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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

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%

📷 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

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

📷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

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,

📷 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

📷 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,

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

📷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

📷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

📷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

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

📷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

📷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

📷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

📷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

📷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