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International Mountain Day Highlights Natural Features of Jabal Ral in Tabuk Region
SPA Tabuk, December 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – International Mountain Day, observed annually on December 11, has drawn attention to the natural landscape of the Tabuk Region, including the geological site of Jabal Ral . Located about 90 kilometers south of Al-Wajh Governorate , Jabal Ral is known for its distinct rock formations shaped over millions of years. The mountain consists of two main sections, northern and southern, and reflects the varied terrain of th
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Sends Condolences to Morocco Over Building Collapse Victims
SPA Riyadh, December 11, 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 condolence to King Mohammed VI of Morocco following the deaths caused by the collapse of two adjacent buildings in the city of Fez. HRH the Crown Prince expressed his deepest condolences and sympathy to King Mohammed VI, the families of the victims and the Moroccan people, and wished the injured a s
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Princess Lamia Highlights Role of Media and Long-Term Philanthropy at BRIDGE Summit 2025
WAM Riyadh, December 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Her Royal Highness Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud emphasized the importance of media, long-term engagement and structured partnerships in philanthropic work during a session titled “The End of Media’s Philanthropic Whiplash” at the BRIDGE Summit 2025. Princess Lamia, Secretary-General and Board Member of Alwaleed Philanthropies and a Board Member of BRIDGE Alliance, said philanthropy is deeply rooted in the reg
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Saudi Camel Terminology Reflects Detailed Classification System Across Age, Gender, Breed and Function
SPA Riyadh, December 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s camel lexicon includes a wide range of terms used to classify camels according to age, gender, breed, color, number, purpose and health condition, reflecting the depth of the Kingdom’s camel heritage. Age-based terminology includes “Hiwar” for young camels up to six months old, with additional designations applied as camels reach later development stages between six and eight years. Gender-specific te
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Desert X AlUla to Return for Fourth Edition in Early 2026
SPA AlUla, January 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Commission for AlUla announced that the fourth edition of Desert X AlUla will take place from January 16 to February 28, 2026, as part of the annual AlUla Arts Festival. The open-air exhibition will be curated by Wejdan Reda and Zoé Whitley, with Neville Wakefield and Raneem Farsi returning as artistic directors. The event will feature works by Saudi and international artists, representing different generati
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Riyadh Art Installs 14 Public Sculptures from Tuwaiq Symposium Across City Locations
SPA Riyadh, December 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Riyadh Art announced the installation of fourteen sculptures created during the Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium as part of its permanent public art collection. The works have been placed in several locations across the capital, including Roshn Front, the SEDRA Community, and the Sports Boulevard. Additional installation sites will be identified later. Eng. Khaled Alhazani, Executive Vice President for the Lifestyle Secto
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Holds Talks with Eritrean President in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, December 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met on Wednesday at Al-Yamamah Palace with President of the State of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki. The discussions covered bilateral relations, opportunities for cooperation across various sectors, and issues of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah;
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets UN Secretary-General in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, December 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met on Wednesday with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. The two sides discussed regional and international developments and reviewed ways to support efforts aimed at strengthening global security and stability. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Pr
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Saudi Energy Companies Sign Agreements with Syrian Petroleum Company to Support Development of Oil and Gas Fields
SPA Riyadh, December 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Four Saudi companies — TAQA, ADES Holding, Arabian Drilling, and the Arabian Geophysical and Surveying Company (ARGAS) — signed agreements on Wednesday with the Syrian Petroleum Company covering services, technical support, and the development of oil and gas fields in the Syrian Arab Republic. The agreements were concluded under the supervision of the Ministry of Energy. According to the Ministry, the agreements bui
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Traditional Handicrafts Draw Strong Visitor Interest at King Abdulaziz Camel Festival
SPA Riyadh, December 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Traditional handicrafts displayed on the sidelines of the 10th King Abdulaziz Camel Festival attracted significant interest from attendees, offering visitors an opportunity to observe elements of the Kingdom’s cultural heritage. Camel-related items and other traditional tools were among the products presented by artisans. According to one exhibitor, the crafts are made from natural materials such as camel hair and
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International Arabian Horse Show Opens in Dirab with Record Yearling Filly Participation
SPA Riyadh, December 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The eighth International Arabian Horse Show, organized by the King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center in Dirab and held from December 9 to 13, began with participation from major studs from Saudi Arabia and abroad. The opening day featured the yearling fillies category, divided into eight groups with 182 total entries, representing one of the highest participation numbers recorded for this class since the championship’s
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UAE Leaders Extend Condolences to King Salman on Bereavement
SPA Riyadh, December 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud following the passing of the mother of Prince Mishaal bin Badr bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Inaugurates New Facilities at King Salman Air Base in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, inaugurated new facilities at King Salman Air Base in the central sector during a ceremony held in Riyadh on Tuesday. The project forms part of strategic development initiatives aimed at strengthening the combat readiness of the Royal Saudi Air Force. Upon arrival at the base, HRH the Crown Prince was received by Min
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Kremlin Rejects Claims That Putin Seeks to Restore Soviet Union or Attack NATO
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his meeting with members of the Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Parliamentary Assembly at the Senate Palace of the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia December 8, 2025. Moscow, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Kremlin said on Tuesday that European assertions suggesting Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to restore the Soviet Union or intends to attack a NATO member are incorrect. Putin, w
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Riyadh to Host 8th International Arabian Horse Beauty Show from December 9–13
SPA Riyadh, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Riyadh is preparing to host the 8th International Arabian Horse Beauty Show 2025, organized by the King Abdulaziz Center for Purebred Arabian Horses at its Dirab headquarters from December 9 to 13. The event brings together leading studs from Saudi Arabia and abroad in a competition showcasing purebred Arabian horses and their bloodlines. The show includes 37 qualifying classes, each with prizes of 300,000 Saudi riya
Dec 9, 20251 min read


Louvre Museum Staff Announce Strike from December 15 Over Pay, Conditions and Management Issues
People stand outside the Louvre Museum, after French police arrested suspects in the Louvre heist case, in Paris, France October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor Paris, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Staff at France’s Louvre Museum plan to strike from December 15 over pay, working conditions and management issues, according to a strike notice sent to the Ministry of Culture by three unions. The stoppage adds to a series of recent incidents that have placed the
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Deals Day Event Generates Over SAR 1 Billion in Market Value at Jeddah Water Sustainability Conference
SPA Jeddah, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Deals Day event at the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference in Jeddah is positioning itself as a key economic platform, converting innovations into market value exceeding SAR 1 billion by connecting startups with investors and decision-makers locally and internationally. The event is organized by the Saudi Water Innovation Center, the innovation arm of the Saudi Water Authority. According to organize
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Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Japan, Injures 30 and Triggers Tsunami Waves
Tokyo, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northeastern Japan late Monday night, injuring 30 people and generating tsunami waves that reached up to 70 centimetres along the Pacific coast, according to the Japanese government. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake occurred at 11:15 p.m. off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture at a depth of 54 kilometres. The agency warned that another earthquake of similar or stron
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Princess Reema bint Bandar Participates in 10KSA Awareness Initiative in Abha
SPA Abha, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Asir Region and Chairman of its Development Authority, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United States of America, joined local residents in activating the 10KSA initiative aimed at raising awareness on the prevention of all canc
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Red Sea International Film Festival Screens Tarantino Film and Honors Indian Actress Rekha
SPA Jeddah, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Red Sea International Film Festival 2025, held under the theme “For the Love of Cinema” from December 4 to 13, continued its activities with participation from leading local and international film figures, reinforcing its position as a key platform for supporting the regional film industry. The festival announced a special screening of “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair”, directed by American filmmaker Quentin T
Dec 9, 20251 min read
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