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RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Saudi Embassy in Moscow, represented by its cultural attaché, organised a symposium at RUDN University titled “A Century of Friendship and Cultural and Scientific Exchange” to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia. The event was attended by Deputy Minister for International Cooperation Latifa Al-Faryan, along with a number of deans and professors from various universities. Saudi Ambassador to

RIYADH, April 29(Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had told Washington it wanted the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible while it dealt with a leadership crisis. Trump said in a social media post that Iran had informed the United States it was in a “state of collapse” and wanted the waterway reopened. It was not clear how Iran had conveyed the message. There was no immediate Iranian comment. A U.S. official also s

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Bahrain's King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa ahead of an exceptional meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the first in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since their states became a front in the Iran war two months ago, In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2026. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS RIYADH, April 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi attended a graduation ceremony for more than 5,100 male and female students of the Arab Open University for 2026 on behalf of Makkah Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz. The ceremony was also attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, chairman of the university’s board of trustees, and a number of university officials. Prince Abdulaziz said graduati

ABU DHABI, April 28 — Etihad Airways and Air Cambodia have launched a codeshare partnership, allowing Etihad customers to book flights to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on a single ticket with baggage checked through to their final destination. The agreement gives Etihad passengers easier access to Cambodia’s tourism market, including the Angkor Wat temple complex, while Air Cambodia travelers will be able to book Etihad’s service between Phnom Penh and Abu Dhabi. The partnership a

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call from U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, during which they discussed cooperation between the two sides and a number of regional and international developments of common interest.

DUBAI, April 28 — The Creators Gathering opened in Dubai on Monday, bringing together more than 1,000 content creators, media professionals and industry experts to discuss the future of the Arab content economy. Organised by Creators HQ, the event featured panel discussions and workshops aimed at helping creators improve skills, expand digital capabilities and enhance the quality of Arabic content across online platforms. A key announcement at the event was the launch of Rish

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar and Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman performed funeral prayers on Tuesday for Prince Mohammed bin Faisal bin Mohammed bin Saad bin Mohammed bin Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Saud at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. A number of princes, senior officials and worshippers also attended the prayer [📷|SPA]

RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar Alkhorayef took part in a ministerial roundtable at the OECD Critical Minerals Forum in Istanbul, where participants discussed stronger international partnerships in the critical minerals sector. The talks covered cross-regional alliances linking producing and consuming countries, mechanisms to encourage qualitative investment in mineral supply chains, and opportunities for co

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Russia’s Foreign Ministry, in cooperation with the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, held an exhibition of historical photographs in Moscow on Monday to mark 100 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia. The event was attended by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko and Saudi Ambassador to Russia Sami Al-Sadhan. Al-Sadhan said the exhibition highlighted

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Tony Blair said Hamas must accept the demilitarization of Gaza and Israel must meet its obligations, including withdrawal from most of the territory, for a peace process to move forward. Speaking at a U.N. Security Council ministerial meeting on Tuesday, Blair said talks on Gaza demilitarization with Hamas were continuing. He called on the council’s 15 members to maintain political support for implementation of U.S. President Do

Cracking towers stand at the Ruwais refinery and petrochemical complex, operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC), in Al Ruwais, United Arab Emirates.Christophe Viseux/Bloomberg/Getty Images The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026, in one of the most significant shifts in Gulf energy policy in recent years and a move that could weaken the cohesion of the producer alliance led by Saudi Arabia. The decision was announced through sta

RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held telephone calls with the prime minister and foreign minister of Qatar, the foreign minister of Oman, and the foreign minister of Egypt to discuss the latest regional developments and joint efforts to strengthen security and support stability in the region. [📷 | SPA]

The 465-foot superyacht "Nord", linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov is seen in Hong Kong, China, October 20, 2022. REUTERS/Donny Kwok RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to shipping data, becoming one of the few vessels to transit the waterway amid restrictions tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Nord, a 142-metre yacht valued a

RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia said any foreign national who remains in the kingdom after the expiry of an entry visa will face a fine of up to SAR50,000, up to six months in prison and deportation. The Interior Ministry called on the public to comply with regulations governing this year’s Hajj season and to cooperate with the relevant authorities to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims. It said violations would be subject to legal penaltie

Saudi Arabia has formally moved Vision 2030 into its third and final phase, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signaling that the next five years will focus on accelerating delivery, consolidating gains and maximizing the long-term impact of reforms already set in motion across the Kingdom. The statement, issued following a session of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, frames 2026 as the beginning of the final implementation stretch of the national transforma

RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday criticized the U.S. for going into the Iran war without any strategy, saying this also makes it harder to end the conflict. “The problem with conflicts like these is always the same: it’s not just about getting in; you also have to get out. We saw that all too painfully in Afghanistan, for 20 years. We saw it in Iraq,” the chancellor said while speaking Monday to students in Marsberg in

RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Transavia France said it would cancel some flights in May and June because of rising fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. The low-cost carrier, part of the Air France-KLM group, said the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East and its impact on aviation fuel prices had forced the cancellations. French media said the cancellations represented less than 2% of the airline’s May and June flight programme. Tran

RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Bahrain revoked the citizenship of people accused of expressing sympathy for and praising Iran’s actions during the recent conflict, the interior ministry said. The ministry said the measure also applied to the families of those accused. Bahrain was among several countries in the region that restricted information about Iranian strikes during the war and arrested residents and foreigners accused of filming them. Authorities also