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Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa Arrives in Riyadh on Official Visit RIYADH, November 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday for an official visit to Saudi Arabia. He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Riyadh Region Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, and Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser

Three Falcons Fetch SAR319,000 on 16th Night of Saudi Auction | 📷SPA RIYADH, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Three juvenile peregrine falcons sold for a combined SAR319,000 on the 16th night of the National Falcons Center Auction 2026, led by a bird captured in Al-Amhas, south of Hazm Al-Jalamid. Caught by nine falcon catchers, the Al-Amhas falcon fetched SAR153,000 after bidding opened at SAR70,000. A second juvenile peregrine, captured in Rafha by six falcon catc

Saudi Pro League Postpones Matchweek 13 as It Reviews Season Schedule RIYADH, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Pro League (SPL) has postponed Matchweek 13 of the ROSHN Saudi League as it reviews the fixture schedule for the remainder of the season. The league said the rescheduling of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 had created additional flexibility in the domestic sports calendar, allowing it to reassess how league fixtures are distributed. The review

Saudi Cabinet Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Maritime Security and Global Energy Supplies | 📷SPA RIYADH, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet called for urgent international action to protect maritime navigation, global energy supplies and the flow of international trade during a session chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Riyadh. The Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom’s rejection of viola

Saudi Passports Directorate Offers Support for Absher Travel for Visitors Through 992 RIYADH, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – GCC nationals and other visitors using “Absher Travel for Visitors” to enter Saudi Arabia through land border crossings can contact the General Directorate of Passports on 992 for inquiries and assistance. The support covers users of the service arriving through any of the Kingdom’s land border crossings. The directorate said the initiative f

Trump Says US Will End $4 Billion in Annual Funding to Israel After 2026 WASHINGTON, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to end $4 billion in annual US funding to Israel at the close of 2026. Speaking on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends”, Trump said the agreement had been reached months earlier and argued that Israel no longer needed the payments. “We’ve already agreed tha

SFDA Research Day Features 160 Posters Focused on Regulatory Needs | 📷SPA RIYADH, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) brought together 160 research posters at its sixth Regulatory Research Day, focusing on how scientific findings can improve regulatory decisions, product safety and public health. Held at the authority’s headquarters in Riyadh, the 2026 edition featured 120 posters from SFDA researchers and 40 from outside the au

AFC Moves Saudi-Hosted Asian Cup to December 2027–January 2028 November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Asian Football Confederation has rescheduled the next Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to December 23, 2027–January 21, 2028, following consultations with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and the tournament’s Local Organising Committee. The competition was originally scheduled for January 7–February 5, 2027. The AFC said the decision followed extensive discussions about

Saudi and Jordanian Crown Princes Meet as Jordan Reaffirms Solidarity Against Houthi Attacks | 📷SPA RIYADH, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein ibn Abdullah II condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed his country’s full solidarity with the Kingdom during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Riyadh on Monday. Prince Al Hussein expressed support for Saudi measures

Saudi Defense Minister and Hegseth Discuss Strategic Cooperation and Regional De-escalation RIYADH, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth discussed strategic defense cooperation and efforts to ease regional tensions during a phone call. The discussion covered regional and international developments, with particular attention to de-escalation efforts and continued Houthi a

An aerial view of the Iranian shores and the island of Qeshm in the strait of Hormuz, December 10, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United States struck Iran’s Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing US officials. Iranian state news agency IRNA reported several explosions on the island in the Strait of Hormuz. The Journal described the attack as part of a series of limited US strikes in recent weeks. It said the ope

Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts and Destroys Drone in Makkah Region RIYADH, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A drone was intercepted and destroyed in Makkah Region, Saudi-led coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said. Al-Malki issued the announcement on behalf of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen. Source: SPA.

Diriyah Governor and Transport Minister Discuss Roads and Travel Services DIRIYAH, November 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Diriyah Governor Prince Rakan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser discussed road development and transport services during a meeting at the governor’s office. The talks covered improvements to the governorate’s road network and coordination among relevant authorities to make travel easier for resident

Najran Governor Reviews stc Sustainability Report and Digital Infrastructure Development | 📷SPA NAJRAN, November 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Najran Governor Prince Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed reviewed stc Group’s sustainability report during a meeting with the company’s regional director, Hussein bin Mohammed Al Shabyan. The report covered performance indicators and achievements in digital infrastructure, digital transformation, social responsibility and environment

Saudi and South Korean Defense Ministers Discuss Cooperation, Condemn Houthi Attacks RIYADH, November 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi and South Korean defense ministers condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia during a phone call that also covered prospects for defense cooperation and regional developments. Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz congratulated Kang Shin-chul on his appointment as South Korea’s minister of national defense.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq shake hands following a signing ceremony during the Sultan's state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China November 2, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang November 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – China called for political solutions to the Middle East conflict on Monday and announced that its regional envoy would visit Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia this month. Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged part

Two Falcons Sell for SAR382,000 on 15th Night of Saudi Auction | 📷SPA November 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Two juvenile peregrine falcons sold for a combined SAR382,000 on the 15th night of the National Center for Falcons Auction 2026. A falcon captured in the Al-Aqra area of Arar fetched SAR216,000 after bidding opened at SAR60,000. It was presented by falconer Mnawer Al-Juhani and his brothers. The second bird, captured in Al-Safaniyah and presented by Omar Nayef Al-A

NCM Forecasts Thunderstorms and Hail in Southern and Eastern Saudi Arabia RIYADH, November 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and gusty winds are expected in parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha and the Eastern Region, as well as southern Makkah Region, the National Center for Meteorology said. Fog is also forecast in parts of those areas and in Northern Borders and Al-Jouf regions. Over the Red Sea, northwesterly to northerly winds will range from 1

Saudi and Japanese Defense Ministers Discuss Cooperation, Condemn Houthi Attacks RIYADH, November 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi and Japanese defense ministers discussed strengthening military cooperation and condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia during a phone call. Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi praised cooperation between their countries and reviewed ways to develop it furth

Saudi Air Defenses Intercept and Destroy Houthi Ballistic Missile Launched Toward Southern Saudi Arabia RIYADH, November 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia toward southern Saudi Arabia, coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said. Al-Malki issued the announcement on behalf of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen. Source: SPA.