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SPA Riyadh, December 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet reiterated on Tuesday that the Kingdom would not hesitate to take necessary measures to confront any threats to its national security and said it hoped the United Arab Emirates would respond to Yemen’s request for the withdrawal of Emirati forces from Yemen within 24 hours, according to a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Cabinet session, chaired by Custodian of the Two Ho

December 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday it would terminate the remaining counterterrorism personnel in Yemen of its own volition, citing recent developments and their potential implications for the safety and effectiveness of counterterrorism missions, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The ministry said the UAE has participated as part of the Arab Coalition since 2015 in support of legitimacy in Yem

Riyadh, December 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia said actions taken by the United Arab Emirates in Yemen were a threat to the Kingdom’s national security and called on the UAE to comply with a Yemeni request for all its forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, citing a foreign ministry statement. The foreign ministry said it was disappointed by what it described as UAE pressure on forces of Yemen’s Southern Transitiona

The Kremlin reflected in the Moskva River in central Moscow, Russia, December 29, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov MOSCOW, Dec. 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Kremlin said on Monday that Ukraine should withdraw its troops from parts of the Donbas region it still controls if it wants peace, warning that Kyiv could lose more territory if no agreement is reached. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on Sun

SPA RIYADH, Dec. 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the Dakar Rally 2026 on January 3 for the seventh consecutive year, marking the opening round of the FIA-FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, with wide international participation reflecting the Kingdom’s growing profile as a global motorsports destination. The rally will feature around 433 vehicles, with approximately 812 competitors representing 69 nationalities. The new route will start

SPA MAKKAH, Dec. 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Umm Al-Qura University is participating in the Makkah Winter Season through its Cultural Front, presenting more than 5,500 artifacts, over 21,000 manuscripts, and a collection of archaeological inscriptions documenting the history of the Holy Capital. The Cultural Front offers a comprehensive cultural experience reflecting Makkah’s rich heritage and the university’s role in preserving and disseminating knowledge. Through spec

SPA ALULA, Dec. 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Madrasat Addeera in the AlUla Governorate is offering specialized training programs and workshops aimed at developing the skills of local youth in traditional crafts and arts, supporting the preservation of cultural heritage while connecting it to contemporary life. The school focuses on empowering girls by teaching craft skills rooted in ancestral trades and presenting them in modern forms that create sustainable and creative

SPA MADINAH, Dec. 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Executive Director of the International Dates Council, toured several date factories in Madinah, reviewing operations and production lines as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Kingdom’s dates sector. During the tour, Princess Sarah reviewed production stages, technologies used for sorting and packaging, quality control standards, and product development initiatives al

SPA AL-JOUF, Dec. 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, inaugurated a central nursery and wild seed research and production station in the Al-Jouf region, aimed at enhancing vegetation cover and environmental sustainability within the reserve. Spanning 1,600 hectares, the project includes advanc

RIYADH, Dec. 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The National Cybersecurity Authority has launched the “Tahqaq” service, aimed at enabling members of the public to safely and proactively verify the reliability of circulated links before accessing them. The authority said the initiative forms part of its strategic programs to empower individuals to strengthen cybersecurity awareness and protection. According to the authority, the “Tahqaq” service allows users to scan suspicious

RIYADH, Dec. 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Board of Grievances has opened registration for its inaugural Judicial Intelligence Hackathon, an initiative aimed at developing innovative solutions to enhance judicial efficiency, streamline workflows and improve judicial outcomes through modern technology. Registration will run from December 28, 2025, to January 9, 2026. The hackathon is open to specialists, experts and university students, who are required to participate

SPA RIYADH, Dec. 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi falconer Amina Al-Anzi from the Northern Borders Region has documented her journey in breeding and training falcons, turning a childhood passion into a practice based on learning, patience and gradual development, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Speaking to the Saudi Press Agency, Al-Anzi said her interest in falcons began several years ago during her childhood, when she watched them at festivals. After acquiring h

SPA RIYADH, Dec. 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Seven qualifying rounds for local owners were held on Saturday as part of the Melwah competition at the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025, the world’s largest gathering of falcons. The festival is organized by the Saudi Falcons Club at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, and runs from December 25 to January 10, with broad participation from local and international falconers. Saturday marked the third day of compe

spa RIYADH, Dec. 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Al-Huwayett Program was launched on Friday in the historic Adhuwaihrah District as part of the Diriyah Season 25/26 programs, organizers said. Located in one of Diriyah’s most prominent heritage districts, Adhuwaihrah is known for its cultural and educational character and has played a key role in shaping Diriyah’s urban landscape since its earliest days. The program, which welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00

SPA RIYADH, Dec. 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Kings’ and Princes’ Cups Horse Racing Festival officially began on Thursday evening at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. The opening night featured four races, starting with the Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Cup (Grade 2 – Local), a 1,600-meter race for three-year-olds with a prize of SAR700,000. This was followed by the Prince Badr bin Abdulaziz Cup for mares (Grade 2 – Local), a 1,800-meter contest offering a purse of SA

SPA RIYADH, December 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Dakar Rally has evolved into a global motorsport event defined by endurance, exploration and adaptation, spanning nearly five decades and four continents since its inception. The rally’s history has unfolded across three main phases: its original years in Africa, a subsequent period in South America, and its current chapter hosted in Saudi Arabia. Throughout these transitions, the event has combined technological deve

SPA AL-MAKHWAH, December 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The continuous year-round flow of water in the village of Thee Ain, located in Al-Makhwah Governorate, is maintained through an ancient irrigation system that channels water from a natural spring known as Al-Qalla, situated at the highest point of the village. Water from the spring is directed through a carved rocky channel designed to prevent erosion before cascading through small waterfalls to reach the village’s ag