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ZATCA Sets July 31 Deadline for May–June Excise Tax Returns RIYADH, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi businesses liable for excise tax must file their returns for May and June 2026 by July 31, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority said. Returns must be submitted through ZATCA’s website. Businesses that miss the deadline face penalties ranging from 5% to 25% of the tax due. A separate penalty of 5% of the unpaid amount will apply for every month, or part of a month, t

White House Says Saudi Nuclear Deal ‘Off’ Without Israel Normalization WASHINGTON, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – The White House said on Thursday that the signed civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia would not proceed unless the Kingdom normalizes diplomatic relations with Israel. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt linked the condition to President Donald Trump’s previous calls for Saudi Arabia and other countries to join the Abraham Accords. “The pre

International Falcon Breeders Auction to Open in Malham on August 5 RIYADH, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Falcons will begin its 2026 programme of specialized events with the International Falcon Breeders Auction, scheduled from August 5 to 25 in Malham, north of Riyadh. The three-week event will bring together falcon farms from Saudi Arabia and other countries, alongside exhibitors specializing in falconry equipment and supplies. Fa

Satellite imagery appears to show Saudi oil tanker, Encelia, on fire after being struck in the Red Sea.NASA Worldview RIYADH, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis claimed on Thursday to have attacked two Saudi-flagged oil tankers in the Red Sea following the group’s threat to impose a maritime blockade on Saudi vessels. The Houthis identified the tankers as the Encelia and Layla. Both vessels are registered under the Saudi flag, according to marit

Lebanon Condemns Houthi Threats Against Saudi Arabia and Maritime Navigation PARIS, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Lebanon condemned threats by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, including threats targeting maritime navigation through the Bab Al-Mandab Strait. The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants described the threats as a flagrant violation of international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. In a statement, the minist

Trump Warns Iran of ‘Major Military Punishment’ Over Future Houthi Attacks WASHINGTON, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Washington would hold Iran responsible for any future attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis against ships in the Strait of Hormuz. “If they do this again, the U.S. will hold Iran responsible, in that the Houthis are a Surrogate and/or Proxy of Iran, and major military punishment will be inflicted upon Iran an

Britain Warns Against Non-Essential Travel to Kuwait and Bahrain LONDON, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Britain advised against all but essential travel to Kuwait and Bahrain on Thursday, citing the unpredictable security situation in the Middle East. The updated guidance follows repeated Iranian attacks against the two countries as Tehran and Washington continue to exchange strikes across the region. Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office warned of the

Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses De-escalation and Maritime Security With Qatar and Jordan RIYADH, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate telephone calls on Thursday with senior officials from Qatar and Jordan to discuss regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions. Prince Faisal spoke with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani

Saudi Ambassador Discusses Defense and Aerospace Cooperation at Farnborough Airshow | 📷SPA FARNBOROUGH, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz held talks with British officials and industry executives during a visit to the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 on Wednesday. The meetings included representatives of British and international companies operating in th

King Salman Congratulates Egyptian President on National Day RIYADH, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud congratulated Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Egypt’s National Day. King Salman wished President El-Sisi continued health and happiness and the government and people of Egypt further progress and prosperity. He also praised the strong fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Egypt and the

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives for a meeting in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 28.Hadi Mizban/AP PARIS, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Iran will respond forcefully to any attack on its infrastructure under an “eye for an eye” defence doctrine, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. In a post on X on Tuesday, Araghchi said any aggression against Iran, including attacks on infrastructure, would prompt a powerful and decisive response. His comments followed a warn

Jordan Intercepts Three Iranian Missiles; Fourth Lands in Remote Area AMMAN, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Jordan intercepted three of four Iranian missiles fired toward the country on Thursday morning, the Jordanian Armed Forces said. The fourth missile landed in a remote, uninhabited area. No deaths or injuries were reported. The latest attack followed the launch of six Iranian missiles toward Jordan on Wednesday. Satellite imagery captured by the European Space Age

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth salute as the transfer cases of four fallen service members are carried at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on July 22, 2026.Evan Vucci/Reuters DOVER, July 22, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – US President Donald Trump attended the dignified transfer of four American soldiers killed in the Iran war at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday. Trump met privately with the service members’ families before attending the

Riyadh to Host International Engineering Conference and Exhibition in December RIYADH, July 22, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Riyadh will host the fourth International Engineering Conference and Exhibition from December 14 to 16, bringing together engineering executives, experts and specialists from Saudi Arabia and other countries. The Saudi Council of Engineers will organize IECE 2026 under the patronage of Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail. The conferen

Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship Announces Expanded Six-Round 2026 Season | 📷SPA JEDDAH, July 22, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – The Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship will return for its third season from October to December 2026, with six rounds scheduled across Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Races will be held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit and Qatar’s Lusail International Circuit, expanding the championship’s regional presence beyond the Kingdom. The 2026 season will introd