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Crude oil depots, in Al Ahmadi, Kuwait, December 11, 2023. REUTERS/Nicolas Economou RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait has begun reducing production at several oil fields after storage facilities reached capacity for unsold crude, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The report said the country is also discussing further limits to oil production and refining activity, potentially reducing output to levels

PHOTO: Cooper aboard aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, February 7, 2026. U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sonny Escalante/Handout via REUTERS RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iranian forces launched seven attack drones targeting civilian residential areas in Bahrain on Thursday night, U.S. Central Command commander Adm. Brad Cooper said on Friday. Cooper said the drones were directed at neighborhoods in the kingdom.

RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s fiscal position remains strong and economic activity across the Kingdom continues to operate normally, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance said. The spokesperson said the Kingdom’s energy export infrastructure remains resilient. Saudi Arabia also retains the flexibility to utilize multiple export routes, including shipments through the Red Sea, the spokesperson added.

SPA RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile east of Al-Kharj, the Ministry of Defense said on Friday. The announcement was made by the official spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki. No further details were immediately provided.

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 12, 2025 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during qualifying REUTERS/Rula Rouhana RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Formula One is likely to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix as regional conflict continues to affect the Gulf, according to multiple senior sources in the sport’s paddock. The move would reduce the 2026 championship calendar from 24 scheduled rac

An aerial view shows private jets on the tarmac of Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Demand for private jet charters is rising across the Gulf as regional conflict disrupts commercial aviation and restricts access to key airspace corridors. Private aviation operators report a surge in booking requests from travelers seeking to leave the United Arab Emirates and neighboring count

WAM RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Emirates expects to restore its full flight network within days, subject to airspace availability and operational requirements, the airline said on Friday. Following the partial reopening of regional airspace, the carrier is operating a reduced schedule while gradually restoring services across its global network. About 30,000 passengers departed Dubai on Emirates flights on Thursday. By March 7, the airline plans to op

WAM RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE air defense systems detected nine ballistic missiles on Thursday, all of which were intercepted and destroyed, the country’s Ministry of Defence said. The systems also detected 112 drones, intercepting 109 of them, while three drones fell within the country’s territory. Since the start of Iranian attacks, a total of 205 ballistic missiles have been detected, of which 190 were destroyed, while 13 fell into the sea an

WAM RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, who condemned Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates and other countries in the region. During the call, Bolojan said the attacks constitute a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. He affirmed Romania’s solidarity with the UAE and its support for measures tak

Qatar's energy minister Saad al-Kaabi speaks at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on May 20, 2025. Karim Jaafar/AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could force Gulf energy exporters to shut down production within days and push oil prices to $150 a barrel, Qatar’s energy minister Saad al-Kaabi said in an interview with the Financial Times. Al-Kaabi said crude prices could reach $150 within two to three we

SABN RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Three aerial drones struck the United Arab Emirates on Friday, the country’s Defense Ministry said in a statement posted on X. The ministry did not provide details on where the drones fell or whether any damage was caused. The UAE’s air defenses also destroyed nine ballistic missiles and intercepted 109 drones on Friday, the ministry said. Officials added that since the start of the war, a total of 205 ballistic missil

Smoke rises from an explosion in the direction of Ali Al Salem Air Base in Al Jahra, Kuwait, in this screen grab obtained from social media video released on Friday. Reuters RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s armed forces said they launched a new wave of drones targeting U.S. bases in Kuwait, according to a statement carried by the semi-official Iranian Students News Agency. The Iranian military said various types of army ground force drones had targe

SPA RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call from President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas, during which the Palestinian leader expressed solidarity with the Kingdom following Iranian attacks. During the call, Abbas affirmed his country’s support for Saudi Arabia and the measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguar

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, and Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command, speak during a press conference in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday. Octavio Jones/AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Gulf Arab allies are reconsidering their position on the conflict with Iran after coming under attack from Tehran. Hegseth said the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabi

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut, on Friday. Hussein Malla/AP RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Israeli military said it has struck more than 500 targets across Lebanon, including major cities and population centers, as fighting continues in the region. The Israel Defense Forces said it has carried out 27 waves of strikes against the Dahieh area in southern Beirut, which it described as a Hezbollah stronghold. The military s

RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Oil storage facilities across the Gulf region are filling up as crude exports slow sharply amid rising security risks around the Strait of Hormuz, energy analysts said. Few tankers are currently risking transit through the strategic waterway, which is bordered by Iran, due to concerns over potential attacks by drones or rockets. As storage capacity approaches its limits, analysts warn that oil producers in the region may so

SPA RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah has undergone a series of major expansions during the Saudi era aimed at facilitating the movement of worshippers and visitors while preserving its Islamic architectural character. The first Saudi expansion began in 1952 (1372 AH) and continued until 1955 (1375 AH), adding about 16,326 square meters to the mosque and increasing its capacity to nearly 28,000 worshippers. A second expansion

WAM RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates’ Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi warned the public against photographing, publishing or circulating images and videos of incident sites or damage caused by falling projectiles or shrapnel. In a statement, Al Shamsi said disseminating such materials or inaccurate information could incite public panic and create a misleading impression of the country’s actual situation. He said state ins

SPA RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call on Friday from Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, during which they condemned Iranian attacks targeting Gulf Cooperation Council countries. During the call, the two leaders strongly denounced the attacks, describing them as a violatio

PHOTO: An aerial view of the island of Qeshm in the Strait of Hormuz, December 10, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Around 50 French ships are currently blocked in the Persian Gulf and another eight in the Red Sea, France’s transport minister said on Friday, as Paris seeks support to build a coalition to secure shipping in the region. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said 52 vessels were in the Persian Gulf and eight in the Red Se