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Public Security Director Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami speaks at the Absher Conference 2025 in Riyadh on Thursday.

December 18, 2025

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City conducted an electronic lottery for residential plots via the Real Estate Balance platform, offering land at a fixed price of SR1,500 per square meter.

December 18, 2025

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef has described the decision as one of the most challenging in the sector’s history. (File photo)

December 18, 2025

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Before President Donald Trump’s plane even touched down in Riyadh, the world stood at a decisive crossroads—caught...

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The premise that legal modernization requires dramatic reform is both overstated and misread. In many cases, the more...

By Manar Al Mahmood

“My preference will always be for peace and partnership,” US President Donald Trump affirmed in Riyadh during the first...

By Firas Tarabulsi

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman’s recent visit to Washington was not an event that fits within...

By Salah Alghaydan*

In 2010, I was living in the United States for my studies, surrounded by people who welcomed me with a kindness I will never...

The islands host over 180 species of plants and more than 200 species of birds, alongside mangrove forests that support unique biodiversity. (SPA)

Bayada Island is ideal for diving, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and water skiing. (SPA)

Taif emerges as a sanctuary for Arabian horse heritage

Al-Daqal Castle: A timeless sentinel in the mountains of Abha

Hadiyah Castle served pilgrims as a key stop and water source

Al Qabil Village: An oasis of ancient palms and historic mud homes in Najran

PIF announces “Wadi Al Disah Development Project” in Mohammed bin Salman Natural Reserve

New female chiefs ready to take up roles beyond women’s affairs

Expat wins first prize in
Qur'an memorization contest

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Google to pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle claims over unauthorized data collection

Former US congressman George Santos sentenced to over 7 years for fraud and identity theft

Death toll from Typhoon Trami rises to 81 in the Philippines as relief efforts ramp up

The statement quoted the newly assigned prime minister as saying, during a reception of the UN representative in Iraq, Jeanine Plasschaert, that his manifesto focuses on utility issues and combating corruption.

Rescuers find 10 more survivors of sunken boat in Indonesia

Absher carries out over 38 million electronic transactions in November

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More than two million turkeys have been culled in the US since late August due to avian flu

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Myanmar’s junta charges hundreds with breaking election law as voting date nears

Elon Musk ally Jared Isaacman confirmed as Nasa chief

Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director

Trump announces 'warrior dividend' payments for troops

New US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills four as tensions with Venezuela rise

French interior ministry targeted in massive cyberattack, minister confirms

Australian PM announces crackdown on hate speech after Bondi shooting

Spain to open network of climate shelters

Rob Reiner's family breaks silence as son Nick faces judge on murder charges

Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to vacate her 20-year prison sentence

Heavy rains worsen conditions for displaced Gazans, UN warns

AlUla Development Company appoints John Pagano as managing director

HONOR unveils HONOR Magic8 Pro in Saudi Arabia with a flagship launch event at The Arena, Riyadh

stc group subsidiary center3 and HUMAIN announce JV partnership to develop data centers supporting up to 1 GW of AI workloads in Saudi Arabia

Starbucks opens first Sign Language Stores in Saudi Arabia with Liajlehum, advancing inclusion and opportunity

Al Salama Hospital expands partnership with Elevatus for three years to advance healthcare recruiting

Sahm Capital hosts its first investment summit in Riyadh, spotlighting vision 2030 and shifting global markets

Absher carries out over 38 million electronic transactions in November

Riyadh schools suspend in-person classes Monday due to weather alert

Saudi Arabia revokes expat fee for industrial workers

Saudi Arabia U-23 lift Gulf Cup title with win over Iraq

Saudi Arabia complete preparations for Jordan clash in Arab Cup semifinals

Al Qadsiah part ways with head coach Michel Gonzalez

Saudi Arabia exit Arab Cup after semi-final loss to Jordan

Al Qadsiah appoint Brendan Rodgers as head coach in landmark move

Mohamed Salah says Liverpool have “thrown him under the bus” as relationship with Slot collapses

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