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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

Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit to Open on September 14 RIYADH, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The fourth Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit will take place from September 14 to 16, bringing together researchers, investors and policymakers to discuss developments in the field, international cooperation and investment opportunities. The summit will showcase medical biotechnology research and technologies, with experts, innovators and companies f

Riyadh Ranks 92nd Among Global Innovation Clusters for 2026 RIYADH, September 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh ranked 92nd among the world’s leading innovation clusters in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, making it the only Gulf city in the top 100. The report listed 419 venture capital deals in innovation and 162 international patent applications among the Saudi capital’s key indicators. It identified contributions from universities and companies, highlighting King S

Saudi Health Ministry to Host Ninth Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh in October | SPA RIYADH, Sept. 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health will host the ninth edition of the Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh from October 26 to 29, bringing together investors, researchers, and health leaders from around the world at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. The announcement follows a record-breaking eighth edition in 2025, which drew

LEAP 2026 to Open in Riyadh on August 31 RIYADH, August 30 — LEAP’s fifth edition opens in Riyadh on Monday, with more than 1,900 investors and venture capital representatives expected to participate in the technology event, which runs from August 31 to September 3 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. The announced lineup includes more than 1,800 technology companies, over 600 startups and more than 1,000 speakers and experts. The event will include dedic

LEAP 2026 to Bring More Than 1,800 Technology Companies to Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — LEAP 2026 is expected to bring more than 1,800 technology companies and over 1,900 investors and venture-capital representatives to Riyadh when its fifth edition opens on August 31. The four-day event will run through September 3 under the theme “Into New Worlds” at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of the capital. More than 1,0

Historic Irqah Village Highlights Najdi Heritage in Riyadh RIYADH, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Irqah village, one of the oldest villages in the Riyadh Region, is drawing visitors to a heritage setting shaped by more than a thousand years of history. The village was once an agricultural center, with mud-brick houses, historic mosques, farms and water sources forming part of its architectural and social identity. At the center of the historic village, Bayt Isa offe

More Than 1.6 Million Students Begin 2026/2027 School Year in Riyadh Region | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — More than 1.6 million students returned to public schools across Riyadh Region on Sunday for the first day of the 2026/2027 academic year. Educational and administrative teams were deployed across 8,652 schools as the region’s public education system began the new school calendar. Schools reported strong attendance during morning assemblies, wit

BREAKING: Dust, Strong Winds and Near-Zero Visibility Expected in Riyadh RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — August 21, 2026 — Saudi Arabia Breaking News: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has warned that Riyadh Region will be affected by dust, strong winds and near-zero horizontal visibility on Friday, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The weather conditions are expected to persist from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., affecting Riyadh and surrounding governorates. The wa

QB Festival Brings Gaming, Tech Challenges and Interactive Competitions to Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, August 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News: The QB Festival is bringing together competitive gaming, technology-driven experiences and interactive challenges at Boulevard City in Riyadh, offering visitors a packed entertainment program that goes beyond traditional spectator events. Running until August 29, the festival features electronic games, virtual reality experienc

Saudi Arabia, Qatar Discuss Regional De-Escalation and Maritime Security in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani discussed regional de-escalation and maritime security in Riyadh on Wednesday. The ministers reviewed developments across the region and diplomatic efforts intended to

Saudi Arabia Launches Riyadh Action Agenda Community Platform at COP17 | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia launched the Riyadh Action Agenda Community Platform at COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, creating a coordination network for around 200 international initiatives concerned with land restoration and drought resilience. The platform is intended to give the Riyadh Action Agenda’s expanding group of partners a shared framework for setting objectives, b

Riyadh Art Brings 75 Permanent Works Into Capital’s Public Spaces | 📷SPA RIYADH, Aug 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Art’s permanent collection comprises 75 works installed across the capital’s transport hubs, public squares, neighborhoods and economic districts, integrating art into spaces used by residents throughout their daily routines. Examples of the collection appear across distinct parts of the city. Saudi artist Zaman Jassim’s “When the Moon is Full” is dis

Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia Announces 2026/2027 Riyadh Racing Season RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia has announced a 69-race programme carrying SAR197.8 million in total prize money for the 2026/2027 Riyadh Racing Season. The six-month season will run from October 16, 2026, to April 17, 2027, at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, with increased purses for several established competitions, two new racing series and an upgraded classific