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RIYADH, May 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia expressed support for sovereign measures taken by Bahrain’s leadership to protect the kingdom’s security and safeguard its sovereignty, the foreign ministry said on Sunday. Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its full support for Bahrain in any steps it takes to confront anything that could undermine its security and stability and deter attempts to target its sovereignty or interfere in its internal affairs. The kingdom said Bahra

United States Department of State logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration RIYADH, May 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration approved more than $8.6 billion in military sales to Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Israel after bypassing congressional review, the State Department said on Friday. The department said Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that an emer

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi attends a meeting with in Cairo, Egypt, on September 9, 2025.Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters RIYADH, May 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a series of phone calls on Friday with several regional counterparts, including the foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan, Tasnim reported. Araghchi briefed them on the latest developments in efforts to end the war involvi

Photography | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, May 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent condolences to Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on the death of his father, state media reported. The crown prince extended his condolences to Madbouly and the family of the deceased and prayed for mercy and forgiveness for him.

RIYADH, May 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a travel ban on Emirati nationals travelling to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq in light of current regional developments. The ministry also called on UAE nationals currently in those countries to expedite their immediate return to the United Arab Emirates. It urged Emiratis in Iran, Lebanon and Iraq to contact the ministry on +97180044444 as part of precautionary measures aimed at safeguardin

Buildings destroyed during an Israeli military operation in southern Lebanon, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Aziz Taher PARIS, April 30 - The Israeli military warned residents of eight Lebanese towns outside of the "buffer zone" to leave their homes immediately on Thursday ahead of strikes. The "buffer zone" in southern Lebanon was occupied by Israeli troops before a ceasefire that was announced earlier this month but has failed to fully halt hostilities. More than 2,500 people h

PARIS/GENEVA, April 30— The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has expanded its Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life programme into the Middle East and Africa, widening a road safety initiative aimed at helping local authorities and organisations develop practical safety projects. The programme provides training, mentorship and evidence-based support to help design and implement actions intended to improve road safety. Its rollout in the Middle East and Africa follows

ABU DHABI, April 28 — Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi said its Formula Rossa rollercoaster has received a new Guinness World Records title for the highest speed achieved by a rollercoaster launch in the world. The park said the ride accelerates from a standstill to 240 kilometres per hour in 4.9 seconds through a single launch. The achievement gives Formula Rossa a fresh global distinction and reinforces Ferrari World’s position among major international theme parks. Sinc

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during the Bahraini monarch’s visit to the United Arab Emirates, state media reported. The meeting was also attended by UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the report

RIYADH, April 29(Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had told Washington it wanted the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible while it dealt with a leadership crisis. Trump said in a social media post that Iran had informed the United States it was in a “state of collapse” and wanted the waterway reopened. It was not clear how Iran had conveyed the message. There was no immediate Iranian comment. A U.S. official also s

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Bahrain's King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa ahead of an exceptional meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the first in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since their states became a front in the Iran war two months ago, In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2026. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS RIYADH, April 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a

DUBAI, April 28 — The Creators Gathering opened in Dubai on Monday, bringing together more than 1,000 content creators, media professionals and industry experts to discuss the future of the Arab content economy. Organised by Creators HQ, the event featured panel discussions and workshops aimed at helping creators improve skills, expand digital capabilities and enhance the quality of Arabic content across online platforms. A key announcement at the event was the launch of Rish

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Tony Blair said Hamas must accept the demilitarization of Gaza and Israel must meet its obligations, including withdrawal from most of the territory, for a peace process to move forward. Speaking at a U.N. Security Council ministerial meeting on Tuesday, Blair said talks on Gaza demilitarization with Hamas were continuing. He called on the council’s 15 members to maintain political support for implementation of U.S. President Do

Cracking towers stand at the Ruwais refinery and petrochemical complex, operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC), in Al Ruwais, United Arab Emirates.Christophe Viseux/Bloomberg/Getty Images The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026, in one of the most significant shifts in Gulf energy policy in recent years and a move that could weaken the cohesion of the producer alliance led by Saudi Arabia. The decision was announced through sta

RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held telephone calls with the prime minister and foreign minister of Qatar, the foreign minister of Oman, and the foreign minister of Egypt to discuss the latest regional developments and joint efforts to strengthen security and support stability in the region. [📷 | SPA]

The 465-foot superyacht "Nord", linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov is seen in Hong Kong, China, October 20, 2022. REUTERS/Donny Kwok RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to shipping data, becoming one of the few vessels to transit the waterway amid restrictions tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Nord, a 142-metre yacht valued a

RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Bahrain revoked the citizenship of people accused of expressing sympathy for and praising Iran’s actions during the recent conflict, the interior ministry said. The ministry said the measure also applied to the families of those accused. Bahrain was among several countries in the region that restricted information about Iranian strikes during the war and arrested residents and foreigners accused of filming them. Authorities also

📷 | WAM ABU DHABI, April 24 — ADNEC Group said the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show will return for its eighth edition from Nov. 19 to 22, 2026, with a new format at Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event will take place at the start of the Gulf marine season, a period ADNEC says offers exhibitors stronger access to active buyers as demand for marine products and services increases. This year’s edition will feature luxury boats, marine technologies and on-water tria

RIYADH, April 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Kuwait announced the reopening of its airspace at Kuwait International Airport and the gradual resumption of flight operations after a temporary precautionary suspension of air traffic imposed on Feb. 28 due to regional developments. Kuwait’s civil aviation authority said technical teams had begun maintenance and repair work on facilities and operational equipment damaged by Iranian attacks and affiliated factions, and said the

SABN RIYADH, April 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The U.S. military seized another tanker on Thursday linked to Iranian oil smuggling, the Defense Department said. The Pentagon said U.S. forces seized the Guyana-flagged oil tanker Majestic X in the Indian Ocean. The department said it would continue maritime enforcement operations to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels providing material support to Iran. The seizure came after Iran attacked three cargo ships on