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  • Renard back to coach Saudi Arabia after Mancini exits

    Herve Renard was hired to coach Saudi Arabia for a second time on Saturday, two days after the departure of Roberto Mancini. ’m back,” Renard said in a social media video posted by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation. The Frenchman most recently coached France women to the Paris Olympics quarterfinals. He was previously in charge of Saudi Arabia from 2019-23, a tenure that included a famous 2-1 win over Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

  • Saudi Arabia imposes SR300,000 fine and 5-yr jail for abusive behaviour in workplaces, schools and places of worship

    Fines of up to 300,000 Saudi riyals or imprisonment for up to five years will be imposed on anyone found guilty of abusive behavior in workplaces, schools, or places of worship, the Saudi Public Prosecution announced in a statement on its official account on X (formerly Twitter). The Public Prosecution emphasised that any harmful actions in these environments constitute a criminal offence, reiterating the importance of enforcing the Protection from Abuse Law.

  • Saudi Arabia condemns military targeting of Iran, urges restraint amid regional tensions

    In a statement, Saudi Arabia urged all involved parties to exercise maximum restraint and to de-escalate tensions, warning of the potential consequences of continued military conflicts. The Kingdom called upon the international community, as well as influential and active stakeholders, to fulfill their roles and responsibilities in mitigating escalation and working towards the cessation of conflicts within the region. Early Saturday, Israel announced that its military has executed "precise strikes" against military targets in Iran, with explosions reportedly heard in Tehran.

  • Saudi deputy foreign minister engages in key diplomatic meetings at donors’ conference in Jeddah

    Saudi Arabia’s deputy minister of foreign affairs Waleed Elkhereiji held a series of high-level meetings on Saturday on the sidelines of the Donors’ Conference to Support Internally Displaced People and Refugees in the Sahel and Lake Chad Region. The conference, held in Jeddah, brought together international representatives to address the humanitarian challenges impacting the region.

  • ‘He’s back’: Herve Renard returns as Saudi Arabia national team head coach

    “I’m back,” Renard said in a social media video posted by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation. It will be the second spell in charge of the Green Falcons for the Frenchman. Renard led the national team to a memorable 2-1 win over eventual champions Argentina at the 2022 World Cup but left in March last year to take over France’s women’s team. The 56-year-old stepped down from the role in August following France’s quarter-final exit to Brazil at the Paris Olympics.

  • How investment in solar capacity is powering Saudi Arabia’s sustainable energy future

    By the end of the decade, Saudi Arabia aims to generate 58.7 gigawatts of renewable energy. This includes 40 GW from solar photovoltaics, alongside 16 GW from wind energy and 2.7 GW from concentrated solar power. In 2024, Abdulaziz bin Salman, the Saudi minister for energy, announced plans to tender new renewable energy projects with an annual capacity of 20 GW. This could potentially lead to a total capacity of 100-130 GW by 2030.

  • Saudi weather authorities warn of thunderstorms, heavy rains across Kingdom

    Temperatures plummeted to a low of 17 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature was pegged at 27 degrees. Thursday night also saw cold winds blowing at high speeds, heralding the onset of winter in Riyadh. Following the heavy rains forecast, the Civil Defense also issued a warning for potential flooding in multiple regions of Saudi Arabia.

  • Saudi Arabia making ‘significant strides’ in health tourism, expert says

    “The integration of digital health solutions, such as telemedicine and e-health services, further supports sustainability goals. These innovations reduce the need for travel, lowering carbon emissions and making healthcare more accessible,” he said. Saudi Arabia’s healthcare infrastructure also plays a pivotal role, he said. "The Kingdom’s commitment to achieving international accreditation for its healthcare facilities ensures that they meet rigorous quality standards,” Baslom said.

  • Safeya Binzagr, a Saudi Artist Celebrated but Long Unseen, Dies at 84

    The Saudi Arabian artist Safeya Binzagr’s groundbreaking moment came in 1968, when she had her debut exhibit, at a girls’ school in the coastal city of Jeddah. It was the first time a woman had shown her art publicly in the country, and the distinguished group of attendees included Saudi royals, diplomats and intellectuals. Despite the restrictions of Saudi society, though, Ms. Binzagr celebrated her heritage — advancing women’s role in Saudi Arabian art, starting classes and opening one of the first art museums in the country.

  • BlackRock studies how to develop Saudi mortgage market

    Bartholomew Nash, Director of Corporate Communications at BlackRock, said the asset management firm is studying mechanisms to develop the mortgage-backed securities market in Saudi Arabia, Al Eqtisadiyah newspaper reported. He added that the company is currently working on this mechanism to develop the Saudi market under the terms of the agreement signed with Saudi Real Estate Co. (SRC) on Aug. 24. In August, SRC signed an agreement with BlackRock to develop the mortgage sector in the Kingdom and boost international and local investor base, as well as achieve stability in the housing market and diversify financing options, according to data available with Argaam.