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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 21, 20252 min read


Saudi Arabia inaugurates national pavilion at Kuwait International Book Fair 2025
📷SPA KUWAIT CITY, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission has inaugurated the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuwait International Book Fair 2025, held from November 19 to 29, marking a new step in strengthening Saudi Arabia’s regional and international cultural presence. The Saudi participation aims to highlight the development of the publishing and translation sector and to showcase the growing role of cultural inst
Nov 19, 20251 min read


Qiddiya City Announces Ticket Launch and Opening Date for Six Flags Qiddiya, the Region’s Largest Theme Park
📷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
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Maraya Concert Hall in AlUla Recognized as World’s Largest Mirrored Building
📷SPA Riyadh, November 15, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Maraya Concert Hall in Ashar Valley, AlUla Governorate, holds the title of the world’s largest mirrored building, with 9,740 square meters of reflective glass panels covering its exterior—an achievement certified by Guinness World Records on December 26, 2019. Maraya, designed as a cubic structure with fully mirrored façades, reflects the surrounding landscapes of AlUla and has become a global architectural la
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Leads Global Effort to Establish First International Standard for Fresh Dates
ROME, November 12, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a new international milestone in the food sector as the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) adopted the first-ever international standard for fresh dates during its 48th session held from November 10 to 14 at the FAO headquarters in Rome, according to a press release issued by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). The milestone was achieved while the Kingdom co-chaired the work
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Saudi Arabia’s AlUla wins three top honours at 2025 World Travel Awards
📷SPA Riyadh, November 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla has received three regional titles at the 2025 World Travel Awards, further consolidating its position as a leading cultural and tourism destination in the Middle East. The historic site in northwestern Saudi Arabia was named the Middle East’s Leading Cultural Tourism Project 2025, the Middle East’s Leading Festival and Event Destination 2025, and Saudi Arabia’s Leading Cultural Tourism Project 2025. Founded in 199
Nov 2, 20251 min read


AlUla Hotels and Restaurants Earn Global Recognition in Michelin Guide 2025
📷SPA Riyadh, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla continues to strengthen its position as a distinguished global destination for hospitality and gastronomy, with several of its hotels and restaurants included in the Michelin Guide 2025 — a recognition that reflects the exceptional character of experiences offered to guests from around the world. The achievement underscores the outstanding quality, authenticity, and refinement that define AlUla’s hospitality lands
Oct 28, 20252 min read


Falcon Hunting Season Begins in Jazan, Preserving Centuries-Old Heritage
📷SPA Jazan, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – As winter approaches each year, the mountainous and coastal regions of Jazan mark the start of the falcon hunting season, a deeply rooted tradition that remains a vital part of Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage and desert identity, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Falconers begin preparing in late autumn, coinciding with the annual falcon migration from Central Asia to warmer climates. Running from September through
Oct 20, 20251 min read


Algeria signs $4.5 billion oil and gas agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Midad Energy
📷 The logo of the state energy company Sonatrach is pictured at the headquarters in Algiers, Algeria November 25, 2019. REUTERS/Ramzi Boudina Algiers, October 14, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Algeria’s state-owned energy company Sonatrach has signed a contract valued at approximately $4.5 billion with Saudi Arabia’s Midad Energy for oil and gas exploration and development in the Illizi Basin, Reuters reported. The agreement was signed through Midad Energy North Africa
Oct 14, 20251 min read


Over 13 million visit the Two Holy Mosques during Rabi’ Al-Akhir 1447 AH
📷SPA Makkah, October 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s...
Oct 11, 20251 min read


The Melwah Race concludes with SAR600,000 in prizes at Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2025
📷SPA Riyadh, October 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Melwah Race, one of the main events of the International Saudi Falcons...
Oct 11, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Condemns Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound by Israeli Officials and Settlers
Riyadh, October 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strong...
Oct 8, 20251 min read


Villa Hegra Foundation Inaugurated in AlUla as Saudi–French Cultural Partnership Landmark
📷SPA Riyadh, October 3, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)...
Oct 3, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Marks International Coffee Day, Highlighting Heritage and Economic Role
📷SPA Riyadh, October 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia marked International Coffee Day on Wednesday, underscoring the...
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia issues 2026 Pre-Budget Statement projecting SAR1.3 trillion in spending
Riyadh, September 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Finance published the Pre-Budget Statement for Fiscal Year...
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Heritage Commission Highlights Historical and Geological Value of Mount Muhajjah
📷SPA Hail, Sept 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Mount Muhajjah, a prominent natural landmark located 240 kilometers southwest of...
Sep 27, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Welcomes Recognition of State of Palestine by European and Microstates
Riyadh, September 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia welcomed the recognition of the State of Palestine by France,...
Sep 24, 20251 min read


King Abdulaziz Palace in Lina Stands as a Symbol of Saudi Unification and Heritage
📷SPA Rafha, Sept 22, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Lina, Rafha Governorate, has...
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia’s NCVC Invites Investors for Makkah National Parks Projects Under Vision 2030
📷SPA Riyadh, September 16, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating...
Sep 16, 20251 min read


Red Sea Global to Open First Resorts and Attractions on Shura Island
📷SPA Riyadh, September 15, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Red Sea Global announced on Monday the opening of the first resorts and...
Sep 15, 20251 min read
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