All Articles

Mongolian Falcon Sets SAR1.4 Million Record at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A Mongolian falcon sold for SAR1.4 million at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition on October 9, setting the highest price in the history of the Mongolian falcon auction, SPA reported. The fifth auction session recorded sales of SAR1,651,000 across three young falcons. The first two fetched SAR151,000 and

Saudi Civil Defense Urges Caution as Thunderstorms Forecast Across Most Regions Through Wednesday RIYADH, Oct 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and avoid valleys and flood-prone areas as thunderstorms are expected to continue across most regions of the Kingdom through Wednesday. Civil Defense advised people to remain in safe locations, refrain from swimming in floodwaters and follow offic

Mongolian Falcon Fetches SAR600,000 at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition Auction | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A Mongolian falcon sold for SAR600,000 at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, the highest price paid for a single falcon at this year’s event so far, SPA reported. Sales of three Mongolian falcons totalled SAR1,190,000 in the fourth auction session. Bidding for the top-selling falcon opened at SAR100,000

Saudi Culture Minister Announces Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs at Istituto Marangoni Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, October 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture, Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, has announced the introduction of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at Istituto Marangoni’s Riyadh campus, expanding its offering beyond diploma programs and professional courses, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Applications open on

Saudi Falcons Exhibition Expands 2026 Visitor Experiences With Hiking, Marine Fishing and 12 Melwah Races | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 has expanded its visitor experiences this year with hiking, marine fishing, heritage activities and 12 Melwah races, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The exhibition has broadened its nature, adventure and outdoor offerings, including a marine fishing experience

Riyadh Governor Launches Region’s 2026 National Greening Season | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz launched the region’s 2026 National Greening Season, organized by the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification. The initiative supports national efforts linked to the Saudi Green Initiative by expanding vegetation cover, reducing land degradation and encouraging

TGA President Visits Interior Ministry Pavilion at Saudi Falcons Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Transport General Authority President Eng. Fawaz Al-Sahli visited the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026, being held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham, north of Riyadh. Al-Sahli toured the pavilion and reviewed digital solutions and innovative systems used across secu

U.S. Mission Warns of Potential Flight Cancellations, Airspace Closures Amid Houthi Threats in Saudi Arabia RIYADH, Oct 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia urged American citizens to exercise heightened vigilance on Wednesday, citing the ongoing security situation and public Houthi threats against airports and airspace across the Kingdom. The mission said the Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks involving ci

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Donates Blood, Launches Saudi Arabia’s 2026 National Blood Donation Campaign | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, donated blood on Tuesday, launching Saudi Arabia’s annual National Blood Donation Campaign for 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The campaign aims to raise awareness of regular voluntary blood donation, strengthen social resp

Two Mongolian Saker Falcons Sell for SAR476,000 at Saudi Falcons Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Two Saker falcons were sold for a combined SAR476,000 on Tuesday during the third night of the Mongolian Falcon Auction at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026. The auction opened with an adult Saker falcon, or qarnas, which sold for SAR116,000. A juvenile Saker, or farkh, was then offered with bidding starting at SAR100,000 b

Melwah Racing Elite and Professional Rounds Continue at Saudi Falcons Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Elite and professional rounds of the Melwah Racing continued on Monday as part of the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. The event is organized by the National Center for Falcons. In the opening round for the three-quarter Gyr chick category, falcon “707” took first

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

Melwah Racing Opens at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 With SAR723,000 in Prizes | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Melwah Racing opened on Sunday as part of the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 in Malham, north of Riyadh, with 12 rounds scheduled through October 9 and total prizes of SAR723,000, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Organized by the National Center for Falcons, the competition covers six falcon chic

Saudi Interior Ministry Launches ‘Balagh’ Security Awareness Initiative | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior launched the “Balagh” security awareness initiative on Sunday, aiming to encourage the public to report incidents that could affect community safety and strengthen cooperation between citizens, institutions and security authorities, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The initiative promotes the use of official reporting

Saudi Arabia Records 11,819 Residency, Labor and Border Violations in Weeklong Campaign RIYADH, Oct 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi authorities recorded 11,819 residency, labor and border security violations during nationwide inspections carried out between September 24 and 30, the Ministry of Interior said. The total included 5,793 residency violations, 3,307 border security cases and 2,719 breaches of labor regulations. Authorities also detained 1,382 people attempti

Interior Ministry Infantry Displays Draw Crowds at Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition | 📷spa RIYADH, Oct 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Military infantry displays presented by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior drew large crowds at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 in Malham, north of Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Visitors gathered in the demonstration area to watch infantry personnel perform coordinated formations and synchronized m

Saudi Arabia Forecasts Heavy Rain, Hail Across Several Regions RIYADH, Oct 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology forecast moderate to heavy rain and hail across parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah and Madinah, while unsettled conditions are expected across several other regions. Light to moderate rain may affect Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Hail, Qassim, Northern Borders and the Eastern Region. Dust-stirring winds are also forecast across parts

Saudi Cup Trophy Goes on Display at Falcons and Hunting Exhibition in Riyadh RIYADH, Oct 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Visitors to the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 can view and take photographs with the original Saudi Cup trophy as the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia showcases the Kingdom’s horse racing sector and upcoming season, Jockey Club spokesman Faisal Al-Atawi said the club’s pavilion introduces visitors to horse racing, major competitions an

Prophet’s Mosque Imam Urges Contentment, Compassion in Friday Sermon MADINAH, Oct 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Imam Sheikh Abdullah Al-Buaijan highlighted contentment with divine decree as a foundation for inner peace during Friday’s sermon at the Prophet’s Mosque, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Sheikh Al-Buaijan warned against greed and envy, saying material wealth alone does not bring contentment or inner richness. He said contentment should not be understood as helpl

International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 Opens in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 opened on Thursday at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of the capital, bringing together 254 exhibitors and brands from 20 countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Organized by the National Center for Falcons, the exhibition runs through October 10 and features ac