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SPA Hail, December 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Hail region is recording growth across multiple economic sectors, supported by its strategic location, varied terrain and favorable climate, which have contributed to rising investment in tourism, agriculture, industry and transport infrastructure. Tourism activity in the region increased significantly in 2025, with more than three million visitors recorded in the first half of the year, according to local au

SPA Makkah, December 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Friday urged worshippers to uphold noble character and moral values, stressing that social cohesion and stability depend on strong family structures, the preservation of traditions, and the proper upbringing of children. Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid said that noble character is defined by a balance of strength, mercy and courage, alongside a firm commitment to truth. He noted that such

SPA Makkah, December 12, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Grand Mosque in Makkah, covering more than 1.8 million square meters and accommodating over 2.5 million worshippers, offers a range of integrated services aimed at facilitating the movement of pilgrims and supporting the safe performance of rituals. The services are overseen by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques. Measures include clearly d

SPA Riyadh, December 12, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the directives of Northern Borders Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan, the region’s principality is participating in the 10th King Abdulaziz Camel Festival through a dedicated pavilion hosted within the Ministry of Interior’s Security Oasis Exhibition. The pavilion presents elements of the Northern Borders Region’s cultural heritage alongside initiatives linked to quality of life. Displays inc

SPA Riyadh, December 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s camel lexicon includes a wide range of terms used to classify camels according to age, gender, breed, color, number, purpose and health condition, reflecting the depth of the Kingdom’s camel heritage. Age-based terminology includes “Hiwar” for young camels up to six months old, with additional designations applied as camels reach later development stages between six and eight years. Gender-specific te

SPA Riyadh, December 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Traditional handicrafts displayed on the sidelines of the 10th King Abdulaziz Camel Festival attracted significant interest from attendees, offering visitors an opportunity to observe elements of the Kingdom’s cultural heritage. Camel-related items and other traditional tools were among the products presented by artisans. According to one exhibitor, the crafts are made from natural materials such as camel hair and

SPA Riyadh, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, inaugurated new facilities at King Salman Air Base in the central sector during a ceremony held in Riyadh on Tuesday. The project forms part of strategic development initiatives aimed at strengthening the combat readiness of the Royal Saudi Air Force. Upon arrival at the base, HRH the Crown Prince was received by Min

SPA Abha, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Asir Region and Chairman of its Development Authority, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United States of America, joined local residents in activating the 10KSA initiative aimed at raising awareness on the prevention of all canc

SPA Riyadh, December 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The Royal Court announced the death of the mother of Prince Mishaal bin Badr bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The funeral prayer will take place on Sunday after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque in Riyadh.

Riyadh, December 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between November 27 and December 3 resulted in 19,790 violations  of residency, labor and border security regulations, the Ministry of Interior said. According to the ministry, authorities recorded 12,252 residency violations , 4,384 border security violations , and 3,154 labor-related violations . Border security units apprehended 1,661 people  attempting to enter the

AMMAN, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Ambassador to Jordan Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan presented Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation and Acting Minister of Finance Estephan Salameh with $90 million in financial support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Palestine. The handover took place at the Saudi embassy yesterday as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to support Palestine in 2025. Prince Mansou

RIYADH, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court issued the following statement today: “Statement from the Royal Court” Passed to the mercy of God Almighty His Highness Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi Al Saud, outside the Kingdom, and will be prayed for today, Tuesday, 11/6/1447 AH, after the Asr prayer at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. May Allah bless him with His mercy, forgiveness and acceptanc

📷SPA RIYADH, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Passports said it is fully prepared to serve travelers heading to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, which will be held from December 1 to 18. The directorate announced that it has reinforced the Salwa Port with qualified personnel and updated technical systems to ensure smooth entry and exit procedures for passengers. Authorities urged citizens to check the validity of their passports before

📷SPA TAIPEI, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s delegation achieved six awards at the WorldSkills Asia 2025 Competition, held in Taipei from November 27 to 30, marking a strong performance among more than 500 contestants from 29 countries competing across 35 skills. Saudi competitors won second place in robotics and third places in both web design and graphic design. The delegation also received excellence awards in graphic design and welding, in

📷SPA EASTERN REGION, November 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Falcons Club Cup 2025 has attracted more than 80,000 visitors by the end of its sixth day, drawing participation from families, youth, and falconry enthusiasts, according to organizers. The tournament, held in the Eastern Region and continuing until Sunday, is organized by the Saudi Falcons Club in partnership with the Eastern Region Principality. The event includes 48 rounds of the Melwah tradit

📷SPA RIYADH, November 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced that the total number of visitors to the Two Holy Mosques during Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH reached 66,633,153, an increase of 12,121,252 compared with the previous month. The authority said the number of worshippers at the Grand Mosque reached 25,987,679, including 100,489 worshippers in Hijr Ismail (Al-Hateem).

📷SPA RIYADH, November 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Riyadh Metro has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest fully driverless train network in the world, spanning 176 kilometers, marking a major global milestone for the Kingdom’s transport sector. The metro system forms part of the capital’s wider public transport project and operates across six integrated lines with 85 stations, using advanced technologies and a fully automated driv

📷SPA RIYADH, November 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has established a camp in the Al-Qarara area, north of the Khan Yunis Governorate in the Gaza Strip, to shelter families who have lost their breadwinners as part of the Kingdom’s campaign to support the Palestinian people. The camp is being prepared by KSrelief’s implementing partner, the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, which is ensuring that the

📷SPA ALULA, November 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Hegra After Dark experience, part of the Ancient Kingdoms Festival, is transforming AlUla’s evenings with performances that blend Nabataean heritage and contemporary artistic expression. Held at the Hegra archaeological site, the program features immersive shows inspired by the region’s diverse historical cultures. Visitors can explore illuminated tomb facades, take horse-drawn carriage tours through heritage l

📷SPA MAKKAH, November 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque reported that the average time to complete Umrah during Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH was 117 minutes, with 92% of worshippers performing Tawaf in the Mataf area at the Grand Mosque. According to the authority, the average Tawaf time was 43 minutes, while Sa‘i between Safa and Marwa averaged 49 minutes. Moving from the courtya