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Three Falcons Sell for SAR580,000 on 12th Night of Saudi Auction
Three Falcons Sell for SAR580,000 on 12th Night of Saudi Auction October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Three falcons sold for a combined SAR580,000 on the 12th night of the National Center for Falcons Auction 2026. The auction, which continues until November 30, drew strong attendance from falconry enthusiasts. The center is receiving locally captured falcons throughout the two-month season. Auction sessions are broadcast on television and social media, allowing falconers
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Saudi Arabia Wins Four GCC Digital Government Awards
Saudi Arabia Wins Four GCC Digital Government Awards October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi institutions won four awards at the seventh GCC Digital Government Award, recognizing work in pilgrim services, digital skills, technical training and financial education. The awards were presented in Bahrain alongside the 10th meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Digital Government. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah received the Digitally Distinguished Government Entity
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Cultural Development Fund and Dirah Development Sign Memorandum to Support Cultural Enterprises
Cultural Development Fund and Dirah Development Sign Memorandum to Support Cultural Enterprises RIYADH, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Cultural Development Fund and Dirah Development Company have signed a cooperation memorandum to help cultural enterprises access market opportunities and expand their presence in Riyadh’s historic Al-Dirah area. The two sides will explore ways to connect artists and businesses supported by the fund with activities at the company
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Saudi Aviation Chief Calls for Regional Coordination as Middle East Passenger Traffic Falls 20%
Saudi Aviation Chief Calls for Regional Coordination as Middle East Passenger Traffic Falls 20% | SPA DOHA, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator called for closer regional coordination and stronger emergency planning as passenger traffic in the Middle East fell approximately 20% in the first eight months of 2026. General Authority of Civil Aviation President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej cited International Air Transport Association data for the
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Sela and Tahaluf Sign 10-Year Agreement for Red Sea Yacht Show in Jeddah
Sela and Tahaluf Sign 10-Year Agreement for Red Sea Yacht Show in Jeddah JEDDAH, October 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Sela and Tahaluf have signed a 10-year agreement to host the Red Sea Yacht Show in Jeddah, with the inaugural edition scheduled for October 14–17, 2027. Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz witnessed the signing at Jeddah Yacht Club. Sela is owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The show is intended to extend th
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Greek Prime Minister Discuss Expanding €4 Billion Investment Initiative
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Greek Prime Minister Discuss Expanding €4 Billion Investment Initiative ATHENS, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed expanding the scope of a €4 billion joint investment initiative during talks in Athens. The meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office covered opportunities for closer cooperation in energy, renewable energy, in
Oct 221 min read


Saudi-Pakistan Real Estate Expo Opens in Lahore with 19 Participating Entities
Saudi-Pakistan Real Estate Expo Opens in Lahore with 19 Participating Entities LAHORE, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi real estate companies and developers are presenting residential and investment projects to prospective buyers and investors in Pakistan at the Saudi-Pakistan Real Estate Expo 2026 in Lahore. The exhibition, running from October 21 to 23, brings together 19 participating entities and features projects in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and Jeddah. Visi
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Saudi FDI Inflows Rise 33.5% to SAR159 Billion in 2025
Saudi FDI Inflows Rise 33.5% to SAR159 Billion in 2025 RIYADH, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Foreign direct investment inflows into Saudi Arabia rose 33.5% in 2025 to SAR159 billion, while the country’s FDI stock increased 8.3% to SAR1.059 trillion. Annual inflows were five times their 2017 level, and the total stock of foreign direct investment doubled over the same period. Between 2017 and 2025, FDI inflows grew at a compound annual rate of 24%, compared with 10
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Norwegian Commission Proposes Allowing Wealth Fund to Invest in Excluded Defence Companies
Norway's Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg is seen in Oslo, Norway, September 9, 2026. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger RIYADH, October 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A government-appointed commission recommended on Thursday that Norway allow its $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund to invest in certain Western defence companies currently excluded over their involvement in nuclear weapons production. The proposed change could permit investments worth tens of billions of dollars if a
Oct 152 min read


Thirty Mawhiba Members Participate in 25th World Petroleum Congress in Riyadh
Thirty Mawhiba Members Participate in 25th World Petroleum Congress in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Thirty members of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) specializing in energy are participating in the 25th World Petroleum Congress in Riyadh, which runs through October 15. The members are accompanying international delegations to engage with industry leaders, explore emerging energy trend
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Saudi Aramco Administrative Building in Dhahran Targeted, Limited Fire Reported
Saudi Aramco Administrative Building in Dhahran Targeted, Limited Fire Reported RIYADH, October 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A Saudi Aramco administrative building in Dhahran, Eastern Region, was targeted on Tuesday evening, October 13, causing a limited fire, an official source at the Ministry of Energy said. The source said the relevant authorities responded to the incident and took the necessary measures. No injuries or deaths were reported. Source: Ministry of Energy
Oct 141 min read


Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center Launches Online Store Verification Service Through Tawakkalna
Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center Launches Online Store Verification Service Through Tawakkalna RIYADH, October 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center has launched a service through the Tawakkalna application that allows consumers to verify certified online stores. Users can search using a store’s certification number, an establishment’s unified national number, freelance document registration, the commercial trade name or the
Oct 131 min read


Saudi Arabia Signs Energy Cooperation Memoranda With Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt
Saudi Arabia Signs Energy Cooperation Memoranda With Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz signed three memoranda of understanding with ministers from Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt, establishing separate frameworks for cooperation in electricity, renewable energy, oil, gas and related industries. The memorandum with Kuwait’s Minister of Ele
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Saudi Arabia Opens 25th WPC Energy Congress With Call for Energy Security and Investment
Saudi Arabia Opens 25th WPC Energy Congress With Call for Energy Security and Investment | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz opened the 25th WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh on Monday, calling for investment in energy security and resilient supplies. Saudi Arabia is hosting the congress for the first time in its more than 90-year history, with the eve
Oct 122 min read


King Khalid International Airport Suspension Extended After Deadly Houthi Attacks
A satellite image of King Khalid Airport, the day after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 11, 2026. EUROPEAN UNION/COPERNICUS SENTINEL-2/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The General Authority of Civil Aviation extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Monday following deadl
Oct 121 min read


King Salman Park Foundation Appoints Dale Chadwick as CEO
King Salman Park Foundation Appoints Dale Chadwick as CEO RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The King Salman Park Foundation has appointed Dale Chadwick as CEO as King Salman Park advances toward its next stage of development, implementation and operational readiness. Chadwick has more than 30 years of international experience in construction, development and project management, including the delivery of resort and mixed-use projects. The King Salman Park Found
Oct 121 min read


International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026: Two Mongolian Falcons Sell for SAR800,000
International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026: Two Mongolian Falcons Sell for SAR800,000 | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Two Mongolian falcons sold for a combined SAR800,000 as the National Center for Falcons’ Mongolian falcon auction concluded on Saturday, coinciding with the closing of the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026. For the second consecutive year, the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 i
Oct 111 min read


Saudi Arabia Opens 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting, Calls for Shared Energy Security
Saudi Arabia Opens 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting, Calls for Shared Energy Security RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz opened the 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting in Riyadh on Sunday, calling for international cooperation and investment to ensure reliable energy supplies. Saudi Arabia hosted the meeting alongside co
Oct 112 min read


Saudi Arabia, UAE Sign MoU on Rail Connectivity, Electricity Interconnection
Saudi Arabia, UAE Sign MoU on Rail Connectivity, Electricity Interconnection RIYADH, Oct 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates signed a memorandum of understanding in Riyadh on Thursday aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation in rail connectivity, infrastructure and energy integration. The MoU was signed by UAE Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi and Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy and Ministe
Oct 81 min read


Two Mongolian Saker Falcons Sell for SAR476,000 at Saudi Falcons Exhibition
Two Mongolian Saker Falcons Sell for SAR476,000 at Saudi Falcons Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Two Saker falcons were sold for a combined SAR476,000 on Tuesday during the third night of the Mongolian Falcon Auction at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026. The auction opened with an adult Saker falcon, or qarnas, which sold for SAR116,000. A juvenile Saker, or farkh, was then offered with bidding starting at SAR100,000 b
Oct 61 min read
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