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Saudi Arabia Ranks Among World’s Top 10 Countries for Private AI Investment
Saudi Arabia Ranks Among World’s Top 10 Countries for Private AI Investment RIYADH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s government data network enables more than 60 public entities to integrate information while retaining it within their own systems, according to the World Bank’s World Development Report 2026. The report, titled The Promise of Artificial Intelligence, highlighted the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority’s role in building the i
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Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship Upgraded to Category B
Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship Upgraded to Category B | 📷spa HAIL, August 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center has approved Category B status for the 2026 Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship. The classification allows the championship to qualify participants for international Arabian horse competitions. Hail Governor Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz has supported the development of the champio
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King Salman Praises Makkah Summit as Saudi Arabia, TĂĽrkiye and Pakistan Advance Defence Partnership
King Salman Praises Makkah Summit as Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Advance Defence Partnership JEDDAH, August 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud praised the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence on Tuesday, highlighting a new long-term framework for defence cooperation between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan. Chairing the Cabinet session in Jeddah, King Salman thanked Crown Prince and Prime Min
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Colombia’s Recognition of Israeli Sovereignty Over Occupied Syrian Golan Heights
Saudi Arabia Condemns Colombia’s Recognition of Israeli Sovereignty Over Occupied Syrian Golan Heights RIYADH, August 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned Colombia’s recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights on Tuesday, saying the decision violates international law and calling on Bogotá to reconsider its position. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Colombia’s move runs counter to relevant United Nations resolutions, parti
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Saudi Sports Sector Conference Reviews Club, Facility and Season Preparations
Saudi Sports Sector Conference Reviews Club, Facility and Season Preparations | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Ministry of Sport’s regular sports sector conference reviewed developments related to clubs, facilities and preparations for the upcoming season, while highlighting programs and initiatives supporting sports across Saudi Arabia. The conference confirmed the completion of Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud University Stadium, developed in cooperation w
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Scottish Falconry Farm Joins International Falcon Breeders Auction
Scottish Falconry Farm Joins International Falcon Breeders Auction | SPA RIYADH, August 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A family-run falconry farm from Scotland is participating in the International Falcon Breeders Auction in Malham, north of Riyadh, with an operation focused primarily on racing falcons. The family uses GPS tracking devices to monitor its birds during training, practice and free flight. It also operates a separate project producing falcons for sale and expo
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy Congratulates Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
Volodymyr Zelenskyy Congratulates Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Makkah Joint Defence Agreement RIYADH, August 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement during a phone call between the two leaders. Zelenskyy expressed hope that the agreement would contribute to strengthening security and stability across the regi
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Religious Affairs Presidency Expands AI Services for Umrah Performers
Religious Affairs Presidency Expands AI Services for Umrah Performers | 📷SPA MAKKAH, August 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has expanded its use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies to support Umrah performers during the Umrah season. The services are designed to improve multilingual access to religious guidance and practical information while helping accommodate increasing numb
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KAUST Scientists Find Corals Can Be Primed to Resist Disease
KAUST Scientists Find Corals Can Be Primed to Resist Disease | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have found that controlled exposure to a pathogen can prepare corals to better resist the same disease agent during a later encounter. The study, published in ISME Host Microbe, exposed corals to sub-lethal doses or inactive forms of a disease-causing pathogen. The corals showed greater resistance
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Saudi Arabia Takes First Place at INSO 2026 With Four International Awards
Saudi Arabia Takes First Place at INSO 2026 With Four International Awards | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia took first place at the International Nuclear Science Olympiad 2026, securing the title of “Nuclear Science Ambassador” and four international awards. The Kingdom’s awards comprised two gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze medal. Jeddah hosted the third edition of the olympiad from August 2 to 9, marking the first time the eve
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Saudi Student Jana Saleh Abdullah Al-Subeil Wins Gold and Best Female Student Award at INSO 2026
Saudi Student Jana Saleh Abdullah Al-Subeil Wins Gold and Best Female Student Award at INSO 2026 JEDDAH, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi student Jana Saleh Abdullah Al-Subeil won a gold medal and the “Best Female Student” award presented by the International Atomic Energy Agency at the International Nuclear Science Olympiad 2026. Saudi Arabia topped the olympiad results, with Amjad Mahmoud Issa Al-Darwish also winning gold and receiving the title of “Nuclear Sci
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council Members’ Condemnation of Houthi Attacks
Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council Members’ Condemnation of Houthi Attacks RIYADH, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia welcomed a statement issued by members of the UN Security Council condemning Houthi missile attacks against the Kingdom since July 13 and attacks targeting commercial vessels since July 22. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the statement’s emphasis on compliance with international law and relevant Security Council resolut
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attack on Emirati Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attack on Emirati Tanker in Strait of Hormuz RIYADH, August 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the attack on an Emirati tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz and held Iran responsible for the incident and its consequences. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack threatened the security and safety of maritime navigation and global energy supplies. The Kingdom described Iran’s continued attacks as a grav
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Two JW Falcons Sell for SAR 540,000 at International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026
Two JW Falcons Sell for SAR 540,000 at International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Two falcons from JW Falcons were sold for a combined SAR 540,000 during the first auction night of the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026. Bidding for a young pure gyrfalcon opened at SAR 50,000 before the falcon was sold for SAR 380,000. A young hybrid gyrfalcon also entered bidding at SAR 50,000 and was sold for SAR 160,000. The N
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EU Condemns Houthi Attacks in Saudi Arabia’s Najran Region and Yemen’s Marib
EU Condemns Houthi Attacks in Saudi Arabia’s Najran Region and Yemen’s Marib BRUSSELS, August 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The European Union condemned attacks it attributed to the Houthis in Saudi Arabia’s Najran Region and attacks targeting civilian facilities and infrastructure in Marib, Yemen. An EU spokesperson called for an immediate end to attacks against civilians and said the targeting of civilians, civilian facilities and infrastructure was unacceptable. The sta
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄźan Review Bilateral Relations
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Review Bilateral Relations MAKKAH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Makkah on Friday. The two leaders reviewed Saudi-Turkish relations, ways to strengthen cooperation and regional developments. The meeting was attended by Minister of National
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Review Bilateral Relations
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Review Bilateral Relations MAKKAH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Makkah on Friday. The two leaders reviewed Saudi-Pakistani relations, cooperation across various fields and regional developments. The meeting was attended
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mutual Defence Pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mutual Defence Pact | 📷SPA MAKKAH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a mutual defence pact stipulating that an attack against any of the three countries “shall be regarded as an attack against them all.” The agreement is “intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression” and “further provides for the enhancement of all aspects of defence cooperation among the
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Young Arabian Oryx Documented at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve
Young Arabian Oryx Documented at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority has documented a young Arabian oryx resting beneath acacia trees inside the reserve. The authority said the presence of young Arabian oryx in their natural habitat is a positive indicator of efforts to protect habitats, expand vegetation cover and reduce practices that affec
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Saudi Crown Prince and Macron Discuss Regional Security and Maritime Navigation
Saudi Crown Prince and Macron Discuss Regional Security and Maritime Navigation RIYADH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron during which the two leaders reviewed the latest regional developments. They discussed efforts to address those developments with the aim of strengthening security and stability in the region and ensuring the safety and freedom of maritime navigation. T
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