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National Water Company Distributes 773,000 Cubic Meters During Eid Al-Adha | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company distributed more than 773,000 cubic meters of water in Makkah and the holy sites during Eid Al-Adha as part of its operational plan for the 1447 AH Hajj season. Water supply operations remained stable, with uninterrupted 24-hour distribution and no significant disruptions recorded. NWC also carried ou

Kuwait Condemns Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks as Sovereignty Violation KUWAIT CITY, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on its territory on Thursday, calling them a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty and security. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry demanded that Iran immediately and unconditionally halt the attacks, holding Tehran fully responsible. The statement followed an earlier announcem

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Receives Eid Al-Adha Well-Wishers at Mina Palace | Photography: SPA MINA, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received well-wishers at the Royal Court in Mina Palace on Wednesday on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The reception was attended by princes, senior religious figures, officia

Gusty, Dust-Stirring Winds Expected Across Several Saudi Regions | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Gusty and dust-stirring winds are expected in parts of Makkah, Madinah, Hail, Al-Jouf, Northern Borders, Qassim, Riyadh and Eastern regions, according to the National Center for Meteorology. Thunderclouds accompanied by gusty winds are also expected over parts of the highlands of Jazan, Aseer and Al-Baha. Over the Red Sea, winds will be northwester

A drone view shows vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Monday.Stringer/Reuters PARIS, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A memorandum of understanding under negotiation between Iran and the United States would call for U.S. military forces to withdraw from the vicinity of Iran and for the blockade of Iranian ports to be lifted, Iranian state television reported. In return, Iran would restore the number of commercial ships crossing the

DUBAI, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran said ships belonging to “hostile countries” remain barred from passing through the Strait of Hormuz as talks continue between Tehran and Washington, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on Wednesday. The naval arm of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said vessels linked to hostile countries are prohibited from crossing the strategic waterway. Tehran will continue cooperation with countries that comply with the “Irani

Iran to Hold Memorial for Supreme Leader’s Wife and Relatives Killed in Strikes DUBAI, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran is preparing to hold a memorial service for the wife and relatives of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who were killed in February airstrikes at the start of the war, state-affiliated media reported. The ceremony is expected to take place from Thursday to Friday at the Shah Abdol-Azim Hasani Shrine in Tehran, according to Nour News. Khame

Pilgrims Perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah at Grand Mosque | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Pilgrims performed Tawaf Al-Ifadah at the Grand Mosque on Wednesday after standing at Arafat, spending the night in Muzdalifah and stoning Jamrat Al-Aqaba. The ritual took place amid organizational, health and security services aimed at ensuring smooth movement and pilgrim safety. The Grand Mosque witnessed a large influx of pilgrims performing Tawaf Al-Ifadah und

Saudi Defense Health Services Deploys Four Air Ambulance Aircraft for Hajj | Photogrphy: SPA RIYADH, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s air medical evacuation department is participating in this year’s Hajj season with four fully equipped aircraft dedicated to emergency medical care for pilgrims. The department operates under the General Directorate for Health Services at the Ministry of Defense. The aircraft are assigned to provide advanced emergency medica

South Korea to Summon Iranian Ambassador Over Hormuz Vessel Explosion SEOUL, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — South Korea will summon Iran’s ambassador to Seoul over Tehran’s suspected involvement in an explosion that hit a South Korean-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month. South Korea’s foreign ministry said the protest follows an investigation into the explosion and fire that occurred on the vessel in the critical waterway in early May. First Vice F

Worshippers Perform Eid Al-Adha Prayer at Prophet’s Mosque | Photography: SPA MADINAH, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A large congregation of worshippers performed Eid Al-Adha prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Wednesday. The Eid sermon was delivered by Imam and Khatib of the Prophet’s Mosque Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al-Hudhaifi. Sheikh Al-Hudhaifi opened the sermon by praising Allah Almighty, extending Eid greetings to Muslims and praying for the acceptance of their

Saudi Royal Court Says Prince Nawaf bin Naif bin Mamdouh Passed Away RIYADH, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Royal Court announced on Monday that Prince Nawaf bin Naif bin Mamdouh bin Abdulaziz Al Saud had passed away. The funeral prayer will be performed on Tuesday after Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque in Riyadh.

A woman holds a picture with Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on April 9.Majid Asgaripour/Wana News Agency/Reuters PARIS, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s Health Ministry said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei sustained only superficial injuries during the February 28 airstrike that killed his father, seeking to reject reports that his condition was more serious. Health Minist

Holy Kaaba Aligns with Sun on Thursday in Rare Astronomical Event | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The sun will align directly over the Holy Kaaba on Thursday, May 28, at about 12:18 p.m. Makkah time, in an astronomical phenomenon used to determine the Qibla direction. Jeddah Astronomy Society Director Majed Abu Zahra described the alignment as a precise astronomical event that allows people to verify geographical and astronomical calculations

Bahrain Sentences Nine to Life in IRGC Espionage Cases MANAMA, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain’s High Criminal Court sentenced nine people to life imprisonment in two espionage cases involving 11 defendants accused of spying for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The remaining defendants received three-year prison terms. The defendants were convicted of providing information to the IRGC for use in terrorist and hostile acts against Bahrain and its nationa

Saudi Reserve Records 12 Rock Hyrax Births in First Quarter RIYADH, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve recorded 12 rock hyrax births in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting progress in breeding and environmental care programs aimed at supporting wildlife sustainability. The births are part of ongoing efforts to increase populations of desert species within their natural habitats. The rock hyrax is a wild mammal adapted to mount

Foreign Ministers Condemn Somaliland Move to Open Office in Jerusalem RIYADH, May 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia and 18 Arab and Muslim countries condemned the move by the so-called Somaliland region to open a representative office in occupied Jerusalem, calling it illegal and a violation of international law. The ministers described the step as a direct challenge to the legal and historical status of occupied Jerusalem and a breach of r

National Guard Minister inspects Hajj 1447 forces in Mina, inaugurates upgraded Al-Sharaie camp in Makkah | Photoraphy: SPA MINA, May 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz reviewed the military readiness of National Guard forces participating in this year’s Hajj mission. The forces are assigned to security and health-related duties in Makkah, the holy sites and Madinah during the 1447 Hajj season. Prince Ab

Director Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo, Camera d'Or award winner for the film "Ben'imana", director Cristian Mungiu, Palme d'Or award winner for the film "Fjord", next to cast members Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan and Tilda Swinton, Isabelle Huppert, Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne, co-winners of the Best Actor award winner for their roles in the film "Coward", Isaach De Bankole, Jury member of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calv

Grand Mosque authority launches pilot digital feedback platform for pilgrims | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 23 — Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque launched a pilot digital platform aimed at improving services for pilgrims at the Two Holy Mosques. The platform allows visitors to submit real-time reports, inquiries, comments and suggestions, while also tracking the status of their requests. The authority sa