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A satellite view of the oil spill on the coast of Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates, October 27, 2026. 2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – An oil spill off the United Arab Emirates has prompted fishing restrictions and beach closures, raising concerns about marine habitats and seawater supplies used by desalination plants. Shipping sources identified the leaking vessel as the crude oil tanker Gem No.2. They said it was struck b

UAE Calls for Dialogue and International Law to Address Regional Crises ABU DHABI, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates called for stronger diplomatic efforts to contain regional tensions, saying dialogue and adherence to international law were essential to resolving ongoing crises. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged political solutions to prevent further escalation and protect regional security and stability. In a statement, the ministry reaf

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Moscow, Russia, October 27, 2026. Iran's Presidential website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A senior Iranian official dismissed ideas presented by Qatari mediators as unacceptable, after another official briefed on the negotiations said Tehran was considering a draft agreement to end the war with the United States and Isra

Saudi and Kuwaiti Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional De-escalation and Houthi Attacks | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia and Kuwait reaffirmed their solidarity in confronting threats to their security and stability as their foreign ministers discussed Houthi attacks on the Kingdom and efforts to ease regional tensions. Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jab

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei attend a meeting with Chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin in Tehran, Iran, October 26, 2026. Iran's Presidential website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS DOHA, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qatar said Iran should st

Saudi Aviation Chief Calls for Regional Coordination as Middle East Passenger Traffic Falls 20% | SPA DOHA, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator called for closer regional coordination and stronger emergency planning as passenger traffic in the Middle East fell approximately 20% in the first eight months of 2026. General Authority of Civil Aviation President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej cited International Air Transport Association data for the

US Forces Ready for Major Iran Operations Within 96 Hours of Trump Order, CNN Reports WASHINGTON, October 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. forces in the Middle East could launch potentially major military operations against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from President Donald Trump, CNN reported, citing two U.S. officials. The officials said sufficient forces were deployed in the region. Potential operations would likely extend beyond limited strikes on rada

Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia Sign Defence Cooperation Accord ANKARA, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia signed an agreement in Doha on Wednesday to expand defence cooperation and strengthen their defensive capabilities, the Turkish Defence Ministry said. The accord covers military exercises and training, alongside cooperation in research and development. It will also support joint efforts to develop the four countries’ i

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Tehran, Iran, October 19, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS RIYADH, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi blamed the United States for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and called for regional disputes to be resolved through diplomacy. Speaking at a joint news conference with Russian Forei

UAE Foreign Minister Condemns Houthi Attacks in Call with Saudi Counterpart RIYADH, October 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan condemned Houthi attacks on civilians and civilian and economic infrastructure in Saudi Arabia during a phone call with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with Saudi Ara

UAE Federal National Council Speaker Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia | 📷wam RIYADH, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE Federal National Council Speaker Saqr Ghobash condemned Houthi attacks on civilians and civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming his country’s solidarity with the Kingdom. In a message to Saudi Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Ghobash described the attacks as a violation

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

Mecca Defence Pact Orders Immediate Joint Defence Implementation, Deployment of Agreed Forces to Saudi Arabia | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey agreed on Monday to immediately begin implementing the Mecca Defence Pact’s joint defence commitments, including measures to provide agreed military forces and capabilities and rapidly deploy them in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The decision was taken during an emer

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until Seven Conditions Are Met PARIS, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until seven conditions contained in a June interim agreement with the United States are met, parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said, according to Iranian state media. Qalibaf said Tehran’s position was tied to what he called the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and rejected what he d

Dubai Crown Prince Praises flydubai Pilot for Courage, Responsibility | 📷WAM DUBAI, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and praised his conduct, describing it as an example of courage, responsibility and care for human life, the Emirates News Agency reported. Sheikh Hamdan, who also serves as UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, said Machchhar had

Morocco’s King Appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as First Woman Prime Minister RABAT, Sept 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Morocco’s King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first woman prime minister after her Authenticity and Modernity Party won the largest number of seats in the September 23 parliamentary election, the royal palace said. The king tasked El Mansouri with forming a new government following the election, in which the Authenti

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Qatar’s Amir discuss regional developments by phone RIYADH, September 29, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday. They reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar and discussed recent developments in the region and efforts to achieve security and stability. Source: SPA

UAE President meets Turkish foreign minister to discuss ties, Middle East | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday to discuss bilateral cooperation and developments in the Middle East, WAM reported. The two discussed ways to strengthen ties between the UAE and Türkiye, as well as regional and international issues. Their talks covered efforts to promo

Saudi Foreign Minister Joins Trump-Convened Talks on Middle East Escalation | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah joined a meeting convened by U.S. President Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday to discuss the escalation in the Middle East and threats to maritime navigation. The meeting brought together heads of delegations from Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Le

Saudi Arabia Holds Off on Response After Drones From Iraq Target East-West Pipeline RIYADH, September 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia said it would hold off on responding to a drone attack on its East-West Pipeline after Iraq’s prime minister requested time for his government to take measures to prevent attacks from Iraqi territory. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the targeting of the pipeline in Riyadh and Madinah regions by several dr