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Saudi Inspections Record 13,905 Residency, Labor and Border Violations RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 13,905 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during nationwide inspections from October 15 to 21. The total comprised 6,554 residency violations, 3,865 border security violations and 3,486 labor violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,881 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally and

NCM Warns of Heavy Rain and Flash Floods in Aseer Until 8 PM RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Heavy thunderstorms are forecast across parts of Saudi Arabia’s Aseer Region on Saturday, bringing strong winds, reduced visibility, hail and flash floods, the National Center for Meteorology warned. The conditions are expected to continue until 8 p.m. Saudi time. Source: SPA.

French soldiers from the "Sentinelle" security plan patrol to secure the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris ahead of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement joined by French high school and university students, against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in France, October 24, 2026. REUTERS/Hannah McKay TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY PARIS, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - France mobilized 70,000 police nationwide ahead of Saturday’

A member of security personnel stands outside Saint George’s Greek Orthodox Church, where gunmen opened fire during a funeral the previous day, in the village of Hamoud, Karak, Jordan, October 24, 2026. REUTERS/Alaa Al Sukhni AMMAN, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jordan increased security at malls, foreign embassies and other locations as authorities searched for gunmen who killed eight people and wounded 40 in an attack on a church during a funeral. The U.S. Embas

Saudi-Led Coalition Destroys Two Houthi Ballistic Missiles Launched Toward Yanbu and Taif RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Saudi-led coalition destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis toward Yanbu and Taif on Saturday, as Saudi Civil Defense issued brief emergency alerts in four cities before announcing that the danger had passed. The alerts warned of potential danger in Yanbu, Taif, Makkah and Jeddah. Civil Defense issued subsequent notic

Falcon Auction Sales Reach SAR1.068 Million After Sixth Session RIYADH, October 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Total sales at the 2026 National Center for Falcons Auction reached SAR1.068 million following its sixth session, during which a young peregrine falcon sold for SAR121,000. The auction runs through November 30, with the center continuing to receive locally trapped falcons throughout the two-month season. Bidding is broadcast live on television and digital media pl

Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments with UAE and Moroccan Counterparts RIYADH, October 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed regional developments and efforts to address them in separate phone calls with his UAE and Moroccan counterparts. Prince Faisal received calls from UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Morocco’s Minister of F

European Parliament Urges EU Terrorist Listing for Houthis BRUSSELS, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The European Parliament urged the Council of the European Union on Thursday to add the Houthi movement to the EU’s terrorist list and freeze its financial assets, as lawmakers condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia and international shipping. The resolution called for the listing to cover the movement’s military and political wings, leadership, and military and security a

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Greek Prime Minister Discuss Expanding €4 Billion Investment Initiative ATHENS, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed expanding the scope of a €4 billion joint investment initiative during talks in Athens. The meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office covered opportunities for closer cooperation in energy, renewable energy, in

Iraq Rejects Use of Its Territory for Attacks on Saudi Arabia in Foreign Ministers’ Call RIYADH, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iraq rejects the use of its territory for attacks or actions threatening Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said during a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Hussein conveyed the Iraqi government’s condemnation of recent terrorist attacks on Saudi Ar

UAE Condemns Houthi Attack on King Fahd International Airport ABU DHABI, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The United Arab Emirates condemned the Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia that killed two people and injured several civilians, reaffirming its solidarity with the Kingdom. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attack as a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. The ministr

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi ABU DHABI, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong explored the architecture and cultural role of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during a visit to the Abu Dhabi landmark with Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan and other senior Singaporean officials. The delegation toured the mosque’s halls and external corridors with Dr. Yousif Abdallah Alobaidli, Dir

Bahrain Calls for UN Security Council Action over Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia MANAMA, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Bahrain called on the United Nations Security Council to act under Chapter VII of the UN Charter against repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying the international response must go beyond verbal condemnation. The Foreign Ministry urged firm measures to stop attacks on civilians and vital infrastructure, hold those responsible accountable an

Jordan Condemns Houthi Attack on Dammam Airport, Reaffirms Solidarity with Saudi Arabia AMMAN, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jordan condemned the Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam that killed two people and injured others, reaffirming its support for Saudi Arabia’s measures to protect its security and population. The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said attacks on the airport, civilians and civilian and economic assets constituted a

Saudi-Pakistan Real Estate Expo Opens in Lahore with 19 Participating Entities LAHORE, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi real estate companies and developers are presenting residential and investment projects to prospective buyers and investors in Pakistan at the Saudi-Pakistan Real Estate Expo 2026 in Lahore. The exhibition, running from October 21 to 23, brings together 19 participating entities and features projects in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and Jeddah. Visi

France Reports First Human Shamonda Virus Infection PARIS, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - France reported the first known human infection with Shamonda virus on Thursday, prompting a European public health investigation into a disease previously found only in animals. The patient died in early October after receiving treatment for a serious illness that increased their susceptibility to infection, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said. Investi

Saudi Arabia Advances Naval Modernization Through Sarawat and Tuwaiq Projects | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia is expanding its naval capabilities through two programs combining new warships with domestic systems integration, crew training and upgrades to naval bases, as the Ministry of Defense develops a fleet to protect the Kingdom’s coastlines and maritime routes. The Sarawat and Tuwaiq projects cover eight Avante 2200 corvettes and fo

Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts and Destroys Drone in Riyadh Region RIYADH, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed a drone in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Region, its spokesperson announced on Thursday. The announcement was published on the official account of Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen. Source: Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.

Dammam Airport Attack Death Toll Rises to Two as Flights Return to Normal RIYADH, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The death toll from Wednesday evening’s attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam has risen to two, while airport operations have resumed and air traffic has returned to normal, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said. The two people killed were a Saudi citizen and an Indian resident, the authority said in an update following co

One Killed, Eight Injured in Attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam RIYADH, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - An attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Wednesday evening killed one resident and injured eight other people, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said. The injured were immediately taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries ranged from minor to severe, the authority said in a statement carried by the Saudi Pre