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A vessel anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 29, 2026. REUTERS MUSCAT, Oman, June 24 — Oman said it would keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping without imposing tolls and has designated two temporary routes to support the safe passage of vessels departing the region. The temporary maritime corridors were established in coordination with the International Maritime Organization amid heightened security risks in the strategic waterway. Oman sa

King Salman to host 1,000 Umrah performers at personal expense RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 24 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has approved the hosting of 1,000 male and female Umrah performers from around the world at his personal expense. The initiative falls under the Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit, implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. The program will be

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrives at the Burgenstock resort for a new round of negotiations over the Middle East war, in Obbuergen, Switzerland, on Sunday.Urs Flueeler/Pool/AFP/Getty Images BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24 — Iran is ready for security agreements with Islamic countries, especially Gulf states, alongside sustainable economic cooperation, chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Wednesday. Ghalibaf made the remarks during the Conference of the Parliamentary Uni

Saudi Fund for Development backs $80 million Bahrain electricity project | 📷SPA MANAMA, Bahrain, June 23 — The Saudi Fund for Development participated in the inauguration of the Al-Ramli electricity transmission stations project in Bahrain, funded through an $80 million Saudi grant provided through the fund. The inauguration was held under the patronage of Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. The project aims to strengthen electricity and wa

Trump says Iran agreed to open-ended nuclear inspections, Tehran denies claim WASHINGTON/GENEVA, June 23 — U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had agreed to open-ended nuclear inspections as part of a developing peace process, but Tehran denied the U.S. account and said no such commitment had been made. Trump said Iran had accepted the highest level of nuclear inspections far into the future, pushing back against what he called Iranian denials of the terms discussed in rece

King Salman chairs Cabinet session approving non-Saudi property ownership rules | 📷SPA JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 23 — The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, approved the implementing regulations of the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis and the geographic areas designated for non-Saudi property ownership. The decision was among several approvals issued during the Cabinet session held in Jeddah. The Cabinet

UAE passenger rail network to launch on September 30 | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, UAE, June 23 — Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan inaugurated Mohamed bin Zayed City Passenger Train Station in Abu Dhabi and witnessed the unveiling of the UAE passenger rail network, which is set to launch on September 30, 2026. Sheikh Khaled toured the station’s main facilities, reviewed operational readiness procedures and was briefed on infrastructure, passenger-flow

Ithra to launch children’s festival with more than 73 events | 📷SPA DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia, June 23 — The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, known as Ithra, will launch the second edition of its children’s festival with more than 73 events for children and families. The program includes interactive workshops, performances, storytelling sessions and art installations. Ithra said the festival is designed to encourage curiosity, community participation and cultural engagem

Crown Prince congratulates Luxembourg’s Grand Duke on National Day RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 23 — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of congratulations to Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg on his country’s National Day. The Crown Prince wished the grand duke continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Luxembourg steady progress and prosperity. Source: SPA

King Salman congratulates Luxembourg’s Grand Duke on National Day RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 23 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of congratulations to Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg on his country’s National Day. King Salman wished the grand duke continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Luxembourg further progress and prosperity. Source: SPA

Saudi Arabia becomes Middle East’s largest tourism development market | 📷SPA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 23 — Saudi Arabia has attracted more than $120 billion in new tourism investment, with over 50 international hospitality brands expanding across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported, citing a special report released by the Ministry of Tourism. The report, titled “Global Investments in Saudi Tourism,” was launched during the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh, whic

Saudi Arabia Signs Vaccine Manufacturing Agreements to Strengthen Animal Health Preparedness | SPA RIYADH, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding to advance the localization and production of veterinary vaccines in the Kingdom, as part of efforts to strengthen national capabilities in animal disease prevention. The agreement was signed by the National Livestock and Fisheries Development Program, AniVax and Boehringe

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on the day he signs an executive order regarding Quantum Computing, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 22, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that Washington would act if Tehran failed to comply with an interim agreement signed last week between the two countries. “If Iran doesn’t live up to their agreement, or if

Masoud Pezeshkian delivers a speech in Tehran, Iran on Tuesday.Iranian Presidency/Anadolu/Getty Images PARIS, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that the success of a framework agreement reached between the United States and Iran would depend on full commitment to its terms and precise implementation. “The effectiveness of the talks depends on full commitment to the agreed obligations and their precise implementation,” P

Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks With Arab Counterparts in Amman | SPA AMMAN, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate meetings in Amman with counterparts from Syria, Algeria, Sudan and Mauritania on the sidelines of the resumed 165th ordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level. Prince Faisal met Syrian Foreign Minister and Expatriates Minister Asaad Al-Shaiban

Saudi Arabia Backs Syria’s Sovereignty at UN Security Council NEW YORK, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia, speaking on behalf of the Arab Group, affirmed support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity during a United Nations Security Council session on the humanitarian and political situation in the country. The Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, delivered the statement, which also backed the Sy

Saudi National Team Resumes Training in Austin Ahead of Cape Verde Match AUSTIN, Texas, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia resumed training in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday as the national team continued preparations for its 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match against Cape Verde. The squad trained at Q2 Stadium under the supervision of head coach Georgios Donis. Saudi Arabia is preparing for its third group-stage fixture, scheduled for Saturday, as the team con