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SPA Riyadh, January 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudia has introduced a special aircraft livery featuring the “Saudi, Welcome to Arabia” design as part of its partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority to promote the Kingdom as a global tourism destination, the airline said. The Boeing 787-9 aircraft carrying the new branding will operate across Saudia’s international network as part of a year-round campaign aimed at highlighting Saudi Arabia’s growing tourism s

SPA Riyadh, January 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced the death of Prince Bandar bin Abdullah Al Abdulrahman Al Saud in a statement issued today. The funeral prayer will be held on January 18 after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque in Riyadh.

SPA Makkah, January 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Smart technologies have increased the efficiency of crowd management inside the Grand Mosque through counting systems that rely on sensors and real-time monitoring of visitor movement at gates and corridors, the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque said. The systems track entrants and exits with high accuracy, supporting pilgrim safety and improving the worship e

SPA Riyadh, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Falcons Club released its 2026 events calendar after the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025 registered 3,536 falcons across its main contests, with prizes exceeding SAR38 million. The festival ran at the club’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, and ended after 17 days of competition. Organisers said the participation total set a new world record for the number of falcons taking part, surpassing th

SPA Riyadh, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced the death of Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who passed away outside the Kingdom. The funeral prayer will be performed on Wednesday, January 14, after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.

SPA Riyadh, Jan 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched the Package Preference Phase on the Nusuk Hajj platform for the 1447 AH (2026) Hajj season, targeting pilgrims from countries included in the Direct Hajj Program, the ministry said. The phase allows prospective pilgrims to review and compare available service packages based on content, service level and cost. Users can select and rank up to five preferred packages before th

Riyadh, Jan 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports called on citizens planning to travel abroad to ensure the safety of their passports and comply with validity requirements, according to an official statement. The authority said passports must be valid for at least three months for travel to Arab countries and six months for travel elsewhere. Digital IDs on Absher or Tawakkalna and the family register do not permit international trav

SPA Jeddah, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Jeddah Transport Company (JTC) announced a comprehensive plan to transport fans to and from King Abdullah Sports City Stadium during the Spanish Super Cup 2026, according to a statement. The plan includes set schedules and regular trips before and after matches, supported by on-site supervision aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow and fan safety, the statement said. It added that access points have been designated at

Riyadh, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) warned against using certain infant formula products manufactured by Nestlé, following a voluntary recall initiated by the company over potential contamination risks, the authority said. The SFDA said the warning covers the NAN, ALFAMINO, S-26 GOLD, and S-26 ULTIMA baby formula brands after Nestlé reported the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium B

SPA Makkah, January 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The craft of making Makkah incense burners remains a traditional handicraft closely associated with households in the Holy Capital, forming part of hospitality culture and everyday home practices, artisans and specialists said. The craft relies on manual work including selecting wood or metal, shaping the piece, hollowing it to support balanced diffusion of incense smoke, and polishing and finishing, in line with what

SPA Riyadh, January 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025 enters its decisive crowning stage on Friday with the King Abdulaziz Cup heats for each category in the Milwah Race. International competitors will race across both the owners’ and professionals’ tracks, competing for the King Abdulaziz Cups across the different categories. This year’s festival brings together competitors from nine countries, led by falconers from Gulf Coopera

SPA ALULA, Dec. 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Madrasat Addeera in the AlUla Governorate is offering specialized training programs and workshops aimed at developing the skills of local youth in traditional crafts and arts, supporting the preservation of cultural heritage while connecting it to contemporary life. The school focuses on empowering girls by teaching craft skills rooted in ancestral trades and presenting them in modern forms that create sustainable and creative

SPA RIYADH, Dec. 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi falconer Amina Al-Anzi from the Northern Borders Region has documented her journey in breeding and training falcons, turning a childhood passion into a practice based on learning, patience and gradual development, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Speaking to the Saudi Press Agency, Al-Anzi said her interest in falcons began several years ago during her childhood, when she watched them at festivals. After acquiring h

SPA RIYADH, Dec. 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Seven qualifying rounds for local owners were held on Saturday as part of the Melwah competition at the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025, the world’s largest gathering of falcons. The festival is organized by the Saudi Falcons Club at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, and runs from December 25 to January 10, with broad participation from local and international falconers. Saturday marked the third day of compe

SPA RIYADH, December 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Dakar Rally has evolved into a global motorsport event defined by endurance, exploration and adaptation, spanning nearly five decades and four continents since its inception. The rally’s history has unfolded across three main phases: its original years in Africa, a subsequent period in South America, and its current chapter hosted in Saudi Arabia. Throughout these transitions, the event has combined technological deve

SPA AL-MAKHWAH, December 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The continuous year-round flow of water in the village of Thee Ain, located in Al-Makhwah Governorate, is maintained through an ancient irrigation system that channels water from a natural spring known as Al-Qalla, situated at the highest point of the village. Water from the spring is directed through a carved rocky channel designed to prevent erosion before cascading through small waterfalls to reach the village’s ag

SPA MAKKAH, December 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The total number of worshippers and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques during Jumada Al Akhira 1447 AH reached 68,741,853, according to data released by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. The authority said that worshippers at the Grand Mosque numbered 30,016,073 during the month, including 94,776 worshippers in Hijr Ismail (Al-Hateem). The number of Umrah perform

SPA NAJRAN, December 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Camels continue to represent a core element of cultural heritage and identity in Saudi Arabia’s Najran region, reflecting centuries of interaction between people and the natural environment. Hadi Al Amer, head of the Camel Association in Najran, said camel breeds in the region are diverse, highlighting Al-Awark, one of the ancient Arabian breeds associated with areas where arak trees grow. The breed is characterised by it

SPA RIYADH, December 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The falconry section at the Northern Borders Region’s pavilion attracted strong visitor interest at an exhibition organised by the Ministry of Interior, with attendees gathering to view the falcons and learn about the region’s cultural heritage. Visitors were seen taking commemorative photographs with the falcons on display and engaging with information presented on falconry traditions, which hold a longstanding place in

SPA MADINAH, December 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – More than 23 million worshippers performed prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the month of Jumada Al Akhira, according to official statistics. Figures released by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques showed that 1,319,653 worshippers visited Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa during the same period. Authorities said a comprehensive system of operational and organisational services wa