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Prada Group Launches Collection in Collaboration With Indian Artisans
The Prada Made in India x Inspired by Kolhapuri chappals. Courtesy of Prada Milan, December 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Prada Group has announced the global launch of a new collection developed in collaboration with LIDCOM and LIDKAR, as part of an initiative focused on cultural exchange and skills development within the fashion industry. The project was developed through cooperation between the Italian luxury group and Indian partners, with an emphasis on craftsmanship
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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 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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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
3 days ago1 min read


Saudi Arabia’s Real GDP Grows 4.8% in Q3 2025, GASTAT Says
Riyadh, December 8, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.8% in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year, the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) said in its Q3/2025 bulletin. Growth was driven by increases across all main economic activities year-on-year. Oil activities rose by 8.3%, non-oil activities by 4.3%, and government activities by 1.4%. Seasonally adjusted real GDP increased 1.4% co
4 days ago1 min read


MOMENTUM 2025 Announces Lineup of Strategic Partners Ahead of December Conference
Riyadh, December 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The media center of the Development Finance Conference MOMENTUM 2025 announced the lineup of strategic partners supporting the global event scheduled to take place from December 9 to 11. Organized by the National Development Fund (NDF) and its network of development funds and banks, the conference aims to highlight Saudi Arabia’s role in shaping the future of development finance. The announcement reflects the Kingdom’s c
5 days ago1 min read


Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Business Activity Expands in November as PMI Stays Strong
Riyadh, Dec. 3, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Business activity in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector expanded in November at its fastest pace in 10 months, supported by strong demand and increased hiring, although growth in new orders eased compared to the previous month, a survey showed on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 58.5 in November from 60.2 in October but remained well above the 50-point thr
Dec 31 min read


Riyadh Governor Attends Ceremony Honoring Winners of Almarai Prize for Scientific Innovation 2024
📷SPA RIYADH, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region, attended on Tuesday evening the ceremony honoring the winners of the Almarai Prize for Scientific Innovation 2024 , organized by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in cooperation with Almarai Company. The ceremony was held at Siraj Conference Hall in Riyadh. Prince Faisal was received upon arrival by Prince Na
Dec 23 min read


Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach Raise December LPG Prices by 3–5%
RIYADH, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Aramco and Algeria’s Sonatrach have raised their official selling prices (OSPs) for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for December by between 3.3% and 5.4% due to limited global supply, traders said. Saudi Aramco increased its December OSP by $20 per metric ton to $495 per ton for propane, and by $25 per ton to $485 per ton for butane. Propane and butane are forms of LPG with different boiling points. LPG is used as ve
Dec 21 min read


U.S. State Department Approves Potential $1 Billion Helicopter Support Package for Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of support, training and related equipment for military helicopters to Saudi Arabia at an estimated cost of $1 billion , the Pentagon said on Monday. The proposed package includes requisition orders for spare parts, repair components and aviation training services for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps’ helicopter fleet, the Pentagon said in separate s
Dec 21 min read


Saudi Arabia Seeks Increased Japanese Investment, PIF Governor Says
TOKYO, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia aims to attract more Japanese companies as it works to expand foreign investment in support of its economic diversification plans, the governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) said on Monday. Saudi Arabia is preparing to shift its nearly $925 billion sovereign wealth fund away from real estate projects that have dominated development efforts over the past decade, Reuters reported in October. A new strateg
Dec 21 min read


UNIDO Designates April 21 as International Day of Women in Industry, Saudi Arabia Welcomes Decision
📷SPA RIYADH, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, who also serves as President of the 21st session of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) General Conference, announced that Saudi Arabia welcomes the adoption of April 21 as the International Day of Women in Industry. The designation was approved by UNIDO member states during the General Conference in Riyadh, marking the first
Nov 281 min read


Saudi Arabia Signs 12 Agreements to Support Palm and Date Processing Industries
📷SPA RIYADH, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley witnessed the signing of 12 agreements between the National Center for Palms and Dates and several public- and private-sector entities aimed at supporting the development of palm and date processing industries. The minister also honored the winners of the fourth edition of the International Award of the National Center for Palms and Dates, which
Nov 281 min read


World Future Energy Summit 2026 to Spotlight AI’s Expanding Role in Clean Energy Systems
📷WAM ABU DHABI, November 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Artificial intelligence (AI) will take center stage at the World Future Energy Summit 2026, which will highlight the technology’s growing influence on clean energy production, transmission, and data-driven distribution. The event will run from January 13–15 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. The 2026 edition will introduce the FUSE AI Zone, where m
Nov 273 min read


31-Carat ‘Desert Rose’ Diamond Could Fetch Up to $7 Million at Abu Dhabi Auction
ABU DHABI, November 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sotheby’s will hold a series of auctions, exhibitions, masterclasses, and panel discussions in Abu Dhabi from December 2 to 5 at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort as part of “Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week.” Most auctions will take place on December 5, offering high jewelry, rare timepieces, collectors’ cars, exclusive real estate, and other luxury items. Timed to coincide with one of the region’s busiest weeks — inc
Nov 274 min read


Aramco Executive Highlights Critical Link Between Artificial Intelligence and Global Energy Demand
📷SPA PARIS, November 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ahmad Al-Khowaiter, Executive Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Saudi Aramco, emphasized the essential connection between artificial intelligence and the energy sector, noting that energy is fundamental to powering AI data centers while AI technologies can significantly enhance energy supply and operational efficiency. Speaking at the Adopt AI Grand Palais international summit in Paris, Al-Khowaiter un
Nov 261 min read


Riyadh to host MOMENTUM Development Finance Conference under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
📷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
Nov 242 min read


Saudi–French Business Forum opens in Riyadh to strengthen trade and economic partnerships
📷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
Nov 241 min read


Emirates and Rolls-Royce sign MoU for Trent 900 engine MRO capability from 2027
📷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
Nov 211 min read


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
Nov 212 min read
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