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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

Inaugural Esports Nations Cup Set for Riyadh From November 2 to 29 | 📷SPA PARIS, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The inaugural Esports Nations Cup will take place in Riyadh from November 2 to 29, 2026, featuring competitions across 16 games. The Esports World Cup Foundation has launched “Road to the Esports Nations Cup,” a global pathway establishing qualification routes for national teams. More than 100,000 players from over 150 countries and territories are expecte

Riyadh Heatwave to Push Temperatures as High as 48°C on Tuesday RIYADH, August 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Temperatures across parts of the Riyadh Region are forecast to reach between 47°C and 48°C on Tuesday, according to the Saudi Press Agency, citing the National Center for Meteorology. The heatwave will affect Riyadh City, Diriyah, Thadiq, Huraymila, Rumah, Dhurma, Marat, Al-Hariq, Al-Kharj, Ad-Dilam, Hawtat Bani Tamim, Al-Muzahimiyah, Ad-Dawadmi, Ar-Rayn, Al-Quwayiy

Air France Suspends Flights to Riyadh and Dubai as Regional Security Deteriorates PARIS, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Air France suspended flights to Riyadh and Dubai on Monday as the security situation across the Middle East continued to deteriorate. Flights to and from Riyadh will remain suspended through July 25, while services to and from Dubai have been halted through July 28, the airline said. Air France also extended its suspension of Beirut services until Aug

Security Forces Hospital In Riyadh Treats Premature Infant With Rare Congenital Condition | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Security Forces Hospital in Riyadh diagnosed and treated a premature infant with a large occipital encephalocele measuring more than 10 centimeters in diameter, a rare congenital malformation of the nervous system. The condition was diagnosed before birth at the hospital’s high-risk pregnancy clinic using advanced ultrasound imaging a

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

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