in th
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Saudi inventor Duaa Nizar Khudry wins two gold medals at International Invention Fair in Kuwait
SPA Kuwait City, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi inventor Duaa Nizar Khudry won two gold medals at the 16th International Invention Fair in the Middle East (IIFME), held in Kuwait from February 8 to 12. Khudry, a member of the Mawhiba Alumni affiliated with the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), was recognized for inventing a device that filters materials and recycles used liquids. She received the firs
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital’s genomic medicine model recognized in Nature Genetics
SPA Riyadh, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Nature Genetics highlighted King Faisal Specialist Hospital (KFSH) for its integrated genomic medicine model, detailing the institution’s evolution from a research-focused program to a fully embedded clinical system. The hospital nearly doubled genomic testing between 2022 and 2024, increasing from around 22,000 to over 44,000 tests. During the same period, KFSH completed more than 5,000 precision oncology analyses
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SAMI concludes World Defense Show 2026 participation with strategic agreements and new industrial initiatives
SPA Riyadh, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a Public Investment Fund company, concluded its participation in the third edition of the World Defense Show 2026, marking a milestone in Saudi Arabia’s defense industrial transformation. During the five-day event, SAMI signed 25 strategic agreements, launched new specialized companies including SAMI Land Company and SAMI Autonomous Company, and introduced the SAMI Land Indu
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Saudi Ministry of Interior highlights Unified Security Operations Centers at World Defense Show
SPA Riyadh, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Interior showcased its Unified Security Operations Centers (911) at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, highlighting initiatives developed in collaboration with the Quality of Life Program under Saudi Vision 2030. The centers unify emergency operations across security and service agencies to improve response times and coordination. They operate 24/7, receiving emergency calls, dispatching reports
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Saudi General Directorate of Passports launches four new e-services on Absher platform
SPA Riyadh, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, the Saudi General Directorate of Passports launched four new electronic services on the Ministry of Interior’s Absher platform on Thursday. The new services include updating a resident’s photograph, canceling a dependent’s record, separating a dependent, and using the Absher travel service at the Salwa border crossing. Major General Dr.
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Saudi National Guard minister visits pavilion at World Defense Show 2026
SPA Riyadh, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz visited the Ministry of the National Guard’s pavilion at the World Defense Show in Riyadh on Thursday. During the visit, he was briefed on the ministry’s initiatives to localize current and future security and military capabilities, transfer knowledge in line with technological developments, and enhance industrial investment in the defense sector. P
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Indonesian pavilion highlights defense technologies at World Defense Show 2026
SPA Riyadh, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Indonesian pavilion at the third edition of the World Defense Show in Riyadh showcased a range of advanced military and security technologies, highlighting the diversity of the global defense industry. The pavilion featured defense products, integrated solutions, research and development services, and technologies designed to enhance operational readiness and improve the efficiency of military systems. The World
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Saudi Ministry of Interior highlights environmental security initiatives at World Defense Show
SPA Riyadh, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Ministry of Interior has reinforced its commitment to environmental protection and sustainability through afforestation programs, expanded green spaces, and awareness initiatives, the ministry highlighted during the World Defense Show in Riyadh. Visitors to the ministry’s pavilion from February 8–12 were introduced to its environmental initiatives, advanced technologies, and monitoring capabilities aimed a
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World Defense Show 2026 concludes in Riyadh with record participation and deals
SPA Riyadh, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The third edition of the World Defense Show 2026 concluded on Thursday in Riyadh after five days of international engagement. The biennial exhibition, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, attracted record participation from the global defense sector. The event featured 1,486 exhibitors from 89 cou
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Saudi Defense Minister meets Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, met with Pakistan’s Chief of the Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Riyadh on Thursday. The officials reaffirmed the strength of the longstanding fraternal relations and the strategic defense partnership between the two countries. They discussed issues of mutual interest and highlighted their shared role in
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King Salman issues royal orders appointing senior officials across Saudi government
SPA Riyadh, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued royal orders appointing several senior officials across key government positions on Thursday. The appointments include Khalid Al-Falih as Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet, Fahd Al Saif as Minister of Investment, Abdullah Al-Maghlouth as Vice Minister of Media, and Abdulmohsen Al-Mazyad as Vice Minister of Tourism. Other appointment
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Dubai International handles record 95.2 million passengers in 2025
Dubai, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomed 95.2 million passengers in 2025, up 3.1% from the previous year, marking the busiest year in the airport’s history and the highest annual international passenger traffic recorded at any airport. DXB achieved record levels across the year, including its busiest day, month, quarter, and annual totals. December was the busiest month with 8.7 million passengers, while the fourth qua
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Saudi 100 Brands program returns to Saudi Cup 2026 with fashion showcases
SPA Riyadh, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Fashion Commission announced that its Saudi 100 Brands program will participate in the Saudi Cup 2026 on February 13–14 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, marking the initiative’s fourth consecutive presence at the global sporting and cultural event. The program will feature daily presentations from three Saudi fashion brands alongside three jewelry and accessories brands, highlighting the fusion of t
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Bulgarian companies showcase defense technologies at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bulgarian companies are presenting their latest military and security technologies at the third edition of the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh. The exhibitors are showcasing models of weapons and ammunition, military spare parts manufacturing services, and specialized engineering solutions for the defense sector. Their participation has attracted attention from international specialists in military a
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Madinah museum offers technology-driven exhibition on Prophet’s biography and Islamic civilization
SPA Madinah, Saudi Arabia, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization in Madinah provides pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors with an educational and interactive experience through a technology-driven exhibition system. A central feature is the “Taiba: Lights and Landmarks” Pavilion, which documents the history of Madinah and its prophetic landmarks across more than 20 sections, h
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Saudi Arabia and UK announce 2029 as Year of Culture
SPA Riyadh, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport have announced 2029 as the official Saudi-UK Year of Culture, following Prince William’s official visit to the Kingdom. The initiative builds on nearly a century of formal relations between the two countries, which have evolved into a multifaceted partnership encompassing culture, education, and innovation. Recen
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