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Saudi Arabia Says Jazan, Najran International Airports Targeted in Attacks, Three Slightly Injured RIYADH, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Tuesday that King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport were targeted in two attacks on Monday evening, leaving three people with minor injuries and causing material damage. GACA said the attacks targeted facilities at both airp

Saudi Arabia Allows Skilled Professionals to Bring Family Members Alongside Work Visa Process RIYADH, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia will allow skilled professionals to bring eligible family members to the Kingdom and obtain their entry visas alongside completion of the work visa process for the head of the household, the Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday. The measure is being implemented in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa Arrives in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Al-Sharaa was received at King Khalid International Airport by Riyadh Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz. Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh Region, and Royal Court Advisor Khalid bin Farid Hadrawi were also among those

Aramco CEO Says Rebuilding Oil Inventories After Hormuz Reopening Could Take Up to Two Years | 📷SPA LONDON, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Aramco President and CEO Amin H. Nasser warned that pressure on global oil markets could intensify until the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, adding that rebuilding inventories while meeting demand could take up to two years. Speaking at the Energy Intelligence Forum 2026 in London, Nasser called for greater coordination among govern

Saudi Arabia Begins Status Correction Procedures for Yemenis Residing Irregularly in Kingdom RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior announced the start of procedures to regularize the status of Yemeni nationals present in the Kingdom through irregular means, following directives from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The move came in response to a request from Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leaders

Mecca Defence Pact Orders Immediate Joint Defence Implementation, Deployment of Agreed Forces to Saudi Arabia | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey agreed on Monday to immediately begin implementing the Mecca Defence Pact’s joint defence commitments, including measures to provide agreed military forces and capabilities and rapidly deploy them in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The decision was taken during an emer

U.S. Mission Issues Security Alert Over Potential Drone or Missile Attacks in Saudi Arabia RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia issued a security alert on Monday urging American citizens in the Kingdom to remain vigilant amid the ongoing security situation and the potential for aerial drone or missile attacks. The Mission strongly encouraged U.S. citizens to remain alert and follow guidance contained in national alerts issued by Saudi

Almarai Q3 Revenue Rises 11% to SAR6.19 Billion RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Almarai Company reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of SAR6.19 billion, up 11% from SAR5.55 billion a year earlier, while net profit rose 1% to SAR617.8 million, the Saudi Press Agency reported. For the first nine months of 2026, revenue increased 10% to SAR18.22 billion from SAR16.61 billion in the same period last year. Nine-month net profit remained broadly stable at SAR1.99 billio

Dozens Quarantined in Siberia After Plague Institute Worker Dies IRKUTSK, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Russian authorities have quarantined dozens of people in Siberia after a laboratory worker at a plague research institute died from pneumonia of unknown origin, while officials said no new cases had been detected and there was no evidence of a laboratory accident. Local media identified the woman as Darya Shipilova, 28, an employee of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research

A sign for the Joy Awards is seen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 18, 2025. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia is set to cancel next year’s Joy Awards, one of Riyadh’s highest-profile entertainment events, as spending pressures and the Iran war weigh on the Kingdom’s developing entertainment sector, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Held each January, the Joy Awards have become a major fixture on Riyadh’s annual

Saudi-Led Coalition Reaffirms Support for Yemeni Forces, Vows Measures Against Houthi Threats RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said it would maintain full operational support for the Yemeni Armed Forces and continue backing the internationally recognized government, while reaffirming Saudi Arabia’s right to take measures against Houthi attacks and threats to maritime navigation. Major General Turki Al-Malki, t

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez poses for a portrait after an interview with The Associated Press at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, June 27, 2022 (AP Photo/Bernant Armangue). MADRID, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called an early national election for Nov. 29 on Monday after his minority government suffered a parliamentary defeat over emergency measures aimed at tackling the country’s housing crisis. The decision follows w

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until Seven Conditions Are Met PARIS, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until seven conditions contained in a June interim agreement with the United States are met, parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said, according to Iranian state media. Qalibaf said Tehran’s position was tied to what he called the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and rejected what he d

Saudi-Led Coalition Vows Continued Support for Yemeni Forces, Measures to Deter Houthi Attacks RIYADH, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said on Sunday it would continue providing full operational support to the Yemeni armed forces and backing the internationally recognized government, while affirming Saudi Arabia’s right to take measures to deter Houthi attacks and protect its sovereignty. Coalition spokesman Major Ge

King Salman Invites Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim to Second GCC-EU Summit in Saudi Arabia RIYADH, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a written message to Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, inviting him to participate in the second Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-European Union (EU) Summit that Saudi Arabia will host in October, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Ambassador to Qa

Saudi Interior Minister Receives Russian Ambassador Sergey Kozlov on Farewell Visit | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov on Sunday at the ministry’s headquarters, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Kozlov paid the farewell visit as he concluded his tenure as his country’s ambassador to the Kingdom. Prince Abdulaz