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Saudi foreign minister speaks with Kuwait counterpart, congratulates him on appointment
SPA Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah spoke by phone on Monday with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Prince Faisal congratulated Sheikh Jarrah on his appointment and wished him success. The call also addressed efforts to strengthen Saudi-Kuwaiti relations, expand bilateral cooperation and support joint Gulf initiatives. Regional issues of mutual interest were dis
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El-Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdullah stress full Gaza deal implementation, reject Palestinian displacement
WAM Cairo, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein stressed the need for full implementation of the agreement to halt the war in the Gaza Strip, implementation of the peace plan proposed by Donald Trump, and unrestricted humanitarian access to the territory, alongside the swift launch of early recovery and reconstruction efforts. During a meeting in Cairo, the two leaders reaffirmed Egypt and Jordan’s position r
Feb 11 min read


Saudi Crown Prince calls Morocco’s King Mohammed VI
SPA Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, made a phone call on Sunday to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco. During the call, the Crown Prince was reassured about King Mohammed VI’s health and conveyed wishes for his continued good health. King Mohammed VI expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince.
Feb 11 min read


Saudi Arabia, regional states condemn Israel’s Gaza ceasefire violations
Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, United Arab Emirates, State of Qatar, Republic of Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Arab Republic of Egypt and Republic of Türkiye condemned Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire in Gaza Strip, saying they had killed and wounded more than 1,000 Palestinians. The statement warned that the violations risk escalating tensions and undermining
Feb 11 min read


Saudi King Salman congratulates Nauru president on Independence Day - SPA
SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to David Adeang on the **Republic of Nauru’s Independence Day, the **Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Nauru progress and prosperity, it said.
Jan 311 min read


Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria ceasefire agreement with SDF - foreign ministry
SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saudi Arabia welcomed a statement issued by the Syrian government on a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, describing it as part of a broader arrangement that includes integrating self-administration institutions into state institutions. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said it hoped the agreement would support Syria’s path toward peace, security and st
Jan 311 min read


Saudi defense minister meets senior United States officials at White House
SPA Washington, January 30, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met at the White House in Washington with United States Secretary of State and Acting National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff. They reviewed strategic relations between the two countries, explored prospects for the Saudi-American par
Jan 301 min read


Saudi defense minister Prince Khalid bin Salman arrives in Washington on official visit
SPA WASHINGTON, January 29, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in Washington, D.C., on Thursday for an official visit, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Khalid arrived with an accompanying delegation. The visit is expected to include discussions on bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, along with topics and issues of mutual interest.
Jan 291 min read


Saudi Arabia weighs expanding premium residency programme to lure wealthy
SPA RIYADH, Jan 29, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia is drafting plans to expand its premium residency programme to a wider range of people, including superyacht owners, residents of flagship development projects and top students, Reuters reported, citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The deliberations have not been finalised and form part of efforts to attract foreign capital and visitors under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 pl
Jan 292 min read


Saudi crown prince congratulates chemist Omar Yaghi on 2025 Nobel prize
SPA RIYADH, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met Professor Omar bin Mounes Yaghi at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday and congratulated him on winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry. Yaghi won the prize jointly with two other scientists. The crown prince wished Yaghi continued success, while Yaghi thanked him for the meeting and for the support he has received in his field of work. The mee
Jan 281 min read


Saudi fund provides $10 million grant to support water networks in conflict-hit Sudan
SPA GENEVA, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has provided a $10 million grant through the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to support the delivery of safe and sustainable water to communities affected by conflict in Sudan. The grant was signed at the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, in the presence of the Kingdom’s permanent representative, Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin
Jan 281 min read


Saudi Defence Minister meets Kuwaiti counterpart in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, Jan 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Tuesday in Riyadh with Kuwait’s Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. The two ministers reviewed Saudi–Kuwaiti relations and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, alongside regional developments and other issues of mutual interest. Attending on the Saudi side were Deputy Defence Minister Prince Abdulrahman bin
Jan 281 min read


Saudi Crown Prince speaks with Iran’s President Pezeshkian, reiterates airspace stance
SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Tuesday from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The Iranian president outlined developments in Iran and the government’s efforts, and discussed updates on talks related to Iran’s nuclear file. The Crown Prince reiterated Saudi Arabia’s position on respecting Iran’s sovereignty and said the Kingdom would not allow its airspace
Jan 281 min read


Saudi Crown Prince chairs cabinet session in Riyadh; ministers review Gaza, Davos, housing, investment and air connectivity
SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh on Tuesday. At the outset of the session, the Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on a message received from Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa addressing relations between the two countries. The Cabinet reviewed regional and international developments and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s c
Jan 272 min read


Saudi foreign minister meets Polish counterpart in Warsaw, signs visa exemption deal for official passport holders
SPA Warsaw, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski in Warsaw on Monday during an official visit to Poland. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation across sectors, alongside discussions on political developments, issues of mutual interest, and efforts to support regional and international secur
Jan 261 min read


Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulates India’s President Murmu on Republic Day
SPA Riyadh, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a message of congratulations to Indian President Droupadi Murmu on India’s Republic Day. The Crown Prince wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of India steady progress and prosperity.
Jan 261 min read


Saudi minister calls for policy, investment and technology integration to meet rising critical minerals demand
SPA Riyadh, January 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said meeting rapidly growing global demand for critical minerals requires integrating government policy, long-term investment and advanced technologies, alongside stronger supply chains and infrastructure. Alkhorayef made the remarks during a dialogue session on the future of minerals at the Saudi House pavilion on the sidelines of the World
Jan 242 min read


Saudi crown prince receives written message from Bahrain’s king
SPA Riyadh, January 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on relations between the two countries, according to an official readout. The message was received by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday with Bahrain’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Shaikh Ali bin Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Khalifa. They reviewed bil
Jan 231 min read


Saudi foreign minister signs “Board of Peace” charter at WEF alongside Trump
SPA DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah signed the founding charter of the “Board of Peace” during a launch ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump and leaders and representatives of several countries. The signing was presented as support for the peace initiative led by the U.S. president and as a r
Jan 221 min read


Prince William to make first official visit to Saudi Arabia, Kensington Palace says
Prince William's next steps have been announced by Kensington Palace Michael Regan - UEFA/Getty Images LONDON, Jan 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Britain’s Prince William, the Prince of Wales, will make a solo visit to Saudi Arabia from Feb. 9 to Feb. 11, Kensington Palace said, in what will be his first official trip to the kingdom. The visit will focus on trade, energy and investment ties between the two countries, the palace said. The trip comes as William takes o
Jan 221 min read
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