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Red Wind, Coral Worlds exhibition explores Red Sea history at Hayy Jameel | SPA JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 24 — The Red Wind, Coral Worlds exhibition at Hayy Arts in Hayy Jameel, Jeddah, explores the historical, cultural and environmental interactions that have shaped the Red Sea over centuries. The exhibition runs through October 26. It traces the impact of trade, pilgrimage and migration routes on the region’s memory and cultural connections, presenting the Red Sea as a spa

Rafael Mariano Grossi speaks to members of the media after at the United Nations headquarters in New York, on April 21.Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images SAUDI ARABIA, June 24 — Inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog will visit nuclear sites in Iran, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Mariano Grossi said, after conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran over inspection access. Grossi said the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding provides for IA

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks to board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport, en route to Kuwait during his visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee ABU DHABI, June 24 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday as Washington see

Pakistan says US-Iran technical talks to resume next week ISLAMABAD, June 24 — Technical-level talks between the United States and Iran are set to resume next week, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Pakistani Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the talks were continuing and that the current pause was temporary, not a suspension of the process. The memorandum of understanding signed last week between the United States and Iran is intended to hal

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sends message of condolence to Qatar’s Amir after Ras Laffan facility explosion RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 24 — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a message of condolence and sympathy to Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani after an explosion at a gas-processing facility in Ras Laffan Industrial Zone caused deaths and injuries. In the message, the Crown Prince exte

King Salman sends condolences to Qatar’s Amir after Ras Laffan facility explosion RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 24 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolence and sympathy to Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani after an explosion at a gas-processing facility in Ras Laffan industrial zone caused deaths and injuries. In the message, King Salman extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to Sheikh Tamim, t

Esports World Cup 2026 countdown begins ahead of Paris edition | 📷SPA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 24 — The countdown to the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris has begun, with the tournament scheduled to take place from July 6 to August 23. The 2026 edition will mark the first time the event is hosted outside Saudi Arabia. The tournament will feature Saudi clubs competing on one of the largest international esports stages, reflecting the event’s growing global reach. Faisal bin H

Saudi national team to depart for Houston ahead of Cape Verde World Cup match | 📷SPA AUSTIN, Texas, June 24 — The Saudi national football team will depart for Houston on Thursday evening ahead of its match against Cape Verde in the third round of Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team continued preparations on Wednesday with a training session at Q2 Stadium in Austin under head coach Georgios Donis. Saudi Arabia will hold a closed training session at 4 p.m. on Thursday

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