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Riyadh airport leads performance rankings in GACA’s September report
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has released its monthly performance report for September 2025, evaluating the Kingdom’s domestic and international airports based on 11 key indicators aimed at enhancing passenger services and overall airport experience. Airports were divided into five categories. In the category of international airports handling more than 15 million passengers annually, King Khali
Nov 2, 20251 min read


OPEC+ expected to approve small increase in oil output target – sources
📷 A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk Vienna, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – OPEC+ is set to approve a modest rise in oil production targets for December, according to three sources familiar with the ongoing discussions, as the producers’ group takes a cautious approach amid rising concerns about a potential supply surplus. The 23-member group, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, h
Nov 2, 20252 min read


Royal Court Announces Passing of Prince Khalid bin Mohammed bin Turki bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud
📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced today the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Mohammed bin Turki bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud . A funeral prayer will be held on Friday, 9 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH , following the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh , the Royal Court said in a statement. The statement concluded: “May God bestow upon him His vast mercy, forgiveness, and satisfaction, and grant
Oct 30, 20251 min read


FII Institute Launches SAGE, a New AI Platform for Policy Design and Governance Innovation
📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has launched SAGE , an agentic AI platform designed to help policymakers design, test, and refine public policies before implementation, improving efficiency, equity, and citizen outcomes. Developed in collaboration with leading global AI experts , SAGE combines AI-driven policy simulation , sovereign computing infrastructure , and multilingual co-pilots customized fo
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Saudi Museums Commission Launches Second Edition of “SAFAR” Cultural Program in Diriyah
📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Museums Commission inaugurated the second edition of its cultural program, “SAFAR,” at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art in Diriyah’s JAX District, featuring an open-air concert by the French duo Bon Entendeur, marking their first-ever performance in the Kingdom. The SAFAR program is a curated series of concerts by independent international artists that will run until December 8. Upcoming performances inclu
Oct 30, 20251 min read


PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan Highlights Fund’s Growth and Global Expansion at FII9
📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), outlined the fund’s remarkable transformation and growth during his participation in the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9), held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh under the theme “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth.” Al-Rumayyan, who also chairs Saudi Aramco’s Board of Directors and
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Saudi Arabia’s Real GDP Expands 5% in Q3 2025, Driven by Oil and Non-Oil Growth
Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s economy recorded a 5.0% growth in real GDP during the third quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year, according to flash estimates released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The results showed strong performance across key sectors, with oil activities expanding by 8.2%, non-oil activities by 4.5%, and government activities by 1.8%. On a quarterly basis, seasonally adjusted real GDP
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Global Health Exhibition 2025 Leaders Summit Highlights Preventive Healthcare and Longevity
📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Leaders Summit held on the third day of the Global Health Exhibition 2025 convened in Riyadh under the theme “Preventive Healthcare, Longevity and Sustainability.” The summit gathered senior health officials, consultants, and CEOs from the Kingdom and abroad to discuss strategic transformations shaping the future of global healthcare. Participants examined key trends in preventive medicine and healthy aging, emphasiz
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Saudi Teams Earn Three Bronze Medals at Asian Youth Games in Bahrain
📷SPA Manama, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi national teams secured three bronze medals on Tuesday at the third Asian Youth Games being held in Manama, Bahrain, bringing the Kingdom’s total to 18 medals—including three gold, four silver, and eleven bronze. The Saudi cycling team earned bronze in the individual road race (99.06 km), which featured 69 competitors from across Asia. The Saudi Jiu-Jitsu team added another bronze in the 85 kg weight category, conti
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Hurricane Melissa Hits the Bahamas After Leaving Trail of Destruction in the Caribbean
📷WAM Nassau, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Hurricane Melissa has reached the Bahamas, bringing destructive winds, torrential rainfall, and a dangerous storm surge, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm, now classified as a Category 1 hurricane, is moving rapidly toward the northeast with sustained winds of up to 150 kilometers per hour, forecasters said. Authorities in the Bahamas ordered evacuations across six islands, with about 1,500
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Saudi Relief Shipment Crosses Rafah Border with Food Aid for Gaza
📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A new shipment of Saudi relief and humanitarian aid crossed the Rafah Border Crossing on Wednesday, bound for southeastern Gaza, carrying food baskets provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). According to KSrelief, the center has operated air and sea relief bridges that have so far dispatched 70 aircraft and eight ships, delivering more than 7,648 tons of food, medical, and shelter suppl
Oct 30, 20251 min read


King Khalid International Airport Launches Campaign to Strengthen Its Position in Skytrax 2026 Rankings
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – King Khalid International Airport has launched a campaign aimed at strengthening its position in the Skytrax Top 100 Airports 2026 ranking, following its achievement of placing 24th globally in 2025, becoming the first Saudi airport to reach such an advanced position. The initiative forms part of Riyadh Airports Company’s efforts—as the operator of King Khalid International Airport—to build on its record of accomplishmen
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with President Ahmed al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic and his accompanying delegation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ninth annual Future Investment Initiative (FII9) Conference, held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. The leaders reviewed relations between the
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Welcomes Syria’s Recognition of the Republic of Kosovo
Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s welcome of the Syrian government’s recognition of the Republic of Kosova. The announcement was made during the trilateral meeting held in Riyadh between His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, President Ahmad al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic, and President Vjosa Osmani of the Republic of Ko
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Receives Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received Han Zheng, Vice President of the People's Republic of China, at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today. During the meeting, both sides reviewed relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the People's Republic of China, explored areas of joint cooperation, and discussed ways to strengthen bil
Oct 29, 20251 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with President Gustavo Petro of the Republic of Colombia and his accompanying delegation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) Conference at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations between Saud
Oct 29, 20251 min read


Syrian President Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Regional Role and Vision 2030 Impact at FII9
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa emphasized Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role in the region and its emergence as an economic compass for investors under the leadership of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Speaking during a session at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) Conference in Riyadh, President al-Sharaa said that the Kingdom
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Holds Trilateral Meeting with Syrian and Kosovar Presidents in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a trilateral meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday with President Ahmad al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic and President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu of the Republic of Kosovo. During the meeting, the leaders reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Kosovo, and discussed ways to enhance and develop cooperation across
Oct 29, 20251 min read


Riyadh Positioned as Global Hub Ahead of Expo 2030, Says CEO Talal Al-Marri
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Talal Al-Marri, CEO of Expo 2030 Riyadh Company, highlighted the Saudi capital’s strategic position as the ideal host city for Expo 2030, noting that 50 percent of the world’s population can reach Riyadh within six hours. Speaking during a session at the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) Conference, held under the theme “The Key to Prosperity,” Al-Marri said that Expo 2030 is expected to attract more than 42 mill
Oct 29, 20251 min read


Almarai Chairman Prince Naif bin Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer Al Saud Meets Syrian President at FII9 in Riyadh
📷SANA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Naif bin Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer Al Saud, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Almarai Company, met on Wednesday with President Ahmad al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic on the sidelines of the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) conference in Riyadh. The meeting was attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Head of the Investment Authority Talal a
Oct 29, 20251 min read
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