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RIYADH, December 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation of the terrorist attack that targeted the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque during Friday prayers in the city of Homs in the Syrian Arab Republic, resulting in deaths and injuries. In a statement, the ministry affirmed the Kingdom’s categorical rejection of terrorism and extremism in all their forms, including attacks on mosques and places

SPA MAKKAH, December 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The total number of worshippers and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques during Jumada Al Akhira 1447 AH reached 68,741,853, according to data released by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. The authority said that worshippers at the Grand Mosque numbered 30,016,073 during the month, including 94,776 worshippers in Hijr Ismail (Al-Hateem). The number of Umrah perform

SPA NAJRAN, December 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Camels continue to represent a core element of cultural heritage and identity in Saudi Arabia’s Najran region, reflecting centuries of interaction between people and the natural environment. Hadi Al Amer, head of the Camel Association in Najran, said camel breeds in the region are diverse, highlighting Al-Awark, one of the ancient Arabian breeds associated with areas where arak trees grow. The breed is characterised by it

SPA RIYADH, December 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The falconry section at the Northern Borders Region’s pavilion attracted strong visitor interest at an exhibition organised by the Ministry of Interior, with attendees gathering to view the falcons and learn about the region’s cultural heritage. Visitors were seen taking commemorative photographs with the falcons on display and engaging with information presented on falconry traditions, which hold a longstanding place in

SPA RIYADH, December 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose by 32.3% in October 2025 compared with the same month a year earlier, official data showed. Figures released by the General Authority for Statistics showed that national non-oil exports increased by 2.4%, while total merchandise exports grew by 11.8% over the same period. The data also indicated that the Kingdom’s trade balance surplus expanded by 47.4% in October

SPA MADINAH, December 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – More than 23 million worshippers performed prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the month of Jumada Al Akhira, according to official statistics. Figures released by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques showed that 1,319,653 worshippers visited Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa during the same period. Authorities said a comprehensive system of operational and organisational services wa

SPA RIYADH, December 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Common Ground Festival opened on Wednesday at Malfa Hall in Misk City, Riyadh, as part of the Saudi-China Cultural Year, according to the Ministry of Culture. The festival, which runs until January 6, 2026, aims to highlight cultural exchange between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the People’s Republic of China through exhibitions and live performances exploring shared traditions and artistic expressions. Organisers

SPA MAKKAH, December 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – More than 11.9 million Umrah rituals were performed during the month of Jumada Al Akhira by pilgrims from inside and outside Saudi Arabia, according to official statistics released by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in partnership with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques. The data showed that more than 1.7 million Umrah performers arrived from outside the Kingdom during the same period

SPA JAZAN, December 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Jazan Festival 2026 will begin on Thursday with a parade along the Jazan Waterfront, marking the official launch of the event, which will run until late February 2026. The festival will feature a wide programme of events across the Jazan region, combining cultural heritage, tourism activities and entertainment initiatives aimed at attracting visitors throughout the season. According to organisers, the festival calendar

spa RIYADH, December 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025 will begin on Thursday at the Saudi Falcons Club in Malham, north of Riyadh, running until January 10, 2026. Recognised as the world’s largest falconry gathering, the festival will feature 139 competition rounds and offer 1,012 prizes with a total value exceeding 38 million Saudi riyals. Competitions will be held across two main categories: the Al-Milwah race over a distance of 40

SPA RIYADH, December 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – SSC Napoli were crowned champions of the 38th edition of the Italian Super Cup after defeating Bologna 2–0 in the final held at Alawwal Park Stadium at King Saud University in Riyadh. The trophy was presented by Vice Minister of Sport Bader Alkadi following the match, which marked the sixth time Saudi Arabia has hosted the Italian Super Cup. The tournament was organised and supervised by the Ministry of Sport and staged a

SPA DAMMAM, December 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha met on Monday with investors and business leaders in the Eastern Region to discuss expanding private sector partnerships and supporting growth in technology investments. The meeting focused on opportunities offered by the region in the digital economy and artificial intelligence, with discussions covering advanced computing, the internet

SPA TUNIS, December 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Assembly of the West Asia Table Tennis Federation elected Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Nasser as president for the 2025–2028 term during an extraordinary meeting held in Tunisia. The election was conducted with the participation of representatives from the federation’s member associations, confirming support for Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman’s role in the development of table tennis at the regional lev

SPA MUSCAT, December 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Monday with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, as the two sides co-chaired the third meeting of the Saudi-Omani Coordination Council in the Omani capital. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and explored ways to strengthen cooperation across political, economic and develop

SPA RIYADH, December 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of State, Cabinet Member, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz visited several locations within the reserve, including historical landmarks and the recently accredited dark sky site in the Great Nafud Desert. The dark sky site has been accredited by DarkSky International, recognising efforts to pr

SPA RIYADH, December 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Border Guard presented a range of maritime safety equipment at the Security Oasis exhibition, held under the Ministry of Interior as part of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival. The display focused on equipment designed to enhance personal safety and improve emergency preparedness during maritime activities, including sailing and diving. Visitors were introduced to a number of systems used in sear

Riyadh, December 22, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has called on business establishments subject to Value-Added Tax (VAT) with annual revenues from goods and services exceeding SAR 40 million to submit their tax returns for November no later than December 31, 2025. ZATCA urged taxpayers to file promptly through its website or via its mobile application, noting that late filing triggers penalties ranging from a minimum of 5% t

SPA RIYADH, December 21, 2025 (SABN) – Saudi Coffee Company, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, has launched the third edition of the Saudi Sip of Excellence (Gems of Saudi) in cooperation with the Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE), the company said. The competition aims to support Saudi coffee farmers, raise crop quality and strengthen the Kingdom’s standing in specialty coffee production, the company said. Saudi Coffee Company said the initiative builds on two e

WAM ABU DHABI, December 21, 2025 (SABN) – United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, on Sunday during a working visit to the UAE, according to details released by Emirati authorities. The meeting took place at the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi. The two leaders exchanged New Year greetings and discussed UAE–France relations and ways to expand cooperation across a rang