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Water jets are fired at a gas tanker after a drone strike at Damietta port in Egypt on Wednesday. Social Media/Reuters PARIS, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A suspected drone struck a floating liquefied natural gas storage facility at an Egyptian port during cargo operations on Wednesday, triggering a fire that spread to a second vessel. British maritime security firm Ambrey said its initial assessment indicated that the facility was hit. Industry sources identified t

Iran warns Cyprus, Bulgaria over possible US use of military bases PARIS, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran warned Cyprus and Bulgaria that permitting military bases on their territory to support potential U.S. attacks would amount to participation in aggression against the Islamic Republic. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi raised the issue in separate telephone calls with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava P

Makkah commission maps 20,000 sites, analyses nine million traffic images during Hajj | 📷spa MAKKAH, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Makkah authorities used geospatial technology to manage data for more than 20,000 landmarks and services and analyse nine million traffic images during the 1447 AH Hajj season. The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites deployed the data to track movement, monitor roads and crowds and provide updated information to operational t

UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities ABU DHABI, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates condemned renewed drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory towards oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The UAE Foreign Ministry described the attempted strikes as a violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to the Kingdom’s security and stability. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support

Bahrain supports Saudi right to respond to attacks launched from Iraq MANAMA, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain expressed support for measures taken by Saudi Arabia in response to repeated attacks launched from Iraqi territory against the Kingdom’s oil and critical facilities. Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry said the attacks were carried out by groups it described as Iran-backed terrorist militias. The ministry also backed Saudi Arabia’s response against specific targ

Al-Khobar turns traffic circles into record of Saudi history | 📷SPA AL-KHOBAR, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Roundabouts and public squares across Al-Khobar are taking on a second role beyond managing traffic, using architecture and public art to trace Saudi Arabia’s history and changing urban identity. Among the largest is the Vision 2030 Roundabout on Al-Khobar Corniche. Spanning 11,300 square metres, the installation comprises 84 units forming images of King Salm

Egypt says attacks on Saudi Arabia, Jordan threaten regional security CAIRO, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Egypt condemned attacks on oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia and strikes against Jordan, warning that the escalation posed risks to regional security and global energy stability. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry described the attacks as violations of national sovereignty and international law and rejected assaults on civilian and critical infrastructure. Cairo

UAE climber Fatima Al Awadhi becomes youngest Arab to reach above 7,000 metres | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi has become the youngest Arab to reach an elevation above 7,000 metres and the first Emirati to summit Lenin Peak in Kyrgyzstan. Al Awadhi, 19, reached the 7,134-metre summit in the Pamir Mountains on July 18 without supplementary oxygen, completing her highest ascent to date. The expedition la

Saudi Arabia, US strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq after drone attacks RIYADH, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi forces, working with US Central Command, carried out targeted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq accused of attacking the kingdom’s oil facilities with drones, Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday. CENTCOM said the operation followed more than 30 drone attacks over the previous 72 hours that it attributed to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Th

Jordan says it intercepted five missiles launched from Iran AMMAN, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jordan’s air defenses intercepted and brought down five missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday, the Jordanian military said. A military spokesperson said the armed forces would continue protecting Jordanian airspace and confronting threats to the country’s security, sovereignty and citizens. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps separately said it had launched bal

Saudi foreign minister, Gulf counterparts discuss regional tensions, maritime security RIYADH, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls with officials from Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain to discuss regional developments and efforts to ease tensions. Prince Faisal spoke with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad

Director Diego Luna poses during a photocall for the the film "Ashes" (A Mouthful of Ash - Ceniza en la Boca) as part of Special Screenings at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 13, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier SARAJEVO, July 29, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The Sarajevo Film Festival will honour Mexican actor, director and producer Diego Luna and Iranian Oscar-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi during its 32nd edition, which begins on August 14. Luna will

The Defense Ministry said the drones were launched from Iraqi territory by Iranian-backed militias. Saudi air defenses intercept drones targeting Eastern Province oil facilities RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province over the past few hours, the Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday. Defense Ministry spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said the att

The Kingdom said it reserves the legal right to take all necessary measures to respond to the attacks and deter further aggression. Saudi Arabia condemns drone attacks on Eastern Province oil facilities RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia condemned in the strongest terms continued drone attacks by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq targeting oil facilities in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to open on December 11 ABU DHABI, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will open on December 11, 2026, adding a major modern and contemporary art museum to the growing collection of cultural institutions on Saadiyat Island. Designed by the late Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate Frank Gehry, the museum will encompass a total built-up area of 80,000 square metres. It will include 11,600 square metres of indoor gallery space and 23,0

krainian Foreign Minister Andrii SybihaVladislav Culiomza/Reuters KYIV, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged Iran to avoid further escalation after Tehran accused Ukraine of striking an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea. Sybiha said he held a “frank” call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday as Iranian officials intensified threats against Kyiv over the incident. Ukraine said its drones struck two R

Saudi falcon auction opens racing events to birds sold through 2026 sale | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Falcons sold through the 2026 International Falcon Breeders Auction will be eligible to compete in designated races offering prizes of up to SAR50 million, under a new measure aimed at attracting more breeders, investors and buyers. All races for young falcons involving Saudi and international participants will be allocated to birds purchased through

The partnership will provide additional capacity, wider market access and more flexible routes across major international trade corridors. Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo sign interline agreement to expand global network | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo, the cargo division of Riyadh Air, signed an interline agreement on Tuesday to connect their networks and expand access to international markets. The agreement will allow custom