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Aldar Unveils AED6 Billion Yas Point On Yas Island | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, July 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Aldar unveiled Yas Point, a new AED6 billion waterfront destination on the northern side of Yas Island. The development is planned as a fully integrated beachfront community connected to Yas Island’s wider entertainment, lifestyle and tourism offering. Yas Point will include a five-star resort hotel, branded residences, an international school, retail, dining and leisu

Princess Iman Expecting Second Child AMMAN, July 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jordan’s Princess Iman and her husband Jameel Alexander Thermiotis are expecting their second child, Queen Rania announced on Instagram. Queen Rania shared the news with a family silhouette photo and wrote that “the grandchildren club is growing.” The announcement follows the birth of Princess Iman and Thermiotis’ daughter Amina in February 2025. Amina is now set to become a big sister. The Jor

Egypt's Mohamed Salah waves as Egypt's national team is welcomed by fans at El Alamein International Airport upon its return from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ahead of an official reception by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in El Dabaa, Egypt. REUTERS/Mohamed Abdel Ghany ALAMEIN, Egypt, July 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Thousands of supporters welcomed Egypt’s national football team home on Friday after the Pharaohs completed the country’s strongest World Cup campaign. Crow

Esports World Cup 2026 Opens In Paris PARIS, July 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Esports World Cup 2026 began in Paris, opening seven weeks of competition at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles through August 23. The tournament brings together leading esports clubs and players from around the world. EWC 2026 features 25 tournaments across 24 of the world’s most prominent games. The event also includes fan events, entertainment and interactive experiences aimed at gaming aud

Crown Prince sends message of condolences to Kuwait’s Amir over Sheikh Ali Al-Sabah’s passing RIYADH, July 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a message of condolences to Kuwait’s Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah over the passing of Sheikh Ali Humoud Al-Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah. The Crown Prince extended his condolences and sincere sympathy to the Kuwaiti Amir and the family of the deceased.

Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan RIYADH, July 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced in the strongest terms repeated Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, the Foreign Ministry said. The ministry renewed Saudi Arabia’s categorical rejection of Iran’s violation of the sovereignty of “brotherly countries.” It also said Iran’s actions continued to threaten the security and stability of the region. Saudi A

Saudi, Canadian Defence Ministers Meet In Jeddah | SPA JEDDAH, July 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty in Jeddah on Thursday. The two ministers reviewed Saudi-Canadian relations and discussed cooperation in the military and defence fields, as well as regional developments and efforts to promote security and stability.

Emirates To Add A380 On Dubai-Delhi Route DUBAI, July 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Emirates will introduce its flagship Airbus A380 on the Dubai-Delhi route from October 25, making the Indian capital the airline’s third A380 destination in India. The carrier said the four-class A380 will include Premium Economy. It will operate alongside Emirates’ retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 aircraft on three other daily services to Delhi. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and

Damage to the building following the strikes, July 9, 2026. 2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS TEHRAN, July 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Satellite images showed damage to an Iranian port building in Sarkhur Tahruyi on Iran’s southern coast after U.S. strikes, CNN reported. The images, taken two days apart, showed the site before and after the strikes. The U.S. military said its latest strikes were aimed at keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. The strikes targeted Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India, on May 15.Elke Scholiers/Getty Images TEHRAN, July 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls with his counterparts in Turkey and Oman on Thursday amid renewed conflict in the region. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the ministers reviewed the latest regional developments, particularly recent events in the Strait of

Crown Prince, Canadian prime minister review ties and witness signing of three MoUs | spa JEDDAH, July 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, where an official reception ceremony was held followed by a session of talks. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations, areas of cooperation and opportunities for development across several sectors. They also discussed the latest regi

Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong Discuss AI Partnership | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha met Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu to discuss expanding cooperation between the Kingdom and Hong Kong. The two sides reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation in technology and artificial intelligence. They also discussed advancing economic partnerships to create new opportunities for techno

Saudi, Turkish Ministers Discuss Climate Action | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met Turkish Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum in Riyadh to discuss climate cooperation. Kurum is also president-designate of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which Türkiye will host in Antalya in November 2026. The

Saudi, Canadian Ministers Discuss Gulf Tensions | 📷SPA JEDDAH, July 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Jeddah to review bilateral relations and discuss ways to expand cooperation and partnership between Saudi Arabia and Canada. The two ministers discussed regional developments, including Iranian violations targeting tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on several co

Qatar Holds Regional Calls As Gulf Tensions Rise DOHA, July 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Qatar’s foreign minister held separate high-level calls with Iranian, Saudi and Emirati officials on Thursday as U.S.-Iran strikes continued for a second day and targeted Gulf states including Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. Qatar’s foreign minister received a call from his Iranian counterpart to discuss the latest regional developments, according to Qatar’s News Agency. Doha condemned att

Crowds Gather In Mashhad For Khamenei Funeral MASHHAD, July 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Large crowds gathered in the Iranian city of Mashhad ahead of the burial ceremony for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iranian media reported. Crowds moved along the route of the funeral procession, though the vehicle carrying the bodies of Khamenei and his family members had not yet arrived, according to Iranian media. Mourners headed toward the Imam Reza Shrine, where Khamen