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Northern Borders Deputy Governor Launches “Our Summer Is Northern 2026” Festival | 📷SPA ARAR, August 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Northern Borders Region Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz launched the “Our Summer Is Northern 2026” festival at the Cultural Center in Arar on Monday. The Northern Borders Municipality organized the festival under the patronage of Northern Borders Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz. Seve

Riyadh Heatwave to Push Temperatures as High as 48°C on Tuesday RIYADH, August 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Temperatures across parts of the Riyadh Region are forecast to reach between 47°C and 48°C on Tuesday, according to the Saudi Press Agency, citing the National Center for Meteorology. The heatwave will affect Riyadh City, Diriyah, Thadiq, Huraymila, Rumah, Dhurma, Marat, Al-Hariq, Al-Kharj, Ad-Dilam, Hawtat Bani Tamim, Al-Muzahimiyah, Ad-Dawadmi, Ar-Rayn, Al-Quwayiy

Saudi Arabia received more than 19.5 million overseas Hajj and Umrah pilgrims in 2025 | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia received more than 19.5 million Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from abroad in 2025, according to the annual report of the Pilgrim Experience Program. The total included 18.03 million Umrah pilgrims and 1.5 million Hajj pilgrims. Umrah arrivals increased by 114% compared with 2022. Hajj pilgrim satisfaction reached 91%, while satis

Jeddah governor opens INSO 2026 with participants from 19 countries | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi opened the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad, bringing together about 120 students and science specialists from 19 countries. The opening was held under the patronage of Makkah Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz. Saudi Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Ben

International Nuclear Science Olympiad to open in Jeddah with 19-country participation JEDDAH, August 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The third International Nuclear Science Olympiad will open in Jeddah on Monday, August 3, bringing together 120 students and science specialists from 19 countries. Makkah Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz is scheduled to preside over the opening ceremony. The event focuses on nuclear science and its peaceful applicat

UAE approves Lipfendra for adults with high LDL cholesterol | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, August 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Emirates Drug Establishment approved Lipfendra for treating adults with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, including certain inherited conditions. The UAE became the second country to authorise the medicine. Lipfendra is an oral treatment taken once daily as part of a plan determined by a healthcare professional. It is used alongside a balanced

International falcon shipments arrive in Saudi Arabia ahead of Malham auction RIYADH, August 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Falcon shipments from breeding farms in Austria, the Netherlands, Romania and Ireland have begun arriving in Saudi Arabia ahead of an international auction near Riyadh. The International Falcon Breeders Auction will take place from August 5 to 25 in Malham and will be organised by the National Center for Falcons. Breeders will offer falcons through dir

Saudi Arabia records 14,154 residency, labour and border violations in one week RIYADH, August 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi authorities recorded 14,154 residency, labour and border security violations during inspections conducted across the Kingdom from July 23 to 29. The total included 7,103 residency violations, 3,654 border security offences and 3,397 breaches of labour laws. Border authorities detained 1,418 people attempting to enter Saudi Arabia illegally. Yem

Saudi Arabia unveils ‘Our Pride Lies in Our Nature’ as 2026 National Day theme RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia unveiled “Our Pride Lies in Our Nature” as the official theme for the Kingdom’s 96th National Day celebrations on September 23. General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alshaikh announced the theme alongside a new visual identity connecting Saudi heritage and cultural values with the country’s future ambitions. The identity includes

Fourteen countries back plans for Saudi-led maritime defence alliance | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Fourteen countries issued a joint declaration supporting plans for a Saudi-led maritime defence alliance covering the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait and Gulf of Aden. Saudi Arabia would become the founding and leading member of the alliance and host its headquarters under arrangements discussed at a Defence Ministry meeting on Thursday. The declaration w

July full moon lights up Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders ARAR, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Clear skies offered residents and photographers across Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region an unobstructed view of July’s full moon on Wednesday. Adnan Khalifa, a member of the Astronomy and Space Club, said the July full moon is known in some North American Indigenous traditions as the “Buck Moon” or “Deer Moon,” referring to the period when male deer begin growing new an

A Houthi follower during a pro-Iran demonstration in Sanaa, April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah RIYADH, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Yemen’s Houthis coordinated with Iraqi armed groups to launch attacks against Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory this week, according to assessments described by two regional officials. The strikes included attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, the centre of the Kingdom’s crude production. The assessments diff

Water jets are fired at a gas tanker after a drone strike at Damietta port in Egypt on Wednesday. Social Media/Reuters PARIS, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A suspected drone struck a floating liquefied natural gas storage facility at an Egyptian port during cargo operations on Wednesday, triggering a fire that spread to a second vessel. British maritime security firm Ambrey said its initial assessment indicated that the facility was hit. Industry sources identified t

Iran warns Cyprus, Bulgaria over possible US use of military bases PARIS, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran warned Cyprus and Bulgaria that permitting military bases on their territory to support potential U.S. attacks would amount to participation in aggression against the Islamic Republic. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi raised the issue in separate telephone calls with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava P

Makkah commission maps 20,000 sites, analyses nine million traffic images during Hajj | 📷spa MAKKAH, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Makkah authorities used geospatial technology to manage data for more than 20,000 landmarks and services and analyse nine million traffic images during the 1447 AH Hajj season. The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites deployed the data to track movement, monitor roads and crowds and provide updated information to operational t

Al-Khobar turns traffic circles into record of Saudi history | 📷SPA AL-KHOBAR, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Roundabouts and public squares across Al-Khobar are taking on a second role beyond managing traffic, using architecture and public art to trace Saudi Arabia’s history and changing urban identity. Among the largest is the Vision 2030 Roundabout on Al-Khobar Corniche. Spanning 11,300 square metres, the installation comprises 84 units forming images of King Salm

UAE climber Fatima Al Awadhi becomes youngest Arab to reach above 7,000 metres | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi has become the youngest Arab to reach an elevation above 7,000 metres and the first Emirati to summit Lenin Peak in Kyrgyzstan. Al Awadhi, 19, reached the 7,134-metre summit in the Pamir Mountains on July 18 without supplementary oxygen, completing her highest ascent to date. The expedition la

Saudi Arabia, US strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq after drone attacks RIYADH, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi forces, working with US Central Command, carried out targeted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq accused of attacking the kingdom’s oil facilities with drones, Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday. CENTCOM said the operation followed more than 30 drone attacks over the previous 72 hours that it attributed to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Th

The Defense Ministry said the drones were launched from Iraqi territory by Iranian-backed militias. Saudi air defenses intercept drones targeting Eastern Province oil facilities RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province over the past few hours, the Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday. Defense Ministry spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said the att

Saudi falcon auction opens racing events to birds sold through 2026 sale | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Falcons sold through the 2026 International Falcon Breeders Auction will be eligible to compete in designated races offering prizes of up to SAR50 million, under a new measure aimed at attracting more breeders, investors and buyers. All races for young falcons involving Saudi and international participants will be allocated to birds purchased through