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United States Department of State logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration RIYADH, May 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration approved more than $8.6 billion in military sales to Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Israel after bypassing congressional review, the State Department said on Friday. The department said Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that an emer

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi attends a meeting with in Cairo, Egypt, on September 9, 2025.Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters RIYADH, May 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a series of phone calls on Friday with several regional counterparts, including the foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan, Tasnim reported. Araghchi briefed them on the latest developments in efforts to end the war involvi

RIYADH, May 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a travel ban on Emirati nationals travelling to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq in light of current regional developments. The ministry also called on UAE nationals currently in those countries to expedite their immediate return to the United Arab Emirates. It urged Emiratis in Iran, Lebanon and Iraq to contact the ministry on +97180044444 as part of precautionary measures aimed at safeguardin

Buildings destroyed during an Israeli military operation in southern Lebanon, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Aziz Taher PARIS, April 30 - The Israeli military warned residents of eight Lebanese towns outside of the "buffer zone" to leave their homes immediately on Thursday ahead of strikes. The "buffer zone" in southern Lebanon was occupied by Israeli troops before a ceasefire that was announced earlier this month but has failed to fully halt hostilities. More than 2,500 people h

ABU DHABI, April 28 — Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi said its Formula Rossa rollercoaster has received a new Guinness World Records title for the highest speed achieved by a rollercoaster launch in the world. The park said the ride accelerates from a standstill to 240 kilometres per hour in 4.9 seconds through a single launch. The achievement gives Formula Rossa a fresh global distinction and reinforces Ferrari World’s position among major international theme parks. Sinc

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during the Bahraini monarch’s visit to the United Arab Emirates, state media reported. The meeting was also attended by UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the report

The 465-foot superyacht "Nord", linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov is seen in Hong Kong, China, October 20, 2022. REUTERS/Donny Kwok RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov was able to transit the Strait of Hormuz after maintenance in Dubai because neither Iran nor the United States objected, a source close to Mordashov said on Tuesday. The yacht, Nord, crossed the strait on Saturday on an

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Bahrain's King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa ahead of an exceptional meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the first in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since their states became a front in the Iran war two months ago, In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2026. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS RIYADH, April 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a

DUBAI, April 28 — The Creators Gathering opened in Dubai on Monday, bringing together more than 1,000 content creators, media professionals and industry experts to discuss the future of the Arab content economy. Organised by Creators HQ, the event featured panel discussions and workshops aimed at helping creators improve skills, expand digital capabilities and enhance the quality of Arabic content across online platforms. A key announcement at the event was the launch of Rish

The 465-foot superyacht "Nord", linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov is seen in Hong Kong, China, October 20, 2022. REUTERS/Donny Kwok RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to shipping data, becoming one of the few vessels to transit the waterway amid restrictions tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Nord, a 142-metre yacht valued a

RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Bahrain revoked the citizenship of people accused of expressing sympathy for and praising Iran’s actions during the recent conflict, the interior ministry said. The ministry said the measure also applied to the families of those accused. Bahrain was among several countries in the region that restricted information about Iranian strikes during the war and arrested residents and foreigners accused of filming them. Authorities also

RIYADH, April 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which they discussed regional developments and efforts aimed at de-escalation and easing tensions in the region. 📷 | SPA

RIYADH, April 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Kuwait announced the reopening of its airspace at Kuwait International Airport and the gradual resumption of flight operations after a temporary precautionary suspension of air traffic imposed on Feb. 28 due to regional developments. Kuwait’s civil aviation authority said technical teams had begun maintenance and repair work on facilities and operational equipment damaged by Iranian attacks and affiliated factions, and said the

Sailors handle line during a replenishment-at-sea with Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Arctic on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush in the Indian Ocean, on April 19.Seaman Apprentice Lucas Krug/Digital/U.S. Navy RIYADH, April 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The U.S. aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush was in the Indian Ocean as of Tuesday, according to photos posted on a U.S. Defense Department website. Its presence could give

📷| WAM RIYADH, April 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa discussed bilateral ties, cooperation in development and economic fields, and Middle East developments during Al-Sharaa’s working visit to the UAE. Al-Sharaa condemned Iranian attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in the UAE and other countries in the region, saying they violated sovereignty and international law and u

📷 | SPA JEDDAH, April 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Jeddah on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and discuss regional developments, state media reported. The two leaders explored opportunities to support and develop cooperation between the two countries across various fields and coordinated efforts regarding the latest issues in the region. The meeting was attended by senior Saudi off

WASHINGTON, April 21 — U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering a request from the United Arab Emirates central bank for a currency swap to help secure dollar liquidity for the oil-rich economy amid the Iran conflict. In an interview with CNBC, Trump said he was surprised the UAE would need such assistance, but made clear he was open to the prospect. “I mean I’m surprised because they are really rich,” Trump said. He added that he would be willing to help the UAE if

RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has ordered the government to immediately take measures against those deemed a threat to national security, including stripping citizenship from those "who don't deserve it," the state-run Bahrain News Agency reported. The king ordered action against "those who have betrayed the nation or undermined its security and stability," the agency said. "The situation is still delicate," he was quo

QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facilities, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY LONDON, April 18 — It could take about two years for Middle East energy output disrupted by the conflict in the region to return to pre-war levels, International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol said in an interview published on Friday. Birol told Switzerland’s Neue Zue