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📷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

📷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

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

📷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

📷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

📷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

📷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

📷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

📷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

📷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

📷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

📷 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

📷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

📷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

📷SPA Riyadh, November 18, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qiddiya City, the first global destination built entirely around the Power of Play concept, announced details of the upcoming opening of Six Flags Qiddiya, its flagship entertainment park set to welcome visitors for the first time on December 31, 2025. Located in the heart of the Tuwaiq Mountains, 40 minutes from Riyadh, Qiddiya City integrates entertainment, sports, and culture across a large-scale development de

📷WAM DUBAI, November 17, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The 19th edition of Dubai Airshow will kick off on November 17 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, according to the organizers. The five-day event, held at Dubai World Central (DWC), will host more than 1,500 exhibitors, including 440 first-time participants, and welcome over 148,000 trade visitors and 490 milita

📷WAM Riyadh, November 13, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Arada, attended the signing of contracts confirming Arada’s acquisition of 80% of the Thameside West development in London, valued at AED12.3 billion. The deal covers a 2 million square foot master plan located on the waterfront at the western end of the Royal Docks area. The project will feature at least 5,000 homes, half of which will be surrounded b

📷WAM Abu Dhabi, November 14, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The seventh edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show will be held from November 20–23 at ADNEC Marina Hall, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region. Organised by ADNEC Group, part of Modon Holding, the 2025 edition will feature an expanded programme and new elements designed to highlight marine culture, industry innovation, and family-ori