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Mamoon Al-Qabbani wins first round of Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb 2026 TAIF, July 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The first round of the Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb 2026 concluded on the Al-Mohammediyah track in Taif Governorate, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The round was held under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and in partnership with Jameel Motorsport. A total of 43 male and female drivers competed across 10 categor

Saudi Arabia records 15,591 residency, labor and border violations in one week RIYADH, July 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia recorded 15,591 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom from June 25 to July 1, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Ministry of Interior said the violations included 7,759 residency violations, 4,488 border security violations and 3,344 labor law violations. Border

Iranian officials, foreign dignitaries attend Khamenei funeral TEHRAN, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Senior Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries attended the funeral of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday, CNN reported. The ceremony brought together high-level Iranian figures and foreign representatives who paid tribute to Khamenei. Iranian officials present included Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran’s parliament and chief negotiator in

Al-Nassr appoint Ange Postecoglou as head coach RIYADH, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Al-Nassr have appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach on a two-year deal, Reuters reported. The Saudi Pro League champions announced the appointment on Friday. Postecoglou previously managed Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

Saudi Arabia condemns café bombing in Damascus's Hejaz district that killed and injured a number of people RIYADH, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced the bombing that targeted a cafe in the Hejaz district of the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The bombing resulted in the death and injury of a number of people. In a press release, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the Kingdom’s solidarity with the Syrian

Saudi Crown Prince sends message of congratulations to Belarus president on Independence Day RIYADH, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent a message of congratulations to President Aleksandr Lukashenko of Belarus on his country’s Independence Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Crown Prince wished the Belarusian president continued good health and happiness. He also wished the government and people of Belaru

King Salman sends message of congratulations to Belarus president on Independence Day RIYADH, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to President Aleksandr Lukashenko of Belarus on his country’s Independence Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman wished the Belarusian president continued good health and happiness. He also wished the government and people of Belarus

A picture of Zahra Mohammadi Golpayegani, granddaughter of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is displayed near the coffins of Khamenei and his family members on the day international delegates participate in a farewell ceremony for Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 during Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iran, at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran, Iran July 3, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem TEHRAN, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The body of I

Saudi Film Festival concludes 12th edition in Dhahran | 📷SPA DHAHRAN, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The 12th Saudi Film Festival concluded in Dhahran with an awards ceremony honoring competition winners and a preview of features planned for the next edition, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The festival was organized by the Cinema Association in partnership with the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra, and supported by the Film Commission. The program show

A GlobalEye aircraft, manufactured by Saab Technologies, on static design during the fifth day of Dubai Air Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates November 21, 2019. Picture taken November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Christopher Pike BRUSSELS, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - NATO plans to replace its ageing fleet of U.S.-built AWACS surveillance aircraft with Saab’s GlobalEye jets, four sources told Reuters, in a decision expected to be announced at a NATO summit in Ankara on July 7

Saudi foreign minister offers condolences to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes RIYADH, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil Pinto to offer condolences over the victims of two earthquakes that struck Venezuela, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Faisal expressed Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with the government and people of Venezuela and said the Kingdom stood with t

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 29, 2026 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning her first round match against Serbia's Teodora Kostovic REUTERS/Toby Melville LONDON, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - World number one Aryna Sabalenka has called on Wimbledon to reconsider its ban on pet dogs, adding a lighter but increasingly visible issue to the strict traditions of the grasscourt Grand Slam. The All England Club p

A woman holds an image of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally in Tehran, Iran, May 29, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS DUBAI, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - An Iranian military commander warned the United States and Israel on Thursday against any attack on Iran as the country prepares for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Ali Abdollahi, commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquar

Gas leak from Nord Stream 2 pipeline as seen from an Danish F-16 interceptor jet over Bornholm island, Denmark, September 27, 2022. Danish Defence Command/Forsvaret Ritzau Scanpix/via REUTERS BERLIN, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - German prosecutors have moved one of Europe’s most sensitive sabotage cases closer to trial after indicting a Ukrainian national over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. The man, identified under German privacy rules only as Serhii K, w

Sheikh Hamdan Attends Launch of Dubai Digital Twin Platform | Courtesy of WAM DUBAI, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the launch of the Dubai Digital Twin Platform, a major digital planning project designed to strengthen the emirate’s smart city capabilities. The launch took place during the “Partners in Building the Digital Twin” workshop organized by Dubai Municipality, in the presence of Shei

Jazan Governor Honors Winners of Princess Seetah Award for Responsible Citizenship | 📷SPA AZAN, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jazan Region Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz honored the winners of the Princess Seetah bint Abdulaziz Award for Responsible Citizenship in its fifth edition. The winners were recognized for contributions to social responsibility and community service. The recognition took place during the governor’s reception of Dr. Fahad bin Hamad Al-

Sharjah Institute for Heritage, UAE National Orchestra Discuss Cultural Cooperation | Courtesy of WAM SHARJAH, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Sharjah Institute for Heritage received a delegation from the UAE National Orchestra as the two institutions discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the heritage and music sectors. The delegation was led by UAE National Orchestra Managing Director Sheikha Alia bint Khalid Al Qasimi and included Egyptian composer Hish