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Canadian Farm Representative Explains SAR1.3 Million Super White Gyrfalcon Sale | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A Canadian falcon farm representative said decades of breeding experience and continued development of bloodlines helped produce the Super White Gyrfalcon that sold for SAR1.3 million at the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026. Faris Abdullah Al-Faris attributed the falcon’s value to what he described as its rare characteristics, spec

Riyadh Region Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Performs Funeral Prayer for Former Police Director Mohammed bin Hamad bin Ayish Al-Mutairi RIYADH, August 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Region Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz performed the funeral prayer for former Riyadh Region Police Director Mohammed bin Hamad bin Ayish Al-Mutairi after Asr prayers at Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Muhaini Mosque in Riyadh. Official

A giant Hokusai-inspired flower carpet at the historic Grand Place in Brussels, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. AP Photo/Marius Burgelman BRUSSELS, August 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — More than 700,000 flowers cover Brussels’ Grand-Place in a carpet designed by Japanese artist Hiro Sugiyama, whose composition reinterprets Katsushika Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa. The installation forms the 24th edition of the Brussels Flower Carpet and marks the 160th anniversary of dip

Super White Falcon Sells for SAR1.3 Million at International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A mottled gyr (Super White) chick sold for SAR1.3 million at the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026, recording the highest price of this year’s event and the second-highest sale in the auction’s history. The auction record remains SAR1.75 million, paid during a previous edition for an Ultra White pure mottled gyr chick. The

Saudi Arabia Records 14,542 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations RIYADH, August 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 14,542 residency, labor and border security violations during inspection campaigns conducted across the Kingdom from August 6 to 12. The total comprised 7,216 residency violations, 3,843 border security violations and 3,483 labor violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,457 people attempting to enter the

Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and Jameel Alexander Thermiotis Welcome Twin Daughters | 📷Queen Rania's Instagram RIYADH, August 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and her husband, Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, welcomed twin daughters on August 14, the Royal Hashemite Court announced. ‘The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announced that Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and Mr. Jameel Alexander Thermiotis were blessed , on 14 Au

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visits the Imam Ali shrine in Iraq's holy city of Najaf on August 3.Qassem Al-Kaabi/AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, August 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran has not decided whether to resume negotiations with the United States, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said early Saturday. Araghchi said Qatar and Pakistan had exchanged messages between the two sides but stressed that those interactions did not constitute negotiations. US Pre

A monitor stands among debris at a building collapse following an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 in Golo Lewe village, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, August 15, 2026. REUTERS/Paula Venia RIYADH, August 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — At least 20 people were reported dead after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia early Saturday, according to the rescue agency in Maumere. Fathur Rahman, head of the city’s rescue agenc

Saudi Standards Team Wins First Platinum Award at International Standards Olympiad RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Standards Team won the only platinum award presented at the 21st International Standards Olympiad, securing Saudi Arabia’s first top honour since it began participating in the competition. The Saudi team also received one silver and one bronze during the Olympiad, held in Korea from August 12 to 14 with 105 students representing 11 coun

Grand Mosque Imam Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid Warns Against Soothsayers and Astrologers | 📷SPA MAKKAH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Grand Mosque Imam Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid warned against consulting soothsayers and astrologers during his Friday sermon in Makkah. Sheikh Saleh said a true dream, known as ru’ya, may bring glad tidings but cannot serve as the foundation for a religious ruling. He divided dreams into three categories: true visions from Allah, troubling d

Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition Enters Operational Activation Phase | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition has entered its institutional and operational activation phase following its third planning meeting at the Western Fleet Command in Jeddah. Representatives from 39 countries attended the meeting. Fifteen participating countries have signed the coalition’s joint statement, while 13 have completed thei

ADNOC Confirms Two Vessels Attacked in Strait of Hormuz RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — ADNOC confirmed that two of its vessels came under attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of Thursday, August 13. No injuries were reported, and the company said the situation had been brought under control. ADNOC stressed the need to protect the safety and well-being of seafarers while safeguarding freedom of navigation and maritime security. The comp

UAE Condemns Iranian Attack on Two ADNOC-Affiliated Vessels RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned what it described as an Iranian attack against two ADNOC-affiliated vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. No injuries were reported. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said threats against commercial shipping in the waterway jeopardize regional stability and global energy security. The ministry cited UN Security Council R

UAE Announces US$10 Million Emergency Aid for Colombia Earthquake Victims ABU DHABI, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates announced a US$10 million emergency humanitarian response for communities affected by the earthquake in Colombia, acting under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The UAE Aid Agency is coordinating the delivery of medical supplies, food and shelter materials with Colombian authorities and internation

Members of the Water Management Authory prepare the construction on a riverbed sill to raise the Danube's water level near the Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Dunaszentbenedek, Hungary, August 13, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo BUCHAREST, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Record-low water levels on the Danube have sharply reduced nuclear generation in Hungary and forced Romania to shut its last operating reactor, prompting both governments to pursue emergency measures to ma

Meta Deactivates More Than 750,000 Suspected Under-16 Accounts in Australia RIYADH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Meta said Thursday it had deactivated more than 750,000 Instagram and Facebook accounts suspected of belonging to Australians under 16 since shortly before the country’s social media ban took effect. The company removed 462,000 suspected under-16 accounts from Instagram and 294,000 from Facebook through June. By January, Meta had reported deactivating 3

Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi Receives General Court President Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Daham | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi received General Court President Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Daham at his office on Thursday. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed briefed the governor on the court’s recent operations. Prince Saud commended the judiciary’s efforts to uphold the pri

Heavy Thunderstorms and Flash Floods Forecast for Jazan and Aseer RIYADH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Moderate to heavy thunderstorms could bring hail and flash floods to parts of Jazan and Aseer regions, the National Center for Meteorology said. Light to moderate rain is forecast for parts of Najran and Al-Baha, as well as the highlands of Makkah Region. Thunderclouds are also expected over Riyadh and Eastern regions, particularly in their southern areas. Gusty,

Taif Governor Prince Fawaz bin Sultan Visits Al-Kamal Tourism Farm and Rose Factory | 📷SPA TAIF, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Taif, visited Al-Kamal Tourism Farm and its facilities, including a Taif rose factory, during an inspection of agricultural and tourism projects in the governorate. The visit included agricultural areas, local products and facilities prepared for visitors, along with activities combining f

Saudi Investor Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Jalban Invests SAR 6 Million in Falconry Sector | SPA RIYADH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi investor Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Jalban has invested approximately SAR 6 million in falcon breeding, production and purchases, including the acquisition of a Canadian breeding farm. Al Jalban later established a farm in Saudi Arabia that now houses more than 100 falcons. He said the business prioritizes the quality of its bird