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Red Sea Global Opens Jayasom Wellness Resort AMAALA AMAALA, Saudi Arabia, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Red Sea Global has opened Jayasom Wellness Resort AMAALA, the first Jayasom resort globally and the seventh hotel to begin operating at the AMAALA destination. Located at the largest cove in Triple Bay, the resort includes 153 hotel keys and 24 residences. Heah & Co. designed the property, with interiors by Studio Carter. “As we launch the first Jayasom

Saudi Sports Ministry Launches National Day Fitness Campaign RIYADH, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport launched a nationwide campaign on Wednesday to encourage physical activity as part of the Kingdom’s National Day celebrations, SPA reported. The campaign promotes active lifestyles and physical fitness among different sections of society. The ministry said the initiative would use targeted multimedia content across social medi

Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Drone Launch Toward Makkah RIYADH, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned the launch of a drone that its Ministry of Foreign Affairs said was sent by the Houthis toward Makkah on September 15. The ministry praised the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces for intercepting and destroying the drone before it entered Makkah’s restricted airspace. It described the incident as the second attempt to target Makkah, following an

Ithra Unveils Five-Day Program for Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day | 📷SPA DHAHRAN, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra, will mark Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day with a five-day cultural program running from September 22 to 26 in Dhahran, SPA reported. Held under the theme “Glory Through Our People,” the program will feature 36 experiences examining Saudi heritage, contemporary culture, film, music, architect

Saudi Arabia Says Red Sea Maritime Security Is a Shared International Responsibility UNITED NATIONS, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia told the UN Security Council that protecting maritime corridors and ensuring freedom of navigation were shared international responsibilities as it warned of threats to shipping in the Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait. Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwas

Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Houthi Drone South of Makkah, Coalition Says RIYADH, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone south of Makkah on Tuesday evening before it entered the city’s prohibited airspace, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said. Official Spokesperson for the Coalition Major General Turki Al-Malki said the drone was launched by the Houthi militia and was intercep

Qatar Condemns Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Cities DOHA, September 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar strongly condemned Houthi ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting civilians and civilian sites in the Saudi cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. Several civilians were injured, while homes and vehicles sustained material damage, according to a ministry statement carried by QNA. The ministry des

UNESCO AI ethics forum in Riyadh calls for stronger global governance cooperation | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — International officials and experts called for stronger cooperation and practical frameworks for ethical artificial intelligence governance as the first day of UNESCO’s global AI ethics forum concluded in Riyadh on Tuesday, SPA reported. The fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence brought together minis

Norway proposes ban on trade with Israeli settlements OSLO, September 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Norway has proposed banning imports from and exports to Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, under draft legislation open for public consultation until September 19. The proposal, published by the foreign ministry on June 19, would make violations punishable by fines, up to three years in prison, or both. Negligent violation

Saudi Crown Prince, Egypt’s El-Sisi discuss regional and maritime security in Cairo | 📷SPA CAIRO, September 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi discussed regional security, maritime security and freedom of navigation during talks in Cairo on Tuesday, SPA reported. Meeting at Al-Ittihadiya Palace, the two leaders reviewed developments in the Middle E

Kuwait condemns Houthi attacks on civilians in Saudi Arabia KUWAIT CITY, September 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait strongly condemned Houthi missile and drone attacks against civilians in the Saudi cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif, its foreign ministry said in a statement reported by SPA. Several civilians were injured and a number of homes and vehicles were damaged in the attacks, according to the statement. It did not give a figure for the injured. The

Egypt Condemns Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Reaffirms Solidarity CAIRO, September 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Egypt condemned recent attacks against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and pledged its full support for the Kingdom in confronting threats to its security, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said the national security of the two countries was inseparable and reaffirmed Egypt’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia. In its statement, the ministry warned ag

Saudi Ambassador Presents Credentials to Serbian President | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Anas Al-Wusaidi presented his credentials to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on Tuesday as Saudi Arabia’s non-resident ambassador to Serbia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Al-Wusaidi also serves as the Kingdom’s ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina. He conveyed greetings from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, P

Saudi Arabia, UNESCO and ICAIRE Call for Wider Access to AI and Stronger Ethical Governance RIYADH, September 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia, UNESCO and the International Center for AI Research and Ethics issued a joint statement on Tuesday calling for stronger international cooperation to close gaps in access to artificial intelligence and support its ethical development and use. The statement followed a closed ministerial meeting in Riyadh where ministers an