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Riyadh, Jan 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports called on citizens planning to travel abroad to ensure the safety of their passports and comply with validity requirements, according to an official statement. The authority said passports must be valid for at least three months for travel to Arab countries and six months for travel elsewhere. Digital IDs on Absher or Tawakkalna and the family register do not permit international trav

SPA Jeddah, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Jeddah Transport Company (JTC) announced a comprehensive plan to transport fans to and from King Abdullah Sports City Stadium during the Spanish Super Cup 2026, according to a statement. The plan includes set schedules and regular trips before and after matches, supported by on-site supervision aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow and fan safety, the statement said. It added that access points have been designated at

Riyadh, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) warned against using certain infant formula products manufactured by Nestlé, following a voluntary recall initiated by the company over potential contamination risks, the authority said. The SFDA said the warning covers the NAN, ALFAMINO, S-26 GOLD, and S-26 ULTIMA baby formula brands after Nestlé reported the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium B

SPA Riyadh, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The official spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Major General Turki Al-Malki, said the head of Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC), Aidrous Al-Zubaidi, has fled to an undisclosed location. Al-Malki said the coalition’s Joint Forces Command on January 4, 2026 informed Al-Zubaidi he must travel to Saudi Arabia within 48 hours to meet President of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council

SPA Riyadh, January 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired a Cabinet session held in Riyadh on Tuesday, according to the Saudi Press Agency. At the outset, the Cabinet reviewed the contents of telephone calls received by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye, President Ahmed a

SPA Riyadh, January 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call from President Ahmed al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic, according to a statement. They discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation across various fields and reviewed regional developments, along with topics of common interest, it added.

SPA Makkah, January 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The craft of making Makkah incense burners remains a traditional handicraft closely associated with households in the Holy Capital, forming part of hospitality culture and everyday home practices, artisans and specialists said. The craft relies on manual work including selecting wood or metal, shaping the piece, hollowing it to support balanced diffusion of incense smoke, and polishing and finishing, in line with what

SPA Cairo, January 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Cairo on Monday, according to a statement. Prince Faisal conveyed greetings from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to El-Sisi and the

Caracas, January 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Saturday demanded the “immediate release” of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who were captured overnight during a U.S. military operation. The demand came hours after the capture of Maduro and Flores during a U.S. operation in Caracas and other parts of the country. Washington has justified the action by saying the figures are responsible for narco-terroris

A person gestures towards smoke rising in the aftermath of a Saudi-led coalition airstrike, which targeted what it described as foreign military support to UAE-backed southern separatists, in Yemen's southern port of Mukalla, in this screengrab from a handout video obtained by Reuters on December 30, 2025. Aden al-Mustakillah TV/Handout via REUTERS Aden, January 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Yemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognised government said on Saturday

SPA Riyadh, January 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls on Friday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar and with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan. Developments in the region and joint efforts to support security and stability were discussed during the call with Mohammad Isha

SPA Riyadh, January 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025 enters its decisive crowning stage on Friday with the King Abdulaziz Cup heats for each category in the Milwah Race. International competitors will race across both the owners’ and professionals’ tracks, competing for the King Abdulaziz Cups across the different categories. This year’s festival brings together competitors from nine countries, led by falconers from Gulf Coopera

SPA Riyadh, December 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet reiterated on Tuesday that the Kingdom would not hesitate to take necessary measures to confront any threats to its national security and said it hoped the United Arab Emirates would respond to Yemen’s request for the withdrawal of Emirati forces from Yemen within 24 hours, according to a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Cabinet session, chaired by Custodian of the Two Ho

December 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday it would terminate the remaining counterterrorism personnel in Yemen of its own volition, citing recent developments and their potential implications for the safety and effectiveness of counterterrorism missions, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The ministry said the UAE has participated as part of the Arab Coalition since 2015 in support of legitimacy in Yem

Riyadh, December 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia said actions taken by the United Arab Emirates in Yemen were a threat to the Kingdom’s national security and called on the UAE to comply with a Yemeni request for all its forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, citing a foreign ministry statement. The foreign ministry said it was disappointed by what it described as UAE pressure on forces of Yemen’s Southern Transitiona

SPA ALULA, Dec. 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Madrasat Addeera in the AlUla Governorate is offering specialized training programs and workshops aimed at developing the skills of local youth in traditional crafts and arts, supporting the preservation of cultural heritage while connecting it to contemporary life. The school focuses on empowering girls by teaching craft skills rooted in ancestral trades and presenting them in modern forms that create sustainable and creative

SPA AL-JOUF, Dec. 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, inaugurated a central nursery and wild seed research and production station in the Al-Jouf region, aimed at enhancing vegetation cover and environmental sustainability within the reserve. Spanning 1,600 hectares, the project includes advanc

SPA RIYADH, Dec. 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi falconer Amina Al-Anzi from the Northern Borders Region has documented her journey in breeding and training falcons, turning a childhood passion into a practice based on learning, patience and gradual development, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Speaking to the Saudi Press Agency, Al-Anzi said her interest in falcons began several years ago during her childhood, when she watched them at festivals. After acquiring h

SPA RIYADH, Dec. 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Seven qualifying rounds for local owners were held on Saturday as part of the Melwah competition at the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025, the world’s largest gathering of falcons. The festival is organized by the Saudi Falcons Club at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, and runs from December 25 to January 10, with broad participation from local and international falconers. Saturday marked the third day of compe

SPA AL-MAKHWAH, December 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The continuous year-round flow of water in the village of Thee Ain, located in Al-Makhwah Governorate, is maintained through an ancient irrigation system that channels water from a natural spring known as Al-Qalla, situated at the highest point of the village. Water from the spring is directed through a carved rocky channel designed to prevent erosion before cascading through small waterfalls to reach the village’s ag