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SPA Riyadh, February 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Visiting Madinah during Ramadan offers access to 1,382 historical landmarks linked to the Prophet’s life, as rehabilitation projects move ahead across key sites, the draft said. To support 12% annual growth in visitors and a 29% rise in tourism demand recorded in 2025, the Madinah Region Development Authority is rehabilitating sites including the Quba, Qiblatain and Fash mosques, as well as the Ghars and Faqir wells

SPA Riyadh, February 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received phone calls today from Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar, and Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi. The talks focused on regional developments and efforts to

SPA Riyadh, February 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense signed a memorandum of understanding with Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), to cooperate on producing national content and highlighting the heroism of the armed forces. The signing took place in the presence of Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Dr. Khaled Biyari. The memorandum aims to support national content and develo

SPA Riyadh, February 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Red Sea Global unveiled a science-based model designed to deliver a 30% net positive conservation benefit across its regenerative destinations by 2040, and said the framework will be made available for global adoption, according to a press release. Chief Executive Officer John Pagano said the company set out to elevate tourism in a way that benefits people and nature. He said disclosing how the 30% net positive targ

SPA Riyadh, February 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent congratulations to the Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Kuwait’s National Day. The Crown Prince wished Sheikh Meshal continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Kuwait continued progress and prosperity.

SPA Riyadh, February 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 19,101 violations of residency, labour and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between February 12 and 18. The ministry recorded 12,153 residency violations, 4,103 border security violations and 2,845 labour law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,663 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, including 45% Yemen

SPA Madinah, February 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque prepared an integrated parking system at the Prophet’s Mosque supported by 24-hour smart monitoring technologies. The parking facility comprises 24 designated units, each accommodating 184 vehicles. The site is equipped with more than 1,000 fire extinguishers and hoses and 700 smart surveillance cameras to support safety

SPA Riyadh, February 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned and rejected remarks by the United States ambassador to Israel in which he suggested that Israel’s control over the entire Middle East would be acceptable. The ministry described the remarks as irresponsible and a violation of international law, the Charter of the United Nations and established diplomatic norms, and said they set a dangerous precedent coming from

SPA Madinah, February 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud visited Quba Mosque in Madinah and performed the two-unit prayer of greeting. He was accompanied by Madinah Region Governor Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Cabinet Member Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz,

Vienna, February 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The number of skiers killed by avalanches in Austria on Friday rose to five, authorities said, in a string of fatal incidents this winter. Two people were found dead after a slide at a western ski resort. The victims were recovered from the snow but could not be saved, a police spokesman said. Of three others initially rescued with injuries, one later died in hospital in the evening. In Klösterle in the province of Vora

SPA New Delhi, February 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) President Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi said Saudi Arabia has become the first Arab nation to join the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI). Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Alghamdi described the move as supporting the responsible and reliable use of artificial intelligence. He said Saudi Arabia ranks third globally in contributions to

SPA Riyadh, February 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud donated a total of SAR70 million to the sixth edition of the National Campaign for Charitable Work through the National Platform for Charitable Work (Ehsan), which was launched on Friday in Riyadh. King Salman donated SAR40 million and the crown prince donated SAR30

SPA Riyadh, February 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz awarded the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class to retired General Michael Kurilla, the former commander of the United States Central Command, following directives from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The award was presented during a ceremony held after Kurilla was received at the defense minister’s office in Riyad

SPA Madinah, February 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, visited the Prophet’s Mosque today and performed prayers at the site. Upon arrival, HRH the Crown Prince was received by Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque; Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfig Al-Rabiah; and a number of the mosque’s imams and

REUTERS London, February 19, 2026 (SABN) – King Charles’ younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following allegations that he sent conditional government documents to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor, 66, was questioned by detectives from Thames Valley Police. The force said earlier this month that it was investigating claims that he passed official documents to Eps

SPA Riyadh, February 19, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, reaffirmed the Kingdom’s unwavering support for Palestinian rights during a ministerial session of the UN Security Council focused on the Middle East. During the session, Ambassador Alwasil condemned the Israeli authorities’ designation of lands in the West Bank as “state land,” describing it as a grave violation of international law. He reit

SPA Jeddah, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Jeddah Airports Company has approved the operational plan for King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) to manage the 1447 AH Umrah peak season, ensuring the efficient handling of pilgrims during Ramadan. The plan covers three main terminals: the Hajj and Umrah Terminal Complex, Terminal 1, and the North Terminal. To expedite processing, the airport will operate 407 baggage check-in counters and 463 passport contr

SPA Madinah, February 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Madinah Region Development Authority has completed preparations at the Qiblatain Cultural Center ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for worshippers. The center’s upper courtyard has been outfitted with over 100 prayer carpets, accommodating an estimated 1,600 worshippers across designated male and female sections. Expanded parking facilities now include space for 56