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Saudi, Qatari Foreign Ministers Review Regional Developments RIYADH, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed the latest developments and their implications for the region. The call also covered Saudi and Qatari efforts to support regional security and st

UAE announces four-day paid holiday for private sector on Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha, May 26–29 (Photography: WAM) ABU DHABI, May 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced that May 26 to 29 will be a paid holiday for all private sector employees on the occasion of Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha, WAM reported. The ministry said the decision was issued in line with the UAE Cabinet resolution on official public holidays.

Riyadh, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a major bombing raid on Iran’s Kharg Island, targeting military sites on the strategic island in the Persian Gulf. In a post on social media, Trump said the U.S. Central Command carried out what he described as one of the most powerful bombing raids in the history of the Middle East. Trump said the operation “totally obliterated every military target” on Kharg Island

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, held a series of calls with international leaders to discuss the latest regional developments and their implications for security and stability. In a phone call with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the two leaders discussed the impact of the ongoing escalation in the region on regional and int

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

Abu Dhabi, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A witness reported hearing repeated explosions near Zayed International Airport on Thursday. The defence ministry said sounds heard in several areas were caused by air defence systems intercepting ballistic missiles and fighter jets intercepting drones and loitering munitions.

US President Donald Trump (C) speaks during a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (C-L) in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Win McNamee/Getty Images Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that “someone from within” Iran’s regime might be the best choice to take power once the U.S.-Israel military campaign is completed. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said Reza Pahlavi, the exiled cr

Dubai, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Long-haul carriers Emirates and Etihad restarted limited flights on Monday after halting operations due to the ongoing war. The airlines, based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, resumed services on Monday afternoon, with flight-tracking data showing Etihad flights moving first. Dubai’s government announced a limited resumption of operations and advised passengers to go to the airport only if contacted directly.

SPA Riyadh, Jan. 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent congratulations to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on the anniversary of his accession to the throne, Saudi state media said. The Crown Prince wished the sultan continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Oman steady progress and prosperity, it said.

SPA RIYADH, December 21, 2025 (SABN) – Saudi Coffee Company, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, has launched the third edition of the Saudi Sip of Excellence (Gems of Saudi) in cooperation with the Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE), the company said. The competition aims to support Saudi coffee farmers, raise crop quality and strengthen the Kingdom’s standing in specialty coffee production, the company said. Saudi Coffee Company said the initiative builds on two e

SPA Abha, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Asir Region and Chairman of its Development Authority, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United States of America, joined local residents in activating the 10KSA initiative aimed at raising awareness on the prevention of all canc