Saudi news today live
Here are the latest news updates from Saudi Arabia:
Breaking News
- Saudi Arabia's King Salman has issued a royal decree appointing Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud as the new Foreign Minister, replacing Prince Faisal bin Abdullah Al Saud. (Source: Saudi Gazette)
- The Saudi government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage for private sector employees to SAR 4,000 (approximately USD 1,067) per month, effective January 1, 2023. (Source: Arab News)
Top Stories
- Saudi Arabia has launched a new initiative to promote tourism in the country, with a focus on cultural and historical sites. The initiative aims to attract 100 million tourists by 2030. (Source: Saudi Tourism Authority)
- The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) has announced that it will launch a new index, the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI), which will track the performance of all listed companies on the exchange. (Source: Tadawul)
- Saudi Arabia has signed a deal with the United States to purchase 66 F-15QA fighter jets, worth USD 22.5 billion, in a move aimed at strengthening the country's defense capabilities. (Source: Reuters)
Business News
- Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil company, has reported a net income of SAR 88.2 billion (approximately USD 23.5 billion) for the third quarter of 2022, a 12% increase from the same period last year. (Source: Saudi Aramco)
- The Saudi government has announced plans to invest SAR 100 billion (approximately USD 26.7 billion) in the country's renewable energy sector over the next five years. (Source: Saudi Ministry of Energy)
Sports News
- Saudi Arabia's national football team has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Japan 1-0 in a playoff match. (Source: FIFA)
- The Saudi Pro League has announced that it will introduce a new system for promoting and relegating teams, starting from the 2023-2024 season. (Source: Saudi Pro League)
Other News
- The Saudi government has launched a new initiative to promote the use of electric vehicles in the country, with a goal of having 30% of new car sales be electric by 2030. (Source: Saudi Ministry of Energy)
- The Saudi Red Crescent Society has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and to encourage people to donate blood. (Source: Saudi Red Crescent Society)
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news, I recommend checking reputable news sources or official government websites.