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State of Qatar Condemns Houthi Attacks on King Khalid International Airport and Saudi Airlines Aircraft
State of Qatar Condemns Houthi Attacks on King Khalid International Airport and Saudi Airlines Aircraft DOHA, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The State of Qatar condemned Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia and a Saudi Airlines aircraft that caused deaths, injuries and material damage, according to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement issued on Friday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the attacks “in the strongest possible
Oct 101 min read
Saudi Arabia Affirms Right to Defend Its Territory at UN Security Council After Houthi Attacks
Saudi Arabia Affirms Right to Defend Its Territory at UN Security Council After Houthi Attacks RIYADH, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia affirmed its right to defend its territory and sovereignty and protect its citizens and residents after Houthi attacks on civilian and vital facilities, calling on the UN Security Council on Friday to halt attacks threatening the Kingdom and international navigation. Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United
Oct 103 min read
Mongolian Falcon Sets SAR1.4 Million Record at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition
Mongolian Falcon Sets SAR1.4 Million Record at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A Mongolian falcon sold for SAR1.4 million at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition on October 9, setting the highest price in the history of the Mongolian falcon auction, SPA reported. The fifth auction session recorded sales of SAR1,651,000 across three young falcons. The first two fetched SAR151,000 and
Oct 101 min read
Saudi Civil Defense Urges Caution as Thunderstorms Forecast Across Most Regions Through Wednesday
Saudi Civil Defense Urges Caution as Thunderstorms Forecast Across Most Regions Through Wednesday RIYADH, Oct 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and avoid valleys and flood-prone areas as thunderstorms are expected to continue across most regions of the Kingdom through Wednesday. Civil Defense advised people to remain in safe locations, refrain from swimming in floodwaters and follow offic
Oct 101 min read
Romania Condemns Houthi Attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport
Romania Condemns Houthi Attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Romania strongly condemned Houthi attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport that killed and injured citizens and residents of various nationalities, SPA reported. In a statement, Romania said attacks targeting civilians and vital infrastructure were completely unacceptable. It offered condolences
Oct 91 min read
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Foils Attempt to Smuggle 51,163 Captagon Pills at Al-Haditha Port
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Foils Attempt to Smuggle 51,163 Captagon Pills at Al-Haditha Port RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority thwarted an attempt to smuggle 51,163 Captagon pills concealed inside an incoming truck at Al-Haditha Port, SPA reported. Hamoud Al-Harbi, spokesperson for the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, reaffirmed its commitment to tightening customs controls across all border crossings to combat contra
Oct 91 min read
Lufthansa Group and Three Indian Airlines Suspend Riyadh Flights After Houthi Attacks
An aircraft of German air carrier Lufthansa takes off from Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, Germany, April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Lufthansa Group, IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air announced flight suspensions and cancellations affecting Riyadh on Thursday as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis renewed threats against airlines after claiming an attack on the Saudi capital’s airport. Lufthansa Group’s airlines would sus
Oct 91 min read
Red Sea Museum Opens Matilde Marín’s “Photographing Distance” Exhibition in Historic Jeddah
Red Sea Museum Opens Matilde Marín’s “Photographing Distance” Exhibition in Historic Jeddah | 📷SPA JEDDAH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Argentine artist Matilde Marín’s “Photographing Distance” exhibition has opened at Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah, marking its Saudi debut, SPA reported. The exhibition runs through December 31. Photography and video installations feature lighthouses around the world, including in Jeddah and Yanbu. The works explore their role
Oct 91 min read
Mongolian Falcon Fetches SAR600,000 at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition Auction
Mongolian Falcon Fetches SAR600,000 at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition Auction | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A Mongolian falcon sold for SAR600,000 at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, the highest price paid for a single falcon at this year’s event so far, SPA reported. Sales of three Mongolian falcons totalled SAR1,190,000 in the fourth auction session. Bidding for the top-selling falcon opened at SAR100,000
Oct 91 min read
Three Saudis Killed in Two Attacks on Riyadh Airport, Aviation Authority Says
Three Saudis Killed in Two Attacks on Riyadh Airport, Aviation Authority Says RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Three Saudi nationals were killed and several citizens and residents of different nationalities were injured in two attacks on King Khalid International Airport on Thursday, October 8, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Friday. Airport operations have resumed and air traffic has returned to normal, the authority said. It is con
Oct 91 min read
Three Saudis Killed in Attacks on King Khalid International Airport, GACA Says
Three Saudis Killed in Attacks on King Khalid International Airport, GACA Says RIYADH, Oct 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Three Saudi nationals were killed and several people were injured in two attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Friday. GACA said in a statement on X that the first attack targeted airport facilities, while the second struck an aircraft belonging to Saudi state carrie
Oct 91 min read
Saudi Arabia, UAE Sign MoU on Rail Connectivity, Electricity Interconnection
Saudi Arabia, UAE Sign MoU on Rail Connectivity, Electricity Interconnection RIYADH, Oct 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates signed a memorandum of understanding in Riyadh on Thursday aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation in rail connectivity, infrastructure and energy integration. The MoU was signed by UAE Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi and Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy and Ministe
Oct 91 min read
Saudi, Bahraini Interior Ministers Co-Chair Fifth Security Coordination Committee Meeting
Saudi, Bahraini Interior Ministers Co-Chair Fifth Security Coordination Committee Meeting | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Bahrain’s Minister of Interior General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa co-chaired the fifth meeting of the Security Coordination Committee of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council on Thursday via videoconference. Prince Abdulaziz said the meeting ai
Oct 82 min read
Bahrain Crown Prince Discusses Energy, Industry and Trade Cooperation With Saudi Officials
Bahrain Crown Prince Discusses Energy, Industry and Trade Cooperation With Saudi Officials | 📷SPA MANAMA, October 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, discussed cooperation in energy, industry and trade with Saudi officials on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. He received Saudi Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister
Oct 81 min read
Saudi Team Lynx Wins STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore
Saudi Team Lynx Wins STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore | 📷SPA SINGAPORE, October 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Lynx, a Saudi team from Dhahran, took first place at the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore, where Saudi teams also won awards for team identity and project management and the Knockout Competition title, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The finals ran from September 29 to October 7, 2026. Lynx received the Team Identity Award, while Baz, from Jeddah
Oct 81 min read
Trump Says He Deserves Nobel Peace Prize but Questions His Chances
US President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he walks out to depart for Texas via the Marine One helicopter from the White House in Washington, D.C., US, October 7, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON, October 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump questioned whether the Norwegian Nobel Committee would choose him for this year’s peace prize, while arguing that his involvement in international conflicts deserved the award, Reuters reported. Speakin
Oct 82 min read
Saudi Culture Minister Announces Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs at Istituto Marangoni Riyadh
Saudi Culture Minister Announces Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs at Istituto Marangoni Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, October 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture, Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, has announced the introduction of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at Istituto Marangoni’s Riyadh campus, expanding its offering beyond diploma programs and professional courses, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Applications open on
Oct 82 min read
Saudi Falcons Exhibition Expands 2026 Visitor Experiences With Hiking, Marine Fishing and 12 Melwah Races
Saudi Falcons Exhibition Expands 2026 Visitor Experiences With Hiking, Marine Fishing and 12 Melwah Races | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 has expanded its visitor experiences this year with hiking, marine fishing, heritage activities and 12 Melwah races, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The exhibition has broadened its nature, adventure and outdoor offerings, including a marine fishing experience
Oct 81 min read
Iranian Official Says ‘Illegal Routes’ in Strait of Hormuz to Be Blocked Soon
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, October 6, 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/via WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS DUBAI, Oct 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran plans to block what it describes as “illegal routes” through the Strait of Hormuz, an adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps told the semi-official Fars News Agency, referring to southern passages near Oman’s coast. Mohammadreza Naqdi said the rou
Oct 82 min read
Saudi-Led Coalition Says Ballistic Missile Launch Platform Used in Riyadh Attack Destroyed in Sana’a
Saudi-Led Coalition Says Ballistic Missile Launch Platform Used in Riyadh Attack Destroyed in Sana’a RIYADH, Oct 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said it destroyed the ballistic missile launch platform used in the attack on Riyadh, Official Spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said on Wednesday. Al-Malki said the platform was destroyed in Sana’a while preparations were underway for an imminent attack toward Saudi Arabia. The S
Oct 71 min read
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