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Saudi crown prince, Bahrain king discuss regional security and maritime alliance RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa discussed regional developments and security efforts during a telephone call on Thursday. King Hamad congratulated the crown prince on the establishment of the multinational maritime defence alliance and Saudi Arabia’s selection as its leader and permanent headquarters

Kuwait says it intercepted Iranian drones targeting military facilities KUWAIT CITY, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait intercepted Iranian drones attempting to strike military and critical facilities on Friday morning, with falling debris causing material damage but no casualties, the Kuwaiti Army said. A military spokesperson said the incoming targets were destroyed before reaching their intended locations. Iranian forces said Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base had been tar

Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Jordan RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned Iranian attacks against Kuwait and Jordan, including a strike on a company site in northern Kuwait that killed an employee. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the attacks violated international law and principles of good neighbourly relations. Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its solidarity with Kuwait and Jordan and supported measures taken by both countries i

Saudi Arabia condemns drone attack on ships at Egypt’s Damietta Port RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned a drone attack that caused a fire aboard two ships at Damietta Port in northern Egypt. The Saudi Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s solidarity with Egypt and its support for measures taken to protect the country’s sovereignty, security and interests. Source: SPA

Saudi crown prince offers condolences after earthquake in Japan RIYADH, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman offered his condolences to Japan’s Emperor Naruhito following the deadly earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture. The crown prince expressed sympathy to the victims’ families and the people of Japan. He also wished for the safe return of those missing and a swift recovery for the injured. Source: SPA

King Salman sends condolences to Japan after Kumamoto earthquake RIYADH, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman sent condolences to Japan’s Emperor Naruhito following an earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture in the country’s southwest. King Salman expressed sympathy to the families of those killed and wished for the safe return of the missing and a rapid recovery for the injured. Source: SPA

Fourteen countries back plans for Saudi-led maritime defence alliance | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Fourteen countries issued a joint declaration supporting plans for a Saudi-led maritime defence alliance covering the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait and Gulf of Aden. Saudi Arabia would become the founding and leading member of the alliance and host its headquarters under arrangements discussed at a Defence Ministry meeting on Thursday. The declaration w

July full moon lights up Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders ARAR, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Clear skies offered residents and photographers across Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region an unobstructed view of July’s full moon on Wednesday. Adnan Khalifa, a member of the Astronomy and Space Club, said the July full moon is known in some North American Indigenous traditions as the “Buck Moon” or “Deer Moon,” referring to the period when male deer begin growing new an

Diriyah awards SAR2.7 billion contract for Waldorf Astoria complex | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Diriyah Company awarded a SAR2.7 billion contract for the construction of a Waldorf Astoria hotel and mixed-use complex to a Saudi joint venture. Hassan Allam Construction Saudi Limited and Urbacon Saudi Company, a subsidiary of UCC Holding, will deliver the project. The Waldorf Astoria Diriyah will include 160 rooms, 39 suites and a presidential suite acr

A Houthi follower during a pro-Iran demonstration in Sanaa, April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah RIYADH, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Yemen’s Houthis coordinated with Iraqi armed groups to launch attacks against Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory this week, according to assessments described by two regional officials. The strikes included attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, the centre of the Kingdom’s crude production. The assessments diff

Water jets are fired at a gas tanker after a drone strike at Damietta port in Egypt on Wednesday. Social Media/Reuters PARIS, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A suspected drone struck a floating liquefied natural gas storage facility at an Egyptian port during cargo operations on Wednesday, triggering a fire that spread to a second vessel. British maritime security firm Ambrey said its initial assessment indicated that the facility was hit. Industry sources identified t

Iran warns Cyprus, Bulgaria over possible US use of military bases PARIS, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran warned Cyprus and Bulgaria that permitting military bases on their territory to support potential U.S. attacks would amount to participation in aggression against the Islamic Republic. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi raised the issue in separate telephone calls with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava P

Makkah commission maps 20,000 sites, analyses nine million traffic images during Hajj | 📷spa MAKKAH, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Makkah authorities used geospatial technology to manage data for more than 20,000 landmarks and services and analyse nine million traffic images during the 1447 AH Hajj season. The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites deployed the data to track movement, monitor roads and crowds and provide updated information to operational t

UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities ABU DHABI, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates condemned renewed drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory towards oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The UAE Foreign Ministry described the attempted strikes as a violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to the Kingdom’s security and stability. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support

Bahrain supports Saudi right to respond to attacks launched from Iraq MANAMA, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain expressed support for measures taken by Saudi Arabia in response to repeated attacks launched from Iraqi territory against the Kingdom’s oil and critical facilities. Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry said the attacks were carried out by groups it described as Iran-backed terrorist militias. The ministry also backed Saudi Arabia’s response against specific targ

Al-Khobar turns traffic circles into record of Saudi history | 📷SPA AL-KHOBAR, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Roundabouts and public squares across Al-Khobar are taking on a second role beyond managing traffic, using architecture and public art to trace Saudi Arabia’s history and changing urban identity. Among the largest is the Vision 2030 Roundabout on Al-Khobar Corniche. Spanning 11,300 square metres, the installation comprises 84 units forming images of King Salm

Egypt says attacks on Saudi Arabia, Jordan threaten regional security CAIRO, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Egypt condemned attacks on oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia and strikes against Jordan, warning that the escalation posed risks to regional security and global energy stability. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry described the attacks as violations of national sovereignty and international law and rejected assaults on civilian and critical infrastructure. Cairo

UAE climber Fatima Al Awadhi becomes youngest Arab to reach above 7,000 metres | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi has become the youngest Arab to reach an elevation above 7,000 metres and the first Emirati to summit Lenin Peak in Kyrgyzstan. Al Awadhi, 19, reached the 7,134-metre summit in the Pamir Mountains on July 18 without supplementary oxygen, completing her highest ascent to date. The expedition la