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Makkah’s Living Heritage Reflects Generations of Hospitality, Food and Craft | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Welcoming guests, sharing food and passing on craft skills remain central to Makkah’s cultural heritage, reflecting the city’s long history as a meeting place for pilgrims and visitors from around the world. Makkah’s religious and historical role has shaped a diverse social culture, expressed through food, dress, hospitality and folk arts. The

Vehicles at the site where Belgium's foreign minister says masked settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank attacked Palestinians, Catholic representatives and Western diplomats and officials, in Taybeh, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, October 17, 2026. in this screengrab from a video obtained from social media. Emad Diab/via REUTERS BRUSSELS, October 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The European Union condemned attacks by violent settlers in the occupied West Bank, incl

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said his country may enter the war against The Houthis. REUTERS CAIRO, October 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt’s military was prepared to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks if requested by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the New York Post reported. Speaking at the Egyptian Military Academy on Saturday, Sisi said Saudi Arabia’s security and stability could not be allowed to c

Two Officers Killed in Saudi National Guard Helicopter Crash in Najran Region RIYADH, October 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Two officers were killed when a Ministry of National Guard reconnaissance helicopter crashed in Najran Region because of a technical malfunction, Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said on Sunday. The AH-6i helicopter came down inside Saudi territory. The two officers made up its aircrew. Al-Malki offer

Remote Learning Extended in Riyadh and Diriyah Schools until Thursday RIYADH, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Remote learning has been extended in all schools in Riyadh City and Diriyah Governorate until Thursday as part of ongoing precautionary measures, the General Directorate of Education in Riyadh Region announced. The decision applies to all students, teachers and administrative staff. Classes will continue through the Madrasati platform and other approved educ

Coalition Intercepts Four Drones in Riyadh, Eastern and Southern Regions RIYADH, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen intercepted and destroyed four drones in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, Eastern and southern regions in recent hours, it announced on Saturday. The statement, published on the coalition spokesperson’s official account, did not specify how many drones were intercepted in each region. Source: Coalition to Restore Legitim

Saudi Arabia Records 13,822 Residency, Labour and Border Security Violations RIYADH, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 13,822 violations of residency, labour and border security laws during inspection campaigns from October 8 to 14. It also reported that 9,454 people were repatriated. Residency violations accounted for 6,547 cases, followed by 3,896 border security violations and 3,379 labour violations. Authorities apprehe

Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council Statement Condemning Houthi Attacks RIYADH, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia welcomed a statement by United Nations Security Council members condemning continued and escalating Houthi attacks against the Kingdom, including strikes on civilian facilities, airports and energy infrastructure. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also welcomed the statement’s condemnation of continuing threats to navigation in the Red Sea

Princess Al-Jawhara bint Fahad bin Mishari bin Saud bin Jalawi Al Saud Has Passed Away RIYADH, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Princess Al-Jawhara bint Fahad bin Mishari bin Saud bin Jalawi Al Saud has passed away, the Saudi Royal Court announced in a statement on Friday. The funeral prayer will be held on October 17 following the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. Source: SPA.

UAE Federal National Council Speaker Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia | 📷wam RIYADH, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE Federal National Council Speaker Saqr Ghobash condemned Houthi attacks on civilians and civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming his country’s solidarity with the Kingdom. In a message to Saudi Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Ghobash described the attacks as a violation

UN Security Council Members Condemn Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports and Energy Facilities RIYADH, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Members of the United Nations Security Council condemned escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s airports and energy infrastructure and called for an immediate halt to strikes on civilians and civilian facilities. In a statement issued by the Security Council president, members expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and affirmed its

Two Falcons Sell for SAR374,000 at National Center for Falcons Auction 2026 RIYADH, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Two falcons sold for a combined SAR374,000 during the fourth session of the National Center for Falcons Auction 2026 on Thursday. The first bird fetched SAR193,000 after bidding opened at SAR100,000. The second sold for SAR181,000, up from an opening bid of SAR120,000. The auction runs through November 30, with live bidding broadcast on television and

Foreign Ministers of 19 Countries Condemn Colombia’s Embassy Opening in Jerusalem RIYADH, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The foreign ministers of 19 countries condemned Colombia’s inauguration of an embassy in Jerusalem and called on its government to reverse the decision, saying it violated United Nations Security Council resolutions and undermined efforts to secure peace through a two-state solution. The joint statement brought together Saudi Arabia, Palestine, J

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia holds her first press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque WASHINGTON, October 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is facing questions about her legal credentials after Reuters could not find records showing she was registered as an attorney or a member of the bar in any U.S. state or the District of Columbia. Zacharia, who joined

Coalition Says Houthi Airport Attacks Threaten Civilians, Details Operations against Weapons Sites RIYADH, October 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Houthi attacks on airports and civilian facilities pose a direct threat to civilians and travellers, Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said on Thursday as he outlined operations against weapons storage sites and missile launchers. Speaking at a press conference on the targeting of

Riyadh Racing Season Opens October 16 with Record SAR236.3 Million in Prize Money RIYADH, October 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The 2026–2027 Riyadh Racing Season opens on October 16 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, with total prize money of SAR236.3 million, the largest purse in the season’s history. The programme runs for 24 weeks through April 17, 2027, with racing on Fridays and Saturdays. It includes 50 race meetings, 569 races and 52 major racing cups. Thoroughbreds ac

Adel Al-Jubeir Meets Finnish Ambassador in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Adel Al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, Climate Envoy and Commissioner General of Expo 2030 Riyadh, met Finland’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Jukka Pajarinen in Riyadh on Thursday. The meeting covered topics of mutual interest. Source: SPA.