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📷 PARIS, November 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot will meet his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi in Paris on November 26 to discuss bilateral and regional issues, as well as Iran’s contested nuclear programme, the French foreign ministry said on Monday. “This will be an opportunity for us to call on Iran to comply with its obligations towards the IAEA and for the swift resumption of cooperation with the agency,” the ministr

📷SPA ALULA, November 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Hegra After Dark experience, part of the Ancient Kingdoms Festival, is transforming AlUla’s evenings with performances that blend Nabataean heritage and contemporary artistic expression. Held at the Hegra archaeological site, the program features immersive shows inspired by the region’s diverse historical cultures. Visitors can explore illuminated tomb facades, take horse-drawn carriage tours through heritage l

ABU DHABI, November 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Etihad Airways announced that it will operate its A380 aircraft on the Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route starting 16 June 2026, aligning with peak summer travel demand. The double-decker aircraft, featuring Etihad’s three-room onboard suite known as The Residence, will connect Zayed International Airport (AUH) with Narita International Airport (NRT) as part of the airline’s network expansion. Etihad Chief Revenue and Comm

📷SPA RIYADH, November 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Development Fund (NDF), Riyadh will host the Development Finance Conference “MOMENTUM” from December 9 to 11 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center. Organized by the NDF under the theme “Leading Development Transformation,” t

📷SPA MAKKAH, November 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque reported that the average time to complete Umrah during Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH was 117 minutes, with 92% of worshippers performing Tawaf in the Mataf area at the Grand Mosque. According to the authority, the average Tawaf time was 43 minutes, while Sa‘i between Safa and Marwa averaged 49 minutes. Moving from the courtya

📷SPA RIYADH, November 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi–French Business Forum opened on Sunday in Riyadh, hosted by Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Foreign Trade Majid Al-Kassabi and French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness Nicolas Forissier. Al-Kassabi reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to developing relations and partnerships with France based on mutual respect, while enh

📷SPA JEDDAH, November 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Jeddah is preparing to host the fourth round of the UIM F1H2O World Championship, the Grand Prix of Jeddah, from November 27 to 30 as part of Jeddah Season 2025, marking the city’s official entry onto the championship’s global circuit. The announcement followed a ceremony in Shanghai, China, during which the Saudi delegation received the championship flag, attended by F1H2O Racing Founder and President Nicolo di S

📷SPA DUBAI, November 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), the national defense and security company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), concluded its participation in Dubai Airshow 2025  with high-level delegation visits and a series of strategic agreements  that strengthen its presence in the commercial aviation sector. According to a SAMI press release, the company participated with a broad presence through its aerospace

📷SPA DIRIYAH, November 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Layali Al-Diriyah , one of the flagship programs of Diriyah Season 25/26, kicked off today in the historic Al-Murayih District , unfolding in an atmosphere inspired by the area’s heritage as an agricultural and cultural hub and a long-standing gathering place for performing arts and the traditional Saudi Ardah. Running throughout the season, Layali Al-Diriyah highlights Diriyah’s legacy as a cultural and commerc

📷SPA RIYADH, November 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – At the Saudi International Handicrafts Week (Banan), artist Salwa Al-Amoudi is presenting a collection that reflects more than 12 years of experience in mosaic art, featuring intricately crafted pieces inspired by Saudi heritage. Her exhibition includes mosaic tables featuring Al-Ahsa motifs, a service table shaped like the map of the Kingdom, and a lavender seedling designed using carefully selected stones that h

📷SPA JOHANNESBURG, November 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met today with President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Finland and discussed ways to strengthen and develop cooperation across various fields. They also addressed the la

📷SPA RIYADH, November 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), praised Saudi Arabia as a regional leader in economic development, highlighting the Kingdom’s strategic projects and diversification programs. Müller delivered his remarks during the Global Industry Summit (GIS) 2025, which also serves as the 21st Session of the UNIDO General Conference. The summit is being held from N

📷SPA JEDDAH, November 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Culture Square in Historic Jeddah, a Ministry of Culture project, has been awarded 2025 Culture Project of the Year at the 15th annual MEED Projects Awards, which recognize leading construction, infrastructure, and cultural developments across the Middle East and North Africa. More than 400 leaders, experts, and representatives from over 100 companies attended the ceremony, where Culture Square was highlighted

📷 DHAKA, November 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit Bangladesh on Friday, according to the German Research Center for Geoscience (GFZ). The quake struck at a depth of 10 km (6 miles). The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the epicentre was near the city of Narsingdi, around 40 km (25 miles) from the capital, Dhaka. Tremors were felt in the eastern Indian states bordering Bangladesh, including in Kolkata, but there were no immedi

📷WAM DUBAI, November 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Emirates and Rolls-Royce signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Dubai Airshow 2025 under which Emirates will begin performing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for Trent 900 engines powering its A380 fleet starting in 2027. Emirates has also extended its TotalCare service agreement for the A380 program into the 2040s. Under the MoU, Emirates will build a new engine maintenance facility, with the fir

📷SPA DIRIYAH, November 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The Hal Al-Qusoor program was launched in the historic At-Turaif district, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010 and one of the largest mud-brick settlements in the world, known for its Najdi architectural style. Starting daily at 4:00 PM, the program opens several palaces belonging to imams and princes to the public for the first time . The initiative aims to recreate administrative, social, cultural, and hum

📷SPA RIYADH, November 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal said that Saudi Vision 2030 has created broad opportunities across multiple fields, with the sports sector emerging as one of the most prominent beneficiaries. Speaking during a session at the ninth annual Misk Global Forum (MGF25), held on November 19–20 at the Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation (Misk Foundation) in Riyadh, the minister said the sports sector ha

📷SPA WASHINGTON, D.C., November 21, 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 thanks to U.S. President Donald J. Trump upon his departure from Washington. HRH the Crown Prince expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to him and the accompanying delegation during their visit. The Crown Prince stated that

📷SPA WASHINGTON, D.C., November 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The second edition of the U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum featured a high-level session on Wednesday chaired by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha, with the participation of Elon Musk, Founder and CEO of xAI, Tesla and SpaceX, and Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA. The session focused on the future of work and productivity amid the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence a