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Cairo, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The firing of the Ramadan iftar cannon remains a longstanding tradition in Cairo and several Arab cities, marking the moment of sunset and the start of the evening meal during the holy month. As sunset approaches during Ramadan evenings, many Egyptian households await the sound of the cannon, a signal that has long been associated with the call to break the fast and with the atmosphere of Ramadan nights. The cannon is typically f

SPA AlUla, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla governorate holds a rich human and civilizational heritage spanning thousands of years, reflected in rock inscriptions, archaeological sites and ancient trade routes that document the presence of successive civilizations in the region. Rock inscriptions found across AlUla’s mountains and valleys provide a visual record of civilizations that passed through the area, illustrating how early communities documented their liv

Abu Dhabi, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has allowed residents currently outside the country whose residency permits expired to return, citing regional circumstances that prevented their travel due to airspace closures. The decision applies to residents whose permits expired on or after February 28, 2026 while they were abroad and were unable to return because of flight suspensions or

SPA Riyadh, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif received UK Foreign Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper in Riyadh on Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting reviewed cooperation between the two countries, particularly in security fields, within the framework of the strategic partnership and long-standing relations linking Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. The t

Jeddah, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabian Airlines has added 20 flights between Riyadh, Jeddah and the Red Sea destination during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, in cooperation with the Saudi Tourism Authority and Red Sea Destination, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The additional flights bring the total number of services on the route in both directions to 44. The initiative forms part of a partnership aimed at promoting tourism destinations in the Ki

Riyadh, March 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bloomberg has told employees based in the Gulf, including staff at its regional headquarters in Dubai, that they may temporarily relocate and work from outside the region, a company spokesperson said on Thursday, as Iran carries out repeated attacks on cities across the Gulf. The spokesperson confirmed that employees in the region have been given the option to work temporarily from outside the Gulf if they choose to do so. Most

March 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A U.S. military refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq while another aircraft involved in the same incident landed safely, the U.S. military said on Thursday. U.S. Central Command said in a statement that two KC-135 refueling aircraft were involved. One of the aircraft landed safely, while the second went down in western Iraq. Rescue efforts were underway, the military said. The aircraft were operating as part of the U.S. military

Erbil, March 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – At least six French soldiers were wounded in a drone attack targeting a joint Peshmerga-French military base in the Makhmour area of northern Iraq, Erbil Governor Omed Koshnaw said on Thursday. Koshnaw said the attack struck the base located south of Erbil in the Makhmour district. A security source familiar with the incident confirmed that six French soldiers were wounded in the attack. No further details on the condition of the

SPA Riyadh, March 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Jeddah on Thursday evening to review bilateral relations and discuss regional developments, Saudi state media reported. The two leaders reviewed the close ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across various sectors. They also discussed regional deve

SPA Riyadh, March 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles and multiple drones targeting several locations across the Kingdom on Thursday evening, the Ministry of Defense said. Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said a ballistic missile launched toward the Eastern Province was intercepted and destroyed. Another ballistic missile targeting Prince Sultan Air Base was also intercepted, accordi

SPA Makkah, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque is intensifying fragrance and incense operations across the Grand Mosque in Makkah during Ramadan as part of its service plan for worshippers and Umrah performers. Corridors, courtyards and prayer areas of the Grand Mosque are regularly perfumed with traditional Arabian scents including oud oil, musk and amber to enhance the

SPA Riyadh, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud received a phone call Thursday from José Manuel Albares to discuss the latest regional developments. During the call, the two ministers reviewed the ongoing escalation in the region and the diplomatic efforts underway to address the situation, according to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

SPA Riyadh, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles and seven drones launched toward sites in the Kingdom, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said Thursday. One ballistic missile was intercepted over the Eastern Province, while another was destroyed after being launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base, Al-Maliki said. Saudi defenses also intercepted seven drones in the Empty Quart

SPA Riyadh, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a drone in the Empty Quarter that was heading toward the Shaybah oil field , Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki  said Thursday. Al-Maliki said the drone was neutralized before reaching its target. The Shaybah oil field , operated by Saudi Aramco, is one of Saudi Arabia’s major oil production sites located in the Rub’ al Khali near the border with th

Kuwait City, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Ministry of Interior of Kuwait said Kuwait will temporarily ban weddings, concerts and theatrical performances during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr period as authorities seek to limit large gatherings amid regional security tensions. The ministry said the measure takes effect immediately and will remain in place until further notice. In a statement posted on social media, the ministry said the decision was taken as a preca

Manama, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A major fire struck a neighborhood near Bahrain International Airport early Thursday after an Iranian attack, authorities said, as the regional conflict continues to threaten critical infrastructure across the Gulf. The blaze began on Muharraq Island, where oil storage tanks are located near the airport. Ministry of Interior of Bahrain said the fire involved oil tanks in the area and urged residents in nearby neighborhoods

Dubai, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Citibank said it will close all but one of its branches in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday after Iran threatened to target financial institutions in the region. The bank said the decision was taken “given the evolving situation within the country,” without providing additional details. Other financial institutions in the UAE have reportedly advised employees to work from home following the Iranian threat. The warning c

SPA Riyadh, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed 18 drones in the Eastern Province, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said early Thursday. Al-Maliki said the drones were neutralized by Saudi air defense systems. No further details were immediately released.

SPA Riyadh, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Prince Khalid bin Salman held separate phone calls Thursday with the defense ministers of Romania and Türkiye to discuss regional developments and the ongoing escalation. During a call with Radu Miruță, the two sides condemned Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and reviewed the latest regional developments and their implications for regional and global security and stability. In a separate call, Prince Khalid bin S

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a video conference of G7 leaders to discuss the fallout of the war in Iran on the world economy in Paris, France, on Wednesday. Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/Reuters March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Representatives of the Group of Seven held a video conference Wednesday to assess the economic impact of the war in the Middle East and disruptions to global shipping. The meeting brought together officials from Canada, France, Germany,