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Thunderstorms and Hail Forecast Across Southwestern Saudi Arabia RIYADH, Aug 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and gusty winds are forecast across parts of Jazan, Aseer and Al-Baha regions, along with the southern highlands of Makkah Region, according to the National Center for Meteorology. Dust-stirring winds are also expected across Eastern, Riyadh and Qassim regions and parts of Northern Borders, Al-Jouf, Tabuk, Madinah and Najran regions.

Canadian Farm Representative Explains SAR1.3 Million Super White Gyrfalcon Sale | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A Canadian falcon farm representative said decades of breeding experience and continued development of bloodlines helped produce the Super White Gyrfalcon that sold for SAR1.3 million at the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026. Faris Abdullah Al-Faris attributed the falcon’s value to what he described as its rare characteristics, spec

Carabinieri officers pose with three paintings by Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse and Pierre-Auguste Renoir recovered after they were stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation in Mamiano, Italy, in this handout image released on August 14, 2026. Carabinieri/Handout via REUTERS PARMA, August 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Italian cultural heritage police found three paintings by Paul Cezanne, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Henri Matisse in a Parma apartment months after the works wer

Riyadh Region Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Performs Funeral Prayer for Former Police Director Mohammed bin Hamad bin Ayish Al-Mutairi RIYADH, August 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Region Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz performed the funeral prayer for former Riyadh Region Police Director Mohammed bin Hamad bin Ayish Al-Mutairi after Asr prayers at Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Muhaini Mosque in Riyadh. Official

A giant Hokusai-inspired flower carpet at the historic Grand Place in Brussels, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. AP Photo/Marius Burgelman BRUSSELS, August 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — More than 700,000 flowers cover Brussels’ Grand-Place in a carpet designed by Japanese artist Hiro Sugiyama, whose composition reinterprets Katsushika Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa. The installation forms the 24th edition of the Brussels Flower Carpet and marks the 160th anniversary of dip

Saudi Arabia Records 14,542 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations RIYADH, August 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 14,542 residency, labor and border security violations during inspection campaigns conducted across the Kingdom from August 6 to 12. The total comprised 7,216 residency violations, 3,843 border security violations and 3,483 labor violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,457 people attempting to enter the

Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and Jameel Alexander Thermiotis Welcome Twin Daughters | 📷Queen Rania's Instagram RIYADH, August 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and her husband, Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, welcomed twin daughters on August 14, the Royal Hashemite Court announced. ‘The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announced that Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and Mr. Jameel Alexander Thermiotis were blessed , on 14 Au

Saudi Standards Team Wins First Platinum Award at International Standards Olympiad RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Standards Team won the only platinum award presented at the 21st International Standards Olympiad, securing Saudi Arabia’s first top honour since it began participating in the competition. The Saudi team also received one silver and one bronze during the Olympiad, held in Korea from August 12 to 14 with 105 students representing 11 coun

Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition Enters Operational Activation Phase | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition has entered its institutional and operational activation phase following its third planning meeting at the Western Fleet Command in Jeddah. Representatives from 39 countries attended the meeting. Fifteen participating countries have signed the coalition’s joint statement, while 13 have completed thei

Members of the Water Management Authory prepare the construction on a riverbed sill to raise the Danube's water level near the Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Dunaszentbenedek, Hungary, August 13, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo BUCHAREST, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Record-low water levels on the Danube have sharply reduced nuclear generation in Hungary and forced Romania to shut its last operating reactor, prompting both governments to pursue emergency measures to ma

Meta Deactivates More Than 750,000 Suspected Under-16 Accounts in Australia RIYADH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Meta said Thursday it had deactivated more than 750,000 Instagram and Facebook accounts suspected of belonging to Australians under 16 since shortly before the country’s social media ban took effect. The company removed 462,000 suspected under-16 accounts from Instagram and 294,000 from Facebook through June. By January, Meta had reported deactivating 3

Taif Governor Prince Fawaz bin Sultan Visits Al-Kamal Tourism Farm and Rose Factory | 📷SPA TAIF, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Taif, visited Al-Kamal Tourism Farm and its facilities, including a Taif rose factory, during an inspection of agricultural and tourism projects in the governorate. The visit included agricultural areas, local products and facilities prepared for visitors, along with activities combining f

Kuwait Says It Foiled Daesh-Linked Plot Targeting Vital Facility KUWAIT CITY, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Kuwait’s Interior Ministry said on Wednesday it had foiled a terrorist plot targeting a vital facility and arrested a Kuwaiti national it said was affiliated with Daesh. The ministry said investigations found that the suspect had received training related to explosives and drones and had prepared a drone intended for use in the planned attack. The suspect was

Pakistan Says Three Nationals Killed in Houthi Attack on Red Sea Vessel RIYADH, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Three Pakistani nationals were killed and another was wounded in a Houthi attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea, Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said. “Pakistan strongly condemns the Houthi attack on a non-combatant commercial vessel,” Dar wrote on X. “Such attacks endanger innocent lives, constitute a violation of international law, and pose a s

International Falcon Breeders Auction Showcases Global Breeding Methods | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Falcon breeders from several countries are presenting different approaches to bloodline development and selection at the International Falcon Breeders Auction in Malham, north of Riyadh. A participating Portuguese farm uses the “wild hacking” method, releasing young falcons into windy highlands to develop fitness before formal training. Other Europe

Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship Upgraded to Category B | 📷spa HAIL, August 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center has approved Category B status for the 2026 Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship. The classification allows the championship to qualify participants for international Arabian horse competitions. Hail Governor Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz has supported the development of the champio

King Salman Praises Makkah Summit as Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Advance Defence Partnership JEDDAH, August 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud praised the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence on Tuesday, highlighting a new long-term framework for defence cooperation between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan. Chairing the Cabinet session in Jeddah, King Salman thanked Crown Prince and Prime Min