Vivienne Westwood Opens Riyadh Fashion Week 2025

On October 17, set against the Palm Grove in Riyadh, Vivienne Westwood presented its first-ever fashion show in the Middle East at Riyadh Fashion Week, celebrating Saudi Arabian artisanal skills and craftmanship. In collaboration with Art of...

BIENALSUR 2025 opens at Saudi Arabia museum

The 2025 Edition features a diverse lineup of artists, including notable names from Saudi Arabia such as Nasser Al Turki, Arwa Alneami, Rex Chouk, Dur Kattan, International participants include Carlos Amorales (Mexico), Christian Boltanski...

China, Saudi Arabia welcome Pak-Afghan ceasefire for regional peace

China and Saudi Arabia have both welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan, terming it a vital step toward peace and stability in the region. China also praised Türkiye and Qatar for mediating the truce and reiterated its...

Amiantit forges partnership with Saudi Arabia Railways to develop railway infrastructure

Riyadh: Saudi Arabian Amiantit Company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) on 19 October during the Saudi International Railway Exhibition and Conference in Riyadh. The deal aims to enhance the cooperation...

Saudi Hotel Pipeline In Riyadh, Jeddah Risks Oversupply, JLL Warns Ahead Of 2034 FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector is poised for significant expansion ahead of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, but risks oversupply in major cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah unless investors diversify into emerging destinations like NEOM and Abha, global...

Saudi Arabia executes man said to have joined protests as minor

Saudi authorities announced on Monday that they had executed a man who human rights groups and UN experts say was a protester who joined rare anti-government demonstrations as a minor in 2011. “The death sentence was carried out against Abdullah...

Banque Saudi Fransi sees 19.5% higher profits in 9M-25

Riyadh: Banque Saudi Fransi recorded an annual growth of 19.46% in net profit to SAR 4.09 billion during the first nine months (9M) of 2025, compared to SAR 3.42 billion. Clients' deposits reached SAR 185.86 billion in the January-September 2025...

Brian Norman Jr. vows his ring IQ—not raw power—will outsmart Devin Haney in their Riyadh title clash

Brian Norman Jr. insists that it’ll be his ring IQ, not his power, that will “shine” in his fight against challenger Devin Haney, leading him to victory on November 22, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Norman Jr. (28-0, 22 KOs) defends his WBO...

Saudi, Malaysian Foreign Ministers discuss relations, regional international developments

Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed in a phone call on Monday with his Malaysian counterpart, Mohamad Hasan, bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to develop them in various fields. The...

Saudi Arabia to Add 15 GW of Renewable and Gas Power by 2028

Saudi Arabia is pressing ahead with over 15 gigawatts of renewable and gas-fired power generation capacity that is expected to come on line by 2028 as the kingdom seeks to accelerate its shift away from crude oil for power generation.

Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 20, 2025

KARACHI/RIYADH, October 20, 2025: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) remained steady at Rs74.95 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on Monday, consistent with October 17 and well below the July 28 peak of Rs76.03, according to currency...

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan Agreement on Immediate Ceasefire

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the signing by Pakistan and Afghanistan of an immediate ceasefire agreement, and the establishment of mechanisms aimed at consolidating lasting peace and stability between the two countries,...

Saudi Heritage Commission Registers 184 New Cultural, Archaeological Sites

The Saudi Heritage Commission has added 184 new cultural, archaeological, and architectural sites in Al-Baha Region to the National Antiquities Register, bringing the total number of listed sites in the region to 313. The registration aims to...

Cristiano Ronaldo 'urges' Al-Nassr to bring Barcelona superstar to Saudi Arabia next summer

© ZUMA Press Wire / Imago Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly urges Al-Nassr to make a move for Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, who could leave Camp Nou on a free transfer next summer. Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly urged Al-Nassr to make a move for...

Quiñones passes Ronaldo with sixth goal in Saudi league

Julián Quiñones has moved past Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League scoring race after netting a hat trick against NEOM SC. The naturalized Mexican forward now has six goals through five matches, one more than the Al Nassr captain. Al Qadsiah...

Saudi Arabia selects contractor for $1.4bn performing arts centre

Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company has awarded a construction contract worth an estimated $1.4bn to local company Nesma & Partners for the development of the Qiddiya City Performing Arts Centre, a flagship cultural project within the...

Saudi Post and SAL sign mail handling and transportation partnership

SAL Logistics Services and Saudi Post (SPL) have signed an agreement to improve mail handling and transportation operations across various regions of Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, SAL will assume full supervision of mail handling operations –...

Saudi Arabia building 'palace on wheels' in the desert; what is Crown Prince's 'Dream of the Desert'? Its worth Rs...

Home Viral Saudi Arabia building palace on wheels in the desert; what is Crown Princes Dream of the Desert? Its worth Rs... The Dream of the Desert luxury train is part of Saudi Arabian government efforts to boost tourism in the country as it eyes...

Saudi Official Congratulates Morocco After Historic U20 World Cup Win

Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority chairman, Turki Al-Sheikh, has congratulated Morocco following their win at the FIFA U20 World Cup. Al-Sheikh wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Congratulations to our brotherly Moroccan team, you...

Saudi Arabia's Qurayyah IPP reaches financial close

The project will add 3,010MW of capacity to Saudi Arabia’s power network under a long-term project finance structure Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year...