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Saudi Civil Defense Warns of Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Risk Across Kingdom Through Saturday
Saudi Civil Defense Warns of Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Risk Across Kingdom Through Saturday RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public on Monday to exercise caution and remain in safe locations as rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across most regions of the Kingdom through Saturday. The directorate warned people to stay away from valleys and other areas where floodwaters and torrents could accumulate a
Oct 51 min read
Saudi Crown Prince Meets US Senator Chris Murphy in Riyadh
Saudi Crown Prince Meets US Senator Chris Murphy in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met in Riyadh on Monday with US Senator Chris Murphy and his accompanying delegation, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Murphy is a member of the US Senate Foreign Relations and Appropriations committees. The meeting covered friendly relations between Saudi Arabia an
Oct 51 min read
Dozens Quarantined in Siberia After Plague Institute Worker Dies
Dozens Quarantined in Siberia After Plague Institute Worker Dies IRKUTSK, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Russian authorities have quarantined dozens of people in Siberia after a laboratory worker at a plague research institute died from pneumonia of unknown origin, while officials said no new cases had been detected and there was no evidence of a laboratory accident. Local media identified the woman as Darya Shipilova, 28, an employee of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research
Oct 52 min read
Saudi-Led Coalition Reaffirms Support for Yemeni Forces, Vows Measures Against Houthi Threats
Saudi-Led Coalition Reaffirms Support for Yemeni Forces, Vows Measures Against Houthi Threats RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said it would maintain full operational support for the Yemeni Armed Forces and continue backing the internationally recognized government, while reaffirming Saudi Arabia’s right to take measures against Houthi attacks and threats to maritime navigation. Major General Turki Al-Malki, t
Oct 52 min read
Spain’s Sanchez Calls Nov. 29 Early Election After Housing Vote Defeat
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez poses for a portrait after an interview with The Associated Press at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, June 27, 2022 (AP Photo/Bernant Armangue). MADRID, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called an early national election for Nov. 29 on Monday after his minority government suffered a parliamentary defeat over emergency measures aimed at tackling the country’s housing crisis. The decision follows w
Oct 52 min read
Mecca Defence Pact Committee to Hold Riyadh Talks on Monday, Turkey Says
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, ahead of the expected signing of a defence deal between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A committee of the Mecca Defence Pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will hold talks in Riyadh on Monday to discuss regional developments and the alliance’s instituti
Oct 51 min read
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until Seven Conditions Are Met
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
Oct 52 min read
Saudi-Led Coalition Vows Continued Support for Yemeni Forces, Measures to Deter Houthi Attacks
Saudi-Led Coalition Vows Continued Support for Yemeni Forces, Measures to Deter Houthi Attacks RIYADH, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said on Sunday it would continue providing full operational support to the Yemeni armed forces and backing the internationally recognized government, while affirming Saudi Arabia’s right to take measures to deter Houthi attacks and protect its sovereignty. Coalition spokesman Major Ge
Oct 42 min read
Melwah Racing Opens at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 With SAR723,000 in Prizes
Melwah Racing Opens at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 With SAR723,000 in Prizes | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Melwah Racing opened on Sunday as part of the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 in Malham, north of Riyadh, with 12 rounds scheduled through October 9 and total prizes of SAR723,000, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Organized by the National Center for Falcons, the competition covers six falcon chic
Oct 41 min read
Two Mongolian Falcons Sell for SAR550,000 at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026
Two Mongolian Falcons Sell for SAR550,000 at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Two Mongolian falcons sold for a combined SAR550,000 on the opening night of the Mongolian falcon auction at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The sales came amid strong competition among falconers attending the auction. For a second consecutive year, the Internatio
Oct 41 min read
Saudi Interior Ministry Launches ‘Balagh’ Security Awareness Initiative
Saudi Interior Ministry Launches ‘Balagh’ Security Awareness Initiative | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior launched the “Balagh” security awareness initiative on Sunday, aiming to encourage the public to report incidents that could affect community safety and strengthen cooperation between citizens, institutions and security authorities, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The initiative promotes the use of official reporting
Oct 41 min read
Dubai Crown Prince Praises flydubai Pilot for Courage, Responsibility
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
Oct 41 min read
Saudi Arabia Records 11,819 Residency, Labor and Border Violations in Weeklong Campaign
Saudi Arabia Records 11,819 Residency, Labor and Border Violations in Weeklong Campaign RIYADH, Oct 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi authorities recorded 11,819 residency, labor and border security violations during nationwide inspections carried out between September 24 and 30, the Ministry of Interior said. The total included 5,793 residency violations, 3,307 border security cases and 2,719 breaches of labor regulations. Authorities also detained 1,382 people attempti
Oct 31 min read
Creative Summit 2026 Opens in Diriyah With Focus on AI and Creative Economy
Creative Summit 2026 Opens in Diriyah With Focus on AI and Creative Economy | 📷SPA DIRIYAH, Oct 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The third edition of the Creative Summit opened on Saturday in Jax District, Diriyah, bringing together creative professionals, investors, entrepreneurs and industry experts for three days of sessions focused on media, technology and Saudi Arabia’s creative economy. The event, which runs through October 5, is being held in strategic partnership wit
Oct 31 min read
Saudi Arabia Forecasts Heavy Rain, Hail Across Several Regions
Saudi Arabia Forecasts Heavy Rain, Hail Across Several Regions RIYADH, Oct 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology forecast moderate to heavy rain and hail across parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah and Madinah, while unsettled conditions are expected across several other regions. Light to moderate rain may affect Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Hail, Qassim, Northern Borders and the Eastern Region. Dust-stirring winds are also forecast across parts
Oct 31 min read
Saudi Arabia, Qatar Set for Khaleeji 27 Semi-Final in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia, Qatar Set for Khaleeji 27 Semi-Final in Jeddah JEDDAH, Oct 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia will meet Qatar on Saturday at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah for a place in the Arabian Gulf Cup final, with both sides reaching the semi-finals without defeat, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The hosts arrive with the tournament’s strongest group-stage record after winning all three of their Group A matches. Saudi Arabia edged Kuwait 1-0 before beatin
Oct 21 min read
Prophet’s Mosque Imam Urges Contentment, Compassion in Friday Sermon
Prophet’s Mosque Imam Urges Contentment, Compassion in Friday Sermon MADINAH, Oct 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Imam Sheikh Abdullah Al-Buaijan highlighted contentment with divine decree as a foundation for inner peace during Friday’s sermon at the Prophet’s Mosque, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Sheikh Al-Buaijan warned against greed and envy, saying material wealth alone does not bring contentment or inner richness. He said contentment should not be understood as helpl
Oct 21 min read
Saudi National Greening Program Wins Arab Environmental Excellence Award
Saudi National Greening Program Wins Arab Environmental Excellence Award | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Greening Program has won the Arab Environmental Excellence Award in the “land rehabilitation to enhance resilience” category for an outstanding government-sector environmental project, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The award, organized by the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment, recognized the program’s
Oct 21 min read
International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 Opens in Riyadh
International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 Opens in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 opened on Thursday at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of the capital, bringing together 254 exhibitors and brands from 20 countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Organized by the National Center for Falcons, the exhibition runs through October 10 and features ac
Oct 11 min read
Saudi Interior Minister Visits International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026
Saudi Interior Minister Visits International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif visited the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Abdulaziz, who also chairs the board of directors of the National Center for Falcons, toured the exhibition’s
Oct 11 min read
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