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Northern Borders Region Participates in King Abdulaziz Camel Festival with Cultural Pavilion
SPA Riyadh, December 12, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the directives of Northern Borders Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan, the region’s principality is participating in the 10th King Abdulaziz Camel Festival through a dedicated pavilion hosted within the Ministry of Interior’s Security Oasis Exhibition. The pavilion presents elements of the Northern Borders Region’s cultural heritage alongside initiatives linked to quality of life. Displays inc
9 hours ago1 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Inaugurates New Facilities at King Salman Air Base in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, inaugurated new facilities at King Salman Air Base in the central sector during a ceremony held in Riyadh on Tuesday. The project forms part of strategic development initiatives aimed at strengthening the combat readiness of the Royal Saudi Air Force. Upon arrival at the base, HRH the Crown Prince was received by Min
3 days ago2 min read


Saudi Arabia and Qatar Issue Joint Statement at Conclusion of Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s Visit
SPA Riyadh, December 8, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia and Qatar issued a joint statement at the end of the visit of Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, made at the invitation of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. According to the statement, HRH the Crown Prince received the Amir of Qatar at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. Both sides held of
4 days ago2 min read


Saudi FM Meets Qatar’s PM and Foreign Minister in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, Dec 9 (SABN) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Monday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations, areas of cooperation and ways to develop them in line with the aspirations of the leaderships and peoples of both countries. Following the meeting, Prince Faisal and Sheikh Mohammed co-chaired the Executi
4 days ago1 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Receives Phone Call from French President Macron
Riyadh, December 8, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call today from President Emmanuel Macron of France. The call reviewed regional and international developments and the ongoing efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability. Both sides also discussed bilateral relations and existing areas of cooperation, in addition to several topics of mutual inter
4 days ago1 min read


Saudi Arabia records 19,790 violations of residency, labor and border regulations in nationwide campaigns
Riyadh, December 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between November 27 and December 3 resulted in 19,790 violations of residency, labor and border security regulations, the Ministry of Interior said. According to the ministry, authorities recorded 12,252 residency violations , 4,384 border security violations , and 3,154 labor-related violations . Border security units apprehended 1,661 people attempting to enter the
6 days ago1 min read


Saudi Arabia Provides $90 Million in Financial Support to the State of Palestine
AMMAN, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Ambassador to Jordan Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan presented Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation and Acting Minister of Finance Estephan Salameh with $90 million in financial support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Palestine. The handover took place at the Saudi embassy yesterday as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to support Palestine in 2025. Prince Mansou
Dec 22 min read


Russia and Saudi Arabia Sign Agreement on Visa-Free Travel for Tourists and Business Visitors
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak looks on as Russia's President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) and Togo's President of the Council of Ministers Faure Gnassingbe (not pictured) meet at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov RIYADH, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Russia and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement on Monday to implement a visa-free travel regime for tourists and business travelers from both countries for s
Dec 21 min read


Saudi Arabia Wins Six Awards at WorldSkills Asia 2025 Competition in Taipei
📷SPA TAIPEI, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s delegation achieved six awards at the WorldSkills Asia 2025 Competition, held in Taipei from November 27 to 30, marking a strong performance among more than 500 contestants from 29 countries competing across 35 skills. Saudi competitors won second place in robotics and third places in both web design and graphic design. The delegation also received excellence awards in graphic design and welding, in
Nov 301 min read


Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Attack on Beit Jinn in Syria
RIYADH, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saudi Arabia condemned the attack carried out by Israeli occupation forces on the town of Beit Jinn in Rif Dimashq, Syrian Arab Republic, reiterating the Kingdom’s rejection of all Israeli violations on Syrian territory. The ministry said the Kingdom rejects attempts to undermine the security and stability of Syria and its people, stressing the need to protect the sovereignty and te
Nov 281 min read


Average Umrah performance time recorded at 117 minutes in Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH, authority says
📷SPA MAKKAH, November 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque reported that the average time to complete Umrah during Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH was 117 minutes, with 92% of worshippers performing Tawaf in the Mataf area at the Grand Mosque. According to the authority, the average Tawaf time was 43 minutes, while Sa‘i between Safa and Marwa averaged 49 minutes. Moving from the courtya
Nov 241 min read


UNIDO chief describes Saudi Arabia as regional leader in economic development at Global Industry Summit 2025
📷SPA RIYADH, November 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), praised Saudi Arabia as a regional leader in economic development, highlighting the Kingdom’s strategic projects and diversification programs. Müller delivered his remarks during the Global Industry Summit (GIS) 2025, which also serves as the 21st Session of the UNIDO General Conference. The summit is being held from N
Nov 231 min read


Saudi Arabia urges citizens to safeguard passports and verify validity before international travel
RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Passports has called on citizens planning to travel abroad to protect their passports from damage, loss, or misuse, and to ensure they are stored securely at all times. The directorate emphasized the need for travelers and their companions to verify the validity of their passports before departure. Passports must be valid for at least three months when traveling to Arab countries and six month
Nov 201 min read


Saudi Arabia and United States Sign Strategic Defense Agreement at the White House
Washington, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed today at the White House the Strategic Defense Agreement between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America. The agreement falls within the framework of the long-standing strategic partnership and historical ties that have linked the two countries for more
Nov 191 min read


Saudi Arabia: 82.4% of Children Aged 24–59 Months on Track in Health, Learning and Well-Being – GASTAT
RIYADH, November 17, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) today released the results of the Early Childhood Development and Child Well-being Statistics 2025, revealing that 82.4% of children aged 24–59 months in the Kingdom are on track in the areas of health, learning, and psychosocial well-being, according to the Early Childhood Development Index 2023 (ECDI2030). The data show that 83.2% of girls are on track compared with 81.6%
Nov 171 min read


Saudi Arabia to Host Global AI Summit 2026 Under Patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
📷SPA Riyadh, Nov. 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) announced that it will host the fourth edition of the Global AI Summit in Riyadh from September 15 to 17, 2026, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of SDAIA’s Board of Directors. SDAIA said the summit will bring together senior government officials, decision-makers, CEOs of major global
Nov 131 min read


Saudi Request to Buy F-35 Jets Clears Pentagon Review Stage, Sources Say
📷 U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs fly side by side with Republic of Korea Air Force F-35s as part of a bilateral exercise over the Yellow Sea, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2022. U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier/Handout via REUTERS WASHINGTON, November 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s request to purchase up to 48 F-35 fighter jets has passed a key review hurdle within the Pentagon, two sources familiar with the matter said for Reuters, adding that
Nov 42 min read


Saudi Arabia Welcomes Syria’s Recognition of the Republic of Kosovo
Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s welcome of the Syrian government’s recognition of the Republic of Kosova. The announcement was made during the trilateral meeting held in Riyadh between His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, President Ahmad al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic, and President Vjosa Osmani of the Republic of Ko
Oct 301 min read


Saudi Arabia Undecided on Investing in Egypt’s Red Sea Coast, Minister Says
📷 Ahmed Al Khateeb, Chairman of the Saudi commission for tourism and national heritage gestures during an interview with Reuters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia September 25, 2019. Picture taken September 25, 2019. REUTERS/Nael Shyoukhi Riyadh, October 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has not yet decided whether to invest in Egypt’s Red Sea coast, focusing instead on expanding domestic tourism infrastructure, Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said on Sunday. S
Oct 271 min read


Saudi Arabia Signs United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime
📷SPA Hanoi, October 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by National Cybersecurity Authority Governor Eng. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Mazyed, has signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi, Vietnam. The signing places Saudi Arabia among the first countries to endorse the international agreement — the first of its kind under the auspices of the United Nations — aimed at combating cybercrime on a global scale. The co
Oct 261 min read
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