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Iranian demonstrators gather in a street during a protest over the collapse of the currency's value, in Tehran, Iran, January 8, 2026. Stringer/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS WASHINGTON, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting and said “help is on its way,” without giving details, as Iran’s clerical establishment pressed its crackdown against the biggest demonstrations in years. “Irania

A drone view shows the Seehof hotel and the town of Davos ahead of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Switzerland, December 9, 2025. REUTERS ZURICH, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Business and political leaders will head to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos next week as the group’s vision of a rules-based global economic order faces one of its toughest tests in years. U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to appear at the

WAM ABU DHABI, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Yas Clinic Khalifa City, working with the Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre (ADSCC), has completed a matched unrelated donor (MUD) bone marrow transplant, a complex procedure that the clinic described as a milestone for advanced haematology services in the emirate. The patient, a 55-year-old Emirati woman with a serious blood disorder, required a transplant as part of her treatment plan. After no compatible donors were f

SPA Makkah, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi perfume corner at the Global Village in Makkah is highlighting the Kingdom’s perfume and incense traditions, offering visitors a selection of incense and oud, as well as oriental Arabic perfumes. The display presents elements of Saudi perfumery heritage, including an overview of production stages, oud sources and the role of fragrances in religious and social occasions, linking the tradition to Saudi identi

SPA Riyadh, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired a cabinet session in Riyadh on Tuesday, during which ministers reviewed recent high-level consultations between the Kingdom and various countries, focusing on regional developments and efforts to support security and peace. The cabinet reaffirmed the Palestinian cause as central, reiterating support for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and backi

SPA Riyadh, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Falcons Club released its 2026 events calendar after the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025 registered 3,536 falcons across its main contests, with prizes exceeding SAR38 million. The festival ran at the club’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, and ended after 17 days of competition. Organisers said the participation total set a new world record for the number of falcons taking part, surpassing th

SPA Riyadh, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced the death of Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who passed away outside the Kingdom. The funeral prayer will be performed on Wednesday, January 14, after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.

DarGlobal CEO Ziad El Chaar speaks during an interview with Reuters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Riyadh, January 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi real estate developer Dar Global will launch two Trump-branded luxury projects in Riyadh and Jeddah with a combined value of $10 billion, CEO Ziar El Chaar said on Sunday. El Chaar told Reuters the Riyadh plans include a Trump National Golf Course and a Trump International Hotel in

SPA Riyadh, Jan 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s delivery sector recorded more than 124 million orders in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 60% from the same period a year earlier, according to a statistical bulletin issued by the Transport General Authority (TGA). The authority attributed the growth to ongoing development in the sector, including innovation in logistics services, wider use of technological solutions and rising reliance on e-commerce, which

Riyadh, Jan 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) said the Kingdom’s Industrial Production Index for November 2025 rose 10.4% year on year, driven by gains in mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and utility-related activities. The index fell 0.7% compared with October 2025, GASTAT said in its Industrial Production Index bulletin. Mining and quarrying recorded a 12.6% year-on-year increase in November, supported by hi

SPA Jeddah, Jan 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, crowned FC Barcelona as champions of the 2026 Spanish Super Cup after their 3-2 win over Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. The final was played on Sunday evening in front of a crowd of more than 60,000. Barcelona opened the scoring in the 36th minute through Raphin

SPA RIYADH, January 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on the anniversary of his accession to the throne, the Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman wished the sultan continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Oman steady progress and prosperity, it said. The Saudi king also praised the fraternal relations

SPA Riyadh, Jan. 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent congratulations to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on the anniversary of his accession to the throne, Saudi state media said. The Crown Prince wished the sultan continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Oman steady progress and prosperity, it said.

SPA Jeddah, Jan. 9, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The third annual Japanese cultural festival “Hayy Matsuri” began on Thursday at Hayy Jameel in Jeddah, organisers said. They said the festival returns with a three-day programme inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Shu Ha Ri, which emphasises learning through imitation, followed by development and ultimately innovation and creation. Running until Jan. 10, the festival aims to strengthen cultural exchange between Saudi

SPA Dhahran, Jan. 9, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) said it will launch “Ithra Spain Cultural Days” from Jan. 12 to Jan. 31, 2026, featuring 130 cultural, performing and theatrical events showcasing Spanish culture at its headquarters in Dhahran. Ithra said the programme is part of its mission to strengthen cultural and civilizational exchange, and will include workshops, interactive experiences, dialogue sessions, thea

Smoke rises in the city after Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 9, 2026. REUTERS Moscow, Jan. 9, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Russia’s military said it fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine overnight in response to what it described as an attempted Ukrainian drone strike last month on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, an allegation Kyiv has denied. It was the second time Russi

Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on January 9, 2026. Social Media/via REUTERS Paris, Jan. 9, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iran was largely cut off from the outside world on Friday after authorities blacked out the internet to curb growing unrest, as video showed buildings and vehicles ablaze in anti-government protests in several cities. In a televi

Riyadh, Jan 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) reported 609 violations of the Civil Aviation Law in 2025, resulting in more than SAR13.8 million in fines issued to airlines, licensed companies and individuals, according to its annual report. GACA said 404 violations were recorded against air carriers for failing to comply with instructions issued by the authority. These violations resulted in fines exceeding SAR6.7 milli

SPA Riyadh, Jan 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched the Package Preference Phase on the Nusuk Hajj platform for the 1447 AH (2026) Hajj season, targeting pilgrims from countries included in the Direct Hajj Program, the ministry said. The phase allows prospective pilgrims to review and compare available service packages based on content, service level and cost. Users can select and rank up to five preferred packages before th