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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs Saudi Cabinet session JEDDAH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet approved the creation of a unified national visa platform under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Cabinet session, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, reviewed the Kingdom’s recent state activities, including efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, expand international coordination and addr

US President Donald Trump walks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives aboard Air Force One at Etimesgut Air Base for a NATO summit.Jonathan Ernst/Reuters ANKARA, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump received a ceremonial welcome in Ankara on Tuesday ahead of a NATO summit expected to focus on defence, Ukraine and wider alliance security. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Trump at Etimesgut Air Base, where a Turkish hono

Jeddah strengthens summer tourism offering with beaches, events and family activities | 📷SPA JEDDAH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jeddah is strengthening its position as one of Saudi Arabia’s leading summer tourism destinations through beaches, entertainment events, cultural experiences and shopping offers, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi Summer 2026 programme places emphasis on family-oriented experiences, with activities designed for different age group

Saudi Arabia condemns Damascus terrorist attack RIYADH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced a terrorist attack in Damascus that injured civilians and security personnel as they attempted to dismantle two explosive devices, the Foreign Ministry said. The ministry said the devices had been planted by a terrorist cell. Saudi Arabia reiterated its rejection of all terrorist and extremist acts aimed at destabilising the security and stability

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Australia v Egypt - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - July 3, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates after the match as Egypt qualify for the Round of 16 stage of the World Cup IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Maria Lysaker ATLANTA, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Egypt captain Mohamed Salah will face Argentina in Tuesday’s World Cup last-16 match having already delivered a historic breakthrough for his country and res

Al Jouf governor reviews Commerce Ministry branch’s 2025 report JEDDAH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Al Jouf Governor Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz received the 2025 annual report of the Ministry of Commerce branch in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The report was presented by Sami bin Saud Al-Ruwaili, director general of the ministry’s branch in Al Jouf. Prince Faisal reviewed the branch’s main achievements, regulatory and service indicators, an

Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu reports Q2 industrial and innovation gains | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu reported second-quarter achievements across industrial investment, international partnerships, logistics, clean energy and education, the Saudi Press Agency said. The industrial investment sector saw the signing of a partnership agreement between Entab Industrial Holding Company and China’s Seas Seven

Smoke and fire rise at the site where explosive devices blew up near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was meant to be staying, in Damascus, Syria, in this screengrab obtained from a video, July 7, 2026. REUTERS/Yamam Al Shaar PARIS, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Two bombs exploded near the Damascus hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron held meetings on Tuesday, injuring 18 people, Syrian state media said, underscoring security challenges facing Sy

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum as NATO prepares to officially select the Swedish Saab GlobalEye surveillance platform during the Summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026. Lehtikuva/Emmi Korhonen via REUTERS ANKARA, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - NATO allies plan to buy up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude surveillance drones, Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday, as the alliance seeks to st

President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Monday.Alex Brandon/AP ANKARA, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump headed to Ankara for this year’s NATO summit, with Russia’s war in Ukraine set to dominate discussions after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv. Trump is expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the summit, days after the two leaders spoke by phone. The U.S. president als

Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist plots in Morocco RIYADH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced terrorist plots that sought to undermine public order and the safety of people and property in Morocco, the Foreign Ministry said. The Kingdom affirmed its solidarity with the government and people of Morocco and reiterated its rejection of all forms of terrorism, extremism and attempts to undermine Morocco’s security and stability. Saudi Arabia

Saudi, French foreign ministers discuss regional developments RIYADH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, the two ministers discussed regional developments and joint efforts to support security and stability. The discussion comes as Saudi Arabia and France continue diplomati

Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 to Focus on Adaptive Economies and Global Investment Resilience SHARJAH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum will be held on October 14-15 to examine how economies can strengthen investment resilience amid geopolitical, technological and economic shifts, organisers said. The forum, organised by the Sharjah FDI Office, Invest in Sharjah, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment, will take place at A

Saudi Defense Ministry Launches Military Scholarship Program For Elite International Colleges RIYADH, July 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense announced the launch of its military scholarship program to elite international military colleges under a renewed vision aimed at preparing qualified officers according to the highest international standards. The program seeks to attract outstanding high school graduates and send 250 students annually fo

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on November 27, 2024.Majid Asgaripour/WANA/Reuters PARIS, July 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said implementing the ceasefire agreement signed with the United States is “difficult, but achievable,” Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported. Ghalibaf, who also serves as speaker of parliament, made the remarks during a meeting with

Security Forces Hospital In Riyadh Treats Premature Infant With Rare Congenital Condition | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Security Forces Hospital in Riyadh diagnosed and treated a premature infant with a large occipital encephalocele measuring more than 10 centimeters in diameter, a rare congenital malformation of the nervous system. The condition was diagnosed before birth at the hospital’s high-risk pregnancy clinic using advanced ultrasound imaging a

RCU Launches New Publication On Umm Daraj And Lihyan Kingdom Heritage In AlUla | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Royal Commission for AlUla has launched “Umm Daraj: Beacon of the Lihyan Kingdom,” a new publication by Dr. Hussein bin Ali Abu Al Hassan documenting one of AlUla’s significant archaeological sites associated with the Lihyan Kingdom. The book, available in Arabic, English and French, forms part of RCU’s efforts to preserve and document AlUla

Khamenei Funeral Procession Moves Through Central Tehran TEHRAN, July 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A vehicle carrying several coffins painted with the Iranian flag moved through central Tehran on Monday as part of the main funeral procession for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ornate white and green vehicle carried the coffins through streets packed with mourners, with its sides partly open so people could see inside as it passed. The main process