The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

The Saudi-US Business Council launched its activities on Thursday with round-table meetings between Saudi and US companies and government agencies representatives. The meetings discussed four main economic sectors, including security, defense, renewable energy, and information and communication technology, with 14 ministries and government agencies, led by the Ministry of Investment…

Saudi Arabia will host the Global Entrepreneurship Congress, under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. The three-day event, which is organized by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha’at), in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Network, will be held…

On the third day of Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show, which coincided with International Women’s Day, participants focused on stimulating the role of female leaders in defense and security worldwide. Saudi ambassador to the United States, Princess Rima bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz said on Monday that empowering Saudi…

Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik revealed that the Ukraine-Russian crisis has cast its shadows over Yemen’s wheat imports amid soaring oil rates. Abdulmalik stressed that the priority of his government during the coming period will be to consolidate stability and political consensus, warning that any political turmoil will greatly affect…

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's readiness to mediate between all parties in the Ukrainian crisis. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The ministers highlighted the telephone talks Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime…

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz welcomed in Riyadh on Tuesday Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, attended the official talks. Sisi was accorded a formal reception and King Salman threw a luncheon banquet in…

The Saudi Ministry of Investment signed 12 memoranda of understandings (MoUs) in the aerospace and defense sectors during the World Defense Show. The four-day event, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries, was launched in Riyadh on Sunday. The partnerships aim to advance manufacturing and systems development, promote technology…

While Riyadh celebrates Saudi women on International Women’s Day, eyes turn to the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), which is honoring the winners of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Prize for Women’s Excellence in its fourth edition. According to Mody AlKhalaf, the secretary-general of the award, the PNU prize…

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks in Riyadh on Monday with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Discussions focused on opportunities of cooperation with FIFA and the promising opportunities to develop it. The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz…