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Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Concludes Fourth Taste of London Participation | SPA LONDON, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission concluded its fourth participation in Taste of London 2026, held in London from June 17 to 21, through its “Taste of Saudi Culture” pavilion. The participation formed part of the commission’s efforts to strengthen the global presence of Saudi cuisine, promote Saudi products and their quality, and provide Saudi co

Saudi Foreign Minister Takes Part in GCC Consultative Meeting in Amman | SPA AMMAN, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated on Tuesday in a Gulf Cooperation Council consultative ministerial meeting in Amman, held on the sidelines of the resumed 165th ordinary session of the League of Arab States. The meeting discussed regional and international developments, including efforts to reduce tension

Saudi Tax Authority Sets June 30 Deadline for May VAT Returns RIYADH, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority urged business establishments subject to value-added tax with annual goods and service revenues exceeding SAR40 million to file their May 2026 tax returns by June 30. The authority called on establishments to submit their returns through the ZATCA app before the deadline to avoid late filing penalties. Failure to file wit

Hail Airport Passenger Traffic Exceeds 1.2 Million Across 10,000 Flights | SPA HAIL, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Hail International Airport handled more than 1.2 million domestic and international passengers across more than 10,000 flights during 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, according to Cluster2 Airports. The airport currently serves eight destinations: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Kuwait City, Cairo, Doha, Dubai and Sharjah. Nine airlines operate flights throug

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein ASHINGTON, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain from Tuesday to Thursday as Washington seeks to brief Gulf Arab allies on a pre

13 Killed, QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facilities, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer66 Injured in Explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Gas Complex DOHA, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - An explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas complex killed 13 people and injured 66 others during the restart of operations at the Barzan local gas supply facility, Reuters reported. Authorities d

The Indian Army's BrahMos missile launcher is displayed during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi NEW DELHI, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - India is in talks with the United Arab Emirates over the possible sale of several flagship defence systems, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, four Indian sources told Reuters. The discussions include the potential sale of India’s Akashteer air defence system, according

Iran's World Cup football team leaves note in locker room thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality.Telegram/Iranian Football Federation LOS ANGELES, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s soccer team left a thank you note for World Cup host city Los Angeles after a 0-0 draw with Belgium on Sunday, keeping its hopes alive of advancing to the next round of the tournament. The handwritten note, posted on Telegram by Iran’s football federation, thanked Los Angeles for its

Lebanese President Discusses Ceasefire Efforts With US, Qatari Officials BEIRUT, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed efforts to end the conflict in Lebanon with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, according to the Lebanese Presidency. The talks focused on consolidating the ceasefire in Lebanon, stopping Israeli military escalation and possible steps to support that process, inclu

Thunderstorms, Hail Forecast Across Parts of Saudi Arabia RIYADH, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and gusty winds are forecast to continue in parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha and Makkah regions, the National Center for Meteorology reported. Maximum temperatures are also expected to continue rising in the Eastern Region. The center forecast gusty winds and blowing dust in parts of the Eastern Region, as well as parts of Madinah, Hail, Tab

Riyadh International Industry Week 2026 Opens With 337 Companies From 17 Countries | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs Khalil bin Salamah inaugurated Riyadh International Industry Week 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center on Monday. The event, organized by Riyadh Exhibitions Company Ltd., runs until June 24 and brings together companies, indust

Saudi Civil Defense Urges Installation of Smoke Detectors in Buildings RIYADH, June 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the installation of smoke detectors in residential and commercial buildings as a measure to enhance public safety and reduce fire risks, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The directorate said smoke detectors help protect lives and property through early detection. It said the devices can limit fire damag

The speaker of the parliament of Iran, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, arrives at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland on Sunday.Urs Flueeler/Pool/AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, June 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf denounced what he described as the “desperation” of the United States after President Donald Trump threatened the Iranian delegation negotiating in Switzerland, CNN reported. Trump said the United States might “take over” the

Saudi Foreign Minister Takes Part in Cairo Meeting on Sudan and Libya | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah took part in a meeting in Cairo with senior officials from Egypt, Türkiye and the United States, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting included Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty, Türkiye’s Minister of Foreig

Saudi Arabia Records 15,288 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations in One Week RIYADH, June 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia recorded 15,288 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom from June 11 to June 17, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Ministry of Interior said the violations included 7,864 residency violations, 4,576 border security violations and 2,848 labor law violatio

The Bürgenstock Resort, a venue for talks with the US and Iran, is seen in Obbuergen, Switzerland, near Lucerne, Thursday.Vadim Ghirda/AP RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Pakistan and Qatar will attend talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland on Sunday, CNN reported, citing Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. The technical-level talks are set to take place in Bürgenstock, a Swiss mountain resort, the ministry said. Officials from Pakistan and Qatar will

Saudi Ambassador Presents Copy of Credentials to Romanian Foreign Minister RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Romania Khalid Al-Shammari presented a copy of his credentials to Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting was held at the headquarters of Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the reception, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Romania and d

Romanian Referee István Kovács Appointed for 1,000th FIFA World Cup Match RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - FIFA has appointed Romanian referee István Kovács to officiate the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history, the Group F fixture between Tunisia and Japan at Monterrey Stadium on June 20. Kovács will be assisted by Romanian officials Ferencz Tunyogi and Mihai Marica. Costa Rican officials Juan Calderón and Juan Carlos Mora will serve as fourth official and r