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Riyadh, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a congratulatory message to King Willem – Alexander of the Netherlands on the occasion of his country’s Liberation Day, state news agency SPA reported. King Salman wished the Dutch monarch continues health and happiness, and the government and people of the Netherlands further progress and prosperity. [Photography: Courtesy of SPA]

RIYADH/PARIS, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday condemned Iran’s strikes on the United Arab Emirates, describing them as “unjustified and unacceptable” and pledging continued French support for the UAE and regional allies. “As it has done since the start of the conflict, France will continue to support its allies in the Emirates and in the region for the defence of their territory”. – President Emmanuel Macron, post on X. Macron c

RIYADH, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Monday the kingdom’s concern over the ongoing military escalation in region, calling for de – escalation and restraint and urging support for Pakistani mediation and diplomatic efforts to reach a political solution that preserve further tensions and instability. In a statement, the ministry said such tensions do not serve the interests of the region or the world. The ministry

RIYADH, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman spoke by phone on Monday with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which he expressed the kingdom’s strong condemnation and denunciation of what he described as unjustified Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates. Crown Prince Mohammed reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s full support for the UAE in defending its security and stability, according

RIYADH, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi food and dairy company Almarai is participating in Saudi Environment Week, held in Riyadh from May 3 to 9, 2026, an event organized by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture under the theme “Your Impact is Green”. The week – long event aims to raise environmental awareness, protect natural resources and highlight national initiatives that support sustainability and quality of life. At the opening ceremony, Almarai

Photography | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, May 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation and denunciation, in the strongest terms, of the Iranian targeting — through missiles and drones — of civilian and economic facilities in the United Arab Emirates, as well as a tanker belonging to an Emirati company. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency this evening, the Ministry sa

RIYADH, May 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A fire broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone after a drone attack launched from Iran, authorities in Fujairah said. Fujairah Civil Defence teams began responding immediately and were continuing efforts to bring the fire under control, the authorities said. They urged the public not to spread rumours and to rely only on official sources for information.

SABN RIYADH, May 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The UAE Defence Ministry said it detected four cruise missiles launched from Iran towards the country, adding that three were intercepted over the UAE’s territorial waters while a fourth fell into the sea. The ministry said sounds heard in various areas across the country were the result of the successful interception of the aerial threats.

RIYADH, May 4 — Saudi Arabia’s environmental sector signed around 44 agreements and memorandums of cooperation with universities and government, private and nonprofit entities during Environment Week 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening partnerships and advancing environmental sustainability targets. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Mansour bin Hilal Al-Mushaiti, according to the official statement. The agreements i

RIYADH, May 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - An explosion and fire struck a South Korean-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, South Korea’s foreign ministry said. The Panama-flagged ship was carrying 24 crew members, including six South Koreans, and was docked near the United Arab Emirates when the blast occurred, the ministry said. No casualties were reported. The cause of the explosion and fire was not immediately known, and the government was checking details o

RIYADH, May 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and the importance of continued bilateral coordination and consultation in a phone call, state media reported. [Photography | Courtesy of SPA]

Photography | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, May 3 — Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) has been honored for planting 2 million seedlings, as the Kingdom highlights environmental sustainability efforts during Saudi Environment Week 2026. The recognition was presented by Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Mansour bin Hilal Al-Mushaiti, according to the official statement. Officials said the recognition reflects MODON’s

Photography | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, May 4 — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife Development signed two memorandums of understanding during Environment Week in Riyadh to strengthen cooperation in wildlife and biodiversity. The agreements were signed with the National Academy for the Environment and the Saudi Rural Academy, according to the official statement. The memorandum with the National Academy for the Environment aims to enhance cooperation on projects and init

Photography | Courtesy of SPA TABUK, May 3 — A total of 13 government and private entities in Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region participated in Environment Week 2026, presenting environmental products and initiatives under the slogan “Your Green Impact.” The five-day event, organized by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s branch in the region, was held at Park Mall and drew strong visitor attendance, according to the official statement. Participating entities used

Photography | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, May 4 — Saudi Arabia’s Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Environment Fund during Environment Week, as the Kingdom seeks to strengthen cooperation on environmental protection and resource management. The signing took place in the presence of Environment, Water and Agriculture Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadley. The agreement aims to establish a framework for cooperatio

Photography | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, May 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Motorsport Company said it will hold a press conference in Paris on Tuesday to unveil the route of the 2027 Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia, which will mark the event’s eighth consecutive edition in the kingdom. The company, which markets the Saudi Dakar Rally under the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and with oversight from the sports ministry, said the conference will present details of the