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• 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.

• Saudi Arabia to expand studies of ancient mustatil stone structures

  Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission will expand research and excavation efforts at new mustatil sites in the Kingdom, scientists said at a recent meeting of the body. The commission held an open virtual meeting to discuss the recent findings on mustatils — some of the world’s oldest human-made stone structures — in the Hail region. During the meeting, scientists stressed the importance of expanding the scope of their studies, and presented some of their preliminary findings. They plan to focus on the environmental dimensions of mustatils, linking them to climate changes that affected the region during that period.

• Roberto Mancini out as coach of Saudi Arabia’s national team

  Roberto Mancini has left his role as head coach of Saudi Arabia’s national team, the country’s soccer federation said Thursday. Mancini, who won the European Championship as Italy coach in 2021, left by mutual consent, it said. The former Inter Milan and Manchester City manager won multiple titles in a storied career as both player and coach. But he failed to lead Saudi Arabia to victory at the Asian Cup this year — exiting the tournament in the round of 16.

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