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SPA Madinah, February 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Madinah Region Development Authority has completed preparations at the Qiblatain Cultural Center ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for worshippers. The center’s upper courtyard has been outfitted with over 100 prayer carpets, accommodating an estimated 1,600 worshippers across designated male and female sections. Expanded parking facilities now include space for 56

SPA Riyadh, February 16 (SABN) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, provided two donations totaling SAR150 million through the Jood Eskan platform. The contributions support national efforts and initiatives aimed at providing suitable housing for eligible families across the Kingdom. On the occasion, Minister of Municipalities and Housing

Riyadh, February 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court confirmed on Tuesday the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon, declaring that the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH will begin on Wednesday, February 18. The decision follows observations by the Kingdom’s moon-sighting committee, with witnesses confirming the crescent on the evening of Tuesday, 29 Sha’ban 1447 AH. The Royal Court extended its greetings to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King

Riyadh, February 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court confirmed on Tuesday the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon, announcing that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, February 18. The announcement follows reports from the Kingdom’s moon-sighting committee that credible witnesses observed the crescent on the evening of Tuesday, 29 Sha’ban 1447 AH, corresponding to February 17. In an official statement issued by the Royal Court,

SPA Jeddah, February 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud  arrived in Jeddah  today from Riyadh. At King Abdulaziz International Airport, the King was received by H.H. Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz , Deputy Governor of Makkah Region. Accompanying King Salman were: H.H. Prince Khalid bin Fahd bin Khalid H.H. Prince Mansour bin Saud bin Abdulaziz H.H. Prince Khalid bin Saad bin Fahd H.H. Prince Satam

SPA Ras Al Khaimah, February 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City Dr. Meshal bin Ahmed Al Ghamdi, Consul General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, on the occasion of his assumption of new duties. The Ruler welcomed the Consul-General and wished him success in his responsibilities, emphasizing that his rol

SPA Riyadh, February 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired a Cabinet session in Riyadh. At the start of the session, the Cabinet congratulated citizens and residents on the upcoming Ramadan, praising the Kingdom’s success in managing Hajj and Umrah in 2025, welcoming 19.5 million pilgrims and visitors from outside the Kingdom, and achieving record indicators aligned with Vision 2030 and the Service

SPA Riyadh, February 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye strongly condemned Israel’s decision to designate lands in the occupied West Bank as so-called "state land" and approve procedures for registration and settlement of land ownership across extensive areas for the first time since 1967. The ministers described the decision as an illegal step that esc

SPA Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced that the sixth edition of Riyadh Season concluded with 17 million visitors, reflecting high public engagement since its launch. Launched in October 2025, Riyadh Season offered an integrated entertainment experience, including theatrical productions, major sporting events such as boxing, tennis, and snooker, as

SPA Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qiddiya Investment Company announced the start of construction for the Performing Arts Centre in Qiddiya City, marking a key milestone in the city’s development as a destination for entertainment, sports, and culture. The announcement coincided with the laying of the foundation stone, with construction to be carried out by Nesma and Partners. During the ceremony at the project site on the edge of the Tuwaiq Mountain

Regal on race day! Zara Tindall was at her elegant best at the Saudi Cup in Riyadh over the weekend X/David Catlow Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Zara Tindall attended the Saudi Cup in Riyadh on Valentine’s Day during a solo visit to Saudi Arabia. Tindall, 44, an Olympic medal-winning equestrian, appeared at the event wearing a pastel pink dress by Australian label Zimmermann as she joined members of the international racing community. The Saudi Cup

Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Japan’s economy expanded at an annualised real rate of 0.2% in the October–December period, marking the first growth in two quarters, according to government data released on Monday. Real gross domestic product rose 0.1% from the July–September period, based on a preliminary report by the Cabinet Office. For the full year 2025, nominal GDP increased 4.5% from the previous year to 662.79 trillion yen ($4.3 trillion), Kyo

SPA Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has completed its operational and technical preparations for Ramadan 1447 AH under a comprehensive seasonal operational plan. The plan includes service and enrichment projects aimed at improving service quality, raising operational efficiency and meeting safety and reliability standards at the Two Holy Mosques. The plan ta

SPA Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemned a decision by Israeli occupation authorities to convert land in the West Bank into what it described as “state property” under occupation authorities, warning the move aims to impose a new legal and administrative reality in the occupied territory and undermines efforts to achieve peace and stability. The ministry reaffirmed that Israel has no sovereignty over occupied Pales

SPA Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb inaugurated the Rixos Murjana Resort at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), a project enabled by the Tourism Development Fund (TDF) in partnership with Emaar, the Economic City (EEC) and FTG Development Co. The Tourism Development Fund supported the project in its capacity as an investor and financier, while EEC, the master developer of KAEC, participated as an inv

SPA Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Founding Day celebration program concluded at Al-Adl Square in Riyadh’s Qasr Al-Hukm District under the patronage of Riyadh Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz. Riyadh Region Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz attended the closing, held after two days of heritage and cultural activities. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City organized the program in collaboration with

SPA Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Transport Center has completed its operational and regulatory preparations for the 1447 AH Ramadan season to organize transport and mobility in Makkah and improve traffic management during peak periods, as the number of Umrah performers and worshippers is expected to rise. The preparations include a comprehensive operational plan aligned with the center’s regulatory and executive role as the unified refe

SPA Riyadh, February 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Red Sea Global, the developer of regenerative tourism destinations, unveiled “Adrena” on Sunday, a contemporary adventure and leisure zone scheduled to open to the public on March 1, following an invitation-only soft launch beginning February 15. Adrena is located a short drive from Shura Island and is designed to serve visitors to The Red Sea destination as well as guests from outside the destination. The zone offe