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Saudi Defense Health Services Deploys Four Air Ambulance Aircraft for Hajj | Photogrphy: SPA RIYADH, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s air medical evacuation department is participating in this year’s Hajj season with four fully equipped aircraft dedicated to emergency medical care for pilgrims. The department operates under the General Directorate for Health Services at the Ministry of Defense. The aircraft are assigned to provide advanced emergency medica

South Korea to Summon Iranian Ambassador Over Hormuz Vessel Explosion SEOUL, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — South Korea will summon Iran’s ambassador to Seoul over Tehran’s suspected involvement in an explosion that hit a South Korean-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month. South Korea’s foreign ministry said the protest follows an investigation into the explosion and fire that occurred on the vessel in the critical waterway in early May. First Vice F

Worshippers Perform Eid Al-Adha Prayer at Prophet’s Mosque | Photography: SPA MADINAH, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A large congregation of worshippers performed Eid Al-Adha prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Wednesday. The Eid sermon was delivered by Imam and Khatib of the Prophet’s Mosque Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al-Hudhaifi. Sheikh Al-Hudhaifi opened the sermon by praising Allah Almighty, extending Eid greetings to Muslims and praying for the acceptance of their

Saudi Royal Court Says Prince Nawaf bin Naif bin Mamdouh Passed Away RIYADH, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Royal Court announced on Monday that Prince Nawaf bin Naif bin Mamdouh bin Abdulaziz Al Saud had passed away. The funeral prayer will be performed on Tuesday after Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque in Riyadh.

A woman holds a picture with Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on April 9.Majid Asgaripour/Wana News Agency/Reuters PARIS, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s Health Ministry said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei sustained only superficial injuries during the February 28 airstrike that killed his father, seeking to reject reports that his condition was more serious. Health Minist

Holy Kaaba Aligns with Sun on Thursday in Rare Astronomical Event | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The sun will align directly over the Holy Kaaba on Thursday, May 28, at about 12:18 p.m. Makkah time, in an astronomical phenomenon used to determine the Qibla direction. Jeddah Astronomy Society Director Majed Abu Zahra described the alignment as a precise astronomical event that allows people to verify geographical and astronomical calculations

Bahrain Sentences Nine to Life in IRGC Espionage Cases MANAMA, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain’s High Criminal Court sentenced nine people to life imprisonment in two espionage cases involving 11 defendants accused of spying for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The remaining defendants received three-year prison terms. The defendants were convicted of providing information to the IRGC for use in terrorist and hostile acts against Bahrain and its nationa

Saudi Reserve Records 12 Rock Hyrax Births in First Quarter RIYADH, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve recorded 12 rock hyrax births in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting progress in breeding and environmental care programs aimed at supporting wildlife sustainability. The births are part of ongoing efforts to increase populations of desert species within their natural habitats. The rock hyrax is a wild mammal adapted to mount

Foreign Ministers Condemn Somaliland Move to Open Office in Jerusalem RIYADH, May 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia and 18 Arab and Muslim countries condemned the move by the so-called Somaliland region to open a representative office in occupied Jerusalem, calling it illegal and a violation of international law. The ministers described the step as a direct challenge to the legal and historical status of occupied Jerusalem and a breach of r

National Guard Minister inspects Hajj 1447 forces in Mina, inaugurates upgraded Al-Sharaie camp in Makkah | Photoraphy: SPA MINA, May 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz reviewed the military readiness of National Guard forces participating in this year’s Hajj mission. The forces are assigned to security and health-related duties in Makkah, the holy sites and Madinah during the 1447 Hajj season. Prince Ab

Director Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo, Camera d'Or award winner for the film "Ben'imana", director Cristian Mungiu, Palme d'Or award winner for the film "Fjord", next to cast members Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan and Tilda Swinton, Isabelle Huppert, Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne, co-winners of the Best Actor award winner for their roles in the film "Coward", Isaach De Bankole, Jury member of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calv

Grand Mosque authority launches pilot digital feedback platform for pilgrims | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 23 — Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque launched a pilot digital platform aimed at improving services for pilgrims at the Two Holy Mosques. The platform allows visitors to submit real-time reports, inquiries, comments and suggestions, while also tracking the status of their requests. The authority sa

Saudi, Pakistani interior ministers discuss security cooperation | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 22 — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif received a phone call from Pakistani Interior and Narcotics Control Minister Mohsin Naqvi. During the call, the two ministers discussed topics of mutual interest and reviewed security cooperation and coordination.

Dubai freezes private school fee increases for 2026-27 academic year | Photography: WAM DUBAI, May 22 — Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority said private schools in the emirate will not be allowed to increase fees during the 2026-27 academic year under directives issued by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The measure forms part of Dubai’s second economic incentives package valued at AED1.5 billion, which includes support measures for private educ

AlUla highlights conservation work on World Biodiversity Day | Photography" SPA ALULA, May 22 — The Royal Commission for AlUla highlighted its conservation efforts on World Biodiversity Day, focusing on environmental programmes aimed at protecting natural habitats and restoring native vegetation. The commission said its conservation model links local development with long-term ecological balance in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Its programmes include expanding nature reserves, r

flydubai, Cyprus Airways sign interline agreement DUBAI, May 22 — flydubai and Cyprus Airways have signed a new interline agreement to expand international connectivity through Dubai International Airport. The agreement allows passengers to travel on a single itinerary with coordinated baggage handling and streamlined transfers via Dubai. Under the partnership, Cyprus Airways passengers travelling from Larnaca will be able to connect through Dubai to flydubai destinations inc

Grand Mosque imam urges pilgrims to follow Hajj permit rules | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 22 — Grand Mosque Imam Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly urged pilgrims to comply with official Hajj regulations and warned against performing Hajj without a permit during Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque. Sheikh Al-Muaiqly said violating Hajj regulations causes harm to others and disrupts the organisation and safety of the pilgrimage. He also highlighted the spiritual significance of the firs

Saudi interior minister reviews Hajj security forces readiness in Makkah | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 22 — Saudi Interior Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif reviewed the readiness of Hajj Security Forces to implement operational and organisational plans for the 1447 AH Hajj season. The review took place during the annual ceremony of participating Hajj security forces in Makkah. Director of Public Security and Chairman of t

Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha greets her royalists as she leaves a religious ceremony to commemorate the death of King Chulalongkorn, known as King Rama V, at The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, October 23, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha BANGKOK, May 21 — Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s medical condition has worsened after multiple infections affected several organs, the Royal Palace said on Thursday. The 47-year-old princess, the eldest daughter of King Vajiralongk

Saudi Arabia condemns attack on military base in Chad RIYADH, May 21 — Saudi Arabia condemned an attack on a military base in Chad that killed and injured several security personnel, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. In a statement, the ministry reaffirmed the kingdom’s rejection of terrorism and extremist acts targeting the security and stability of Chad. Saudi Arabia also expressed solidarity with the government and people of Chad and extended condolences to the famili