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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Jordan’s Ayman Safadi Discuss Regional Developments AMMAN, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi discussed regional developments and efforts to end the current escalation during a phone call on Tuesday. According to Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, the

Jordan Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Backs Kingdom’s Security Measures AMMAN, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jordan condemned continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including attempts to target Makkah and Madinah and civilian and economic facilities in several cities, and reaffirmed full support for measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its security and sovereignty. Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates described the attacks as a flagrant

Yemen Ambassador Thanks King Salman, Crown Prince Over Status Regularization Directive RIYADH, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Yemen’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Salem Saleh bin Braik expressed appreciation to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, following the directive to regularize the status of Yemeni nationals residing irregularly in the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia Allows Skilled Professionals to Bring Family Members Alongside Work Visa Process RIYADH, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia will allow skilled professionals to bring eligible family members to the Kingdom and obtain their entry visas alongside completion of the work visa process for the head of the household, the Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday. The measure is being implemented in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa Arrives in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Al-Sharaa was received at King Khalid International Airport by Riyadh Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz. Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh Region, and Royal Court Advisor Khalid bin Farid Hadrawi were also among those

Saudi Arabia Begins Status Correction Procedures for Yemenis Residing Irregularly in Kingdom RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior announced the start of procedures to regularize the status of Yemeni nationals present in the Kingdom through irregular means, following directives from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The move came in response to a request from Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leaders

Mecca Defence Pact Orders Immediate Joint Defence Implementation, Deployment of Agreed Forces to Saudi Arabia | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey agreed on Monday to immediately begin implementing the Mecca Defence Pact’s joint defence commitments, including measures to provide agreed military forces and capabilities and rapidly deploy them in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The decision was taken during an emer

Saudi-Led Coalition Reaffirms Support for Yemeni Forces, Vows Measures Against Houthi Threats RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said it would maintain full operational support for the Yemeni Armed Forces and continue backing the internationally recognized government, while reaffirming Saudi Arabia’s right to take measures against Houthi attacks and threats to maritime navigation. Major General Turki Al-Malki, t

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez poses for a portrait after an interview with The Associated Press at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, June 27, 2022 (AP Photo/Bernant Armangue). MADRID, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called an early national election for Nov. 29 on Monday after his minority government suffered a parliamentary defeat over emergency measures aimed at tackling the country’s housing crisis. The decision follows w

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until Seven Conditions Are Met PARIS, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until seven conditions contained in a June interim agreement with the United States are met, parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said, according to Iranian state media. Qalibaf said Tehran’s position was tied to what he called the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and rejected what he d

Saudi-Led Coalition Vows Continued Support for Yemeni Forces, Measures to Deter Houthi Attacks RIYADH, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said on Sunday it would continue providing full operational support to the Yemeni armed forces and backing the internationally recognized government, while affirming Saudi Arabia’s right to take measures to deter Houthi attacks and protect its sovereignty. Coalition spokesman Major Ge

King Salman Invites Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim to Second GCC-EU Summit in Saudi Arabia RIYADH, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a written message to Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, inviting him to participate in the second Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-European Union (EU) Summit that Saudi Arabia will host in October, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Ambassador to Qa

Saudi Interior Minister Receives Russian Ambassador Sergey Kozlov on Farewell Visit | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov on Sunday at the ministry’s headquarters, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Kozlov paid the farewell visit as he concluded his tenure as his country’s ambassador to the Kingdom. Prince Abdulaz

Saudi Arabia Provides More Than SAR224 Million in New Budget Support for Yemen RIYADH, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia has provided Yemen with a new financial installment worth more than SAR224 million through the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen, supporting state operating expenses and salary payments, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The funding is intended to help maintain regular government disbursements and salaries while strengthe

Dubai Crown Prince Praises flydubai Pilot for Courage, Responsibility | 📷WAM DUBAI, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and praised his conduct, describing it as an example of courage, responsibility and care for human life, the Emirates News Agency reported. Sheikh Hamdan, who also serves as UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, said Machchhar had

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mohammad Ishaq Dar attends a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss stability in the region following an interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, at Tahrir Palace in Cairo, Egypt June 21, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan will discuss an Iranian proposal for political engagement with Yemen’s Houthis at a

Saudi National Greening Program Wins Arab Environmental Excellence Award | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Greening Program has won the Arab Environmental Excellence Award in the “land rehabilitation to enhance resilience” category for an outstanding government-sector environmental project, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The award, organized by the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment, recognized the program’s

Saudi-Led Coalition Says Houthi Drone Targeted Madinah Power Station RIYADH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said an investigation found that a drone attack targeting the Taibah electricity distribution station in Madinah on September 29 was planned and carried out by Yemen’s Houthis, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said the attack took place at 5:11 a.m. on Tuesda

Saudi Interior Minister Visits International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif visited the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Abdulaziz, who also chairs the board of directors of the National Center for Falcons, toured the exhibition’s

Saudi Crown Prince Sets Economic, Security Priorities in Annual Royal Address | 📷SPA RIYADH, Sept 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman opened the third year of the Shura Council’s ninth session on behalf of King Salman on Wednesday, delivering the annual Royal Address focused on economic transformation, national security and regional policy. Performance indicators for Saudi Vision 2030 programs and strategies have reached 93% of their targ