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Two Gyr-Peregrine Falcons Sell for SAR 201,000 at International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Two juvenile gyr-peregrine falcons from German and British breeding farms sold for a combined SAR 201,000 during the second night of the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026. The first falcon, presented by German breeding farm PF3 Falcons, opened at SAR 20,000 and sold for SAR 100,000. The bird weighs 1,260 grams and has a

Saudi Student Jana Saleh Abdullah Al-Subeil Wins Gold and Best Female Student Award at INSO 2026 JEDDAH, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi student Jana Saleh Abdullah Al-Subeil won a gold medal and the “Best Female Student” award presented by the International Atomic Energy Agency at the International Nuclear Science Olympiad 2026. Saudi Arabia topped the olympiad results, with Amjad Mahmoud Issa Al-Darwish also winning gold and receiving the title of “Nuclear Sci

Iran Says It Has No Negotiations With US RIYADH, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran is not holding negotiations with the United States and will not restart discussions until Washington addresses alleged breaches of an interim agreement signed in June, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. “We currently have no negotiations with America,” Araghchi said while in Oman for bilateral negotiations. He said Iran continued to exchange messages with the Uni

Houthis Claim Drone Attack on Saudi Aramco’s Jazan Refinery RIYADH, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Sunday they had targeted Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery with a drone, according to the group’s military spokesperson Yahya Saree. The Saudi Energy Ministry separately reported that a fire had broken out at the refinery. It said the fire was extinguished, no injuries were recorded and authorities were handling the incident, but did not

ADNOC Oil Tanker Targeted by Missile in Strait of Hormuz, Company Says ABU DHABI, August 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — An Abu Dhabi National Oil Company oil tanker was targeted by a missile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning, the company said in a statement carried by the UAE’s WAM news agency. No one was injured, and the situation is “under control,” according to the statement. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Gulf Cooperation Council con

Two JW Falcons Sell for SAR 540,000 at International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Two falcons from JW Falcons were sold for a combined SAR 540,000 during the first auction night of the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026. Bidding for a young pure gyrfalcon opened at SAR 50,000 before the falcon was sold for SAR 380,000. A young hybrid gyrfalcon also entered bidding at SAR 50,000 and was sold for SAR 160,000. The N

Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Visits Prophet’s Mosque | 📷SPA MADINAH, August 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited the Prophet’s Mosque on Saturday with his accompanying delegation and performed prayers. Several officials received the Pakistani prime minister upon his arrival at the mosque. Source: SPA

Ireland Falcon Brings Around 200 Falcons to International Falcon Breeders Auction | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Ireland Falcon is participating in this year’s International Falcon Breeders Auction with around 200 falcons from its leading breeding lines. Nasser Al-Nuaimi of Qatar, a partner at Ireland Falcon, said successes and gains from the farm’s previous appearances encouraged its participation with the current group of falcons. The farm has taken

Romanian falcon farm RO FARM makes debut at International Falcon Breeders Auction | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Romanian falcon breeding farm RO FARM is making its first appearance at the International Falcon Breeders Auction, presenting more than 120 falcons. RO FARM owner Abdullah bin Rashid Al Marri said the auction’s reputation and its development in recent years were the main reasons behind the farm’s participation. Al Marri said the farm had al

Northern Borders Deputy Governor Launches “Our Summer Is Northern 2026” Festival | 📷SPA ARAR, August 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Northern Borders Region Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz launched the “Our Summer Is Northern 2026” festival at the Cultural Center in Arar on Monday. The Northern Borders Municipality organized the festival under the patronage of Northern Borders Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz. Seve

Riyadh Heatwave to Push Temperatures as High as 48°C on Tuesday RIYADH, August 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Temperatures across parts of the Riyadh Region are forecast to reach between 47°C and 48°C on Tuesday, according to the Saudi Press Agency, citing the National Center for Meteorology. The heatwave will affect Riyadh City, Diriyah, Thadiq, Huraymila, Rumah, Dhurma, Marat, Al-Hariq, Al-Kharj, Ad-Dilam, Hawtat Bani Tamim, Al-Muzahimiyah, Ad-Dawadmi, Ar-Rayn, Al-Quwayiy

Saudi Arabia received more than 19.5 million overseas Hajj and Umrah pilgrims in 2025 | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia received more than 19.5 million Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from abroad in 2025, according to the annual report of the Pilgrim Experience Program. The total included 18.03 million Umrah pilgrims and 1.5 million Hajj pilgrims. Umrah arrivals increased by 114% compared with 2022. Hajj pilgrim satisfaction reached 91%, while satis

Jeddah governor opens INSO 2026 with participants from 19 countries | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi opened the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad, bringing together about 120 students and science specialists from 19 countries. The opening was held under the patronage of Makkah Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz. Saudi Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Ben

International Nuclear Science Olympiad to open in Jeddah with 19-country participation JEDDAH, August 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The third International Nuclear Science Olympiad will open in Jeddah on Monday, August 3, bringing together 120 students and science specialists from 19 countries. Makkah Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz is scheduled to preside over the opening ceremony. The event focuses on nuclear science and its peaceful applicat

UAE approves Lipfendra for adults with high LDL cholesterol | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, August 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Emirates Drug Establishment approved Lipfendra for treating adults with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, including certain inherited conditions. The UAE became the second country to authorise the medicine. Lipfendra is an oral treatment taken once daily as part of a plan determined by a healthcare professional. It is used alongside a balanced

International falcon shipments arrive in Saudi Arabia ahead of Malham auction RIYADH, August 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Falcon shipments from breeding farms in Austria, the Netherlands, Romania and Ireland have begun arriving in Saudi Arabia ahead of an international auction near Riyadh. The International Falcon Breeders Auction will take place from August 5 to 25 in Malham and will be organised by the National Center for Falcons. Breeders will offer falcons through dir

Saudi Arabia records 14,154 residency, labour and border violations in one week RIYADH, August 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi authorities recorded 14,154 residency, labour and border security violations during inspections conducted across the Kingdom from July 23 to 29. The total included 7,103 residency violations, 3,654 border security offences and 3,397 breaches of labour laws. Border authorities detained 1,418 people attempting to enter Saudi Arabia illegally. Yem

Saudi Arabia unveils ‘Our Pride Lies in Our Nature’ as 2026 National Day theme RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia unveiled “Our Pride Lies in Our Nature” as the official theme for the Kingdom’s 96th National Day celebrations on September 23. General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alshaikh announced the theme alongside a new visual identity connecting Saudi heritage and cultural values with the country’s future ambitions. The identity includes

Fourteen countries back plans for Saudi-led maritime defence alliance | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Fourteen countries issued a joint declaration supporting plans for a Saudi-led maritime defence alliance covering the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait and Gulf of Aden. Saudi Arabia would become the founding and leading member of the alliance and host its headquarters under arrangements discussed at a Defence Ministry meeting on Thursday. The declaration w

July full moon lights up Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders ARAR, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Clear skies offered residents and photographers across Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region an unobstructed view of July’s full moon on Wednesday. Adnan Khalifa, a member of the Astronomy and Space Club, said the July full moon is known in some North American Indigenous traditions as the “Buck Moon” or “Deer Moon,” referring to the period when male deer begin growing new an