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Saudi Arabia Records 14,782 Residency, Labor and Border Violations RIYADH, September 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia recorded 14,782 residency, labor and border security violations during nationwide inspection campaigns conducted from September 10 to 16, the Ministry of Interior said. The total included 7,438 residency violations, 3,782 border security violations and 3,562 labor law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,450 people attempting to ent

The CO2-absorbing rock is a 'symbol of King Harald and Queen Sonja's love of nature and their concern for future generations', the palace said© Ole Berg-Rusten OSLO, September 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Norway’s Royal Palace revealed on Friday the ship-shaped olivine sarcophagus in which King Harald V was laid to rest following his funeral in Oslo. King Harald passed away on August 28 at the age of 89. His funeral took place on September 9, but details of his fin

Arabian Travel Market 2026 brought travel buyers from more than 115 countries to Dubai for four days of tourism industry meetings and commercial announcements | 📷WAM DUBAI, September 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Arabian Travel Market 2026 brought travel buyers from more than 115 countries to Dubai for four days of tourism industry meetings and commercial announcements, the Emirates News Agency reported. The 33rd edition at Dubai World Trade Centre featured more th

Saudi National Anthem Evolved From 1946 Royal Salute to 1984 Lyrics | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s national anthem developed over nearly four decades, beginning with a melody composed for the royal salute in 1946 and reaching its current form with the official adoption of lyrics in 1984, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The original composition was created in 1946, corresponding to 1365 AH, as a royal salute without lyrics

Grand Mosque Imam Urges Fact-Checking in Disputes, Condemns Attacks on Holy Sites MAKKAH, September 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Grand Mosque Imam Sheikh Bandar Baleela urged worshippers on Friday to verify facts before forming judgments about others, warning that suspicion can damage personal relationships and wider social ties. During the Friday sermon in Makkah, Baleela said negative assumptions about fellow Muslims could lead to spying, backbiting and open host

Kuwait Team Arrives in Jeddah Ahead of 27th Arabian Gulf Cup | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait’s national football team arrived in Jeddah on Thursday evening ahead of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Representatives of the tournament’s organizing committee received the Kuwaiti delegation at King Abdulaziz International Airport. The committee coordinated the team’s arrival procedures and transport to its accommo

Kings League MENA Opens First Full Season in Riyadh With 10 Teams | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kings League MENA began its first full league season in Riyadh on Friday, bringing together 10 teams from six Arab countries for a competition running through October 30, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The matches are being held at the Cool Arena in Boulevard City. The league has expanded from the eight teams that competed in the inaugural King

Riyadh to Host SFMA Expo 2026 With More Than 225 Participating Entities RIYADH, September 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh will host the third International Facility Management Exhibition and Conference, known as SFMA Expo 2026, from September 20 to 22, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event will take place at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center under the patronage of Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail. Organized by

Riyadh Season to Host 2026 Ethnosport Cultural Festival | 📷SPA ISTANBUL, September 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Season will host the 2026 Ethnosport Cultural Festival in the Saudi capital in November and sponsor the festival’s 2027 edition in Istanbul, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The agreements were signed on Thursday during a ceremony in Istanbul attended by General Entertainment Authority Board Chairman Turki Alalshikh and World Ethnosport Union Pres

Riyadh Air Launches Direct Flights Between Riyadh and Manchester RIYADH, September 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Air launched direct flights between Riyadh and Manchester on Thursday, adding its second destination in the United Kingdom after London, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Public Investment Fund-owned airline will operate the route three times a week, with flights scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The service was developed in collab

Riyadh Forum Examines How to Turn AI Ethics Principles Into Policy RIYADH, September 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Policymakers and experts meeting at the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Riyadh are examining how ethical principles for AI can be converted into policies and working practices. The fourth edition of the forum, known as GFEAI 2026, is reviewing developments since UNESCO adopted its Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificia

Saudi Arabia Calls for Consistent Application of International Law in Armed Conflicts NEW YORK, September 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia called for international law to be applied consistently in armed conflicts, saying compliance with the United Nations Charter was essential to international security and civilian protection. The Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Abdulaziz Alwasil, delivered the statement during a UN Se

Saudi Industry Forum Showcases Robotics and AI Manufacturing Systems in Jeddah | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Industrial and service robots were demonstrated at the Saudi Industry Forum 2026 in Jeddah, highlighting the use of automation and artificial intelligence in manufacturing, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi and international companies specializing in automation and smart manufacturing presented robotic systems at the Jeddah Supe

Sheikha Latifa Warns AI-Generated Content Is Testing Trust in News | 📷WAM DUBAI, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum warned that AI-generated and manipulated content was making it increasingly difficult for audiences to determine which news and information they could trust. Sheikha Latifa, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, addressed the issue during a keynote speech titled “The Stories T