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ZATCA Seizes 58.6 Kilograms of Methamphetamine at Jeddah Islamic Port
ZATCA Seizes 58.6 Kilograms of Methamphetamine at Jeddah Islamic Port JEDDAH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority seized 58.6 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed inside a shipment of shoes at Jeddah Islamic Port. ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said customs inspectors discovered the narcotics during a routine examination of the shipment using advanced security technologies and trained detection methods. Following the seizure, ZA
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Dubai Fitness Challenge Returns for 10th Edition on October 31
Dubai Fitness Challenge Returns for 10th Edition on October 31 | 📷WAM RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Dubai Fitness Challenge will return from October 31 to November 29 for its 10th edition, maintaining its central commitment of 30 minutes of physical activity every day for 30 consecutive days. The initiative was launched in 2017 under the vision of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of De
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Meets Admiral Brad Cooper
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Meets Admiral Brad Cooper RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, met US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper to review cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States in the defense sector. The Crown Prince and Admiral Cooper also discussed recent regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions and strengthen
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Grand Mosque Imam Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid Warns Against Soothsayers and Astrologers
Grand Mosque Imam Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid Warns Against Soothsayers and Astrologers | 📷SPA MAKKAH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Grand Mosque Imam Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid warned against consulting soothsayers and astrologers during his Friday sermon in Makkah. Sheikh Saleh said a true dream, known as ru’ya, may bring glad tidings but cannot serve as the foundation for a religious ruling. He divided dreams into three categories: true visions from Allah, troubling d
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran’s Targeting of Two ADNOC Tankers
Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran’s Targeting of Two ADNOC Tankers RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Iran’s targeting of two tankers belonging to the UAE’s ADNOC while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, holding Tehran fully responsible for the consequences and demanding an immediate end to the attacks. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the incident as an unacceptable continuation of Iranian attacks against comm
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Scott Bessent Says US Will Impose Unprecedented Measures on Iran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrives for a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on June 12, 2025.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington will announce new measures against Iran next week, describing them as economic pressure that has “never been seen” before. “Watch this space for more announcements coming next week because we are going to apply measures like have never
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Slovenian Breeding Farm Debuts at International Falcon Breeders Auction
Slovenian Breeding Farm Debuts at International Falcon Breeders Auction | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A Slovenian breeding farm has made its first appearance at the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026, presenting Pure Gyr and Mathlouth Gyr falcons in Malham, north of Riyadh. The National Center for Falcons is organizing the auction at its headquarters, bringing Saudi and international breeders together with producers, falconers and enthusiast
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Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition Enters Operational Activation Phase
Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition Enters Operational Activation Phase | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition has entered its institutional and operational activation phase following its third planning meeting at the Western Fleet Command in Jeddah. Representatives from 39 countries attended the meeting. Fifteen participating countries have signed the coalition’s joint statement, while 13 have completed thei
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ADNOC Confirms Two Vessels Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
ADNOC Confirms Two Vessels Attacked in Strait of Hormuz RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — ADNOC confirmed that two of its vessels came under attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of Thursday, August 13. No injuries were reported, and the company said the situation had been brought under control. ADNOC stressed the need to protect the safety and well-being of seafarers while safeguarding freedom of navigation and maritime security. The comp
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UAE Condemns Iranian Attack on Two ADNOC-Affiliated Vessels
UAE Condemns Iranian Attack on Two ADNOC-Affiliated Vessels RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned what it described as an Iranian attack against two ADNOC-affiliated vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. No injuries were reported. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said threats against commercial shipping in the waterway jeopardize regional stability and global energy security. The ministry cited UN Security Council R
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Warns US Over Strait of Hormuz Claim
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a meeting in Tehran, Iran, on Tuesday.Shadati/Xinhua/Getty Images RIYADH, August 13 — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Washington to “be careful” on Thursday, challenging President Donald Trump’s assertion that the United States has total control of the Strait of Hormuz. “Worse than fake news is fake intelligence,” Araghchi posted on X. “The U.S. has long miscalculated due to intelligence failures. Case in point: Th
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Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Meets Iraqi Commander-in-Chief’s Office Director Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Al-Shammari
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Meets Iraqi Commander-in-Chief’s Office Director Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Al-Shammari | 📷spa RIYADH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks in Riyadh on Thursday with Director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Al-Shammari. The discussions covered Saudi-Iraqi relations in
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UAE Announces US$10 Million Emergency Aid for Colombia Earthquake Victims
UAE Announces US$10 Million Emergency Aid for Colombia Earthquake Victims ABU DHABI, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates announced a US$10 million emergency humanitarian response for communities affected by the earthquake in Colombia, acting under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The UAE Aid Agency is coordinating the delivery of medical supplies, food and shelter materials with Colombian authorities and internation
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Jeddah Islamic Port Named Key Hub for Gemini Cooperation’s AE15 and AE19 Services
Jeddah Islamic Port Named Key Hub for Gemini Cooperation’s AE15 and AE19 Services | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jeddah Islamic Port has been selected as a key hub for Gemini Cooperation’s AE15 and AE19 services following route changes through the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Suez Canal, the Saudi Ports Authority said. Gemini Cooperation comprises Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd. Under the revised network, the AE19 service will call at Jeddah twice during eac
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King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Issues Royal Order to Reconstitute Saudi Cabinet
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Issues Royal Order to Reconstitute Saudi Cabinet JEDDAH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued Royal Order No. A/57 on Thursday to reconstitute Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet under the chairmanship of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, retaining its current members. The order cited Article 9 of the Cabinet Law, which states that the Cabinet’s term may not exceed four years and that it i
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Record-Low Danube Levels Disrupt Nuclear Power in Hungary and Romania
Members of the Water Management Authory prepare the construction on a riverbed sill to raise the Danube's water level near the Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Dunaszentbenedek, Hungary, August 13, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo BUCHAREST, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Record-low water levels on the Danube have sharply reduced nuclear generation in Hungary and forced Romania to shut its last operating reactor, prompting both governments to pursue emergency measures to ma
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Six Arab Football Association Heads Back FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Jun 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the grand opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup international broadcast center at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn ZURICH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The heads of six Arab national football associations declared their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday after three regional confederations called for his resignation ove
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Meta Deactivates More Than 750,000 Suspected Under-16 Accounts in Australia
Meta Deactivates More Than 750,000 Suspected Under-16 Accounts in Australia RIYADH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Meta said Thursday it had deactivated more than 750,000 Instagram and Facebook accounts suspected of belonging to Australians under 16 since shortly before the country’s social media ban took effect. The company removed 462,000 suspected under-16 accounts from Instagram and 294,000 from Facebook through June. By January, Meta had reported deactivating 3
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Aseer Governor Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Reviews Regional Investment Opportunities With Minister Fahad bin Abduljalil Al-Saif
Aseer Governor Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Reviews Regional Investment Opportunities With Minister Fahad bin Abduljalil Al-Saif ABHA, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Aseer Governor and Aseer Development Authority Chairman Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz met Minister of Investment Fahad bin Abduljalil Al-Saif on Wednesday to review the region’s development strategy, investment environment and projects. The meeting formed part of Al-Saif’s official tour o
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Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi Receives General Court President Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Daham
Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi Receives General Court President Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Daham | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi received General Court President Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Daham at his office on Thursday. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed briefed the governor on the court’s recent operations. Prince Saud commended the judiciary’s efforts to uphold the pri
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