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RIYADH, April 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission said the 11th stop of its “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” world tour will be held in Rome in May and will feature Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. The event will include performances by the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir, as well as Saudi performing arts presented by the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, the commission said. The concert will feature Saudi, Italian and international works perfo

RIYADH, April 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry said authorities had taken legal measures against people involved in circulating social media content deemed harmful to national unity and a threat to social peace and security. The ministry said the content included language inciting what it described as unacceptable tribal fanaticism. It warned against any actions that could undermine public order and said security authorities would act firmly

RIYADH, April 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed bilateral relations, existing cooperation and ways to expand ties in a phone call, state media reported. The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments and their security and economic repercussions at the regional and international levels, the report said. [Photography: SPA]

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during the Bahraini monarch’s visit to the United Arab Emirates, state media reported. The meeting was also attended by UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the report

A US sailor observes the pre-launch inspection of an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford during the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location on March 15.US Navy/Reuters RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The U.S. military has spent about $25 billion on the war with Iran since it began in late February, the Pentagon’s top financial officer told lawmakers on Wednesday. Most of the spendi

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has released its latest complaint-based classification index for airlines and airports, offering a snapshot of passenger service performance across the Kingdom’s aviation sector in March 2026. The monthly index, which ranks service providers based on passenger complaints, recorded 2,033 complaints against airlines during the month and is designed to improve transparency, inform passenger choice and encourage competitio

The 465-foot superyacht "Nord", linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov is seen in Hong Kong, China, October 20, 2022. REUTERS/Donny Kwok RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov was able to transit the Strait of Hormuz after maintenance in Dubai because neither Iran nor the United States objected, a source close to Mordashov said on Tuesday. The yacht, Nord, crossed the strait on Saturday on an

ABU DHABI, April 29 — Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade rose 36% in 2025 to more than AED415.4 billion, according to figures released by Abu Dhabi Customs, with exports posting the strongest growth. Non-oil exports increased 63% to AED175.4 billion, up from AED107.8 billion in 2024. Imports rose 22% to AED170.4 billion, while re-exports increased 20% to AED70 billion. The results point to continued diversification in the emirate’s economy and stronger integration with global

RIYADH, April 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, signed a memorandum of understanding with Cultural House to strengthen cooperation in creative content and talent development. The partnership covers joint programmes and initiatives aimed at developing talent, along with workshops, training courses, exhibitions and creative showcases. It also includes specialised events in video games, design and comics as p

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Saudi Embassy in Moscow, represented by its cultural attaché, organised a symposium at RUDN University titled “A Century of Friendship and Cultural and Scientific Exchange” to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia. The event was attended by Deputy Minister for International Cooperation Latifa Al-Faryan, along with a number of deans and professors from various universities. Saudi Ambassador to

RIYADH, April 29(Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had told Washington it wanted the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible while it dealt with a leadership crisis. Trump said in a social media post that Iran had informed the United States it was in a “state of collapse” and wanted the waterway reopened. It was not clear how Iran had conveyed the message. There was no immediate Iranian comment. A U.S. official also s

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Bahrain's King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa ahead of an exceptional meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the first in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since their states became a front in the Iran war two months ago, In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2026. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS RIYADH, April 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi attended a graduation ceremony for more than 5,100 male and female students of the Arab Open University for 2026 on behalf of Makkah Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz. The ceremony was also attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, chairman of the university’s board of trustees, and a number of university officials. Prince Abdulaziz said graduati

ABU DHABI, April 28 — Etihad Airways and Air Cambodia have launched a codeshare partnership, allowing Etihad customers to book flights to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on a single ticket with baggage checked through to their final destination. The agreement gives Etihad passengers easier access to Cambodia’s tourism market, including the Angkor Wat temple complex, while Air Cambodia travelers will be able to book Etihad’s service between Phnom Penh and Abu Dhabi. The partnership a

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call from U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, during which they discussed cooperation between the two sides and a number of regional and international developments of common interest.

DUBAI, April 28 — The Creators Gathering opened in Dubai on Monday, bringing together more than 1,000 content creators, media professionals and industry experts to discuss the future of the Arab content economy. Organised by Creators HQ, the event featured panel discussions and workshops aimed at helping creators improve skills, expand digital capabilities and enhance the quality of Arabic content across online platforms. A key announcement at the event was the launch of Rish

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar and Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman performed funeral prayers on Tuesday for Prince Mohammed bin Faisal bin Mohammed bin Saad bin Mohammed bin Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Saud at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. A number of princes, senior officials and worshippers also attended the prayer [📷|SPA]

RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar Alkhorayef took part in a ministerial roundtable at the OECD Critical Minerals Forum in Istanbul, where participants discussed stronger international partnerships in the critical minerals sector. The talks covered cross-regional alliances linking producing and consuming countries, mechanisms to encourage qualitative investment in mineral supply chains, and opportunities for co

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Russia’s Foreign Ministry, in cooperation with the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, held an exhibition of historical photographs in Moscow on Monday to mark 100 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia. The event was attended by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko and Saudi Ambassador to Russia Sami Al-Sadhan. Al-Sadhan said the exhibition highlighted

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Tony Blair said Hamas must accept the demilitarization of Gaza and Israel must meet its obligations, including withdrawal from most of the territory, for a peace process to move forward. Speaking at a U.N. Security Council ministerial meeting on Tuesday, Blair said talks on Gaza demilitarization with Hamas were continuing. He called on the council’s 15 members to maintain political support for implementation of U.S. President Do