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SPA Riyadh, January 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has launched the Hexagon Data Center in Riyadh, described as the world’s largest government data center and classified as Tier IV, as the Kingdom positions itself in the global race to build massive data center capacity. The facility is intended to support national development sectors by leveraging advanced technologies, with the strategy guided by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) and Saudi Vision

January 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia ranked second globally in the World Bank Group’s GovTech Maturity Index (GTMI) 2025 and placed first, for the third consecutive time, in the 2024 Government Electronic and Mobile Services (GEMS) Maturity Index issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), according to a statement on the Kingdom’s digital government performance. Digital government services continued advancing in

Riyadh, December 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia said actions taken by the United Arab Emirates in Yemen were a threat to the Kingdom’s national security and called on the UAE to comply with a Yemeni request for all its forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, citing a foreign ministry statement. The foreign ministry said it was disappointed by what it described as UAE pressure on forces of Yemen’s Southern Transitiona

SPA RIYADH, Dec. 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi falconer Amina Al-Anzi from the Northern Borders Region has documented her journey in breeding and training falcons, turning a childhood passion into a practice based on learning, patience and gradual development, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Speaking to the Saudi Press Agency, Al-Anzi said her interest in falcons began several years ago during her childhood, when she watched them at festivals. After acquiring h

SPA RIYADH, Dec. 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Seven qualifying rounds for local owners were held on Saturday as part of the Melwah competition at the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025, the world’s largest gathering of falcons. The festival is organized by the Saudi Falcons Club at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, and runs from December 25 to January 10, with broad participation from local and international falconers. Saturday marked the third day of compe

RIYADH, December 20, 2025 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior said inspection campaigns carried out nationwide between Dec. 11 and 17 recorded 17,880 violations of residency, labor and border security regulations. The ministry said 11,190 of the violations were linked to residency rules, 2,889 to labor laws and 3,801 to border security. Border authorities also intercepted 1,509 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, the ministry said, adding that 44% were

A World Trade Organization (WTO) logo is pictured on their headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, June 3, 2016. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse GENEVA, December 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has proposed to host a major ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2028, according to a WTO document. The proposal was included on the agenda of a WTO meeting held in Geneva on December 16–17. Twenty-two countries welcomed the request, although a final decisi

RIYADH, December 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia ranked second worldwide in the Digital Regulatory Maturity Index 2025, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), placing behind Germany among 193 countries and remaining in the highest “Leading” category of the global assessment. The ranking was announced in a press release issued by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST). CST Acting Governor Eng. Haitham bin Abdulrahman Alo

SPA RIYADH, December 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent messages of condolences and sympathy to the Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and to the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, on the death of Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Sabah Al-Nasser Al-Sabah. The Crown Prince expressed his deepest con

SPA RIYADH, December 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Cabinet, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has approved the cancellation of the expat levy on foreign workers employed in licensed industrial establishments, based on a recommendation by the Council of Economic and Development Affairs. The decision reflects continued support for the industrial sector and aims to strengthen the sustainabilit

RIYADH, December 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the Israeli occupation authorities’ approval of the construction of 19 settlements in the occupied West Bank, describing the move as a violation of relevant United Nations resolutions. The Kingdom reiterated its call on the international community to assume its responsibility to put an end to these violations. Saudi Arabia also affirmed it

SPA RIYADH, December 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met at his office in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh with President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of the Sudan Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the latest developments in the Republic of the Sudan, their implications, and efforts aimed

SPA Riyadh, December 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met on Sunday in Riyadh with Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to further develop cooperation in a manner that serves the mutual interests of both countries. They also exchanged views on recent regional

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

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

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