Keywords: Riyadh


Saudi Arabia supports Yemeni forum amid southern conflict

Saudi Arabia has welcomed Yemen’s request for a diplomatic forum in Riyadh to address the ongoing conflict in southern Yemen, which has escalated in recent days. The Saudi Foreign Ministry called on all southern factions to participate in discussions aimed at developing a comprehensive and fair......

Riyadh hosts global cybersecurity hub at Black Hat MEA 2025

Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, hosted the Black Hat Middle East and Africa (MEA) 2025, a landmark cybersecurity conference held from December 1 to 3. The event, organized by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones in collaboration with Tahaluf, attracted over 40,000 attendees......

Moroccan MMA fighters aim for glory at PFL MENA semifinals in Riyadh

Four Moroccan mixed martial artists are set to compete in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) MENA semifinals, taking place on Saturday, September 27, at The Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event, highlighting the region’s rising MMA talent, will be streamed live and free on the Starzplay......

Saudi Arabia to open real estate market to foreign investors from 2026

As part of its ambitious Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy, Saudi Arabia has officially approved a long-anticipated reform allowing foreigners to own real estate in selected areas of the kingdom. The historic decision, announced on Tuesday, aims to boost foreign investment and reduce the......

Putin Proposes North Korea and BRICS in Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that North Korea and other Moscow-aligned nations, including BRICS members, should participate in negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine. According to Russian state media, he also proposed placing Ukraine under a "temporary administration" as......

Chinese: The Language of the Future now Taught in Saudi Schools

A large map of China hangs on the classroom wall as 14-year-old Yasser al-Shaalan learns the names of different professions from a Mandarin textbook. This scene reflects a significant shift in Saudi Arabia's education system, as public schools now include Mandarin in their curricula—another......

Diplomatic Meeting in Riyadh to Discuss Syria's Transition and International Support

  A key diplomatic meeting on Syria is taking place in Riyadh, with the participation of foreign ministers and top diplomats from Western and Middle Eastern nations. This meeting marks the first regional dialogue with Syria's new foreign minister since President Bashar al-Assad's removal......

Saudi Arabia's Ambitious Vision for the 2034 World Cup $26 Billion in Investments

Saudi Arabia has been officially chosen to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic moment as the first country to organize a tournament with 48 teams on its own. The kingdom’s commitment to this major event is reflected in its vast investment plans, which aim to reshape its infrastructure......

Morocco's Commitment to Palestinian Cause Reinforced at Arab-Islamic Summit

At the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit held in Riyadh, the Head of the Moroccan Government, Aziz Akhannouch, emphasized that King Mohammed VI has made the Palestinian cause a permanent fixture of the Kingdom's foreign policy. Representing His Majesty at the summit, Akhannouch reiterated the Sovereign's......