Saudi Arabia, US reportedly discussing defense deal similar to Qatar defense pact

Saudi Arabia is discussing a defense deal with the United States that it hopes to seal when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the White House next month, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter....

Saudi Arabia plans giant Mecca development

Saudi Arabia announced another new huge real estate project to be developed by its sovereign wealth fund. The King Salman Gate in Mecca will cover 12 million square meters including prayer areas, residential units, hotels, and shops adjacent to...

College football in the Middle East? 2025 Holiday Bowl almost moved to Saudi Arabia

College football sure loves to dip its toe into international waters these days. Seemingly every season, more international football games are posted on the schedule. The NFL's international slate is likely far more diverse and numerous than you...

Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 17, 2025

KARACHI/RIYADH, October 17, 2025: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) held steady at Rs74.95 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s open market, unchanged from October 16 and well below the July 28 peak of Rs76.03. The selling rate remained at Rs75.52....

Goals and Highlights: Al-Nassr vs Al Fateh in Saudi Pro League (5-1)

93' - Game over! The match at Al-Awwal Park is over! In a six-goal affair, Al-Nassr thrashes Al-Fateh 5-1 in the fifth round of the Saudi Arabian Championship. Thank you for following this great match with us live on the VAVEL portal. ↔️ 92' -...

Saudi Film Hijra

Saudi Arabia's 'Hijra' embarks on a historic journey to the Oscars, marking a significant milestone in Saudi cinema / Image Credit: @HijraFilm Saudi Arabia’s cinematic journey just hit a major milestone. Shahad Ameen’s poetic road movie Hijra — a...

Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Strategic Partnership

The secretariats of the Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council held their second meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday. The meeting was co-chaired by Advisor at the Royal Court and Secretary-General of the Council for the Saudi side Mohammed bin...

Sinner downs Alcaraz to win lucrative Saudi exhibition

Jannik Sinner has blasted his way past world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz to claim his second straight Six Kings Slam title in Saudi Arabia. The Wimbledon champion was simply too strong for the Spaniard as he cruised to a 6-2 6-4 win in 73 minutes in...

Saudi FM Arrives in Egypt to Lead the Kingdom’s Delegation to Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit

On behalf of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday. Prince Faisal is...

Saudi Arabia Reportedly In Talks With US For Defense Deal

Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks with the Trump administration for a defense agreement that mirrors last month’s U.S.-Qatar pact, which commits Washington to view any attack on the Gulf nation as a threat to “American peace and security.” Pact...

Saudi Arabia Negotiates Defense Pact with US Ahead of Crown Prince’s Visit

Saudi Arabia is negotiating with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump over a defense agreement that bears similarities to the pact between Washington and Qatar, concluded recently. According to reliable sources, the kingdom hopes to...

Sanabil Venture Studio backs KLIQ with $2.25 million

KLIQ, a Saudi-based AI-powered influencer marketing platform, has raised $2.25 million in a seed funding round led by Sanabil Venture Studio in partnership with Stryber. Founded in 2025 by Asma’a AlMaraghi and Badr Al-Malluh, KLIQ connects brands...

Saudi Arabia, US discuss landmark defence partnership deal

Published on: October 17, 2025 3:56 PM Saudi Arabia is in advanced talks with the United States to finalize a defence agreement expected to strengthen military and strategic ties between the two longtime allies. The deal may be signed during Crown...

Saudi, Pakistani FMs Discuss Bilateral Relations 

Attendance at the Prophet's Mosque during the same week totaled 5,168,764 worshippers, with 340,958 visiting Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah and 523,979 greeting the Prophet and his two companions - SPA The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of...

Saudi Arabia likely in talks with US for defence pact

Saudi Arabia is discussing a defence deal with the United States which it hopes to seal when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the White House next month, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. A...

Saudi Arabia’s film industry rises to lead regional box offices

Saudi Arabia’s film industry has achieved remarkable growth since cinemas reopened in 2018, rapidly establishing itself as a dominant force in the Middle East. That is according to a report from Saudi consultancy firm Strategic Gears, which looks...

Saudi Arabia to Widen Mecca Space, Cut Nigeria’s Hajj Slots

Saudi Arabia has revealed plans for a large development next to the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The project, named King Salman Gate, is part of ongoing efforts to modernize the holy city and prepare for a growing number of pilgrims. It will cover 12...

Saudi Arabia slashes Nigeria’s 2026 hajj slots to 66,910 over poor utilisation — NAHCON

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has approved 66,910 slots for Nigerian pilgrims to participate in the 2026 Hajj—a significant reduction from previous years. According to NAHCON, the...

Saudi Arabia Concludes Participation in K Show 2025 International Plastics Fair in Germany 

Saudi Arabia successfully concluded its participation in the "K Show 2025," the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber, held in Dusseldorf, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Thursday. The event highlighted the Kingdom’s advancements...

Saudi Arabia Kicks off Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh 

Brazilian navigator Tamara Klink told AFP she encountered "very little" sea ice on her solo sail through the Northwest Passage -- a rare feat that would have been impossible without an icebreaker ship three decades ago. In September, the...