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Saudi sports sector undergoes major transformation under Vision 2030, says Minister of Sport
📷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
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Saudi Crown Prince sends message of thanks to U.S. President following Washington visit
📷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
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Saudi Arabia announces major AI and computing initiatives at U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum
📷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
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Saudi Arabia’s PIF, SITE and Microsoft sign MoU to explore sovereign-cloud services
📷SPA RIYADH, November 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Public Investment Fund (PIF), the Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE), and Microsoft announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the delivery of Microsoft’s sovereign-cloud services in Saudi Arabia, aiming to enhance data security, confidentiality, and sovereignty within the Kingdom while enabling access to advanced cloud and AI technologies. Microsoft brings long-standing e
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Royal Commission for AlUla highlights sustainability and innovation at Saudi–U.S. Investment Forum in Washington
📷SPA WASHINGTON, D.C., November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) participated in the Saudi–U.S. Investment Forum organized by the Ministry of Investment in Washington, D.C. RCU took part in a panel session titled “Innovation in Developing the Cities of the Future,” which addressed Saudi–U.S. cooperation in accelerating infrastructure projects and urban transformation. The session examined the role of innovation, advanced technologi
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Saudi craftsman highlights Najdi heritage at Saudi International Handicrafts Week
📷SPA RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – At the Saudi International Handicrafts Week (Banan), visitors to the traditional crafts section are drawn to a pavilion showcasing the work of Faris Nayef Al-Harma, a craftsman specializing in Najdi incense burners and traditional doors. His work reflects more than two decades of practice, research, and efforts to preserve key elements of Saudi architectural heritage. Al-Harma said his connection to crafts began a
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Saudi Crown Prince and U.S. President participate in Saudi–U.S. Investment Forum in Washington, D.C.
📷SPA WASHINGTON, D.C., November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and U.S. President Donald J. Trump participated on Wednesday in the Saudi–U.S. Investment Forum held at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. During the forum, HRH the Crown Prince delivered a speech expressing his pleasure at meeting again with the U.S. president and attending the event only si
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National Development Fund signs SAR12 billion MoU with Northern Trust to enhance investment management
📷SPA RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The National Development Fund (NDF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global financial services firm Northern Trust worth up to SAR12 billion, during the Saudi–U.S. Investment Forum. The MoU aims to develop domestic and international investment strategies and establish a future commitment for Northern Trust to provide investment management services, including the management of global passive equi
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Saudi Arabia urges citizens to safeguard passports and verify validity before international travel
RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Passports has called on citizens planning to travel abroad to protect their passports from damage, loss, or misuse, and to ensure they are stored securely at all times. The directorate emphasized the need for travelers and their companions to verify the validity of their passports before departure. Passports must be valid for at least three months when traveling to Arab countries and six month
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Misk Global Forum 2025 opens in Riyadh under the theme “Created By Youth”
📷SPA RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk) inaugurated the ninth edition of the Misk Global Forum 2025 in Riyadh today, held under the theme “Created By Youth.” The event brought together princes, ministers, and international guests at Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City (Misk City). The opening ceremony featured a performance by the Riyadh Schools Orchestra, highlighting the talents of Saudi students and reflecting
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Bombardier partners with Elie Saab to introduce new Global 8000 jet cabin design in 2026
📷 Elie Saab Junior at the Dubai Airshow. Courtesy of Elie Saab RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bombardier and luxury fashion house Elie Saab announced a new partnership to develop a passenger cabin design for the Global 8000 aircraft, marking the aviation company’s first design collaboration with a global luxury brand. In a joint statement, the companies said the Elie Saab–designed cabin will integrate refined aesthetics, craftsmanship, and functiona
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Saudi Arabia records US$43 billion in real-estate deals as Cityscape Global 2025 continues in Riyadh
📷SPA RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Cityscape Global 2025 continued in Riyadh today, with the second day marked by ongoing investment launches and expanded discussions on urban development trends and the future of urban living. Over the first two days, the event recorded real-estate deals valued at US$43 billion, underscoring sustained growth in development activity and major urban projects across the Kingdom. Alongside investment announcements, Cit
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Saudi Arabia inaugurates national pavilion at Kuwait International Book Fair 2025
📷SPA KUWAIT CITY, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission has inaugurated the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuwait International Book Fair 2025, held from November 19 to 29, marking a new step in strengthening Saudi Arabia’s regional and international cultural presence. The Saudi participation aims to highlight the development of the publishing and translation sector and to showcase the growing role of cultural inst
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Dubai International Airport posts record quarterly traffic with 24.2 million passengers
📷WAM DUBAI, November — (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai International Airport (DXB) recorded the highest quarterly passenger traffic in its 65-year history in the third quarter of 2025, handling 24.2 million passengers between July and September, a 1.9% increase year-on-year, Dubai Airports said on Wednesday. Passenger traffic for the first nine months reached 70.1 million, up 2.1% from the same period last year. Twelve-month rolling traffic at the end of September rose
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France obtains freeze of Dubai properties linked to drug trafficking, minister says
📷 French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin speaks during the questions to the government session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, October 21, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — France has secured the seizure of about 40 apartments and luxury villas in Dubai that are suspected of being linked to drug trafficking networks in France, French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said on Wednesday. In a post on X, Darmanin sa
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Thirteen Killed in Israeli Strike on Sidon, Lebanese Ministry Says
📷 Damaged cars stand at the site of the Israeli strike that killed several people yesterday night, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry, inside the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in the southern city of Sidon, Lebanon, November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Ali Hankir RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed 13 people and wounded several others, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Tuesday. The
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Melania Trump Wears Elie Saab Gown at White House Dinner for Saudi Crown Prince
📷 President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump step out to welcome the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman prior to a state dinner at the White House WASHINGTON, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. First Lady Melania Trump attended the White House dinner held on Tuesday in honor of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi
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Elon Musk Attends White House Dinner with President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
📷 Elon Musk attends a dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump for Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 18, 2025. REUTERS/Tom Brenner Washington, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Elon Musk attended a White House dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in honor of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on Tuesday.
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Saudi Arabia and United States Sign Strategic Defense Agreement at the White House
Washington, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed today at the White House the Strategic Defense Agreement between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America. The agreement falls within the framework of the long-standing strategic partnership and historical ties that have linked the two countries for more
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Cristiano Ronaldo Attends White House Meeting Between Trump and Saudi Crown Prince
📷 Cristiano Ronaldo attends a dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump for Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 18, 2025. REUTERS/Tom Brenne Washington, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Portugal’s football star Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday attended a White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Cr
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