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Saudi-Led Coalition Says Houthi Attacks Injure 73 Civilians in Four Cities RIYADH, September 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said Houthi attacks on four Saudi cities injured 73 civilians, including women and children. Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki said the attacks targeted civilian and economic sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran. Al-Malki described the attacks as an escalation and a threat

Saudi, Pakistani Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Crisis and De-escalation RIYADH, September 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Sunday from Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The two ministers reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and discussed the latest regional developments in light of the current crisis. They also addr

Eight Nations Condemn Israeli Ministers’ Statements on Displacing Palestinians from Gaza RIYADH, September 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar and Egypt condemned statements by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. In a joint statement, the ministers said the remarks inclu

Saudi Authorities Apprehend 14,165 Residency, Labor and Border Violators in One Week RIYADH, September 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Joint inspection campaigns across Saudi Arabia apprehended 14,165 people for violations of residency, labor and border security laws between August 27 and September 2, the Ministry of Interior said. The total included 7,121 residency violations, 3,636 border security violations and 3,408 labor violations. Authorities also apprehended 1,

King Salman Issues Royal Order Promoting and Appointing 34 Judges at Board of Grievances RIYADH, September 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal order promoting and appointing 34 judges at the Board of Grievances. The order promoted one judge to Appellate Judge, nine to Court President/A, one to Court President/B and four to Deputy Court President/B. It also promoted 16 judges to Judge/A and two to

Crown Prince Camel Festival’s First Trophy Races Set for Saturday in Taif | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The first trophy races of the eighth Crown Prince Camel Festival will take place on Saturday at the historic Taif Camel Racing Field, with prizes for the concluding evening session exceeding SAR6 million, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The festival opened on Thursday under the patronage of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Sal

Saudi Customs Seizes 18,549 Amphetamine Pills at Dammam Airport; Four Suspects Arrested RIYADH, September 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Customs officers at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam intercepted an incoming postal parcel containing 18,549 amphetamine pills, with a follow-up operation leading to the arrest of four suspects, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said inspectors discovered t

US Embassy in Saudi Arabia Issues New Security Alert RIYADH, September 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia has urged American citizens to exercise heightened vigilance amid renewed military exchanges between the US and Iran. In a security alert dated September 1, the embassy said tensions across the Middle East had created a complex security environment with the potential for unexpected escalation. Americans currently in Saudi Arab

Saudi Arabia Opens Pavilion at Moscow International Book Fair 2026 | 📷SPA MOSCOW, September 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission inaugurated the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Moscow International Book Fair 2026. The fair is being held in the Russian capital from September 2 to 6. Commission CEO Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Wasel said Saudi Arabia’s participation reflects the historic cultural ties between the

Kuwait Says Iranian Drone Struck Residential Complex, No Injuries Reported KUWAIT CITY, September 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A fire broke out at a residential complex in Kuwait’s Capital Governorate after the site was struck by what authorities identified as an Iranian drone, the Kuwait Fire Force said. Firefighting teams contained the blaze, which began before dawn on Wednesday, according to Fire Force spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Gharib. Crews from th

Saudi Motorsport Company Sets Out Growth Strategy at LEAP 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Motorsport Company presented its plans for developing motorsport in Saudi Arabia during LEAP 2026, focusing on local talent, technical skills and technology. Saudi Motorsport Company CEO and Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation Acting CEO Mansour Almokbel spoke during a panel titled “Building a Motorsport Nation: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Integrate

Saudi Finance Minister Addresses Growth, Debt Risks at G20 Meeting | 📷SPA ASHEVILLE, September 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Aljadaan addressed global economic resilience, long-term growth and sovereign debt risks during the second Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting under the US G20 Presidency. The meeting was held in Asheville, North Carolina, from August 31 to September 1. It brought together officials from G20 member

Saudi Passports Directorate Showcases Contactless E-Gate at LEAP 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The General Directorate of Passports is showcasing a contactless e-gate at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during LEAP 2026. The self-service gate lets travelers move their palm over a reader without touching it. The system then verifies their identity and opens the gate without requiring travel documents or a fingerprint scan. The directorate

Saudi Fund for Development Raises Greater Banjul Roads Financing to $60 Million | 📷SPA BANJUL, September 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed an additional development loan agreement with the government of The Gambia, bringing its cumulative financing for the Greater Banjul Area Roads Project to $60 million. SFD CEO Sultan Al-Marshad and Gambian Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Seedy Keita signed the agreement during Al-Marshad

King Haakon VIII Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Father in First National Address OSLO, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Haakon VIII paid an emotional tribute to his late father, King Harald V, in his first address to the Norwegian nation following his accession to the throne. Speaking as Norway continued to mourn its long-serving monarch, King Haakon thanked the thousands of people who gathered outside the Royal Palace in Oslo, where flowers, candles and

Saudi Arabia Opens 2026–2027 Regulated Hunting Season with New Quotas | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife has announced the opening of the 2026–2027 hunting season, which runs from September 1 through January 31, 2027. The season operates under a regulatory framework intended to support sustainable hunting, protect biodiversity and ecological balance, and ensure the responsible use of natural resources u

Queen Rania Marks 56th Birthday with Relaxed New Portrait AMMAN, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Queen Rania of Jordan marked her 56th birthday with the release of a new official portrait presenting a relaxed and contemporary side of the Jordanian royal. The portrait, released by the Royal Hashemite Court for her August 31 birthday, shows Queen Rania seated outdoors in a garden setting surrounded by greenery. Rather than choosing a formal royal look, she wore

Falcon Sells for AED1.5 Million, Setting ADIHEX 2026 Auction Record ABU DHABI, August 30 — A falcon chick bred in the United States sold for AED1.5 million at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, the highest price paid for a falcon at this edition’s auctions, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The sale took place on Saturday during the fifth auction round. This year’s exhibition features 55 local and international falcon breeding

Saudi Arabia Records 14,434 Residency, Labor and Border Violations in One Week RIYADH, August 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Inspection campaigns conducted across Saudi Arabia from August 20 to 26 recorded 14,434 violations of residency, labor and border-security laws, the Ministry of Interior said. The total included 6,976 residency violations, 4,110 border-security violations and 3,348 labor-law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,450 people attempting to enter

STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN//Getty Images A closeup of the necklace taken at the Grande Galerie de l’Evolution of the Museum d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris in 2020. VIENNA, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Two unidentified men stole a historic Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace from Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts at approximately 14:00 on August 27, prompting an extensive police search. The men entered the museum during public opening hours before one of them used a hammer t