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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
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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
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Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Exports Rise 5.5% in August 2025: GASTAT
Riyadh, October 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, increased by 5.5% in August 2025 compared with the same month of 2024, according to the International Trade Bulletin issued by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The share of non-oil exports to imports slightly declined to 39.1% in August 2025 from 39.8% a year earlier. Machinery, electrical equipment, and parts represented 25.4% of total non-oil exports,
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Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Goals 85% Complete, Says Investment Minister
📷 Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih attends the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 29, 2024. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Riyadh, October 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih said on Sunday that 85% of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives have been completed or are on track, underscoring the country’s ongoing economic and social transformation. “We’ve made
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Goldman Sachs Establishes Private Wealth Management Team in Saudi Arabia
📷 A screen displays the the company logo for Goldman Sachs on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 7, 2025. REUTERS Riyadh, October 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Goldman Sachs has announced the establishment of a private wealth management team in Saudi Arabia , as the U.S. investment bank strengthens its presence in the Middle East to cater to the region’s growing base of high-net-worth clients . In a statement issued on Tuesday,
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SME Bank to Participate as Strategic Sponsor in Biban 2025 Forum
Riyadh, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Small and Medium Enterprises Bank (SME Bank) announced its participation as a strategic sponsor in the upcoming Biban 2025 Forum, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) from November 5 to 8 in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The bank’s participation underscores its commitment to supporting the entrepreneurship ecosystem and enhancing the contribution of small and medium e
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Saudi Arabia’s Construction Cost Index Rises 0.7% in September, GASTAT Reports
📷SPA Riyadh, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) released its Construction Cost Index (CCI) bulletin for September 2025, showing a 0.7% year-on-year increase in construction costs across Saudi Arabia, the authority announced on Wednesday. The rise was driven by a 0.8% increase in residential construction costs and a 0.6% increase in non-residential costs, reflecting continued activity in the Kingdom’s construction and real
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Chairs Cabinet Session, Reviews Gaza Developments and Approves Key Agreements
📷SPA Riyadh, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. At the outset, His Royal Highness briefed the Cabinet on the phone call received from French President Emmanuel Macron, during which the two leaders discussed developments in the Gaza Strip and stressed the urgent need to allevi
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Falcon Hunting Season Begins in Jazan, Preserving Centuries-Old Heritage
📷SPA Jazan, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – As winter approaches each year, the mountainous and coastal regions of Jazan mark the start of the falcon hunting season, a deeply rooted tradition that remains a vital part of Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage and desert identity, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Falconers begin preparing in late autumn, coinciding with the annual falcon migration from Central Asia to warmer climates. Running from September through
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire Agreement Signed in Doha
Riyadh, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s welcome of the ceasefire agreement signed between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Afghanistan in Doha, aimed at establishing mechanisms to ensure lasting peace and stability between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. “The Kingdom affirms its support for all regional and international efforts aimed at promoting peace and stabilit
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UAE Receives Invitation from Saudi Arabia to Participate in Expo 2030 Riyadh
📷WAM Abu Dhabi, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a letter from His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, inviting the United Arab Emirates to participate in Expo 2030 Riyadh, which will be held from October 1, 2030, to March 31, 2031, under the theme “The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow.” The letter was del
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Grand Mosque Imam Delivers Friday Sermon on Faith, Unity, and Trust in Allah
📷SPA Makkah, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Grand Mosque Imam Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid delivered the Friday sermon today, focusing on the importance of fearing Allah, reflecting on the rewards of good deeds, and engaging in supplication, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Sheikh Saleh dedicated the main portion of his sermon to the story of the People of the Cave from Surat Al-Kahf, drawing lessons on monotheism (tawhid), steadfastness in faith, and the link be
Oct 171 min read


Saudi Arabia Launches Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh with SAR4 Billion in New Entertainment Investments
📷SPA Riyadh, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Joy Forum 2025, one of the world’s largest gatherings dedicated to the entertainment industry, opened on Thursday at Boulevard City in Riyadh, attended by General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. In his opening remarks, Alalshikh highlighted that the Kingdom’s rapid progress in the entertainment sector has been made possible through the support of Custodia
Oct 171 min read


Saudi Arabia Qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup After Draw with Iraq
📷SPA Jeddah, October 15, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi national football team secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a goalless draw against Iraq on Tuesday evening at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, as part of the Asian qualifiers for the tournament. More than 60,000 spectators attended the match, filling the stadium and creating a celebratory atmosphere that reflected national pride and joy as Saudi Arabia reached the World
Oct 151 min read


Saudi Arabia coach Hervé Renard confirms team’s readiness ahead of Iraq clash in World Cup qualifiers
📷SPA Jeddah, October 13, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia national team coach Hervé Renard confirmed the team’s full readiness to face Iraq on Tuesday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, in the fourth round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Speaking at a press conference held in Jeddah, Renard said maintaining focus on the pitch will be a decisive factor in advancing toward qualification, d
Oct 131 min read


Over 13 million visit the Two Holy Mosques during Rabi’ Al-Akhir 1447 AH
📷SPA Makkah, October 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s...
Oct 111 min read


First direct Riyadh–Moscow flight by Saudia marks deepening Saudi–Russian ties
📷 Passenger aircrafts of Saudia, Saudi Arabia's national airline, and Russia’s Aeroflot stand near a terminal of Sheremetyevo...
Oct 111 min read


Three falcons sold for SAR428,000 at Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2025
📷SPA Riyadh, October 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Three falcons — two from Mongolia and one local — were sold for a total of...
Oct 111 min read


Saudi relief planes 66 and 67 land in El Arish with aid for Gaza
📷SPA El Arish, Egypt, October 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The 66th and 67th Saudi relief planes, operated by the King Salman...
Oct 111 min read


Saudi Arabia reports 21,403 residency, labor and border violations in Oct. 2–8 inspections
Riyadh, October 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior said inspection campaigns conducted October...
Oct 111 min read
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