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Sports Boulevard Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sports Boulevard organized a breast cancer awareness walk on Saturday at the Promenade in Riyadh, as part of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to promote early detection and encourage healthy lifestyles, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The initiative attracted strong participation from women and families, who gathered in a lively and interactive atmosphere that combined sports, wellness, and community engag
Oct 191 min read


Jannik Sinner Wins Six Kings Slam 2025 Title in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner (World No. 2) claimed the Six Kings Slam 2025 title in Riyadh after defeating Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz (World No. 1) in the final, part of this year’s Riyadh Season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Alalshikh crowned Sinner following his victory, attended by Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary, Public Investment Fund Governor Ya
Oct 191 min read


Crown Prince Approves Renewal of Yousef Al-Benyan as Chairman of SME Bank Board
📷SPA Riyadh, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Chairman of the National Development Fund (NDF), has approved the renewal of the membership of Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Small and Medium Enterprise Bank (SME Bank) for a three-year term starting from 3/6/1447 AH, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. On this occasion
Oct 191 min read


Alcaraz and Sinner to Meet in Six Kings Slam Final at Riyadh Season
📷SPA Riyadh, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz and Italy’s Jannik Sinner advanced to the final of the 2025 Six Kings Slam tournament in Riyadh after winning their semifinal matches at the ANB Arena, part of this year’s Riyadh Season events. Alcaraz secured his place in the final after defeating American Taylor Fritz in straight sets (6-4, 6-2), displaying strong form and consistent control throughout the match. Defending champion
Oct 171 min read


UAE Receives Invitation from Saudi Arabia to Participate in Expo 2030 Riyadh
📷WAM Abu Dhabi, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a letter from His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, inviting the United Arab Emirates to participate in Expo 2030 Riyadh, which will be held from October 1, 2030, to March 31, 2031, under the theme “The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow.” The letter was del
Oct 171 min read


EU Asylum Applications Fall 27% in July, Marking First Decline in a Year
📷SPA Brussels, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The number of asylum seekers in the European Union recorded its first decline in July 2025, falling by 27 percent compared with the same month last year, according to data published by the European Statistical Office (Eurostat). A total of 55,340 asylum applications were submitted across EU member states in July 2025, down from 75,820 in July 2024, marking the first annual decrease since the beginning of 2024. Italy re
Oct 171 min read


Zayed National Museum to Open in Abu Dhabi on December 3 2025
📷WAM Abu Dhabi, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Zayed National Museum , the national museum of the United Arab Emirates , will open to the public on December 3 2025 in the Saadiyat Cultural District , the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announced. The museum will offer an immersive journey through the history of the UAE , combining archaeological artefacts, historic objects, audiovisual presentations, and sensory installations to trace the natio
Oct 172 min read


Grand Mosque Imam Delivers Friday Sermon on Faith, Unity, and Trust in Allah
📷SPA Makkah, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Grand Mosque Imam Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid delivered the Friday sermon today, focusing on the importance of fearing Allah, reflecting on the rewards of good deeds, and engaging in supplication, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Sheikh Saleh dedicated the main portion of his sermon to the story of the People of the Cave from Surat Al-Kahf, drawing lessons on monotheism (tawhid), steadfastness in faith, and the link be
Oct 171 min read


FII Institute Forms Strategic Partnership with Guggenheim Investments Ahead of FII9
📷SPA Riyadh, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced a strategic partnership with Guggenheim Investments, a global asset management and investment advisory firm, reinforcing the institute’s mission to drive “Impact on Humanity,” the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The collaboration builds on Guggenheim’s role as a Summit Partner for the third edition of FII PRIORITY Miami, held in February 2025, and marks a
Oct 171 min read


Saudi Arabia Showcases Mining Ambitions at ‘Saudi Day’ During London Metal Exchange Week 2025
📷SPA London, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) organized an event titled “Saudi Day at LME Week” as part of the London Metal Exchange (LME) Week 2025 , highlighting the Kingdom’s growing role as a global mining hub and its efforts to attract international investments across the entire minerals value chain, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 . In his opening remarks, Vice Minister for Mining Affairs Eng. Khalid Al-Mu
Oct 172 min read


Saudi Arabia Launches Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh with SAR4 Billion in New Entertainment Investments
📷SPA Riyadh, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Joy Forum 2025, one of the world’s largest gatherings dedicated to the entertainment industry, opened on Thursday at Boulevard City in Riyadh, attended by General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. In his opening remarks, Alalshikh highlighted that the Kingdom’s rapid progress in the entertainment sector has been made possible through the support of Custodia
Oct 171 min read


Red Sea International Film Festival Unveils Short Film Competition Lineup
📷SPA Jeddah, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced the lineup of international short films competing in the Red Sea Shorts Competition, part of its fifth edition to be held in Historic Jeddah Al-Balad from December 4 to 13, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The competition includes 11 international short films from Asia and Africa, featuring works from South Africa, Malaysia, China, the Democratic Republic of the
Oct 161 min read


Strong Sales Mark Sixth Session of Saudi Falcons Club Auction 2025
📷SPA Riyadh, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The sixth session of the Saudi Falcons Club Auction 2025 recorded active sales on Wednesday, with three falcons sold for a total of SAR 585,000, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The auction, held at the club’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, runs alongside the annual falconry season from October 1 to November 30. It remains one of the most prominent events dedicated to the preservation and promotion of
Oct 161 min read


New Murabba Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Al-Hilal Club Company
📷SPA Riyadh, October 15, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – New Murabba , a company owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) , has signed a sponsorship agreement with Al-Hilal Club Company , one of the Kingdom’s most prominent and successful football institutions. Under the agreement, the New Murabba logo will appear on the lower chest area of the kits worn by Al-Hilal Women’s First Football Team and the Al-Hilal Male Youth Teams , marking a new chapter in th
Oct 152 min read


Saudi Arabia Qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup After Draw with Iraq
📷SPA Jeddah, October 15, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi national football team secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a goalless draw against Iraq on Tuesday evening at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, as part of the Asian qualifiers for the tournament. More than 60,000 spectators attended the match, filling the stadium and creating a celebratory atmosphere that reflected national pride and joy as Saudi Arabia reached the World
Oct 151 min read


Algeria signs $4.5 billion oil and gas agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Midad Energy
📷 The logo of the state energy company Sonatrach is pictured at the headquarters in Algiers, Algeria November 25, 2019. REUTERS/Ramzi Boudina Algiers, October 14, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Algeria’s state-owned energy company Sonatrach has signed a contract valued at approximately $4.5 billion with Saudi Arabia’s Midad Energy for oil and gas exploration and development in the Illizi Basin, Reuters reported. The agreement was signed through Midad Energy North Africa
Oct 141 min read


Hail International Arabian Horse Show set for November 6–8 under patronage of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad
Hail, October 14, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of Hail Region Governor Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz , the fourth edition of the Hail International Arabian Horse Show will take place from November 6 to 8, 2025 , featuring wide local and international participation from leading owners and breeders of purebred Arabian horses, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center announced that registration for p
Oct 141 min read


Aramco and NVIDIA collaborate to advance hybrid quantum computing in energy innovation
📷SPA Dhahran, October 14, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Aramco announced progress in its digital transformation journey through collaboration with NVIDIA, marking a new milestone in the development of hybrid quantum-classical computing to enhance exploration and upstream energy operations. Using its Dammam-7 Supercomputer, accelerated by NVIDIA graphical processing units (GPUs), Aramco demonstrated one of the largest quantum computing emulators in the region, known as
Oct 142 min read


King Salman chairs Cabinet session in Riyadh; Saudi Arabia reaffirms commitment to regional peace and cooperation
📷SPA Riyadh, October 14, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh on Tuesday , the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Cabinet reviewed the content of messages exchanged between King Salman , His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , and King Mohammed VI of Morocco , as well as details of the phone call the Crown Prince receiv
Oct 142 min read


Israel’s Netanyahu declines invitation to attend Gaza peace summit in Egypt
📷REUTERS Sharm El-Sheikh, October 13, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend Monday’s Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit on ending the war in Gaza, his office said, after Egypt had earlier announced his expected participation. Netanyahu’s office said the prime minister was invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to join the meeting of world leaders but declined “due to the timing’s proximity to the beginning of a Jewish holiday
Oct 131 min read
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