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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Welcomes Oman’s Sultan Haitham in Jeddah JEDDAH, September 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman upon his arrival in Jeddah. The sultan was also received by Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Mayor of Jedd

Saudi Cabinet Welcomes Steps to Establish Secretariat for Makkah Joint Defence Agreement | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a Cabinet session in Jeddah that welcomed new institutional steps under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and approved several international agreements and the designation of May 12 as Organ Donation Day. The Cabinet commended the outcomes of the first meeting of the Strategic Politi

Saudi Arabia Opens 2026–2027 Regulated Hunting Season with New Quotas | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife has announced the opening of the 2026–2027 hunting season, which runs from September 1 through January 31, 2027. The season operates under a regulatory framework intended to support sustainable hunting, protect biodiversity and ecological balance, and ensure the responsible use of natural resources u

DeepFest Opens at LEAP 2026 with More than 100 Global Speakers | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — DeepFest has opened alongside LEAP 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, bringing together more than 100 speakers from 17 countries. Dedicated to artificial intelligence and deep technologies, the platform features more than 50 sessions and participation from 100 global brands. The Saudi Data and AI Authority is a key partner

Queen Rania Marks 56th Birthday with Relaxed New Portrait AMMAN, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Queen Rania of Jordan marked her 56th birthday with the release of a new official portrait presenting a relaxed and contemporary side of the Jordanian royal. The portrait, released by the Royal Hashemite Court for her August 31 birthday, shows Queen Rania seated outdoors in a garden setting surrounded by greenery. Rather than choosing a formal royal look, she wore

Qatar Condemns Renewed Iranian Attacks on Jordan and UAE DOHA, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar has strongly condemned renewed Iranian attacks targeting Jordan with missiles and the United Arab Emirates with a drone. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attacks as a serious violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both countries. It said the attacks also breached international law, the United Nations Charter and the princ

Saudi Civil Affairs Agency Showcases Digital Services at LEAP 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Civil Affairs Agency is showcasing its latest digital services and technology solutions at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during LEAP 2026. The Ministry of Interior is participating as a strategic sponsor of the fifth edition of the global technology event, which is being held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in

Microsoft’s Saudi Arabia East Cloud Region to Become Available in November | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Microsoft has announced that its new Saudi Arabia East cloud datacenter region will become available to customers in November 2026, expanding access to locally hosted cloud and artificial intelligence services across the Kingdom. The announcement was made during the opening day of LEAP 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center i

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan September 1, 2026. Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via REUTERS DUBAI, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran will immediately take reciprocal steps if the United States resumes compliance with an interim agreement signed in June, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

LEAP 2026 opens in Riyadh with more than $15 billion in AI, technology deals RIYADH, Aug 31 (SAUDI ARABIA BREAKING NEWS) - LEAP 2026 opened in Riyadh with more than $15 billion in launches, investments and partnerships announced across artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The fifth edition of the technology event, held under the theme “Into New Worlds,” brings together technology and AI figures, investors and innovators from around the world. Saudi Minister of C

Absher joins LEAP 2026 as strategic sponsor at Interior Ministry pavilion RIYADH, Aug 31 (SAUDI ARABIA BREAKING NEWS) - Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior electronic platform Absher is participating as a strategic sponsor at the ministry’s pavilion during LEAP 2026, held from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center in Malham, north of Riyadh. Absher is showcasing technologies and digital solutions used across ministry sectors, with a f

Saudi crown prince congratulates Malaysia’s king on Independence Day RIYADH, Aug 31 (SAUDI ARABIA BREAKING NEWS) - Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent a cable of congratulations to Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim on his country’s Independence Day. The crown prince wished Sultan Ibrahim continued good health and happiness. He extended his wishes for steady progress and prosperity to the government and people of Malaysia.

Saudi defence minister meets Pakistan army chief in Istanbul | 📷spa ISTANBUL, Aug 31 (SAUDI ARABIA BREAKING NEWS) - Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir in Istanbul on the sidelines of the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The meeting focused on opportunities for military and defenc

Riyadh Economic Forum to Examine Returns From Expo 2030 and World Cup 2034 RIYADH, August 30 — The 12th Riyadh Economic Forum will examine how Saudi Arabia can maximise the economic and social returns from hosting Expo 2030 Riyadh and the FIFA World Cup 2034, as part of five studies scheduled for discussion on October 12–14, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The study on international events will explore their potential contribution to economic diversification, investment and