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Diriyah Gate Authority to Showcase At-Turaif Heritage at Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Diriyah Gate Development Authority will participate in the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 in Riyadh from October 1 to 10, highlighting At-Turaif Historical District and Diriyah’s living heritage, the Saudi Press Agency reported. DGDA will participate as the exhibition’s “Legacy Partner” under the theme

Saudi Red Sea Authority Grants Operating Licenses to Amaala, Shura Island Marinas | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Red Sea Authority granted Red Sea Global operating licenses for the Amaala and Shura Island marinas on Thursday, strengthening their readiness to receive yachts and supporting integrated marine services across destinations being developed along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The licenses were handed ov

Saudi Arabia Tops Khaleeji 27 Group, Sets Up Semi-Final Against Qatar | 📷SPA JEDDAH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia advanced to the semi-finals of the Arabian Gulf Cup after finishing top of Group A with a perfect nine-point record, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The group stage of Khaleeji 27 concluded after 12 matches, with Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar securing places in the last four. Saudi Arabia defeated Kuwait 1-0, Oman 3-

Al-Baha Expands Saudi Coffee Cultivation With More Than 115,000 Trees | 📷SPA AL-BAHA, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Al-Baha Region is expanding coffee cultivation, with more than 450 farms and over 115,000 trees producing various types of Saudi coffee, the Saudi Press Agency reported on International Coffee Day. Coffee farms are spread across several governorates and mountainous areas of Al-Baha, reflecting the region’s growing role in domestic coffee p

Saudi Crown Prince Sets Economic, Security Priorities in Annual Royal Address | 📷SPA RIYADH, Sept 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman opened the third year of the Shura Council’s ninth session on behalf of King Salman on Wednesday, delivering the annual Royal Address focused on economic transformation, national security and regional policy. Performance indicators for Saudi Vision 2030 programs and strategies have reached 93% of their targ

Saudi Falcons Club Auction to Begin Receiving Local Falcons on Thursday | 📷SPA RIYADH, Sept 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Falcons Club’s 2026 auction will begin receiving locally trapped falcons on Thursday as the kingdom’s annual falconry season gets under way, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The auction will continue until November 30, with field teams deployed across regions of Saudi Arabia to receive falconers and their birds and facilitate their transfer

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Live Well’ Initiative Expands Focus on Digital Health Awareness | 📷SPA RIYADH, Sept 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s “Live Well” initiative continued its awareness sessions with a second meeting focused on digital health technologies, access to services and coordination among health sector leaders, content creators and social media influencers, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The latest session builds on the initiative’s first meeting held in

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 Arabia Condemns Gaza Offensive, Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution at UN Rights Council GENEVA, Sept 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned continued Israeli military action in the Gaza Strip during a debate at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva and renewed its call for the protection of civilians and implementation of the two-state solution, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi statement was delivered by Dr. Salem Al-Qahtani

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets US Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman in Washington | 📷SPA WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Senator Tom Cotton in Washington on Tuesday during his official visit to the United States, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting covered the latest political and security developments, as well as ways to strengthen bilateral

Saudi Finance Minister Aljadaan urges AIIB to measure infrastructure impact beyond financing | 📷SPA DOHA, September 29, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Aljadaan urged the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to judge its work by the results of infrastructure projects, as well as by the amount of financing it provides, during the bank’s 11th annual meeting in Doha. The September 28–29 meeting was held under the theme “Tomorrow’s Inf

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

Absher records 49.1 million transactions in August 2026 RIYADH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Absher platform recorded 49,118,832 electronic transactions in August through Absher Individuals and Absher Business, the Ministry of Interior said in figures carried by SPA. Absher Individuals accounted for 46,379,060 transactions. That figure included 37,117,035 views of the digital document wallet in the Absher application. Absher Business record

International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition to open near Riyadh on October 1 | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Preparations are under way for the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026, which will run from October 1 to 10 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of Riyadh, SPA reported. The exhibition will open daily from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. The 197,000-square-metre exhibition will include areas for

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Washington for official visit WASHINGTON, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Washington on Monday for an official visit and is due to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, SPA reported. The two ministers are expected to discuss bilateral relations and key regional and international developments.

Thunderstorms and flash floods forecast in parts of Saudi Arabia RIYADH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Moderate to heavy thunderstorms could cause flash floods in parts of Saudi Arabia’s Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha and Makkah regions on Monday, the National Center for Meteorology said in a forecast carried by SPA. The storms may bring hail and gusty winds that stir up dust. Light to moderate rain is also possible in parts of Madinah Region. Thunderclouds may for

AlUla wins gold for nature-focused tourism at 2026 ICRT Awards | 📷SPA ALULA, September 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — AlUla has won gold in the Nature Positive category at the 2026 International Centre for Responsible Tourism Awards for its approach to protecting natural ecosystems while developing tourism. More than half of AlUla’s approximately 22,561 square kilometres has been designated as nature reserves. Conservation work has included planting over 500,000 nat

France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses the audience during a press conference at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on September 18, 2026. THOMAS SAMSON/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo PARIS, September 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — France will send soldiers, radar systems and defence systems to help protect Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port of Yanbu, President Emmanuel Macron said in a television interview on Thursday. “We are going to send military resour

Saudi Arabia records 13,628 residency, labor and border violations in September 17–23 inspections RIYADH, September 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi authorities recorded 13,628 violations of residency, labor and border security regulations during inspections across the Kingdom from September 17 to 23, the Ministry of Interior said. The total comprised 6,593 residency violations, 3,531 border security violations and 3,504 labor law violations. Border authorities a

Saudi Crown Prince Calls Dubai Ruler to Offer Condolences DUBAI, September 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Thursday to offer condolences on the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, SPA and WAM reported. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid thanked the crown prince for his condolences. Source: SPA/WAM