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Bahrain Signs Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh \ 📷SPA MANAMA, September 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain has signed its Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh, moving its involvement from confirmation and preparation into planning and implementation. Expo 2030 Riyadh Chief Executive Officer Talal Al-Marri and Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities President Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa signed the agreement in Manama. The contract sets th

King Charles and Queen Camilla to Host Oman’s Sultan Haitham at Windsor Castle | 📷SPA LONDON, September 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman for a state visit to the United Kingdom next month, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday. The Omani leader will be received at Windsor Castle during the three-day visit, scheduled for October 20 to 22. The visit comes amid heightened tensions in the Middl

King Salman Offers Condolences to Macron Following Death of Former French Prime Minister Édouard Balladur JEDDAH, September 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has expressed his condolences to French President Emmanuel Macron following the death of former Prime Minister Édouard Balladur. King Salman extended his heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy to President Macron, Balladur’s family and the peopl

US Embassy in Saudi Arabia Issues New Security Alert RIYADH, September 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia has urged American citizens to exercise heightened vigilance amid renewed military exchanges between the US and Iran. In a security alert dated September 1, the embassy said tensions across the Middle East had created a complex security environment with the potential for unexpected escalation. Americans currently in Saudi Arab

Saudi Arabia Opens Pavilion at Moscow International Book Fair 2026 | 📷SPA MOSCOW, September 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission inaugurated the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Moscow International Book Fair 2026. The fair is being held in the Russian capital from September 2 to 6. Commission CEO Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Wasel said Saudi Arabia’s participation reflects the historic cultural ties between the

Kuwait Says Iranian Drone Struck Residential Complex, No Injuries Reported KUWAIT CITY, September 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A fire broke out at a residential complex in Kuwait’s Capital Governorate after the site was struck by what authorities identified as an Iranian drone, the Kuwait Fire Force said. Firefighting teams contained the blaze, which began before dawn on Wednesday, according to Fire Force spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Gharib. Crews from th

Saudi Motorsport Company Sets Out Growth Strategy at LEAP 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Motorsport Company presented its plans for developing motorsport in Saudi Arabia during LEAP 2026, focusing on local talent, technical skills and technology. Saudi Motorsport Company CEO and Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation Acting CEO Mansour Almokbel spoke during a panel titled “Building a Motorsport Nation: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Integrate

Saudi Finance Minister Addresses Growth, Debt Risks at G20 Meeting | 📷SPA ASHEVILLE, September 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Aljadaan addressed global economic resilience, long-term growth and sovereign debt risks during the second Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting under the US G20 Presidency. The meeting was held in Asheville, North Carolina, from August 31 to September 1. It brought together officials from G20 member

Saudi Passports Directorate Showcases Contactless E-Gate at LEAP 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The General Directorate of Passports is showcasing a contactless e-gate at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during LEAP 2026. The self-service gate lets travelers move their palm over a reader without touching it. The system then verifies their identity and opens the gate without requiring travel documents or a fingerprint scan. The directorate

Saudi Crown Prince, Greek Prime Minister Discuss Bilateral Cooperation JEDDAH, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a telephone call from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The two leaders discussed the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Greece and examined ways to support and strengthen cooperation across several fields. They also reviewed a number of matters of mutual interest. Sour

Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi upon his arrival at Cairo International Airport for an official visit to Egypt, which is his first state visit to the country in 10 years, in Cairo, Egypt, September 1, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany CAIRO, September 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for his first visit to the Arab world’s most populous country in a decade as Cairo ex

Saudi Environment Ministry Launches AI Voice Assistant for Nama Platform | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Mansour Almushaiti launched a Smart Voice Assistant for the ministry’s Nama e-services platform during the LEAP 2026 Tech Conference. The AI-powered assistant processes languages, dialects and voice commands, allowing users to interact with Nama through natural speech. Users can request inf

King Salman Congratulates Uzbekistan’s President on Independence Day | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of congratulations to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan on his country’s Independence Day. King Salman wished President Mirziyoyev continued health and happiness and the government and people of Uzbekistan steady progress and prosperity.

Saudi Fund for Development Raises Greater Banjul Roads Financing to $60 Million | 📷SPA BANJUL, September 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed an additional development loan agreement with the government of The Gambia, bringing its cumulative financing for the Greater Banjul Area Roads Project to $60 million. SFD CEO Sultan Al-Marshad and Gambian Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Seedy Keita signed the agreement during Al-Marshad

King Haakon VIII Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Father in First National Address OSLO, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Haakon VIII paid an emotional tribute to his late father, King Harald V, in his first address to the Norwegian nation following his accession to the throne. Speaking as Norway continued to mourn its long-serving monarch, King Haakon thanked the thousands of people who gathered outside the Royal Palace in Oslo, where flowers, candles and

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Oman’s Sultan Haitham Discuss Bilateral Ties | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman in Jeddah to review bilateral relations and opportunities to strengthen cooperation across various fields. The two leaders also discussed recent developments in the Middle East and efforts to maintain regional security and stability. Source: SPA

Al-Baha University, IBM Saudi Arabia Sign Digital Cooperation Agreement | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Al-Baha University and IBM Saudi Arabia signed a framework cooperation agreement during LEAP 2026 in Riyadh covering technology, digital solutions and digital transformation. The agreement provides a framework for developing joint opportunities and projects and using IBM’s expertise and technology solutions to support digital transformation and in