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Norway’s Princess Astrid Passes Away at 94, Two Days After King Harald’s Funeral OSLO, September 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Norway’s royal palace announced that Princess Astrid passed away on Friday at the age of 94, two days after she attended the funeral of her younger brother, King Harald. Wednesday’s funeral was the princess’s last public appearance. Harald passed away last month aged 89, following a reign of more than 35 years. "Throughout her long life, Princess

Saudi Royal Court Announces the Passing of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud JEDDAH, September 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Royal Court announced on Friday the passing of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Funeral prayers will be held on Saturday after Asr prayers at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, the Royal Court said. Source: SPA

Etihad to Launch Abu Dhabi–Red Sea Flights on October 4 | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Etihad Airways will begin scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi and Red Sea International Airport on October 4, with a second weekly service added later that month, Red Sea Global announced. The inaugural flight will depart from Zayed International Airport on Sunday, October 4. Flights will initially operate every Sunday, increasing to Thursdays and Sundays from O

The Algerian flag flies on the facade of the Algerian Embassy in Paris, France, April 16, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes ALGIERS, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Algeria severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, saying actions it described as “provocative or hostile” had made the relationship untenable, without identifying specific incidents. The Algerian foreign ministry said it summoned the UAE ambassador, notified him of the decisio

A damaged building in the aftermath of Houthi strikes, in a location given as Saudi Arabia, in this still image taken from a video released on September 8, 2026. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS PARIS, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Houthi forces have taken control of Yemen’s port city of Mocha, four government military sources told Reuters on Thursday, as fighting with Saudi-backed forces spreads along the coast toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The sources

Nine Teams Win Awards at Madinah Hackathon Focused on Municipal Services | 📷SPA MADINAH, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Nine teams comprising 29 innovators won awards at a regional hackathon aimed at advancing digital transformation and improving municipal services in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The competition covered three tracks: enhancing the visitor experience, encouraging community engagement and smart monitoring. It attracted 804 applicants, with 59 team

Romania Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia That Injured 73 BUCHAREST, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Romania strongly condemned recent Houthi attacks on civilian areas in Saudi Arabia and called for an immediate halt to the attacks. Seventy-three people were injured, including women and children, according to SPA. The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia and described attacks on civilians, oil facilities and commercial

Yemen Coalition Says It Will Respond to Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Cities RIYADH, September 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said it would respond to Houthi ballistic missile and drone attacks on Khamis Mushait, Abha and Jazan on Wednesday, according to its spokesperson, Major General Turki Al-Malki. Al-Malki said the Houthis launched the attacks on September 9 and were continuing to target Saudi Arabia’s national as

Israel Orders UK’s East Jerusalem Consulate to Close Within 30 Days, Officials Say PARIS, September 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Britain has been given 30 days to close its consulate in East Jerusalem as part of Israel’s response to sanctions on Israeli settlements, two Israeli officials and two other sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The consulate handles Britain’s relations concerning Palestinian issues in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza. Its closure

Oman Condemns Attacks on Saudi Civilian and Economic Facilities MUSCAT, September 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Oman condemned attacks on civilian and economic facilities in several Saudi cities and expressed solidarity with the Kingdom, its Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement issued on Tuesday. The ministry called for joint efforts to contain tensions and create conditions for de-escalation and understanding, allowing political and peaceful solutions that pres

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Jordan, Calls for Immediate Halt RIYADH, September 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia strongly condemned continued Iranian attacks on Jordan and called for an immediate halt to Iran’s attacks against the kingdom and other countries in the region, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The ministry reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with Jordan and its people over any measures taken in response to the attacks. It descr

Jordan Says It Intercepted 18 of 20 Ballistic Missiles Fired From Iran AMMAN, September 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jordan’s armed forces said their air defences intercepted and destroyed 18 of 20 ballistic missiles fired toward the country from Iranian territory over the past few hours. The two remaining missiles fell in unpopulated areas, a military spokesperson said in remarks carried by Petra News Agency. Field assessments found no casualties from the attack, the spo

Türkiye Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia and Red Sea Shipping ANKARA, September 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Türkiye condemned Houthi attacks on civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia and the continued targeting of commercial vessels in the Red Sea, warning of threats to the safety and freedom of international maritime navigation. The attacks on Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran injured civilians, including women and children, according to SPA. The T

UAE Declines Comment on Speculation Over Conversations Between Government Leaders ABU DHABI, September 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates has said it does not comment on media reports or speculation concerning conversations between government leaders. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the statement on Tuesday amid reports alleging that UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a po

Qatar Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Calls for International Action DOHA, September 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar has strongly condemned Houthi attacks on civilian and economic sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran that injured dozens of civilians, including women and children. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned continued attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The ministry described

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, disembark after sailing on Sydney Harbour with veterans from the Invictus Australia community, in Sydney, Australia, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams LONDON, September 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A letter authorized by King Charles has confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family following their recent return to Britain. The guidance was sent on Monday to senio

King Salman Congratulates North Macedonia’s President on Independence Day RIYADH, September 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of congratulations to President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova of the Republic of North Macedonia on her country’s Independence Day. King Salman wished President Siljanovska-Davkova continued health and happiness and the government and people of North Macedonia steady progress

Ithra Opens Registration for Eighth Design Challenges Hackathon | 📷SPA DHAHRAN, September 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, known as Ithra, has opened registration for the eighth edition of Ithra Design Challenges. The six-day design hackathon will be held from November 16 to 21 as part of Ithra Design Week at the center’s headquarters in Dhahran. The 2026 program features four specialist tracks: Urban Spaces, Product Design,

Jordan Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Affirms Full Solidarity AMMAN, September 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jordan has condemned Houthi attacks on civilian and economic sites in the Saudi cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran, reaffirming its full solidarity with the Kingdom. The attacks injured civilians, according to the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. Saudi authorities earlier placed the number of injured at 73, includi

Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Attacks, Affirms Right to Defend Its Sovereignty RIYADH, September 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Houthi attacks on civilian and economic sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran that injured 73 civilians, including women and children. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned continued Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and threats to the fr