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Riyadh Air Launches Daily Direct Flights Between Riyadh and Dubai
Riyadh Air Launches Daily Direct Flights Between Riyadh and Dubai | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Air has launched daily direct flights between Riyadh and Dubai, operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Flight RX243 departed King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh at 2:05 p.m. local time and arrived at Dubai International Airport at 5:00 p.m. local time. The return flight, RX244, departs Dubai at 6:30 p.m
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Saudi Swimming Federation marks 50th anniversary with ceremony in Riyadh
Photography | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, May 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Vice President Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed honoured former presidents of the Saudi Swimming Federation, along with swimmers and administrators who contributed to the development of water sports in the kingdom, during a ceremony marking the federation’s 50th anniversary. The event was held at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Riyadh
May 41 min read
Air France extends Riyadh, Dubai flight suspension
A Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft operated by Air France, takes off from Charles de Gaulle airport, in Roissy-en-France, near Paris, France, March 20, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier RIYADH, March 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Air France said on Monday it had extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh and Dubai until March 31, and to and from Tel Aviv and Beirut until April 4. The airline said the decision was due to the security situation at the destinations
Mar 231 min read
Saudi Arabia intercepts four ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh, debris falls near refinery
SPA RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday evening. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the ministry’s official spokesperson, said part of a ballistic missile fell near a refinery in the south of the capital. No immediate reports of injuries or damage were released.
Mar 181 min read
Four injured by missile debris in Riyadh residential area, Civil Defense says
RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Four residents were injured after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell on a residential area in Riyadh, Saudi Civil Defense said on Wednesday. The incident occurred following the interception of a ballistic missile, with authorities reporting limited material damage at the site. Civil Defense said the injured were Asian nationals and confirmed that emergency response procedures were carried out. Officials said
Mar 181 min read
Saudi Arabia intercepts four ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh, no casualties reported
Riyadh, March 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, official spokesperson for the ministry, said debris from the interceptions fell across multiple areas of the capital. Initial assessments indicate that no injuries or damage have been reported, he added. The interceptions took place on Wednesday evening.
Mar 181 min read
Saudia adds Eid Al-Fitr flights linking Riyadh, Jeddah and Red Sea destination
Jeddah, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabian Airlines has added 20 flights between Riyadh, Jeddah and the Red Sea destination during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, in cooperation with the Saudi Tourism Authority and Red Sea Destination, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The additional flights bring the total number of services on the route in both directions to 44. The initiative forms part of a partnership aimed at promoting tourism destinations in the Ki
Mar 131 min read
Saudi air defenses intercept missile targeting Prince Sultan Air Base, drones over Riyadh and Shaybah
SPA RIYADH, March 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi air defenses intercepted a missile headed toward Prince Sultan Air Base and two drones over northern Riyadh on Sunday night, the Saudi Ministry of Defense said. In an earlier statement on X, the ministry said it had also intercepted a drone over the Empty Quarter desert while it was heading toward the Shaybah oil field. A separate post reported the same details about the drone targeting Shaybah, though it was not immedi
Mar 91 min read
Flights diverted as Saudi Arabia responds to drone attacks on Riyadh
RIYADH, March 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Several flights headed to Riyadh have been diverted or returned to their points of origin over the past few hours, according to flight-tracking platform Flightradar24. The development comes as Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said it was responding to drone attacks targeting the capital. Authorities have not provided further details on the situation.
Mar 81 min read
Drone attack on Saudi capital’s diplomatic area
spa The Saudi Defense Ministry says a drone attack targeted Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter where the U.S. Embassy and other foreign missions are located. The ministry said the attack was thwarted without casualties or damage.
Mar 81 min read
Saudi Arabia intercepts eight drones near Riyadh and Al Kharj, defence ministry says
Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s military intercepted and destroyed eight drones near the capital Riyadh and the central city of Al Kharj early on Tuesday, the defence ministry said. The information was attributed to ministry spokesman Turki Al-Maliki. No damage or casualties were reported. Al Kharj lies about 85 kilometres southeast of Riyadh. The Prince Sultan Air Base is located nearby and is known to have previously hosted U.S. military
Mar 31 min read
Saudi Arabia announces third edition of Human Capability Initiative under Crown Prince patronage
SPA Riyadh, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s Human Capability Development Program (HCDP) has announced the third edition of the Human Capability Initiative (HCI), scheduled for May 3–4, 2026, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. The conference, themed “The Human Code,” will focus on three pillars: safeguarding human connection, reasoning th
Feb 111 min read
Restatex Real Estate Exhibition 2026 scheduled for February 11-14 in Riyadh
SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The 35th edition of the Restatex Real Estate Exhibition 2026 will be held from February 11 to February 14 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event will be held under the patronage of Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail and is expected to host government agencies, real estate companies, developers and investors. Restatex 2026 will also feature the first PropNext forum,
Feb 41 min read
Saudi Media Forum session focuses on travel-media strategies for tourism branding
SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A discussion session at the fifth Saudi Media Forum examined trends in travel-media production and its role in reinforcing national identity and raising the competitiveness of tourism destinations in Saudi Arabia. The session, titled “Travel Media Industry: Strategies and Trends,” brought together Abdullah Al-Dakhil, spokesperson for the Saudi Tourism Authority; Noirin Higarty, editor-in-chief of Lest Noire magazine;
Feb 31 min read
Saudi Media Forum 2026 opens in Riyadh, minister unveils 12 initiatives
SPA Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Salman Al-Dossary inaugurated the fifth edition of Saudi Media Forum 2026 at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, held under the theme “Media In an Evolving World.” The forum is being held with more than 300 media leaders and experts from over 20 countries, and includes more than 150 specialized dialogue sessions addressi
Feb 22 min read
Almarai participates in Global Labor Market Conference in Riyadh as diamond sponsor
ALMARAI Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Almarai participated as a diamond sponsor in the third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC), held in Riyadh on January 26 and January 27 under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The event was organised by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development under the theme “Future in Progress” and focused on labour market challenges through coll
Feb 11 min read
Riyadh to host Global Medical Biotechnology Summit from September 14-16
Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The fourth edition of the Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit will be held from September 14 to September 16 under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, chairman of the board of Riyadh Biocentral Foundation. The summit is set to bring together government leaders, decision-makers, chief executives of major pharmaceutical companies, experts and investors in medical biotechnology, i
Feb 11 min read
Saudi Model of Care Forum to be held in Riyadh on February 10-11
SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia will hold the Saudi Model of Care Forum 2026 in Riyadh on February 10 and February 11 under the patronage of Health Minister Fahad AlJalajel, organisers said. The forum will be organised by **Health Holding Company and is expected to bring together more than 3,000 healthcare professionals and 85 entities from 20 health clusters across the public and private sectors. Local and international experts will l
Jan 311 min read
Saudi deputy environment minister highlights record aquaculture output as Riyadh hosts SIMEC fisheries expo
SPA Riyadh, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Mansour bin Hilal Al-Mushaiti said Saudi Arabia’s fisheries sector has posted record results, with aquaculture production exceeding 192,000 tonnes and exports reaching about 59,000 tonnes shipped to more than 35 countries, valued at over 1.3 billion riyals. Al-Mushaiti delivered the remarks while opening the fifth edition of the Saudi International Marine Exhibition (SIMEC)
Jan 271 min read
Saudi education minister opens second Education and Training Investment Forum in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Education Minister Yousef Al-Benyan inaugurated the second Education and Training Investment Forum on Sunday, a two-day event bringing together leaders, decision-makers, investors and experts to advance investment in the Kingdom’s education sector. In his opening remarks, Al-Benyan said the forum supports efforts to transform education into an economic driver aligned with the Human Capability Development Program and Saudi Visi
Jan 261 min read
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