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Red Sea Museum Opens Matilde Marín’s “Photographing Distance” Exhibition in Historic Jeddah
Red Sea Museum Opens Matilde Marín’s “Photographing Distance” Exhibition in Historic Jeddah | 📷SPA JEDDAH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Argentine artist Matilde Marín’s “Photographing Distance” exhibition has opened at Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah, marking its Saudi debut, SPA reported. The exhibition runs through December 31. Photography and video installations feature lighthouses around the world, including in Jeddah and Yanbu. The works explore their role
Oct 91 min read
Archie Owen Takes First Formula 4 Win at Jeddah Season Opener
Archie Owen Takes First Formula 4 Win at Jeddah Season Opener | 📷SPA JEDDAH, Oct 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Welsh driver Archie Owen claimed the first Formula 4 victory of his career at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, winning the opening race of the 2026 Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship in only his second appearance in the category. Owen, racing for 7.23 Racing, led the field home ahead of Britain’s Harrison Mackie of iCONNA, who finished 4.232 seconds behind. Austria
Oct 31 min read
Saudifood exhibitions bring 37 Italian companies to Jeddah
Saudifood exhibitions bring 37 Italian companies to Jeddah | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing exhibitions are under way at Jeddah Superdome, with 37 Italian companies taking part, SPA reported. The events bring food products, ingredients and manufacturing technologies together at the same venue in a strategic partnership with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON). It
Sep 281 min read
Tickets Go on Sale for Formula E Season Opener in Jeddah
Tickets Go on Sale for Formula E Season Opener in Jeddah | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Tickets have gone on sale for the Jeddah E-Prix, which will open the 2026–2027 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season on December 18 and 19, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Jeddah will host the championship’s opening rounds for the first time, with the first two races of the season taking place at night under floodlights. The races will be held at t
Sep 201 min read
Jeddah to Host Arabian Gulf Cup for First Time Across Two Major Stadiums
Jeddah to Host Arabian Gulf Cup for First Time Across Two Major Stadiums | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jeddah will host the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time when the 27th edition of the regional football tournament begins on September 23, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Eight Gulf national teams will compete through October 6, with matches staged at King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City. The tournament foll
Sep 191 min read
Saudi Industry Forum Showcases Robotics and AI Manufacturing Systems in Jeddah
Saudi Industry Forum Showcases Robotics and AI Manufacturing Systems in Jeddah | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Industrial and service robots were demonstrated at the Saudi Industry Forum 2026 in Jeddah, highlighting the use of automation and artificial intelligence in manufacturing, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi and international companies specializing in automation and smart manufacturing presented robotic systems at the Jeddah Supe
Sep 171 min read
Jeddah to Host Arabian Gulf Cup for First Time From September 23
Jeddah to Host Arabian Gulf Cup for First Time From September 23 | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jeddah will host the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time from September 23 to October 6, with eight teams competing in the tournament’s 27th edition, “Khaleeji 27”. Saudi Arabia will play in Group A alongside Iraq, Oman and Kuwait. Group B consists of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Yemen. The tournament’s 15 matches will take place at the
Sep 121 min read
Saudi Motorsport Company Launches Super Early Bird Tickets for 2027 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Saudi Motorsport Company Launches Super Early Bird Tickets for 2027 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix JEDDAH, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Motorsport Company has opened the Super Early Bird ticket phase for the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2027, ahead of the official race date announcement later in 2026. Three-day packages across all ticket categories are being offered with a 15% discount during the opening sales phase. Premium Lounge packages car
Aug 261 min read
Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition Enters Operational Activation Phase
Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition Enters Operational Activation Phase | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition has entered its institutional and operational activation phase following its third planning meeting at the Western Fleet Command in Jeddah. Representatives from 39 countries attended the meeting. Fifteen participating countries have signed the coalition’s joint statement, while 13 have completed thei
Aug 141 min read
Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi Receives General Court President Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Daham
Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi Receives General Court President Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Daham | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi received General Court President Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Daham at his office on Thursday. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed briefed the governor on the court’s recent operations. Prince Saud commended the judiciary’s efforts to uphold the pri
Aug 131 min read
Historic Jeddah Summer Program Blends Heritage, Art and Technology
Historic Jeddah Summer Program Blends Heritage, Art and Technology | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Historic Jeddah Summer is presenting a multi-site program combining cultural heritage, art, technology, education and community activities across the UNESCO World Heritage site. The Red Sea Museum is showcasing Saudi maritime heritage and the Red Sea’s historical links with civilizations and communities. Its “Sunken Treasures” exhibition explores navigat
Aug 101 min read
Pakistan prime minister arrives in Jeddah
Pakistan prime minister arrives in Jeddah | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah on Thursday. He was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region. The reception delegation also included Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley, the accompanying minister, and Jeddah Mayor Ih
Aug 61 min read
International Nuclear Science Olympiad to open in Jeddah with 19-country participation
International Nuclear Science Olympiad to open in Jeddah with 19-country participation JEDDAH, August 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The third International Nuclear Science Olympiad will open in Jeddah on Monday, August 3, bringing together 120 students and science specialists from 19 countries. Makkah Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz is scheduled to preside over the opening ceremony. The event focuses on nuclear science and its peaceful applicat
Aug 21 min read
Anthony Joshua to Face Kristian Prenga at Jeddah’s ‘The Comeback’ Boxing Event
Anthony Joshua to Face Kristian Prenga at Jeddah’s ‘The Comeback’ Boxing Event | 📷SPA JEDDAH, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will return to the ring against Albania’s Kristian Prenga at “The Comeback” boxing event in Jeddah on July 25. Joshua enters the bout seeking to re-establish his position among the heavyweight division’s leading contenders and renew his pursuit of a world title. The British boxer has recorded 29 v
Jul 231 min read
Jeddah strengthens summer tourism offering with beaches, events and family activities
Jeddah strengthens summer tourism offering with beaches, events and family activities | 📷SPA JEDDAH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jeddah is strengthening its position as one of Saudi Arabia’s leading summer tourism destinations through beaches, entertainment events, cultural experiences and shopping offers, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi Summer 2026 programme places emphasis on family-oriented experiences, with activities designed for different age group
Jul 71 min read
Jeddah Joins UN-Habitat Quality of Life Initiative
Jeddah Joins UN-Habitat Quality of Life Initiative | 📷SPA JEDDAH, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jeddah has officially joined the global Quality of Life Initiative, a UN-Habitat-supervised program aimed at helping cities measure and improve residents’ daily living conditions. Jeddah Municipality said the step will support regular monitoring of quality of life across the city and allow Jeddah to exchange knowledge, solutions and urban development practices with other m
Jul 11 min read
Formula E unveils record 21-race calendar, Saudi Arabia to host season opener
Formula E unveils record 21-race calendar, Saudi Arabia to host season opener | SPA RIYADH, June 26 — The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has unveiled its largest calendar, with a record 21 races across 13 cities for the 2026–2027 season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. The season will open in Saudi Arabia with two night races at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on December 18 and 19, 2026. The championship will also mark the debut of the sustainable GEN4 car, a 600 kW veh
Jun 261 min read
Saudi Sports Minister Opens Elite Combat Sports Center in Jeddah
Saudi Sports Minister Opens Elite Combat Sports Center in Jeddah | Photography: SPA JEDDAH, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal inaugurated the elite combat sports center in Jeddah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The 3,000-square-meter center includes physical training areas, combat sports halls with five training zones, recovery and treatment faciliti
Jun 81 min read
Jeddah’s House of Islamic Arts marks International Museum Day
Jeddah’s House of Islamic Arts marks International Museum Day |Photography: SPA JEDDAH, May 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The House of Islamic Arts in Jeddah marked International Museum Day 2026 with a special exhibition focused on traditional life and heritage, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The exhibition offered visitors a cultural journey into the past through rare collectibles and personal items contributed by collectors and heritage enthusiasts from Saudi Arabia a
May 191 min read
Jeddah governor attends graduation of more than 5,100 Arab Open University students
RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi attended a graduation ceremony for more than 5,100 male and female students of the Arab Open University for 2026 on behalf of Makkah Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz. The ceremony was also attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, chairman of the university’s board of trustees, and a number of university officials. Prince Abdulaziz said graduati
Apr 291 min read
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