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SABN Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iran appears to be striking U.S. targets in several countries at once, with blasts heard from Dubai to Doha, CNN reported. It was not immediately clear whether the explosions were from missiles being intercepted or hitting their targets. Countries hosting U.S. military bases, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, appear to be targets, CNN reported.

U.S President Donald Trump attends the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Washington, February 19, 2026 (SABN)  – Several countries announced financial and material support for Gaza during the first meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. The pledges were made on Thursday by foreign dignitaries attending the session. United States:  $10 billion contribution to th

SPA Ras Al Khaimah, February 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City Dr. Meshal bin Ahmed Al Ghamdi, Consul General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, on the occasion of his assumption of new duties. The Ruler welcomed the Consul-General and wished him success in his responsibilities, emphasizing that his rol

An upside-down U.S flag flutters at the former United States Embassy in Tehran, Iran, February 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS Washington, February 13, 2026 (Reuters via Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two U.S. officials told Reuters. The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensiti

In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the USS Gerald R. Ford embarked on the first of its sea trials to test various state-of-the-art systems on its own power for the first time, April 8, 2017, from Newport News, Va. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni/U.S. Navy via AP Washington, February 13, 2026 (AP) – The USS Gerald R. Ford , the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East, a U.S. official famili

SPA Riyadh, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The third edition of the World Defense Show 2026 concluded on Thursday in Riyadh after five days of international engagement. The biennial exhibition, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, attracted record participation from the global defense sector. The event featured 1,486 exhibitors from 89 cou

SPA Riyadh, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, met with Pakistan’s Chief of the Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Riyadh on Thursday. The officials reaffirmed the strength of the longstanding fraternal relations and the strategic defense partnership between the two countries. They discussed issues of mutual interest and highlighted their shared role in

WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented the Global Teacher Prize 2026 to Indian educator Rouble Nagi during the World Governments Summit in Dubai, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The tenth edition of the prize carries an award of US$1 million and is presented by GEMS Education. During the ceremony, Sheikh Hamdan framed the award as recognition of educators’ role i

SPA DAMASCUS, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met Syrian Culture Minister Mohammed Yassin Saleh in Damascus on Thursday during an official visit tied to the Damascus International Book Fair 2026, where Saudi Arabia is guest of honor. Prince Badr congratulated his Syrian counterpart on the launch of the fair and conveyed best wishes for further progress and prosperity for Syria. The two sides reaffir

WAM Abu Dhabi, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Guy Parmelin held talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and explore cooperation in the economy, investment, advanced technology and artificial intelligence. The meeting at Qasr Al Shati included discussion of the Global AI Summit, scheduled to be hosted in Geneva in 2027 and in the UAE in 2028, with both sides stressing the use of AI to develop solutions

WAM Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department reported Kuwaiti real estate investment of 1.049 billion dirhams ($286 million) in Sharjah in 2025, alongside higher trading activity and a larger investor base. The figures were released during “UAE and Kuwait: Brothers Forever” week, highlighting the expansion of Kuwaiti participation in Sharjah’s property market. Kuwaiti nationals owned 5,660 properties in Sharjah, and K

WAM Dubai, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai Design District (d3), part of TECOM Group, is hosting Dubai Fashion Week from February 1 to 6 in collaboration with the Arab Fashion Council, organisers said. The event opened with a runway show by Italian fashion house Alberta Ferretti, which presented its Autumn/Winter 2026–2027 collection in the region for the first time, titled “Portrait of a Lady.” The collection travelled directly from Milan to Dubai, posi

WAM Cairo, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein stressed the need for full implementation of the agreement to halt the war in the Gaza Strip, implementation of the peace plan proposed by Donald Trump, and unrestricted humanitarian access to the territory, alongside the swift launch of early recovery and reconstruction efforts. During a meeting in Cairo, the two leaders reaffirmed Egypt and Jordan’s position r

SPA Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, made a phone call on Sunday to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco. During the call, the Crown Prince was reassured about King Mohammed VI’s health and conveyed wishes for his continued good health. King Mohammed VI expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince.

SPA Muscat, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Saudi Naval Forces and the Royal Navy of Oman carried out missile and live-ammunition firing drills as part of the bilateral naval exercise “Winds of Peace 2026”, underway in the Sultanate of Oman. The exercise included operational scenarios simulating modern naval missions, including the protection of maritime lines of communication and measures to enhance maritime security. The drills involved 10 combat v

SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Tuesday from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The Iranian president outlined developments in Iran and the government’s efforts, and discussed updates on talks related to Iran’s nuclear file. The Crown Prince reiterated Saudi Arabia’s position on respecting Iran’s sovereignty and said the Kingdom would not allow its airspace

The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, U.S. August 11, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake Washington, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A U.S. aircraft carrier and supporting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, expanding President Donald Trump’s capabilities to defend U.S. forces or potentially take military action against Iran. Th

SABN Abu Dhabi, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates will not allow its airspace, territory or territorial waters to be used for any hostile military actions against Iran, the UAE foreign ministry said on Monday, reaffirming its commitment to neutrality and regional stability. Uncertainty over the possibility of military action in Iran has lingered after U.S. President Donald Trump said last week that an “armada” was heading towards the country, but

WAM Riyadh, January 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Expo Centre Sharjah said it will launch the seventh edition of the Jewels of Emirates Show from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1, featuring more than 180 UAE jewellery makers, over 500 brands and international designers. The event, organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), will showcase diamond, platinum, gold and silver jewellery alongside gemstones, pearls and luxury w

SABN Jerusalem, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Israeli crews have begun demolishing the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in east Jerusalem, according to the Associated Press. UNRWA stated that staff were removed from the facility in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood and their devices confiscated, calling the operation an unprecedented violation of international law and U.N. immunities. Israel’s Foreign Ministry said the demolition i