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Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)

Saudi, Iranian FM Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Monday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi. Talks focused on…

Arab World  27 December 2024, Yemen, Sanaa: A Yemen's Houthi supporter brandishes a rifle during a demonstration against the United States and Israel in Sanaa. (dpa)

UN Suspends Humanitarian Work in Houthi Stronghold in Yemen after More Staff Abductions

The United Nations said Monday it has suspended its humanitarian operations in the stronghold of Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militias after they detained eight…

World Afghan vendors sell bread on a roadside in Kabul, Afghanistan, 08 February 2025. (EPA)

Aid Agency NRC Halts Work in 'Nearly 20 Countries' Over US Aid Freeze

The Norwegian Refugee Council, one of the world's biggest aid agencies, on Monday announced that it was "forced" to suspend its humanitarian activities in…

Varieties The Safety Index Publication is a key output of the 2023 Household Socio-Economic Survey. (SPA)

GASTAT: Saudi Arabia Tops G20 Countries in Safety Index 2023

Saudi Arabia ranked first among G20 countries, according to data from the Global SDG Indicators Database and the Safety Index Publication for 2023 issued by…

Hamas Says It Will Stop Releasing Hostages, Accuses Israel of Ceasefire Violations

Arab World  A man carries a tabla drum as he walks with a child past rubble in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on February 10, 2025 amid the current ceasefire deal in the war between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)

Hamas Says It Will Stop Releasing Hostages, Accuses Israel of Ceasefire Violations

Palestinian group Hamas announced on Monday it would stop releasing Israeli hostages until further notice over what it said were Israeli violations of the…


Technology LEAP 2025 brings together global tech leaders to exchange insights, foster connections between investors and startups, and highlight innovative technologies. (SPA)

LEAP25 Continues Groundbreaking Announcements on Day Two with Over $7.5 Bn in Investments

LEAP 2025, the global tech event held in Riyadh, witnessed a series of groundbreaking investments on Day 2, exceeding $7.5 billion, in data centers, submarine…

Business A retired Syrian employee waits to receive their salary for the first time after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, in Damascus, Syria, 06 February 2025. (EPA)

Sanctions on Syrian Banks Choke Recovery Hopes, Investment Chief Says

Western sanctions on Syria's banking sector are preventing critical investments in the war-ravaged economy despite huge interest from Syrian and foreign…

King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language to Showcase Linguistic Projects at LEAP 2025

Culture Through its dedicated pavilion, KSGAAL will highlight its leading role in supporting the Arabic language

King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language to Showcase Linguistic Projects at LEAP 2025

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) will present a selection of its pioneering technological and linguistic projects at the fourth…

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Culture The display of the Kaaba cladding is part of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation's initiative to showcase Islamic arts and deepen understanding of its rich history and cultural legacy. (SPA)

Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 Showcases Holy Kaaba Kiswah

The second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 in AlBidaya (the beginning) section of the Western Hajj Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport…

Culture Saudi Ministry of Culture to Participate in LEAP 2025 Conference

Saudi Ministry of Culture to Participate in LEAP 2025 Conference

The Ministry of Culture will participate as a strategic partner in the LEAP 2025 conference, which will be held from February 9 to 12 at the Riyadh Exhibition…

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Culture Saudi Visual Arts Commission Launches ‘Zawaya Wa Afkar’ Initiative in Paris

Saudi Visual Arts Commission Launches ‘Zawaya Wa Afkar’ Initiative in Paris

The Visual Arts Commission (VAC) has announced the launch of the first international edition of the Dialogues in Contemporary Art “Zawaya Wa Afkar” initiative,…

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Culture The agreement aims to foster knowledge exchange, support cultural tourism, and enhance collaboration in various cultural fields. SPA

Saudi Arabia: King Abdulaziz Public Library, RCU to Enhance Cultural Cooperation

King Abdulaziz Public Library and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cultural and…

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Saudi Company for AI Launches AI League with Prizes of Up to SAR1 Mn to Advance Sports Innovation

Sports Saudi Company for AI Launches AI League with Prizes of Up to SAR1 Mn to Advance Sports Innovation

Saudi Company for AI Launches AI League with Prizes of Up to SAR1 Mn to Advance Sports Innovation

Reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to integrating advanced technologies into sports, the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) announced on…


Sports Gold medal winner Mikaela Shiffrin skis past a gate in the women's slalom at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP)

Shiffrin to Skip Giant Slalom, But Will Team Up with Johnson

Mikaela Shiffrin said Monday she will not defend her giant slalom title at the World Ski Championships, but the US star will race with newly-crowned downhill…

Sports Football - FA Cup - Fourth Round - Plymouth Argyle v Liverpool - Home Park, Plymouth, Britain - February 9, 2025 Plymouth Argyle's Muhamed Tijani celebrates after the match. (Reuters)

African Players in Europe: West Africans Help Plymouth Stun Liverpool

Sierra Leone international Mustapha Bundu and Nigerian Muhamed Tijani helped second-tier strugglers Plymouth Argyle stun Premier League leaders Liverpool 1-0…

Sports Barcelona's Polish forward #09 Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Spanish league football match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in Seville on February 9, 2025. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP)

Barcelona Inches Closer to Madrid Rivals in Spanish League with 4-1 Win at Sevilla

Barcelona is making sure there will be a three-way fight for the Spanish league title. The Catalan club moved closer to rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid…

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Sports Plymouth's Northern Irish goalkeeper #21 Conor Hazard celebrates after wining the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Plymouth Argyle and Liverpool at Home Park in Plymouth, south west England, on February 9, 2025. Plymouth won the match 1-0. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)

FA Cup Stunner: Liverpool is Knocked Out by Second-tier Plymouth in 4th Round

Premier League leader Liverpool was knocked out of the FA Cup by second-tier struggler Plymouth after losing 1-0 in a stunning fourth-round upset on Sunday. It…

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International Day of the Arabian Leopard Highlights Saudi Conservation Efforts

Varieties RCU's Arabian Leopard Conservation Breeding Center, accredited by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), has doubled its leopard population to 32. (SPA)

International Day of the Arabian Leopard Highlights Saudi Conservation Efforts

The Arabian leopard is a symbol of biodiversity in Saudi Arabia and a vital component of the Arabian Peninsula's ecosystem. February 10 was declared…


Varieties This photo provided by the European Space Agency shows a ring of light surrounding the center of the galaxy NGC 6505, captured by European Space Agency's Euclid telescope, an example of an Einstein ring. (European Space Agency via AP)

Space Telescope Spots Rare ‘Einstein Ring’ of Light around Galaxy in Our Cosmic Neighborhood

Europe’s Euclid space telescope has detected a rare halo of bright light around a nearby galaxy, astronomers reported Monday. The halo, known as an Einstein…

Varieties The Safety Index Publication is a key output of the 2023 Household Socio-Economic Survey. (SPA)

GASTAT: Saudi Arabia Tops G20 Countries in Safety Index 2023

Saudi Arabia ranked first among G20 countries, according to data from the Global SDG Indicators Database and the Safety Index Publication for 2023 issued by…

Varieties  The Jeffrey Energy Center coal-fired power plant operates near Emmett, Kan., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. (AP)

Most Countries Miss UN Deadline for New Climate Targets

Many of the world's biggest polluter nations have missed a UN deadline to set new climate targets as efforts to curb global warming come under pressure…

Varieties A woman (L) and a girl pose for a picture in Beijing on February 9, 2025. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP)

Chinese Marriages Slid by a Fifth in 2024, Fanning Birthrate Concerns

Marriages in China dropped by a fifth last year, the biggest drop on record, despite manifold efforts by authorities to encourage young couples to wed and have…

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