A 300-Year Milestone, Dua Lipa Talk And Coffee Day Deals 🇸🇦

October 01, 2026

 

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🇸🇦 HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman highlights Saudi’s upcoming 300-year milestone, while 🎤 His Excellency Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, comments on Dua Lipa’s absence. Plus, ☕️ October 1 coffee deals in Riyadh and 🎓 Bahrain’s university rankings milestone.

Here’s what’s making headlines! 🌟👇🏼

LOVIN NEWS

🇸🇦 Three Centuries, One Saudi Story

HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman highlighted Saudi’s upcoming 300-year milestone during the annual royal address at the Shura Council, delivered on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

  • 🏛️ The First Saudi State was established in 1727, beginning a journey spanning three centuries.

  • 📅 February 22, 2027 will mark 300 years since the Saudi state began.

  • 💚 The Crown Prince emphasised preserving the state’s heritage, values and national identity as its journey continues.

💡 Summary:


The next Founding Day will celebrate three centuries of Saudi history, from its roots in Diriyah to the Kingdom of today.

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LOVIN NEWS

A journey to school reportedly ended in tragedy on Thursday morning, October 1, when five teachers and their driver lost their lives in a road accident, according to Al-Marsd newspaper.

  • The newspaper, citing (الميدان التعليمي), reported that the group was traveling from Makkah to the teachers’ workplace in Al-Muwayh, east of Taif.

  • The report does not include an official statement. Official confirmation, the exact crash location and the cause have not been independently verified.

  • Our thoughts are with their families, colleagues and school communities. May Allah grant them mercy and forgiveness, and their families patience and strength.

💡 Summary:


Al-Marsd has reported the loss of five teachers and their driver during their journey to work. Further details remain unconfirmed.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

The first-ever Lovin’ Riyadh Awards are live! Celebrating the people, places and homegrown names shaping the capital.

All the nominees are in, and your votes decide the winners.

  • 🌟 Voting has officially been extended until October 5! 🗓️

  • 🗳️ The public vote closes on October 5, with Riyadh deciding who becomes the category’s first-ever winner.

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A press conference about Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua took an unexpected turn when His Excellency Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, discussed Dua Lipa not performing at the event.

  • 🥊 His remarks came during the press conference for the anticipated Fury–Joshua fight.

  • 💬 He joked that Dua Lipa might not like boxing, adding that she might not like him either.

  • 🔎 That was his own lighthearted interpretation. A reason from Dua Lipa for not participating has not been confirmed.

💡 Summary:


Dua Lipa’s absence became a talking point after His Excellency’s remarks, but her reason remains unconfirmed.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

Coffee and dessert for SAR 1? Riyadh’s coffee run got a little sweeter for International Coffee Day, with these offers advertised for Thursday, October 1.

  • 🍮 Kayan: Coffee of the day plus crêpe pudding for SAR 1 total. That covers both the coffee and the sweet treat.

  • ☕ Namq: Free coffee of the day, according to its own October 1 post. That updates earlier roundups listing the offer at SAR 1.

  • 🧊 Dunkin’: Small iced coffee, iced latte or cold brew for SAR 5, ordered inside branches on October 1.

  • 🍩 Krispy Kreme: A regular hot or iced Americano plus an Original Glazed doughnut for SAR 6.

  • 👯 WOODS: Buy one cup and get the second free, as listed in October 1 offer roundups. A good reason to finally arrange that coffee catch-up.


These offers are advertised for October 1, with no verified extension beyond that date for this selection. Check the chosen branch for availability, sizes and conditions before ordering.

REGIONAL UPDATES


Neighbouring Bahrain is celebrating a higher education milestone, with three universities recording achievements in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, according to Bahrain’s Ministry of Education.

  • 🏆 Became Bahrain’s first private university to enter the rankings, securing a place among the world’s top 300.

  • 📈 Recorded a 285-position improvement, with the ministry reporting its placement in the 801–1,000 band.

  • 🔬 Advanced 19 positions, with the ministry reporting a place in the 401–450 range.

💡 Summary:


Ahlia’s debut and progress at the University of Bahrain and Arabian Gulf University give Bahrain’s higher education sector a major moment on the global stage.

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