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Adesanya and Magomedov Headline UFC Fight Night at Riyadh Season
Events & ExhibitionsMonday, November 9, 2026 : 10:17(+4GMT)

Adesanya and Magomedov Headline UFC Fight Night at Riyadh Season

Riyadh, November 08, 2026, SPA -- The main card for UFC Fight Night, set to take place in Riyadh on December 5 as part of Riyadh Season, has been revealed, featuring highly anticipated matchups between some of the world's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) stars. Headlining the event is a middleweight showdown between Nigeria's Israel Adesanya, a two-time UFC Middleweight Champion, and Russia's Shar...

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Public Security Participates in Ministry of Interior Pavilion at Hajj Conference and Exhibition
Local NewsMonday, November 9, 2026 : 10:15(+4GMT)

Public Security Participates in Ministry of Interior Pavilion at Hajj Conference and Exhibition

Jeddah, November 9, 2026, SPA -- Public Security is participating in the Ministry of Interior pavilion at the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition, held under the theme "From Makkah to the World" from November 8 to 11, 2026, at the Jeddah Superdome. During its participation, Public Security is showcasing the latest technologies and security solutions used in traffic management to enhance the safet...

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Makkah Region Deputy Governor Visits Interior Ministry Pavilion at Hajj Conference
Local NewsMonday, November 9, 2026 : 10:13(+4GMT)

Makkah Region Deputy Governor Visits Interior Ministry Pavilion at Hajj Conference

Jeddah, November 9, 2026, SPA -- Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz visited the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion at the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition, held under the theme “From Makkah to the World” at the Jeddah Superdome from November 8 to 11. During the visit, he reviewed the ministry’s initiatives in the service, healthcare, hum...

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Under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Patronage, Makkah Deputy Governor Inaugurates Sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah
Local NewsMonday, November 9, 2026 : 10:11(+4GMT)

Under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Patronage, Makkah Deputy Governor Inaugurates Sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah

Jeddah, November 9, 2026, SPA -- Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and on his behalf, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition on Sunday. Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah at the Jeddah Superdome under the theme “From Makkah to the World,&rdquo...

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HRH the Crown Prince Congratulates President of Azerbaijan on Victory Day and Flag Day
Local NewsMonday, November 9, 2026 : 10:10(+4GMT)

HRH the Crown Prince Congratulates President of Azerbaijan on Victory Day and Flag Day

Riyadh, November 08, 2026, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on his country's Victory Day and Flag Day. HRH the Crown Prince wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Azerbaijan steady...

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NCM Warns of Heavy Rainfall in Madinah Region
Local NewsSaturday, November 7, 2026 : 10:43(+4GMT)

NCM Warns of Heavy Rainfall in Madinah Region

Madinah, November 07, 2026, SPA -- The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has warned of heavy rainfall in Madinah Region today, Saturday, accompanied by strong winds, near-zero horizontal visibility, hail, flash floods, and thunderstorms. The center stated that the weather conditions are expected to begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 7:00 p.m., urging everyone to exercise caution and follow...

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SPA Lens Captures First Signs of Spring West of Turaif
Local NewsSaturday, November 7, 2026 : 10:40(+4GMT)

SPA Lens Captures First Signs of Spring West of Turaif

Turaif, November 06, 2026, SPA -- Recent rainfall has brought fresh greenery to areas west of Turaif Governorate in Northern Borders Region, with wild plants emerging across valleys and low-lying areas. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) documented the seasonal growth in Aqran, Duqrah, and Al-Hanu, popular outdoor destinations that attract residents and nature lovers during the rainy and spring seasons.

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HRH the Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Sierra Leone’s President
Local NewsSaturday, November 7, 2026 : 10:38(+4GMT)

HRH the Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Sierra Leone’s President

Riyadh, November 05, 2026, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from President Julius Maada Bio of the Republic of Sierra Leone concerning relations between the two countries. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received the message during a meeting with Sierra Leone’s Ambassador...

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Under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Patronage, Jeddah to Host Sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition on Sunday
Local NewsSaturday, November 7, 2026 : 10:37(+4GMT)

Under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Patronage, Jeddah to Host Sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition on Sunday

Jeddah, November 05, 2026, SPA -- Jeddah will host the sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition from November 8 to 11 at Jeddah Superdome, under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in cooperation with the Pilgrim Experience Program, a Saudi Vision 2030 program, the event will be held under the...

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LPTC Concludes Participation at Algiers Book Fair
Local NewsSaturday, November 7, 2026 : 10:34(+4GMT)

LPTC Concludes Participation at Algiers Book Fair

Algiers, November 06, 2026, SPA --The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission (LPTC) has concluded the cultural program accompanying the Kingdom’s participation as the guest of honor at the 2026 Algiers International Book Fair. The conclusion featured a seminar on the role of the Arabic Observatory of Translation in documenting translation activity across the Arab world and shapin...

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Taibah University Concludes Sixth International Multi-Conference on AI Technology, Highlights Scientific Research Findings
Education NewsFriday, November 6, 2026 : 15:13(+4GMT)

Taibah University Concludes Sixth International Multi-Conference on AI Technology, Highlights Scientific Research Findings

Madinah, November 6, 2026, SPA -- Taibah University in Madinah concluded the sixth International Multi-Conference on Artificial Intelligence Technology 2026 (MCAIT 2026), following three days of scientific lectures and specialized research sessions highlighting the latest developments and research applications in artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies. The conference's third day fea...

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Saudi, Turkish Interior Ministers Hold Official Talks in Ankara
Local NewsFriday, November 6, 2026 : 15:09(+4GMT)

Saudi, Turkish Interior Ministers Hold Official Talks in Ankara

Ankara, November 06, 2026, SPA -- Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met yesterday in Ankara with Minister of Interior of the Republic of Türkiye Mustafa Çiftçi. Following the meeting, the two ministers held an official session of talks, during which Prince Abdulaziz emphasized that the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salma...

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Saudi Fund for Development Signs Six Development Loan Agreements Worth Over USD 403 Million with Syria
Local NewsFriday, November 6, 2026 : 15:04(+4GMT)

Saudi Fund for Development Signs Six Development Loan Agreements Worth Over USD 403 Million with Syria

Riyadh, 5 November 2026 – The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed six concessional development loan agreements worth more than USD 403 million with the Syrian Arab Republic, marking a significant step in supporting the country’s recovery through the rehabilitation of essential infrastructure, restoration of vital public services and improvement of living conditions for communit...

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Saudi Fund for Development Signs Six Development Loan Agreements Worth Over USD 403 Million with Syria
Local NewsThursday, November 5, 2026 : 21:15(+4GMT)

Saudi Fund for Development Signs Six Development Loan Agreements Worth Over USD 403 Million with Syria

Riyadh, 4 November 2026 – The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed six concessional development loan agreements worth more than USD 403 million with the Syrian Arab Republic, marking a significant step in supporting the country’s recovery through the rehabilitation of essential infrastructure, restoration of vital public services and improvement of living conditions for communit...

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Automechanika Riyadh Postponed to 21-23 June 2027
Automobile NewsThursday, November 5, 2026 : 17:20(+4GMT)

Automechanika Riyadh Postponed to 21-23 June 2027

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 5 November 2026: Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia has announced that Automechanika Riyadh, the country’s leading trade exhibition for the automotive aftermarket, will now take place 21-23 June 2027 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC). The postponement follows a review of recent developments in Saudi Arabia and places the safety and wellbeing of exhibitors...

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Taibah University AI Conference Highlights Latest Research
Education NewsThursday, November 5, 2026 : 13:22(+4GMT)

Taibah University AI Conference Highlights Latest Research

Madinah, November 5, 2026, SPA -- The second day of the Sixth International Multi-Conference on Artificial Intelligence Technology (MCAIT 2026), hosted by Taibah University in partnership with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, featured four keynote lectures, parallel in-person and virtual research sessions, and a specialized workshop addressing the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI)...

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ICAIRE: An International Extension of Saudi Arabia’s 80-Year Partnership with UNESCO
Local NewsThursday, November 5, 2026 : 13:20(+4GMT)

ICAIRE: An International Extension of Saudi Arabia’s 80-Year Partnership with UNESCO

Riyadh, November 5, 2026, SPA -- The establishment of the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) in Riyadh continues the 80-year partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Saudi Arabia was among the 20 countries that met in London in 1946 to establish the organization. Building on this partnership, ICAIRE op...

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Theater and Performing Arts Commission to Present a Variety of Performances across Six Saudi Cities
Events & ExhibitionsThursday, November 5, 2026 : 13:19(+4GMT)

Theater and Performing Arts Commission to Present a Variety of Performances across Six Saudi Cities

Riyadh, November 5, 2026, SPA -- The Theater and Performing Arts Commission (TPAC) will present a variety of performances from November 11 to December 19, 2026, across six cities in the Kingdom. The program will kick off in the capital, Riyadh, with performances taking place in public spaces, offering visitors an immersive experience and a closer look at TPAC’s activities. The program featur...

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Under Saudi Leadership's Directives, SFD Finances Projects Worth over $403 Million in Syria
Local NewsThursday, November 5, 2026 : 13:14(+4GMT)

Under Saudi Leadership's Directives, SFD Finances Projects Worth over $403 Million in Syria

Riyadh, November 5, 2026, SPA -- In implementation of the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and in the presence of HRH the Crown Prince and President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed six con...

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HRH the Crown Prince, Syrian President Hold Talks in Riyadh, Witness Signing of Agreements
Local NewsThursday, November 5, 2026 : 13:12(+4GMT)

HRH the Crown Prince, Syrian President Hold Talks in Riyadh, Witness Signing of Agreements

Riyadh, November 04, 2026, SPA -- At the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and building on the deep-rooted historical and fraternal ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Syrian Arab Republic and their peoples, President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the Kingdom on Wednesday to further strengthen bilateral relations....

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KIB Invest joins hands with Al-Irtiqaa to organize “A Day That Makes a Difference” at Bayt Abdullah Children’s Hospice
Business NewsThursday, November 5, 2026 : 10:54(+4GMT)

KIB Invest joins hands with Al-Irtiqaa to organize “A Day That Makes a Difference” at Bayt Abdullah Children’s Hospice

Kuwait, 4 November 2026: KIB Invest, the investment arm of Kuwait International Bank (KIB), organized an initiative under the slogan “A Day That Makes a Difference,” in collaboration with Al-Irtiqaa Intellectual & Cultural Company at Bayt Abdullah Children’s Hospice (BACCH). The initiative featured a range of recreational workshops, interactive activities, and gifts

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Al-Jouf Governor Inaugurates Municipal and Development Projects Worth More Than SAR23 Million in Tabarjal
Local NewsWednesday, November 4, 2026 : 10:38(+4GMT)

Al-Jouf Governor Inaugurates Municipal and Development Projects Worth More Than SAR23 Million in Tabarjal

Tabarjal, November 03, 2026, SPA -- Governor of Al-Jouf Region Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz inaugurated seven municipal and development projects worth a total of SAR23,689,400 during a visit to Tabarjal Governorate. The projects include road improvements, park and green-space rehabilitation, asphalt paving, and lighting installations, as part of efforts to enhance the urban landscape and...

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HRH the Crown Prince Chairs Cabinet Session in Riyadh
Local NewsWednesday, November 4, 2026 : 10:34(+4GMT)

HRH the Crown Prince Chairs Cabinet Session in Riyadh

Riyadh, November 03, 2026, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held today in Riyadh. HRH the Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on the contents of the two messages addressed to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH the Crown Prince from King of Malaysia Sultan Ib...

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Saudi Arabia’s FDI Inflows Rise 33.5% to SAR159 Billion in 2025
Business NewsWednesday, November 4, 2026 : 10:25(+4GMT)

Saudi Arabia’s FDI Inflows Rise 33.5% to SAR159 Billion in 2025

Riyadh, November 3, 2026, SPA -- Saudi Arabia recorded a 33.5% increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2025 compared with 2024, reaching approximately SAR159 billion. The growth reflects the Kingdom’s increasing appeal to foreign investors and its continued progress toward achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Alongside this growth, the stock of FDI in Saudi Arabia in...

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Al-Hilal Beats Shabab AlAhli 2-0 in AFC Champions League Elite
Events & ExhibitionsWednesday, November 4, 2026 : 10:22(+4GMT)

Al-Hilal Beats Shabab AlAhli 2-0 in AFC Champions League Elite

Riyadh, November 4, 2026, SPA -- Al-Hilal Saudi Club beat visiting Shabab AlAhli Dubai FC 2-0 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on Tuesday in the fourth round of the AFC Champions League Elite. The three points brought Al-Hilal level with Shabab AlAhli on nine.

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KSrelief Lays Foundation Stone for Medical and Health Education Center in Syria
HealthcareWednesday, November 4, 2026 : 10:20(+4GMT)

KSrelief Lays Foundation Stone for Medical and Health Education Center in Syria

Hama, November 4, 2026, SPA -- The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) yesterday laid the foundation stone for a project to rehabilitate and equip the Center for Continuing Medical and Health Education (CCMHE) in Hama, Syria, under the supervision of the Syrian Ministry of Health. The ceremony was attended by Director of the KSrelief Office in Jordan and Syria, Dr. Naif Al-Sh...

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Prince Faisal bin Salman Approves Executive Program on Saudi History
Local NewsTuesday, November 3, 2026 : 10:05(+4GMT)

Prince Faisal bin Salman Approves Executive Program on Saudi History

Riyadh, November 3, 2026, SPA -- Special Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the King Abdulaziz Public Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has approved the Executive Program on Saudi History, scheduled to launch in the second quarter of 2027, to enhance knowledge of the Kingdom's national history...

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NEOM Hosts Qatar's Al-Duhail Seeking Return to Winning Ways in Gulf Club Champions League
Events & ExhibitionsTuesday, November 3, 2026 : 10:04(+4GMT)

NEOM Hosts Qatar's Al-Duhail Seeking Return to Winning Ways in Gulf Club Champions League

Riyadh, November 3, 2026, NEOM S.C. will host Qatar's Al-Duhail today at King Khalid Sports City Stadium in Matchday Three of Group A of the Gulf Club Champions League, seeking to return to winning ways after its defeat in the previous round. Al-Duhail will look to extend its winning streak and consolidate its lead at the top of the group.

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Saudi Ambassador to UK, Mawani President Discuss Maritime Cooperation
Local NewsTuesday, November 3, 2026 : 10:02(+4GMT)

Saudi Ambassador to UK, Mawani President Discuss Maritime Cooperation

London, November 3, 2026, SPA -- Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz received President of the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) Suliman Almazroua and his delegation in London. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council meetings and the World Ports Conference in the British capital. Discussion...

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Fifth European Film Festival Kicks Off in Riyadh
Events & ExhibitionsTuesday, November 3, 2026 : 10:00(+4GMT)

Fifth European Film Festival Kicks Off in Riyadh

Riyadh, November 3, 2026, SPA -- The fifth edition of the European Film Festival kicked off today in Riyadh, featuring 16 films from 16 European countries. The festival is organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Saudi Arabia in cooperation with the embassies of EU member states, Arabia Pictures, VOX Cinemas, and Fairmont Riyadh, with support from the Saudi Film Commission. The festiva...

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RGA Outlines Benefits of Road Surface Improvement Technology
Information TechnologyTuesday, November 3, 2026 : 09:58(+4GMT)

RGA Outlines Benefits of Road Surface Improvement Technology

Riyadh, November 3, 2026, SPA -- The Roads General Authority (RGA) said road surface improvement technology is an advanced preventive maintenance method designed to address surface cracks and improve the condition of existing pavement. The technique extends road service life and enhances maintenance efficiency without requiring complete repaving. RGA said the technology improves road conditions by...

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