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Saudi, Australian energy ministers discuss climate cooperation ahead of COP31 | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen in Jeddah to discuss climate cooperation ahead of COP31, SPA reported. Their talks covered joint efforts linked to the November conference in Türkiye and the goals of the United Nations Framework Convention

UAE President meets Turkish foreign minister to discuss ties, Middle East | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday to discuss bilateral cooperation and developments in the Middle East, WAM reported. The two discussed ways to strengthen ties between the UAE and Türkiye, as well as regional and international issues. Their talks covered efforts to promo

Absher records 49.1 million transactions in August 2026 RIYADH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Absher platform recorded 49,118,832 electronic transactions in August through Absher Individuals and Absher Business, the Ministry of Interior said in figures carried by SPA. Absher Individuals accounted for 46,379,060 transactions. That figure included 37,117,035 views of the digital document wallet in the Absher application. Absher Business record

Saudi Arabia condemns actions at Al-Aqsa and Israeli statements on annexation RIYADH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned what its Foreign Ministry described as continued provocative actions by Israeli officials and a group of extremist settlers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, as well as Israeli statements about annexing areas in southern Lebanon and Gaza, SPA reported. The ministry said the actions at Al-Aqsa took place under the protection of Israeli

Etihad to fly twice daily between Abu Dhabi and Sydney from December 15 ABU DHABI, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Etihad Airways will increase its Abu Dhabi–Sydney service to two flights a day from December 15, 2026, adding four weekly flights to bring the route to 14, WAM reported. All flights will use Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Etihad said the expanded schedule would offer more than 5,000 seats a week in each direction. The additional service will give pa

Arada submits plans for AED12 billion Thameside West project in London | 📷WAM LONDON, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Arada has submitted planning applications to the London Borough of Newham for Thameside West, a Royal Docks regeneration project with an estimated development value of AED12 billion, WAM reported. The plans cover the first stage of a development that could deliver at least 5,000 homes. That stage proposes nearly 1,500 homes across six buildi

Al-Zabeel: the palm-frond container used in the date harvest | 📷SPA RIYADH AL-KHABRA, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Al-Zabeel, a container woven from palm fronds and leaves, was once used to collect and carry dates during harvest season, SPA reported. Lightweight and durable, it was part of daily life in agricultural communities. It was usually circular or oval, with a base that helped it stand upright and, in some versions, handles for carrying the harve

Saudifood exhibitions bring 37 Italian companies to Jeddah | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing exhibitions are under way at Jeddah Superdome, with 37 Italian companies taking part, SPA reported. The events bring food products, ingredients and manufacturing technologies together at the same venue in a strategic partnership with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON). It

International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition to open near Riyadh on October 1 | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Preparations are under way for the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026, which will run from October 1 to 10 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of Riyadh, SPA reported. The exhibition will open daily from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. The 197,000-square-metre exhibition will include areas for

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Washington for official visit WASHINGTON, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Washington on Monday for an official visit and is due to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, SPA reported. The two ministers are expected to discuss bilateral relations and key regional and international developments.

Thunderstorms and flash floods forecast in parts of Saudi Arabia RIYADH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Moderate to heavy thunderstorms could cause flash floods in parts of Saudi Arabia’s Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha and Makkah regions on Monday, the National Center for Meteorology said in a forecast carried by SPA. The storms may bring hail and gusty winds that stir up dust. Light to moderate rain is also possible in parts of Madinah Region. Thunderclouds may for

Saudi Arabia condemns attack on security checkpoint in Pakistan RIYADH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned an attack on a security checkpoint in Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan district that killed several people, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement carried by SPA. The ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s rejection of terrorism and extremism and expressed solidarity with Pakistan in its efforts to maintain security and stab

Morocco’s King Condemns Houthi Attacks in Messages to Saudi Leaders RABAT, September 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Morocco’s King Mohammed VI condemned repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in messages to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Press Agency reported. “Any attack on Saudi Arabia is an attack on Morocco,” the king said. He condemned attacks on civilian and economic facilities and what he described as attempts to target Makkah and

AlUla wins gold for nature-focused tourism at 2026 ICRT Awards | 📷SPA ALULA, September 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — AlUla has won gold in the Nature Positive category at the 2026 International Centre for Responsible Tourism Awards for its approach to protecting natural ecosystems while developing tourism. More than half of AlUla’s approximately 22,561 square kilometres has been designated as nature reserves. Conservation work has included planting over 500,000 nat

Riyadh Season 2026 to Open October 21 With 10 Weeks of Events RIYADH, September 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Season 2026 will open on Wednesday, October 21, with a 10-week programme of sports, concerts and performances, General Entertainment Authority chairman Turki Alalshikh announced. The seventh edition will include boxing and wrestling matches, UFC bouts and the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament. Concerts, theatre, comedy and activities for children and f

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets Guterres During UN General Assembly Week | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st UN General Assembly. They discussed cooperation and regional and international developments of mutual interest. Prince Faisal also thanked Guterres for his work as

UAE documentary And Hope Remains wins 2026 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Award CANNES, France, September 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — And Hope Remains, a documentary produced by the UAE’s International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, has won the Digital Documentaries category at the 2026 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards. Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi, chairman of the Council’s Media Committee, accepted the award on its behalf at the winners’ ceremony held in Can

France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses the audience during a press conference at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on September 18, 2026. THOMAS SAMSON/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo PARIS, September 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — France will send soldiers, radar systems and defence systems to help protect Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port of Yanbu, President Emmanuel Macron said in a television interview on Thursday. “We are going to send military resour

Saudi Arabia records 13,628 residency, labor and border violations in September 17–23 inspections RIYADH, September 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi authorities recorded 13,628 violations of residency, labor and border security regulations during inspections across the Kingdom from September 17 to 23, the Ministry of Interior said. The total comprised 6,593 residency violations, 3,531 border security violations and 3,504 labor law violations. Border authorities a

Saudi Crown Prince Calls Dubai Ruler to Offer Condolences DUBAI, September 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Thursday to offer condolences on the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, SPA and WAM reported. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid thanked the crown prince for his condolences. Source: SPA/WAM