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Saudi Arabia and France Call for Full Restoration of Strait of Hormuz Navigation
Saudi Arabia and France Call for Full Restoration of Strait of Hormuz Navigation PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and France called for navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to return to the conditions that existed before February 28, 2026, including unrestricted passage, regular shipping traffic and the absence of direct or indirect tolls. The two countries condemned attacks on vessels in the strait and threats to the security of international w
Aug 254 min read


Qiddiya Signs MoU to Explore Entertainment Destination in France
Qiddiya Signs MoU to Explore Entertainment Destination in France PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qiddiya Investment Company signed a memorandum of understanding with the French Government on Monday to explore the development of a new entertainment-led, mixed-use destination in France. The MoU begins a joint process to define the project’s scope, development model and contractual framework. Any future development remains subject to applicable procedures and app
Aug 251 min read


Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Meets French Counterpart in Paris
Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Meets French Counterpart in Paris | 📷SPA PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot in Paris on Monday. The ministers reviewed the historical relations between Saudi Arabia and France and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in support of shared interests. Their meeting also covere
Aug 251 min read


Saudi Arabia and France Exchange Four Cooperation Documents in Paris
Saudi Arabia and France Exchange Four Cooperation Documents in Paris | 📷SPA PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and France exchanged four cooperation documents in Paris on Monday covering AlUla, defense, a proposed entertainment destination and emerging technologies. Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and French President Emmanuel Macron witnessed the exchange following the inaugural meeting of the Strateg
Aug 252 min read


Saudi National Development Fund and Bpifrance Sign Development Finance MoU
Saudi National Development Fund and Bpifrance Sign Development Finance MoU | 📷SPA PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi National Development Fund and Bpifrance signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to expand cooperation in development finance and investment. The document was signed during the official visit of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to France and in the presence of NDF Governor Abdulaziz bi
Aug 251 min read


Saudi Arabia Announces New Cultural Center in Paris
Saudi Arabia Announces New Cultural Center in Paris PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture announced the establishment of a Saudi cultural center in Paris during Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman’s official visit to France. The center will support cultural relations between Saudi Arabia and France through programs and partnerships with major institutions in both countries. It will bring together cultural organizati
Aug 251 min read


France and Saudi Arabia Agree on €6 Billion Dragon Ball Z Theme Park
France and Saudi Arabia Agree on €6 Billion Dragon Ball Z Theme Park PARIS, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — France and Saudi Arabia have agreed to build a €6 billion Dragon Ball Z-themed amusement park near Paris, the Elysee Palace said on Monday. The development, valued at approximately $7 billion, will be located near Cergy-Pontoise, northwest of the French capital. Saudi entertainment and investment group Qiddiya will finance the project. The Elysee estimates that
Aug 241 min read


Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Begins State Visit to France
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Begins State Visit to France | 📷SPA PARIS, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud arrived at Les Invalides in Paris on Monday, formally beginning his state visit to France. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu received the Crown Prince when his motorcade entered the site for the official welcoming ceremony. A mounted contingent and
Aug 241 min read


Saudi-French Investment Roundtable Highlights Expanding Economic Partnership
Saudi-French Investment Roundtable Highlights Expanding Economic Partnership PARIS, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — French direct investment stock in Saudi Arabia reached SAR63.9 billion, equivalent to EUR16.3 billion, in 2024, more than double its 2021 level and making France the Kingdom’s fourth-largest source of foreign direct investment. The figures were presented at the French-Saudi Investment Roundtable in Paris, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Investment du
Aug 243 min read


Saudi Arabia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Sports Cooperation
Saudi Arabia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Sports Cooperation | 📷SPA PARIS, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport and the French Ministry of Sports, Youth and Community Life signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen sports cooperation between the two countries and expand joint initiatives. The memorandum was signed in Paris on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of the 2026 Esports World Cup by Saudi Minister of Sport Pri
Aug 241 min read


Saudi Media Minister Salman Al-Dossary Meets Delegation Covering Crown Prince’s France Visit
Saudi Media Minister Salman Al-Dossary Meets Delegation Covering Crown Prince’s France Visit | 📷SPA PARIS, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary met in Paris on Sunday with the media delegation accompanying Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s visit to France. Al-Dossary said the visit supports the comprehensive strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and France. He also highlighted the two countries’
Aug 231 min read


Paris to Host French-Saudi Investment Roundtable Meeting Tomorrow
Paris to Host French-Saudi Investment Roundtable Meeting Tomorrow PARIS, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Paris will host the French-Saudi Investment Roundtable Meeting on Monday during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s visit to France. The Saudi Ministry of Investment is organizing the event, which will bring together senior government officials, business leaders and chief executives from major Saudi and French companies. Discussions will
Aug 231 min read
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