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Saudi Water Week 2026 Sessions Conclude in Jeddah | Courtesy of SPA JEDDAH, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The scientific and technical sessions accompanying Saudi Water Week 2026 concluded in Jeddah after four days of discussions on water security, sustainability and the future of water management. The event, held at the Ritz-Carlton Jeddah, brought together decision-makers, experts, researchers, representatives of international organizations, government entities and

Saudi, Pakistani Interior Ministers Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Riyadh on Wednesday. The two ministers reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and discussed ways to strengthen security cooperation and coordination between their ministries. They al

Zuhair Murad Resort 2027 | Courtesy of Zuhair Murad The designer introduced a more relaxed vision of eveningwear and ready-to-wear, balancing his signature embellishment with cleaner lines, softer colours and more versatile pieces. Zuhair Murad approached the season with a softer and more relaxed interpretation of his glamour codes, presenting a collection shaped by the movement of sea waves and a growing demand for understated luxury. The designer replaced heavily structured

Saudi Shura Council Urges Airspace Capacity Expansion, Digital Government Measures | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council called on the General Authority of Civil Aviation to accelerate work on expanding the Kingdom’s airspace capacity as air traffic continues to grow. The council said the project should help keep pace with the rapid rise in aviation activity and reduce air congestion. It also urged the authority to expand the use o

Georgina Rodríguez wears her new activewear wardrobe brand. Courtesy of Mimoa DUBAI, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Georgina Rodriguez launched Mimoa, a Dubai-based direct-to-consumer activewear and lifestyle brand focused on everyday basics for women. The brand’s first collection includes 27 styles priced under 100 euros, or about $125, with the company saying it aims to make premium activewear and lifestyle wear more accessible. Mimoa is expected to expand to 91 vari

The new Air Force One, a plane gifted by the Qatari government, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper WASHINGTON, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump travels to North Dakota on Wednesday to dedicate a museum honoring former President Theodore Roosevelt, as he promotes a message of American greatness ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The visit comes as Trump has embraced celebrations marking the 250th anniver

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends a press conference following talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, June 16, 2026. Sergei Ilnitsky/Pool via REUTERS ANKARA, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Turkey is interested in joining the European Union’s Single Euro Payments Area payments system, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday. Fidan said related financial institutions were working on the issue. He was responding to a question

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during a session at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas PARIS, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed 70 lawmakers to a transitional parliament on Wednesday, clearing the way for the 210-member People’s Assembly to convene next week. The chamber is expected to hold its first session on Monday, Mohamed Taha al-Ahmed, head of the Higher Judicial Committe

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference alongside Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (not pictured), in Baghdad, Iraq, June 28, 2026. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani PARIS, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran will deliver an immediate and powerful response to any threat against its people or leadership, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday. Araqchi made the statement in a post on X, saying the United States had committed to restr

Riyadh Air Adds Málaga and Kuala Lumpur to Growing Network RIYADH, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, announced the addition of Málaga and Kuala Lumpur to its growing network, launching ticket sales for flights linking the two destinations with Riyadh. With the addition of the two destinations, Riyadh Air is preparing to operate flights to eight destinations from Riyadh by Augus

Saudi Weather Center Warns of Gusty Winds, Blowing Dust Across Several Regions RIYADH, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Gusty winds and blowing dust are expected to continue across parts of Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders, Eastern, Riyadh and Najran regions, as well as parts of Makkah and Madinah, the National Center for Meteorology said. Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds remain possible in parts of Jazan, Aseer and Al-Baha. Over the Red Sea, winds will be northwe

Bahrain’s King Hamad Condoles King Salman Over Aramco Helicopter Crash Victims RIYADH, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz over the victims of the Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, according to the Saudi Press Agency. King Hamad prayed for mercy for the victims and for patience and solace for their families. Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Mini

Prince Faisal bin Farhan Meets China’s Wang Yi in Beijing | 📷SPA BEIJING, June 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two ministers reviewed strategic relations between Saudi Arabia and China and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across several fields in support of common interests. The

Prince Khalid bin Salman Meets Maldives Defense Minister in Jeddah | 📷SPA JEDDAH, June 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met Maldives Minister of Defense and National Service Hassan Rasheed in Jeddah on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting, the two ministers reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia and the Maldives and discussed defense cooperation between the two countries. They also dis

King Salman Delegates Makkah Deputy Governor to Wash Holy Kaaba | SPA MAKKAH, June 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz washed the Holy Kaaba on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Upon his arrival, Prince Saud washed the interior of the Kaaba with Zamzam water mixed with rose water and oud, SPA said. The inner walls of the Kaaba

King Salman Chairs Saudi Cabinet Session Condemning Iranian Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain JEDDAH, June 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet, chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz in Jeddah on Tuesday, condemned continued Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain and threats to maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Cabinet reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with Kuwait and Bahrain and its supp

Senior Saudi Officials Perform Funeral Prayer in Dammam for Victims of Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash | spa DAMMAM, June 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Eastern Region Governor Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz attended funeral prayers on Sunday for those killed in a Saudi Aramco helicopter crash, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The funeral prayer was performed in the afternoon at Al-Furqan Mosque in Dammam. Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Eas