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Saudi Water Authority to Hold First Water Regulation Forum in Riyadh on November 1 RIYADH, August 30 — The Saudi Water Authority (SWA) will hold the inaugural Water Regulation Forum in Riyadh on November 1, 2026, bringing regulators and policymakers together to discuss water-sector governance, financing and service performance. The event is being organised in strategic partnership with the International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA). The agenda includes managing w

Saudi Ministry of Sport to Showcase Digital Solutions at LEAP 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 30 — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport will present digital solutions aimed at improving sports services, facility operations and fan experiences through a dedicated pavilion at LEAP 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ministry plans to showcase its digital transformation work, focusing on technologies intended to increase operational efficiency at sports facilities and improve ser

King Salman Congratulates President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Türkiye’s Victory Day RIYADH, August 30 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye on his country’s Victory Day. King Salman wished the president continued good health and happiness, and prosperity for Türkiye’s government and people. Source: SPA

Falcon Sells for AED1.5 Million, Setting ADIHEX 2026 Auction Record ABU DHABI, August 30 — A falcon chick bred in the United States sold for AED1.5 million at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, the highest price paid for a falcon at this edition’s auctions, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The sale took place on Saturday during the fifth auction round. This year’s exhibition features 55 local and international falcon breeding

LEAP 2026 to Open in Riyadh on August 31 RIYADH, August 30 — LEAP’s fifth edition opens in Riyadh on Monday, with more than 1,900 investors and venture capital representatives expected to participate in the technology event, which runs from August 31 to September 3 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. The announced lineup includes more than 1,800 technology companies, over 600 startups and more than 1,000 speakers and experts. The event will include dedic

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS ISTANBUL, August 30 — Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold the first committee meeting under their joint defence agreement in Istanbul on Monday, with military capabilities and defence industry cooperation among the expected topic

Saudi Arabia Records 14,434 Residency, Labor and Border Violations in One Week RIYADH, August 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Inspection campaigns conducted across Saudi Arabia from August 20 to 26 recorded 14,434 violations of residency, labor and border-security laws, the Ministry of Interior said. The total included 6,976 residency violations, 4,110 border-security violations and 3,348 labor-law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,450 people attempting to enter

STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN//Getty Images A closeup of the necklace taken at the Grande Galerie de l’Evolution of the Museum d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris in 2020. VIENNA, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Two unidentified men stole a historic Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace from Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts at approximately 14:00 on August 27, prompting an extensive police search. The men entered the museum during public opening hours before one of them used a hammer t

Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam surpasses world speed record in Formula 4 powerboats | 📷wam OSLO, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz recorded a speed of 129 km/h during an official Formula 4 powerboat attempt in Norway, surpassing the previous mark while awaiting formal certification. The attempt took place over a one-kilometre distance on Lake Songe on August 27. WAM identified British racer John Brewer as the holder of the previous

ADIHEX 2026 Opens in Abu Dhabi for 10-Day Run | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition opened at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on Friday for an extended 10-day edition running through September 6. The exhibition is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club. The 23rd edition is organized by A

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon arrives for the gala dinner in the Hall of State at the Royal Palace as part of the celebrations for Sweden's King Carl Gustaf's 80th birthday, in Stockholm, Sweden, April 30, 2026. Christine Olsson/TT News Agency/via REUTERS OSLO, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Haakon VIII became Norway’s king on Friday following the death of King Harald V, assuming a public role he spent years struggling to accept. He is the country’s fourth monarch si

Saudi Arabia Retains ARADO Executive Council Chairmanship for 2026–2028 CAIRO, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia will retain the chairmanship of the Arab Organization for Administrative Development’s Executive Council for the 2026–2028 term after receiving the approval of all member states. The decision was adopted during the organization’s 59th Ordinary General Assembly session at ARADO’s headquarters in Cairo on August 27. Saudi Minister of Human Resourc

ZATCA Foils Attempt to Smuggle 1.95 Million Amphetamine Pills into Saudi Arabia AL-HADITHA, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority intercepted 1,950,581 amphetamine pills at Al-Haditha Port during an attempt to smuggle them into Saudi Arabia. Security screening and inspection uncovered the pills inside a shipment of lentils carried by an incoming truck, ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said. Al-Harbi said the authority is tightening cu

Makkah Weather Alert Remains in Effect Until 8 P.M. MAKKAH, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Moderate rainfall could trigger flash floods in Makkah, with a weather alert remaining in effect until 8:00 p.m., the National Center for Meteorology said. The alert also covers gusty winds, near-zero visibility, hail and thunderstorms. Source: SPA

Saudi Arabia and Syria Sign Four Transport and Logistics Agreements and Memoranda | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia and Syria signed four agreements and memoranda covering roads, railways, civil aviation and postal services during an official visit by Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser. Al-Jasser met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to review bilateral relations and discuss additional joint initiatives. He led a del

Norway’s King Harald V Dies at 89 RIYADH, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Norway’s King Harald V, who brought greater openness to the country’s monarchy during more than three decades on the throne, died on Friday at the age of 89, the royal palace said. “King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday 28 August, 0635 (local time, 0435 GMT).” Harald had been admitted to hospital on August 17 and was receiving treatment for a bacterial infecti

Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi to Host Third Ladies Run RIYADH, August 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi will host the third edition of its Ladies Run on August 30 as a women-only sporting event marking Emirati Women’s Day. Participants can enter races covering 2.5 kilometers, 5 kilometers or 10 kilometers. The fully enclosed, air-conditioned route will begin inside Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, continue through the park and Yas Mall, and r