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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

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

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

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

📷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

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

📷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

📷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

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