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Riyadh, February 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court confirmed on Tuesday the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon, declaring that the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH will begin on Wednesday, February 18. The decision follows observations by the Kingdom’s moon-sighting committee, with witnesses confirming the crescent on the evening of Tuesday, 29 Sha’ban 1447 AH. The Royal Court extended its greetings to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King

SPA Jeddah, February 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud arrived in Jeddah today from Riyadh. At King Abdulaziz International Airport, the King was received by H.H. Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz , Deputy Governor of Makkah Region. Accompanying King Salman were: H.H. Prince Khalid bin Fahd bin Khalid H.H. Prince Mansour bin Saud bin Abdulaziz H.H. Prince Khalid bin Saad bin Fahd H.H. Prince Satam

SPA Ras Al Khaimah, February 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City Dr. Meshal bin Ahmed Al Ghamdi, Consul General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, on the occasion of his assumption of new duties. The Ruler welcomed the Consul-General and wished him success in his responsibilities, emphasizing that his rol

SPA Riyadh, February 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired a Cabinet session in Riyadh. At the start of the session, the Cabinet congratulated citizens and residents on the upcoming Ramadan, praising the Kingdom’s success in managing Hajj and Umrah in 2025, welcoming 19.5 million pilgrims and visitors from outside the Kingdom, and achieving record indicators aligned with Vision 2030 and the Service

SPA Riyadh, February 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye strongly condemned Israel’s decision to designate lands in the occupied West Bank as so-called "state land" and approve procedures for registration and settlement of land ownership across extensive areas for the first time since 1967. The ministers described the decision as an illegal step that esc

SPA Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has completed its operational and technical preparations for Ramadan 1447 AH under a comprehensive seasonal operational plan. The plan includes service and enrichment projects aimed at improving service quality, raising operational efficiency and meeting safety and reliability standards at the Two Holy Mosques. The plan ta

SPA Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Transport Center has completed its operational and regulatory preparations for the 1447 AH Ramadan season to organize transport and mobility in Makkah and improve traffic management during peak periods, as the number of Umrah performers and worshippers is expected to rise. The preparations include a comprehensive operational plan aligned with the center’s regulatory and executive role as the unified refe

SPA Riyadh, February 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud approved the launch of the sixth edition of the National Campaign for Charitable Work, organized through the National Platform for Charitable Work (Ehsan). The campaign will commence on the evening of Friday, Ramadan 03, 1447 AH, corresponding to February 20, 2026, reflecting continued support for charitable efforts and aiming to maximize their impa

Riyadh, February 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court urged Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Tuesday, Shaban 29, 1447 AH, corresponding to February 17, 2026, according to the Umm Al-Qura calendar. The court called on anyone who sights the crescent, whether with the naked eye or through binoculars, to report to the nearest court to register their testimony. It also asked observers to contact the

Al-Madinah, February 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Administration of Education in Al-Madinah Region announced the school schedules for the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH, taking into account the month’s unique requirements. Classes in all boys’ and girls’ schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. from the first school day of Ramadan. For continuing education schools, the first class will start at 9:30 p.m., ensuring flexibility and appropriate organization for stud

SPA Riyadh, February 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Activities marking Saudi Arabia’s Foundation Day began on Saturday at Justice Square in the Qasr Al-Hukm area, organized by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and the Emirate of Riyadh Region. The celebrations include cultural and heritage content showcasing the Kingdom’s history from its early founding stages to the present era. The program features visual displays, interactive experiences, and contemporary docum

SPA Riyadh, February 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Culinary Arts Commission is highlighting Saudi Arabia’s gastronomic diversity at the seventh edition of the Saudi Cup 2026, held February 13–14 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. Through its Irth café, the commission offers international and local visitors an immersive hospitality experience blending authentic regional recipes with contemporary presentation. Offerings include Saudi coffee, dates, and modern

SPA Munich, February 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani and the accompanying Syrian delegation on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2026. The ministers reviewed fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Syria and reaffirmed support for the comprehensive agreement in Syria, which provides for the integration of the Autonomous Adminis

SPA Riyadh, February 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Interior reported 21,029 violations during inspection campaigns conducted across Saudi Arabia between February 5 and 11 to ensure compliance with residency, labor, and border security laws. Of these, 12,875 violations were related to residency, 4,778 to border security, and 3,376 to labor regulations. Border authorities apprehended 2,307 individuals attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, includin

SPA Riyadh, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Nature Genetics highlighted King Faisal Specialist Hospital (KFSH) for its integrated genomic medicine model, detailing the institution’s evolution from a research-focused program to a fully embedded clinical system. The hospital nearly doubled genomic testing between 2022 and 2024, increasing from around 22,000 to over 44,000 tests. During the same period, KFSH completed more than 5,000 precision oncology analyses

SPA Riyadh, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, the Saudi General Directorate of Passports launched four new electronic services on the Ministry of Interior’s Absher platform on Thursday. The new services include updating a resident’s photograph, canceling a dependent’s record, separating a dependent, and using the Absher travel service at the Salwa border crossing. Major General Dr.

SPA Riyadh, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Ministry of Interior has reinforced its commitment to environmental protection and sustainability through afforestation programs, expanded green spaces, and awareness initiatives, the ministry highlighted during the World Defense Show in Riyadh. Visitors to the ministry’s pavilion from February 8–12 were introduced to its environmental initiatives, advanced technologies, and monitoring capabilities aimed a

SPA Riyadh, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The third edition of the World Defense Show 2026 concluded on Thursday in Riyadh after five days of international engagement. The biennial exhibition, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, attracted record participation from the global defense sector. The event featured 1,486 exhibitors from 89 cou

SPA Riyadh, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, met with Pakistan’s Chief of the Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Riyadh on Thursday. The officials reaffirmed the strength of the longstanding fraternal relations and the strategic defense partnership between the two countries. They discussed issues of mutual interest and highlighted their shared role in