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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Warns US Over Strait of Hormuz Claim
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a meeting in Tehran, Iran, on Tuesday.Shadati/Xinhua/Getty Images RIYADH, August 13 — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Washington to “be careful” on Thursday, challenging President Donald Trump’s assertion that the United States has total control of the Strait of Hormuz. “Worse than fake news is fake intelligence,” Araghchi posted on X. “The U.S. has long miscalculated due to intelligence failures. Case in point: Th
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Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Meets Iraqi Commander-in-Chief’s Office Director Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Al-Shammari
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Meets Iraqi Commander-in-Chief’s Office Director Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Al-Shammari | 📷spa RIYADH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks in Riyadh on Thursday with Director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Al-Shammari. The discussions covered Saudi-Iraqi relations in
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UAE Announces US$10 Million Emergency Aid for Colombia Earthquake Victims
UAE Announces US$10 Million Emergency Aid for Colombia Earthquake Victims ABU DHABI, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates announced a US$10 million emergency humanitarian response for communities affected by the earthquake in Colombia, acting under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The UAE Aid Agency is coordinating the delivery of medical supplies, food and shelter materials with Colombian authorities and internation
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Jeddah Islamic Port Named Key Hub for Gemini Cooperation’s AE15 and AE19 Services
Jeddah Islamic Port Named Key Hub for Gemini Cooperation’s AE15 and AE19 Services | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jeddah Islamic Port has been selected as a key hub for Gemini Cooperation’s AE15 and AE19 services following route changes through the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Suez Canal, the Saudi Ports Authority said. Gemini Cooperation comprises Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd. Under the revised network, the AE19 service will call at Jeddah twice during eac
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King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Issues Royal Order to Reconstitute Saudi Cabinet
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Issues Royal Order to Reconstitute Saudi Cabinet JEDDAH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued Royal Order No. A/57 on Thursday to reconstitute Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet under the chairmanship of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, retaining its current members. The order cited Article 9 of the Cabinet Law, which states that the Cabinet’s term may not exceed four years and that it i
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Record-Low Danube Levels Disrupt Nuclear Power in Hungary and Romania
Members of the Water Management Authory prepare the construction on a riverbed sill to raise the Danube's water level near the Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Dunaszentbenedek, Hungary, August 13, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo BUCHAREST, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Record-low water levels on the Danube have sharply reduced nuclear generation in Hungary and forced Romania to shut its last operating reactor, prompting both governments to pursue emergency measures to ma
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Six Arab Football Association Heads Back FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Jun 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the grand opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup international broadcast center at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn ZURICH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The heads of six Arab national football associations declared their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday after three regional confederations called for his resignation ove
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Meta Deactivates More Than 750,000 Suspected Under-16 Accounts in Australia
Meta Deactivates More Than 750,000 Suspected Under-16 Accounts in Australia RIYADH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Meta said Thursday it had deactivated more than 750,000 Instagram and Facebook accounts suspected of belonging to Australians under 16 since shortly before the country’s social media ban took effect. The company removed 462,000 suspected under-16 accounts from Instagram and 294,000 from Facebook through June. By January, Meta had reported deactivating 3
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Aseer Governor Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Reviews Regional Investment Opportunities With Minister Fahad bin Abduljalil Al-Saif
Aseer Governor Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Reviews Regional Investment Opportunities With Minister Fahad bin Abduljalil Al-Saif ABHA, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Aseer Governor and Aseer Development Authority Chairman Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz met Minister of Investment Fahad bin Abduljalil Al-Saif on Wednesday to review the region’s development strategy, investment environment and projects. The meeting formed part of Al-Saif’s official tour o
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Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi Receives General Court President Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Daham
Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi Receives General Court President Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Daham | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi received General Court President Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Daham at his office on Thursday. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed briefed the governor on the court’s recent operations. Prince Saud commended the judiciary’s efforts to uphold the pri
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Heavy Thunderstorms and Flash Floods Forecast for Jazan and Aseer
Heavy Thunderstorms and Flash Floods Forecast for Jazan and Aseer RIYADH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Moderate to heavy thunderstorms could bring hail and flash floods to parts of Jazan and Aseer regions, the National Center for Meteorology said. Light to moderate rain is forecast for parts of Najran and Al-Baha, as well as the highlands of Makkah Region. Thunderclouds are also expected over Riyadh and Eastern regions, particularly in their southern areas. Gusty,
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Saudi Arabia Ranks Among World’s Top 10 Countries for Private AI Investment
Saudi Arabia Ranks Among World’s Top 10 Countries for Private AI Investment RIYADH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s government data network enables more than 60 public entities to integrate information while retaining it within their own systems, according to the World Bank’s World Development Report 2026. The report, titled The Promise of Artificial Intelligence, highlighted the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority’s role in building the i
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Taif Governor Prince Fawaz bin Sultan Visits Al-Kamal Tourism Farm and Rose Factory
Taif Governor Prince Fawaz bin Sultan Visits Al-Kamal Tourism Farm and Rose Factory | 📷SPA TAIF, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Taif, visited Al-Kamal Tourism Farm and its facilities, including a Taif rose factory, during an inspection of agricultural and tourism projects in the governorate. The visit included agricultural areas, local products and facilities prepared for visitors, along with activities combining f
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Saudi Investor Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Jalban Invests SAR 6 Million in Falconry Sector
Saudi Investor Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Jalban Invests SAR 6 Million in Falconry Sector | SPA RIYADH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi investor Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Jalban has invested approximately SAR 6 million in falcon breeding, production and purchases, including the acquisition of a Canadian breeding farm. Al Jalban later established a farm in Saudi Arabia that now houses more than 100 falcons. He said the business prioritizes the quality of its bird
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Meets Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Meets Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during the Bahraini monarch’s visit to the United Arab Emirates. The leaders discussed expanding economic and development cooperation between their countries. King Hamad also credited UAE support with helping Bahrain respond to chal
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Egypt Says GCC Security Is Integral to Its National Security
Egypt Says GCC Security Is Integral to Its National Security CAIRO, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Egypt said the security of Gulf Cooperation Council states is an integral part of its national security and reaffirmed its support for measures taken by GCC countries to protect their security and stability. The position was stated during a meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi. Abdelatty called for c
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Kuwait Says It Foiled Daesh-Linked Plot Targeting Vital Facility
Kuwait Says It Foiled Daesh-Linked Plot Targeting Vital Facility KUWAIT CITY, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Kuwait’s Interior Ministry said on Wednesday it had foiled a terrorist plot targeting a vital facility and arrested a Kuwaiti national it said was affiliated with Daesh. The ministry said investigations found that the suspect had received training related to explosives and drones and had prepared a drone intended for use in the planned attack. The suspect was
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Etihad to Launch Seasonal Abu Dhabi-Gothenburg Flights in December
Etihad to Launch Seasonal Abu Dhabi-Gothenburg Flights in December |📷WAM ABU DHABI, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Etihad Airways will launch a seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg on December 17, with four flights a week operating until March 21, 2027. The route will provide the first direct air connection between Gothenburg and the United Arab Emirates, with onward connections available through Etihad’s Abu Dhabi hub. Flights will be operated using
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Congratulates Chad President on Independence Day
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Congratulates Chad President on Independence Day RIYADH, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of congratulations to Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno on his country’s Independence Day. HRH the Crown Prince wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Chad further progress
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SEVEN Abha Opens as Saudi Entertainment Ventures’ First Destination
SEVEN Abha Opens as Saudi Entertainment Ventures’ First Destination | 📷SPA ABHA, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Entertainment Ventures has opened SEVEN Abha to the public, marking the company’s first entertainment destination in the Kingdom. The venue includes Formula E Karting, Kawaken, GolFi, Cyber Bowling and Scene Cinema, alongside spaces incorporating elements of Aseer’s local culture. SEVEN Abha also hosted traditional crafts, local talent, young entrep
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