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Jeddah to Host Arabian Gulf Cup for First Time From September 23 | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jeddah will host the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time from September 23 to October 6, with eight teams competing in the tournament’s 27th edition, “Khaleeji 27”. Saudi Arabia will play in Group A alongside Iraq, Oman and Kuwait. Group B consists of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Yemen. The tournament’s 15 matches will take place at the

Saudi, Qatari Foreign Ministers Discuss Efforts to Ease Regional Tensions | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions during a phone call. The discussion covered the latest regional developments and efforts to maintain the region’s security and sta

Saudi Arabia Holds Off on Response After Drones From Iraq Target East-West Pipeline RIYADH, September 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia said it would hold off on responding to a drone attack on its East-West Pipeline after Iraq’s prime minister requested time for his government to take measures to prevent attacks from Iraqi territory. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the targeting of the pipeline in Riyadh and Madinah regions by several dr

Norway’s Princess Astrid Passes Away at 94, Two Days After King Harald’s Funeral OSLO, September 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Norway’s royal palace announced that Princess Astrid passed away on Friday at the age of 94, two days after she attended the funeral of her younger brother, King Harald. Wednesday’s funeral was the princess’s last public appearance. Harald passed away last month aged 89, following a reign of more than 35 years. "Throughout her long life, Princess

Saudi Royal Court Announces the Passing of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud JEDDAH, September 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Royal Court announced on Friday the passing of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Funeral prayers will be held on Saturday after Asr prayers at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, the Royal Court said. Source: SPA

Saudia to Launch Seasonal Riyadh–Muscat Flights on October 27 RIYADH, September 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudia will begin seasonal flights from Riyadh to Oman’s capital, Muscat, on October 27, operating three services a week. Bookings are available through the airline’s website and smartphone applications. Saudia said the route forms part of its network expansion strategy to meet growing travel demand. The airline is also developing and modernising its fleet to add

Saudi Arabia Urges UN Security Council Action Over Houthi Attacks That Injured 73 Civilians NEW YORK, September 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia urged the UN Security Council to take a firm stance against Houthi attacks on the Kingdom that it said injured 73 civilians, including women and children, and to halt support enabling further attacks. Addressing an emergency session convened to discuss the attacks, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United N

Etihad to Launch Abu Dhabi–Red Sea Flights on October 4 | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Etihad Airways will begin scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi and Red Sea International Airport on October 4, with a second weekly service added later that month, Red Sea Global announced. The inaugural flight will depart from Zayed International Airport on Sunday, October 4. Flights will initially operate every Sunday, increasing to Thursdays and Sundays from O

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Prime Minister’s Entry Into Syrian Territory RIYADH, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the Israeli prime minister’s entry into Syrian territory, which its Ministry of Foreign Affairs described as illegal and a violation of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The ministry called for an end to Israeli violations on Syrian territory and adherence to the 1974 Disengagement Agreement to preserve reg

The Algerian flag flies on the facade of the Algerian Embassy in Paris, France, April 16, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes ALGIERS, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Algeria severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, saying actions it described as “provocative or hostile” had made the relationship untenable, without identifying specific incidents. The Algerian foreign ministry said it summoned the UAE ambassador, notified him of the decisio

A damaged building in the aftermath of Houthi strikes, in a location given as Saudi Arabia, in this still image taken from a video released on September 8, 2026. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS PARIS, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Houthi forces have taken control of Yemen’s port city of Mocha, four government military sources told Reuters on Thursday, as fighting with Saudi-backed forces spreads along the coast toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The sources

Nine Teams Win Awards at Madinah Hackathon Focused on Municipal Services | 📷SPA MADINAH, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Nine teams comprising 29 innovators won awards at a regional hackathon aimed at advancing digital transformation and improving municipal services in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The competition covered three tracks: enhancing the visitor experience, encouraging community engagement and smart monitoring. It attracted 804 applicants, with 59 team

Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit to Open on September 14 RIYADH, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The fourth Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit will take place from September 14 to 16, bringing together researchers, investors and policymakers to discuss developments in the field, international cooperation and investment opportunities. The summit will showcase medical biotechnology research and technologies, with experts, innovators and companies f

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Begins State Visit Reception in Berlin | 📷SPA BERLIN, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier welcomed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Villa Borsig in Berlin as part of the Emirati leader’s state visit to Germany. In a message in the villa’s guestbook, Sheikh Mohamed expressed his hope for deeper relations between the two countries and their peoples. He described

Romania Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia That Injured 73 BUCHAREST, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Romania strongly condemned recent Houthi attacks on civilian areas in Saudi Arabia and called for an immediate halt to the attacks. Seventy-three people were injured, including women and children, according to SPA. The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia and described attacks on civilians, oil facilities and commercial

Qatar Condemns Houthi Attacks on Southern Saudi Arabia in Call With Saudi Foreign Minister RIYADH, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Qatar condemned Houthi attacks on civilian and economic sites in southern Saudi Arabia during a phone call from its Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. The two ministers also reviewed regional developments and discussed