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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Welcomes Oman’s Sultan Haitham in Jeddah JEDDAH, September 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman upon his arrival in Jeddah. The sultan was also received by Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Mayor of Jedd

Saudi Cabinet Welcomes Steps to Establish Secretariat for Makkah Joint Defence Agreement | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a Cabinet session in Jeddah that welcomed new institutional steps under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and approved several international agreements and the designation of May 12 as Organ Donation Day. The Cabinet commended the outcomes of the first meeting of the Strategic Politi

Qatar Condemns Renewed Iranian Attacks on Jordan and UAE DOHA, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar has strongly condemned renewed Iranian attacks targeting Jordan with missiles and the United Arab Emirates with a drone. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attacks as a serious violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both countries. It said the attacks also breached international law, the United Nations Charter and the princ

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan September 1, 2026. Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via REUTERS DUBAI, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran will immediately take reciprocal steps if the United States resumes compliance with an interim agreement signed in June, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Saudi crown prince congratulates Malaysia’s king on Independence Day RIYADH, Aug 31 (SAUDI ARABIA BREAKING NEWS) - Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent a cable of congratulations to Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim on his country’s Independence Day. The crown prince wished Sultan Ibrahim continued good health and happiness. He extended his wishes for steady progress and prosperity to the government and people of Malaysia.

Saudi defence minister meets Pakistan army chief in Istanbul | 📷spa ISTANBUL, Aug 31 (SAUDI ARABIA BREAKING NEWS) - Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir in Istanbul on the sidelines of the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The meeting focused on opportunities for military and defenc

King Salman Congratulates President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Türkiye’s Victory Day RIYADH, August 30 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye on his country’s Victory Day. King Salman wished the president continued good health and happiness, and prosperity for Türkiye’s government and people. Source: SPA

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS ISTANBUL, August 30 — Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold the first committee meeting under their joint defence agreement in Istanbul on Monday, with military capabilities and defence industry cooperation among the expected topic

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon arrives for the gala dinner in the Hall of State at the Royal Palace as part of the celebrations for Sweden's King Carl Gustaf's 80th birthday, in Stockholm, Sweden, April 30, 2026. Christine Olsson/TT News Agency/via REUTERS OSLO, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Haakon VIII became Norway’s king on Friday following the death of King Harald V, assuming a public role he spent years struggling to accept. He is the country’s fourth monarch si

Saudi Arabia and Syria Sign Four Transport and Logistics Agreements and Memoranda | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia and Syria signed four agreements and memoranda covering roads, railways, civil aviation and postal services during an official visit by Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser. Al-Jasser met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to review bilateral relations and discuss additional joint initiatives. He led a del

Norway’s King Harald V Dies at 89 RIYADH, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Norway’s King Harald V, who brought greater openness to the country’s monarchy during more than three decades on the throne, died on Friday at the age of 89, the royal palace said. “King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday 28 August, 0635 (local time, 0435 GMT).” Harald had been admitted to hospital on August 17 and was receiving treatment for a bacterial infecti

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message From Bangladesh Prime Minister RIYADH, August 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman concerning bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them. Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received the message during

Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Pakistan After Newborns Die in Islamabad Hospital Fire RIYADH, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia has extended its condolences to the families of several newborn babies who died in a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Islamabad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also conveyed its sympathy to the government and people of Pakistan and expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity with the victims’ families fol

Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Discusses Regional De-Escalation With Qatari, Turkish Counterparts RIYADH, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone discussions with senior officials from Qatar and Türkiye focused on efforts to reduce regional tensions. Prince Faisal received one call from Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin J

Saudi Arabia Welcomes SDF Integration Into Syrian Military Institutions RIYADH, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia has welcomed the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces into the Syrian Arab Republic’s military institutions, describing the move as a contribution to greater security and stability for Syria and its people. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for measures taken by the Syrian government to meet the aspirations

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Receives Written Message From UK Prime Minister RIYADH, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham focused on relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom and opportunities to strengthen them, SPA reported. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkher

Saudi Arabia and France Call for Full Restoration of Strait of Hormuz Navigation PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and France called for navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to return to the conditions that existed before February 28, 2026, including unrestricted passage, regular shipping traffic and the absence of direct or indirect tolls. The two countries condemned attacks on vessels in the strait and threats to the security of international w

Saudi Arabia and France Exchange Four Cooperation Documents in Paris | 📷SPA PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and France exchanged four cooperation documents in Paris on Monday covering AlUla, defense, a proposed entertainment destination and emerging technologies. Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and French President Emmanuel Macron witnessed the exchange following the inaugural meeting of the Strateg

Saudi National Development Fund and Bpifrance Sign Development Finance MoU | 📷SPA PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi National Development Fund and Bpifrance signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to expand cooperation in development finance and investment. The document was signed during the official visit of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to France and in the presence of NDF Governor Abdulaziz bi

Saudi Cabinet Welcomes 21 Agreements From French-Saudi Investment Roundtable JEDDAH, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Cabinet welcomed the announcement of 21 agreements and memoranda of understanding at the French-Saudi Investment Roundtable, identifying them as a foundation for broader bilateral investment and economic cooperation. The Cabinet session was chaired in Jeddah by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The Cabinet r