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Riyadh Governor Attends Ceremony Honoring Winners of Almarai Prize for Scientific Innovation 2024
📷SPA RIYADH, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region, attended on Tuesday evening the ceremony honoring the winners of the Almarai Prize for Scientific Innovation 2024 , organized by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in cooperation with Almarai Company. The ceremony was held at Siraj Conference Hall in Riyadh. Prince Faisal was received upon arrival by Prince Na
Dec 23 min read


Fabergé Imperial Winter Egg Expected to Break Auction Record With $26 Million Estimate
LONDON, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A Fabergé Imperial Winter Egg, commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II as an Easter gift to his mother, will go to auction next week and could set a record for the third time with a price estimate exceeding $26 million, according to Christie’s. Carved from rock crystal and decorated with platinum snowflake motifs set with rose-cut diamonds, the Winter Egg is regarded as one of Fabergé’s finest Imperial creations. Sitting on a c
Dec 22 min read


Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach Raise December LPG Prices by 3–5%
RIYADH, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Aramco and Algeria’s Sonatrach have raised their official selling prices (OSPs) for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for December by between 3.3% and 5.4% due to limited global supply, traders said. Saudi Aramco increased its December OSP by $20 per metric ton to $495 per ton for propane, and by $25 per ton to $485 per ton for butane. Propane and butane are forms of LPG with different boiling points. LPG is used as ve
Dec 21 min read


U.S. State Department Approves Potential $1 Billion Helicopter Support Package for Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of support, training and related equipment for military helicopters to Saudi Arabia at an estimated cost of $1 billion , the Pentagon said on Monday. The proposed package includes requisition orders for spare parts, repair components and aviation training services for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps’ helicopter fleet, the Pentagon said in separate s
Dec 21 min read


Royal Court Announces Passing of Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi Al Saud
RIYADH, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court issued the following statement today: “Statement from the Royal Court” Passed to the mercy of God Almighty His Highness Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi Al Saud, outside the Kingdom, and will be prayed for today, Tuesday, 11/6/1447 AH, after the Asr prayer at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. May Allah bless him with His mercy, forgiveness and acceptanc
Dec 21 min read


Saudi Arabia Seeks Increased Japanese Investment, PIF Governor Says
TOKYO, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia aims to attract more Japanese companies as it works to expand foreign investment in support of its economic diversification plans, the governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) said on Monday. Saudi Arabia is preparing to shift its nearly $925 billion sovereign wealth fund away from real estate projects that have dominated development efforts over the past decade, Reuters reported in October. A new strateg
Dec 21 min read


Russia and Saudi Arabia Sign Agreement on Visa-Free Travel for Tourists and Business Visitors
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak looks on as Russia's President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) and Togo's President of the Council of Ministers Faure Gnassingbe (not pictured) meet at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov RIYADH, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Russia and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement on Monday to implement a visa-free travel regime for tourists and business travelers from both countries for s
Dec 21 min read


Putin Told Russian Forces Have Captured Ukrainian Towns of Pokrovsk and Vovchansk
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with participants of the 5th Congress of Young Scientists at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, November 28, 2025. Alexander Nemenov/Pool via REUTERS MOSCOW, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Russian military commanders informed President Vladimir Putin on Sunday that Russian forces had captured the frontline Ukrainian towns of Pokrovsk and Vovchansk, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. Ukrainian o
Dec 11 min read


Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre Develops New MS Treatment Using THERAKOS CELLEX Photopheresis Platform
📷WAM ABU DHABI, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC) announced it is developing an advanced treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) using the THERAKOS CELLEX platform for extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) as part of a clinical trial approved by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. The trial introduces ECP as a potential therapeutic option for patients with MS, a chronic neurological condition in which the immune system attac
Dec 12 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Sends Message Congratulating Romania on National Day
📷SPA RIYADH, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a message of congratulations to President Nicușor Dan of Romania on the occasion of the country’s National Day. The Crown Prince conveyed his best wishes to the Romanian President for continued good health and happiness, and wished the government and people of Romania steady progress and prosperity.
Dec 11 min read


King Salman Sends Message Congratulating Romania on National Day
SPA RIYADH, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to President Nicușor Dan of Romania on the occasion of the country’s National Day. King Salman conveyed his best wishes to the Romanian President for continued good health and happiness, and wished the government and people of Romania steady progress and prosperity.
Dec 11 min read


Saudi Pavilion Concludes Participation at Venice Biennale 2025 With Najdi Architecture Exhibition
📷SPA VENICE, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Pavilion has concluded its participation in La Biennale di Venezia 2025 following a six-month architectural exhibition titled “Um Slaim School: An Architecture of Connection,” which ran from May 10 to November 23. The exhibition was presented by Syn Architects, led by architects Sara Alissa and Nojoud Alsudairi, under the curatorship of Beatrice Leanza, with support from assistant curator Sara Almutlaq. T
Dec 11 min read


Hong Kong Police Continue Search of Fire-Ravaged Towers as Death Toll Reaches 146
Firefighters gather next to bamboo scaffolding debris at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov HONG KONG, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Hong Kong authorities pressed ahead on Monday with searches of the remaining apartment towers destroyed by a massive fire that killed at least 146 people and displaced hundreds now living in temporary housing. Police have completed swe
Dec 12 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Sends Condolences to Indonesia Over Flood and Landslide Victims
SPA RIYADH, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of condolences to President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia following the deaths caused by floods and landslides in several regions of the country. In the cable, the Crown Prince conveyed his profound condolences and sincere sympathies to the Indonesian President and to the families of the deceased. He pra
Dec 11 min read


King Salman Sends Condolences to Indonesia Over Flood and Landslide Victims
📷SPA RIYADH, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of condolences to President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia following the deaths caused by floods and landslides in several regions of the country. In the cable, King Salman extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the Indonesian President, the families of the victims and the Indonesian people. He prayed that Allah gran
Dec 11 min read


Saudi Arabia Confirms Readiness at Salwa Port for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Travelers
📷SPA RIYADH, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Passports said it is fully prepared to serve travelers heading to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, which will be held from December 1 to 18. The directorate announced that it has reinforced the Salwa Port with qualified personnel and updated technical systems to ensure smooth entry and exit procedures for passengers. Authorities urged citizens to check the validity of their passports before
Dec 11 min read


Saudi Arabia Launches Pakistan Culture Events Under “Global Harmony 2” Initiative
📷SPA RIYADH, November 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Media on Monday launched the Pakistan Culture events as part of the “Global Harmony 2” initiative, organized in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority through the Quality of Life Program, aiming to strengthen engagement with residents and highlight the Kingdom’s support for cultural diversity. The Pakistan Culture events will run for three days and feature cultural performances, inte
Nov 301 min read


Saudi Arabia Reports 5,651 Mineralization Sites in 2024, GASTAT Says
RIYADH, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) released its Mineral Resources Statistics 2024 bulletin, reporting that the number of discovered mineralization sites in Saudi Arabia reached 5,651 in 2024, with non-metallic minerals representing the largest share. According to the bulletin, non-metallic minerals accounted for 54.1% of all sites, totaling 3,058. Metallic minerals represented 42.9% with 2,423 sites, while dep
Nov 301 min read


Saudi Arabia Wins Six Awards at WorldSkills Asia 2025 Competition in Taipei
📷SPA TAIPEI, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s delegation achieved six awards at the WorldSkills Asia 2025 Competition, held in Taipei from November 27 to 30, marking a strong performance among more than 500 contestants from 29 countries competing across 35 skills. Saudi competitors won second place in robotics and third places in both web design and graphic design. The delegation also received excellence awards in graphic design and welding, in
Nov 301 min read


Swiss Voters Reject Proposed Tax on Super-Rich With 79%, Early Estimates Show
A drone view shows the Limmat river, the Grossmunster Church and the Fraumunster Church on an early morning in Zurich, Switzerland May 2, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse ZURICH, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Swiss voters rejected on Sunday a proposal to impose a 50% tax on inherited fortunes of 50 million Swiss francs ($62 million) or more, with public broadcaster SRF estimating 79% of ballots cast against the measure. The initiative, put forward by the youth
Nov 301 min read
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