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SPA AlUla, February 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is marking the International Day of the Arabian Leopard on February 10 under the theme “Leap of Hope”, highlighting efforts to protect biodiversity and conserve the Arabian leopard, one of the world’s most critically endangered big cats. The observance builds on an initiative launched by RCU in 2022 in partnership with the Arabian Leopard Fund and Catmosphere. The day gained internation

SPA Riyadh, February 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) inaugurated the SAMI Land Industrial Complex at the World Defense Show and launched a new wheeled armoured vehicle line under the HEET Program, alongside a local content programme designed to build national defence supply chains. The complex spans 82,000 square metres within an industrial area of one million square metres and operates in line with Industry 4.0 technologies, leverag

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gave Britain’s Prince William a tour of At-Turaif, the UNESCO World Heritage site in Diriyah, on Monday. At-Turaif District lies in the heart of Diriyah, northwest of Riyadh, and is one of Saudi Arabia’s key heritage landmarks. Prince William, the Prince of Wales, is on his first official visit to Saudi Arabia and arrived in Riyadh on Monday. He was welcomed by officials including Prince Mohammed bin

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Britain’s Prince William, the Prince of Wales, arrived in Riyadh on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of Riyadh Region, Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Steven Charles Hitchen, and Royal Protocol official Fahd Al

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Border Guard is showcasing an integrated security system for border protection at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during the World Defense Show in Riyadh, which runs from February 8 to 12. The system includes radar supported by thermal cameras designed to detect drones and to monitor, identify and classify moving targets. It also functions as an early warning capability for critical facilities and

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Public Security is debuting an electric Lucid Gravity security vehicle at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during the World Defense Show in Riyadh, running from February 8 to 12. The vehicle integrates artificial intelligence and specialised security equipment aimed at supporting field operations and reducing emergency response times. Public Security said the display reflects a focus on smart security solutions, including predict

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Boeing is presenting a range of aerospace and defence systems at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, which runs from February 8 to 12. Boeing Global President Brendan Nelson said the company’s relationship with Saudi Arabia spans nearly five decades, adding that its participation at the exhibition reflects continued engagement in defence readiness and capability development. The company highlighted cooperation with Saudi partners across the

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Residents of Taif have begun early preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, maintaining customs that combine religious observance with long-standing social traditions. Families are arranging homes and stocking food supplies ahead of gatherings and communal meals associated with the month. Neighbourhoods are being decorated with lanterns, crescent motifs and illuminated stars. Local historian Dhaifallah Al-Radwani said many of the prepa

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – stc group is participating as an official partner in the third edition of the World Defense Show in Riyadh, running from February 8 to 12, with a focus on mission-critical communications networks and operational connectivity. During the event, specialized by stc, the group’s critical communications arm, is presenting technologies and network solutions designed for operational environments that require rapid response and continuous communi

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology is providing specialised weather and climate services for the World Defense Show in Riyadh, supporting air navigation and the safety of air shows and ground demonstrations during the exhibition. The centre is taking part in the event, which opened on Sunday and runs until February 12. At its pavilion, the National Center for Meteorology is showcasing meteorological technologies and systems us

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Development Center signed a memorandum of cooperation with Airbus to explore opportunities to develop and localise the aviation and helicopter industry in the Kingdom. The signing took place on the sidelines of the World Defense Show in Riyadh under the patronage of Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef. Under the memorandum, the two sides will examine steps to build an integrated

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye issued a joint statement condemning what they described as illegal Israeli decisions and measures aimed at imposing sovereignty and entrenching settlement activity in the occupied West Bank. The ministers rejected attempts to create what they described as a new legal and administrative reality in the territory and warned

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – The Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center is participating in the third edition of the World Defense Show in Riyadh, joining local and international exhibitors from the defence, security and military industries. The centre is showcasing research and technological projects and advanced defence solutions, while highlighting efforts to develop national talent and link scientific research to the needs of the defence sector. The p

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense is showcasing a firefighting aircraft at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during the World Defense Show in Riyadh, which runs from February 8 to 12. The aircraft is designed for direct and indirect aerial firefighting missions in challenging environments, including rugged terrain and remote areas, with a focus on reducing response times and supporting ground teams, according to the Ci

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman visited the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, which runs from February 8 to 12. The pavilion highlights technical solutions focused on security services and community support, including operational capabilities designed to strengthen decision-making, command and control, and predictive intelligence. During the visit, Prince Khalid reviewed systems

SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Sunday inaugurated the third edition of the World Defense Show in Riyadh under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, as the kingdom seeks to deepen international defence cooperation and expand domestic military manufacturing. The show, organised by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), runs until February 12. At Saudi Arabian Military Industries’ (SAMI) pavi

SPA MAKKAH, February 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Hira Cultural District hosted an evening dedicated to Arabic literature and rhetoric on Saturday, drawing scholars and specialized audiences for discussions on classical language and literary heritage. The event formed part of the district’s ongoing cultural programming aimed at supporting Makkah’s literary scene through forums that connect Arab heritage with contemporary intellectual discourse. SPA

SPA DAMASCUS, February 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi low-cost carrier flynas signed an agreement on Saturday with Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport to establish a new commercial airline, flynas Syria, with operations scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. The signing took place in the presence of Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and was framed as part of broader Saudi-Syrian economic cooperation and investment coordination

RIYADH, February 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 20,237 violations of residency, labor and border security regulations during inspection campaigns conducted from January 29 to February 4. The total included 12,687 residency violations, 4,318 border security violations and 3,232 labor-related violations. Border authorities detained 1,555 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, including 40% Yemenis, 57% Ethiopians a

SPA JEDDAH, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) awarded Jeddah and Taif the title of World Region of Gastronomy 2027 after both cities met the institute’s criteria for sustainable regional development through gastronomy. The designation covers economic, cultural, social and environmental dimensions, and marks a new milestone for Saudi culinary-sector visibility on international platforms.