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Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa Arrives in Riyadh on Official Visit RIYADH, November 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday for an official visit to Saudi Arabia. He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Riyadh Region Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, and Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser

Riyadh to Host Non-Profit Sector Forum on Urban Development and Quality of Life RIYADH, November 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Leaders, officials and experts will gather in Riyadh on November 2 for the fifth Future of the Non-Profit Sector Forum, focusing on how non-profit organizations can contribute to urban development and quality of life. The event at King Abdullah Financial District will bring together 21 organizations to discuss cooperation across sectors and present

Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts and Destroys Drone in Riyadh Region RIYADH, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed a drone in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Region, its spokesperson announced on Thursday. The announcement was published on the official account of Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen. Source: Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.

Remote Learning Extended in Riyadh and Diriyah Schools until Thursday RIYADH, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Remote learning has been extended in all schools in Riyadh City and Diriyah Governorate until Thursday as part of ongoing precautionary measures, the General Directorate of Education in Riyadh Region announced. The decision applies to all students, teachers and administrative staff. Classes will continue through the Madrasati platform and other approved educ

Coalition Intercepts Four Drones in Riyadh, Eastern and Southern Regions RIYADH, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen intercepted and destroyed four drones in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, Eastern and southern regions in recent hours, it announced on Saturday. The statement, published on the coalition spokesperson’s official account, did not specify how many drones were intercepted in each region. Source: Coalition to Restore Legitim

Four Injured, 15 Homes Damaged by Debris From Intercepted Houthi Cruise Missiles in Riyadh RIYADH, October 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Debris from two Houthi cruise missiles intercepted and destroyed over Riyadh injured four people and caused limited damage to 15 homes on Tuesday, October 13, a Saudi Civil Defense spokesperson said. The injured were two women, a man and a child, the spokesperson said. Saudi Civil Defense responded to the falling debris and carried out t

Kuwait Airways Cancels Two Riyadh Flights, Citing Airport Closure RIYADH, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Kuwait Airways cancelled two flights serving Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, saying the airport had closed because of the security situation, according to a statement published on the company’s official X account. The cancellations affect flight KU775 from Kuwait to Riyadh and flight KU776 from Riyadh to Kuwait. Separately, Reuters reported that travellers were

Riyadh Governor Launches Region’s 2026 National Greening Season | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz launched the region’s 2026 National Greening Season, organized by the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification. The initiative supports national efforts linked to the Saudi Green Initiative by expanding vegetation cover, reducing land degradation and encouraging

Riyadh Season 2026 to Open October 21 With 10 Weeks of Events RIYADH, September 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Season 2026 will open on Wednesday, October 21, with a 10-week programme of sports, concerts and performances, General Entertainment Authority chairman Turki Alalshikh announced. The seventh edition will include boxing and wrestling matches, UFC bouts and the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament. Concerts, theatre, comedy and activities for children and f

Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Houthi Ballistic Missile Fired Toward Riyadh RIYADH, September 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile fired toward Riyadh early Saturday, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said. Major General Turki Al-Malki, the coalition’s official spokesperson, said the interception took place at dawn on September 19. Al-Malki said the Houthi group had continued attem

Kings League MENA Opens First Full Season in Riyadh With 10 Teams | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kings League MENA began its first full league season in Riyadh on Friday, bringing together 10 teams from six Arab countries for a competition running through October 30, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The matches are being held at the Cool Arena in Boulevard City. The league has expanded from the eight teams that competed in the inaugural King

Riyadh to Host SFMA Expo 2026 With More Than 225 Participating Entities RIYADH, September 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh will host the third International Facility Management Exhibition and Conference, known as SFMA Expo 2026, from September 20 to 22, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event will take place at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center under the patronage of Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail. Organized by

Riyadh Air Launches Direct Flights Between Riyadh and Manchester RIYADH, September 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Air launched direct flights between Riyadh and Manchester on Thursday, adding its second destination in the United Kingdom after London, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Public Investment Fund-owned airline will operate the route three times a week, with flights scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The service was developed in collab

UNESCO AI ethics forum in Riyadh calls for stronger global governance cooperation | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — International officials and experts called for stronger cooperation and practical frameworks for ethical artificial intelligence governance as the first day of UNESCO’s global AI ethics forum concluded in Riyadh on Tuesday, SPA reported. The fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence brought together minis

Riyadh Medical Biotechnology Summit Opens With Focus on Research and Investment RIYADH, September 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi National Guard Minister Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz opened the fourth Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit on Monday, bringing researchers, investors and policymakers together to discuss the sector’s development. The September 14–16 event will examine how national strategies, regulation, research infrastructure and financ

Riyadh to Host Over 100 Speakers at UNESCO AI Ethics Forum | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - More than 100 speakers will take part in 30 dialogue and specialised sessions at the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Riyadh, with discussions focused on AI governance and responsible development. The forum runs from September 14 to 17. Its programme includes a press briefing on Monday, with forum sessions beginning on Tu