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SPA Makkah, February 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Third Saudi Expansion of the Grand Mosque continues to support worshippers and operations during peak periods, the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques said. The expansion covers about 1,214,000 square metres and has a cooling capacity of 90,000 tons. Facilities include more than 25,000 carpets, 17,000 Zamzam water dispensers, 11,436 restrooms and ablution areas and 1,300 speaker

SPA Riyadh, February 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent congratulations to Japan’s Emperor Naruhito on Japan’s National Day. The crown prince wished the emperor continued health and happiness and the government and people of Japan progress and prosperity.

SPA Jeddah, February 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The falcons pavilion drew crowds at Prince Majid Park during Saudi Founding Day celebrations, offering visitors an opportunity to take commemorative photos with falcons. Families and children queued for photos while holding the birds under the supervision of professional trainers. The pavilion area featured national flags and traditional performances as part of the celebrations. Organisers said the pavilion aimed to

SPA Makkah, February 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque completed the first phase of the “Daifi” training programme for wheelchair service workers at the Grand Mosque during the Ramadan season of 1447 AH. The programme is part of efforts to enhance service quality for worshippers and improve field performance during peak seasons. The first phase included 49 training sessions ov

SPA Kuwait City, February 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the occasion of Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day. In two messages, Sheikh Meshal praised Saudi Arabia’s international standing, its contributions to development and its role in sup

SPA Riyadh, February 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 19,101 violations of residency, labour and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between February 12 and 18. The ministry recorded 12,153 residency violations, 4,103 border security violations and 2,845 labour law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,663 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, including 45% Yemen

SPA Madinah, February 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque prepared an integrated parking system at the Prophet’s Mosque supported by 24-hour smart monitoring technologies. The parking facility comprises 24 designated units, each accommodating 184 vehicles. The site is equipped with more than 1,000 fire extinguishers and hoses and 700 smart surveillance cameras to support safety

SPA Riyadh, February 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Historical accounts show that the imams of the Saudi state placed strong emphasis on religious observance and charitable giving during the month of Ramadan since the nation’s founding. Records indicate they prioritised congregational prayers, encouraged fasting and reinforced the importance of Zakat as a pillar of Islam and a mechanism for social solidarity. Support was extended to religious study circles, scholars,

SPA Muscat, February 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman sent congratulations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the occasion of Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day. In his message, the sultan offered congratulations and best wishes and prayed for lasting stability, progress and prosperity for the Kingdom and its people.

SPA Riyadh, February 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The foreign ministries of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Syria, Palestine, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Bahrain, together with the Gulf Cooperation Council, the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, condemned remarks by the United States ambassador to Israel suggesting it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over ter

SPA Riyadh, February 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned and rejected remarks by the United States ambassador to Israel in which he suggested that Israel’s control over the entire Middle East would be acceptable. The ministry described the remarks as irresponsible and a violation of international law, the Charter of the United Nations and established diplomatic norms, and said they set a dangerous precedent coming from

SPA Madinah, February 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud visited Quba Mosque in Madinah and performed the two-unit prayer of greeting. He was accompanied by Madinah Region Governor Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Cabinet Member Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz,

SPA Dubai, February 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – H.H Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, presented American Jessica Pegula with the winner’s trophy at the 26th edition of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships’ women’s tournament. Pegula, the world No. 5, won the women’s singles title after beating Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-4, becoming the third American and the first since 2014 to win the tou

SPA Brand Dubai launches Ramadan recipes guide with chefs and venues from Proudly from Dubai network Dubai, February 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has launched a Ramadan recipes guide featuring dishes developed with chefs, restaurants and cafes from the “Proudly from Dubai” network as part of the citywide Ramadan in Dubai programme. The “Ramadan Recipes Guide” includes about 40 recipes spanning m

Vienna, February 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The number of skiers killed by avalanches in Austria on Friday rose to five, authorities said, in a string of fatal incidents this winter. Two people were found dead after a slide at a western ski resort. The victims were recovered from the snow but could not be saved, a police spokesman said. Of three others initially rescued with injuries, one later died in hospital in the evening. In Klösterle in the province of Vora

SPA Washington, February 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will raise the temporary global tariff rate on imported goods from 10% to 15% after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against tariffs imposed under an economic emergency law. Trump had earlier announced a 10% global tariff after the court deemed his administration’s reciprocal tariffs illegal. In a 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled Trump overstepped his legal authority b

SPA New Delhi, February 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) President Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi said Saudi Arabia has become the first Arab nation to join the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI). Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Alghamdi described the move as supporting the responsible and reliable use of artificial intelligence. He said Saudi Arabia ranks third globally in contributions to

SPA Riyadh, February 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud donated a total of SAR70 million to the sixth edition of the National Campaign for Charitable Work through the National Platform for Charitable Work (Ehsan), which was launched on Friday in Riyadh. King Salman donated SAR40 million and the crown prince donated SAR30