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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on November 27, 2024.Majid Asgaripour/WANA/Reuters RIYADH, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s parliament speaker and lead negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will travel to Iraq on Wednesday at the head of a “high level parliamentary delegation,” Iranian state media reported. The visit follows the expiration on Monday of the framework diplomatic agreement between

Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club Announces 37-Event Calendar Through December ABU DHABI, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club will stage 37 races, championships and community activities across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi between September 5 and December 27, the club announced. The four-month calendar comprises 14 traditional races, 13 modern marine sports championships and events, and 10 community activities. Competitions and other activities will be

DIHAD 2026 to Draw More Than 21,000 Participants From 165 Countries DUBAI, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — More than 21,000 participants, delegates and visitors from over 165 countries are expected in Dubai for the 22nd Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference & Exhibition – DIHAD 2026. The event will run from August 24 to 26 at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme “Humanitarianism in Transition: Shaping the Future of Humanitarian Actio

UAE Condemns Iranian Drone Attack on Masrour Barzani’s Office in Erbil ABU DHABI, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates condemned what its Ministry of Foreign Affairs described as an Iranian attack involving two drones against targets in Erbil, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The drones targeted the office of Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the Director of the Protection Agency, the ministry said. The UAE ministry described the

Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia Names Faisal Al-Atawi Spokesperson | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia has named Faisal Al-Atawi its spokesperson, placing him in charge of official communication with the media and public. Al-Atawi is a Saudi communications professional with experience in media and horse racing. The appointment is intended to support the club’s media presence in Saudi Arabia and internationally while ensuring th

PIL Adds IRF Shipping Service to Jeddah Islamic Port | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Global shipping company PIL has added its IRF service to Jeddah Islamic Port, the Saudi Ports Authority announced. The service will connect the Saudi port with Sokhna and Safaga in Egypt and will offer capacity of up to 1,261 twenty-foot equivalent units. Mawani said the route will expand Jeddah Islamic Port’s links with regional and international markets while suppor

Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Discusses Bilateral Relations With Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein RIYADH, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Fuad Hussein discussed strengthening relations between their countries during a phone call. The ministers also addressed regional issues requiring continued consultation and reviewed matters of mutual interes

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Monday.Reuters RIYADH, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf presented four steps he said the United States must take before the Strait of Hormuz can reopen, according to Iran’s state-run Islamic Republic News Agency. IRNA said the conditions were the removal of the US blockade on Iranian ports, the release of Iran’s frozen assets, the lifting of sanctions

Saudi Arabia Wins Formula E Best Host Country Award | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia has become the first recipient of Formula E’s Best Host Country award, introduced to recognize the championship destination setting the leading standard for event delivery. The award was presented at the Formula E End of Season Awards 2025/26 ceremony in London on Sunday evening. Its criteria cover event organization, infrastructure development, and the cr

Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Mohieldin Salem Ahmed Ibrahim Sign Saudi-Sudanese Coordination Council Document RIYADH, August 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and Sudan established a bilateral coordination council in Riyadh through a document signed by their foreign ministers. Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mohieldin Salem Ahmed Ibrahim sign

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Discuss Bilateral Cooperation ABU DHABI, August 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Economic cooperation and regional security formed the agenda of a meeting between UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman during the Omani leader’s fraternal visit to the UAE. Talks on the Middle East covered the serious developments affecting the regi

Iran’s Chief Negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf Says US, Israel Failed to Meet War Goals RIYADH, Aug 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s chief negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the United States and Israel had “failed to achieve” the objectives they established at the beginning of their war with Iran. Ghalibaf did not identify the objectives he believed had been prevented or explain how Iran had blocked them. The Trump administration had pr

Riyadh Art Brings 75 Permanent Works Into Capital’s Public Spaces | 📷SPA RIYADH, Aug 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Art’s permanent collection comprises 75 works installed across the capital’s transport hubs, public squares, neighborhoods and economic districts, integrating art into spaces used by residents throughout their daily routines. Examples of the collection appear across distinct parts of the city. Saudi artist Zaman Jassim’s “When the Moon is Full” is dis

Thunderstorms and Hail Forecast Across Southwestern Saudi Arabia RIYADH, Aug 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and gusty winds are forecast across parts of Jazan, Aseer and Al-Baha regions, along with the southern highlands of Makkah Region, according to the National Center for Meteorology. Dust-stirring winds are also expected across Eastern, Riyadh and Qassim regions and parts of Northern Borders, Al-Jouf, Tabuk, Madinah and Najran regions.

Eight Foreign Ministers Condemn Israeli Rejection of Gaza Road Map RIYADH, Aug 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt condemned Israel’s declared rejection of the Road Map for implementing US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza conflict, along with its rejection of Palestinian statehood. In a joint statement, the ministers said the Israeli position repud

Canadian Farm Representative Explains SAR1.3 Million Super White Gyrfalcon Sale | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A Canadian falcon farm representative said decades of breeding experience and continued development of bloodlines helped produce the Super White Gyrfalcon that sold for SAR1.3 million at the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026. Faris Abdullah Al-Faris attributed the falcon’s value to what he described as its rare characteristics, spec