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Saudi fund provides $10 million grant to support water networks in conflict-hit Sudan
SPA GENEVA, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has provided a $10 million grant through the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to support the delivery of safe and sustainable water to communities affected by conflict in Sudan. The grant was signed at the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, in the presence of the Kingdom’s permanent representative, Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin
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Middle East Green Initiative ministerial council to meet in Jeddah on Thursday
SPA JEDDAH, Jan 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The second session of the Ministerial Council of the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) will begin on Thursday in Jeddah, chaired by Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley, who currently leads the council. Representatives from 31 member states across Asia and Africa are due to attend, with the United Kingdom participating as an observer. The session will review implementation of directives an
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Storm-triggered landslide leaves Sicilian town homes perched on cliff edge
A drone picture shows houses perched along the edge of a cliff after a landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, Italy, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Danilo Arnone Niscemi, Italy, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Homes in the Sicilian town of Niscemi were left teetering on the edge of a cliff after a landslide triggered by a storm, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 residents, Italy’s civil protection authorities reported on Tuesday. Niscemi, a town of about 25,000 in south-cen
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U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle East as Trump weighs options on Iran
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
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UAE says it will not allow its airspace or waters to be used for hostile action against Iran
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
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Gulf Cooperation Council security agencies begin “Arabian Gulf Security 4” exercise in Qatar
SPA Doha, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The joint tactical exercise of security agencies from Gulf Cooperation Council member states, titled “Arabian Gulf Security 4,” began on Sunday in Qatar. Security leaders, officers and representatives from participating agencies attended the opening ceremony, according to the organisers. Saudi Arabia is taking part with a specialised security force from the Ministry of Interior and the Presidency of State Security, with the exer
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Saudi crown prince receives written message from Bahrain’s king
SPA Riyadh, January 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on relations between the two countries, according to an official readout. The message was received by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday with Bahrain’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Shaikh Ali bin Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Khalifa. They reviewed bil
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Funeral prayers held at Grand Mosque in Makkah for Prince Faisal bin Turki
SPA Riyadh, January 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Funeral prayers were held on Thursday at the Grand Mosque in Makkah for Prince Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah Al Saud bin Faisal Al Saud. Makkah Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz performed the prayer after Maghrib, alongside Eastern Region Governor Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Taif Governor Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jala
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Prince William to make first official visit to Saudi Arabia, Kensington Palace says
Prince William's next steps have been announced by Kensington Palace Michael Regan - UEFA/Getty Images LONDON, Jan 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Britain’s Prince William, the Prince of Wales, will make a solo visit to Saudi Arabia from Feb. 9 to Feb. 11, Kensington Palace said, in what will be his first official trip to the kingdom. The visit will focus on trade, energy and investment ties between the two countries, the palace said. The trip comes as William takes o
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Saudi Cabinet Reviews Regional Developments, Approves New Cooperation Agreements
SPA Riyadh, Jan. 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session in Riyadh on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency said. The Cabinet reviewed a letter sent by Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and took note of a telephone discussion between the Crown Prince and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. Ministers welcomed t
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Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says “help is on its way” as Tehran presses crackdown
Iranian demonstrators gather in a street during a protest over the collapse of the currency's value, in Tehran, Iran, January 8, 2026. Stringer/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS WASHINGTON, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting and said “help is on its way,” without giving details, as Iran’s clerical establishment pressed its crackdown against the biggest demonstrations in years. “Irania
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Russia says it fired Oreshnik hypersonic missile at Ukraine, cites alleged drone attack near Putin residence
Smoke rises in the city after Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 9, 2026. REUTERS Moscow, Jan. 9, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Russia’s military said it fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine overnight in response to what it described as an attempted Ukrainian drone strike last month on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, an allegation Kyiv has denied. It was the second time Russi
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Yemen coalition spokesperson says STC head Al-Zubaidi fled to undisclosed location
SPA Riyadh, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The official spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Major General Turki Al-Malki, said the head of Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC), Aidrous Al-Zubaidi, has fled to an undisclosed location. Al-Malki said the coalition’s Joint Forces Command on January 4, 2026 informed Al-Zubaidi he must travel to Saudi Arabia within 48 hours to meet President of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council
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Saudi Crown Prince receives call from Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa
SPA Riyadh, January 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call from President Ahmed al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic, according to a statement. They discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation across various fields and reviewed regional developments, along with topics of common interest, it added.
Jan 61 min read


Saudi foreign minister holds calls with Pakistan and Türkiye counterparts
SPA Riyadh, January 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls on Friday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar and with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan. Developments in the region and joint efforts to support security and stability were discussed during the call with Mohammad Isha
Jan 31 min read


Saudi cabinet reiterates readiness to confront threats, urges UAE to withdraw forces from Yemen within 24 hours - SPA
SPA Riyadh, December 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet reiterated on Tuesday that the Kingdom would not hesitate to take necessary measures to confront any threats to its national security and said it hoped the United Arab Emirates would respond to Yemen’s request for the withdrawal of Emirati forces from Yemen within 24 hours, according to a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Cabinet session, chaired by Custodian of the Two Ho
Dec 30, 20253 min read


UAE defence ministry says it will end remaining counterterrorism personnel in Yemen - WAM
December 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday it would terminate the remaining counterterrorism personnel in Yemen of its own volition, citing recent developments and their potential implications for the safety and effectiveness of counterterrorism missions, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The ministry said the UAE has participated as part of the Arab Coalition since 2015 in support of legitimacy in Yem
Dec 30, 20251 min read


Saudi interior minister inaugurates central nursery and wild seed station in Al-Jouf
SPA AL-JOUF, Dec. 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, inaugurated a central nursery and wild seed research and production station in the Al-Jouf region, aimed at enhancing vegetation cover and environmental sustainability within the reserve. Spanning 1,600 hectares, the project includes advanc
Dec 29, 20251 min read


Seven qualifying rounds held at King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025
SPA RIYADH, Dec. 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Seven qualifying rounds for local owners were held on Saturday as part of the Melwah competition at the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025, the world’s largest gathering of falcons. The festival is organized by the Saudi Falcons Club at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, and runs from December 25 to January 10, with broad participation from local and international falconers. Saturday marked the third day of compe
Dec 28, 20251 min read


Ancient irrigation system sustains year-round water flow in Thee Ain village
SPA AL-MAKHWAH, December 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The continuous year-round flow of water in the village of Thee Ain, located in Al-Makhwah Governorate, is maintained through an ancient irrigation system that channels water from a natural spring known as Al-Qalla, situated at the highest point of the village. Water from the spring is directed through a carved rocky channel designed to prevent erosion before cascading through small waterfalls to reach the village’s ag
Dec 26, 20251 min read
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