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Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish Ministers Discuss Launch of Joint Defence Pact | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye met in New York on Thursday to discuss establishing the secretariat, committees and working groups of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement before it becomes operational, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime

Al-Qadsiah National Day Carnival Draws More Than 25,000 Visitors | 📷SPA AL-KHOBAR, September 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — More than 25,000 people visited Al-Qadsiah Club’s two-day Saudi National Day carnival at its headquarters in Al-Khobar, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event featured folk performances, family activities, competitions and traditional hospitality across themed areas. Source: SPA

Weather Alert Issued for Makkah as Rain, Hail and Flash Floods Forecast MAKKAH, September 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology issued an alert for Makkah on Friday, forecasting moderate rain, hail, thunderstorms and possible flash floods, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The center also warned of strong winds and visibility falling to near zero. It said the conditions were expected to last until 11 p.m. Source: SPA

Saudi Ambassador Presents Credentials to Sweden’s King | 📷SPA STOCKHOLM, September 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Aseil bint Sultan Al-Shehail presented her credentials as Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Sweden to King Carl XVI Gustaf at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting, Al-Shehail conveyed greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Swedish monarch. Source: SPA

Riyadh’s Boulevard City Lit Green for Saudi National Day | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Boulevard City in Riyadh was lit green for Saudi National Day, with lights on building facades and walkways as visitors marked the occasion. Saudi flags were displayed across the venue, while digital screens showed National Day messages, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The celebrations were part of National Day events across the capital. Source: SPA

Norway Announces Additional 125 Million Crowns in Aid for Palestinians OSLO, September 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Norway will provide an additional 125 million Norwegian crowns ($13.17 million) in aid for Palestinians through the United Nations and the World Bank, its government said on Thursday. The funding includes support for the Palestinian public sector budget. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said the need for international assistance was “greater than eve

Saudi Interior Minister Meets Al-Baha Residents on National Day | 📷SPA AL-BAHA, September 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met residents of Al-Baha on Wednesday and conveyed greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Abdulaziz congratulated those attending on Saudi National Day. He said the visit was part of efforts to meet citizens ac

Saudi National Guard Minister Inaugurates 474-Bed Hospital in Qassim | 📷SPA BURAIDAH, September 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi National Guard Minister Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the 474-bed King Abdullah Specialist Hospital in Qassim on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Qassim Governor Prince Faisal bin Mishal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz and Deputy Governor Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Faisal bin Saad attended the inauguration. The h

Pezeshkian at the UN General Assembly, September 23, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Segar NEW YORK, September 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran did not seek a nuclear bomb but would not accept limits on its access to nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. “We say it clearly, no nuclear weapons and no limitations to peaceful nuclear technology,” Pezeshkian said in remarks reported by Reuters. He said nuclear technology should not be r

Saudi Arabia Denies Buying 25 Tankers Cited in Iraqi Oil Transport Claims RIYADH, September 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy denied buying 25 oil tankers after Iraqi officials linked a reported purchase to higher costs for transporting Iraqi oil. The ministry was responding to remarks by Iraqi Oil Minister Basim Mohammed Khudair Al-Abbadi and Ali Nizar Al-Shatari, chairman and director general of Iraq’s State Organization for Marketing

UN Chief Urges Leaders to De-escalate Middle East Conflicts, Restore Freedom of Navigation NEW YORK, September 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged world leaders on Tuesday to reduce tensions in the Middle East, halt fighting, allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians and restore freedom of navigation in accordance with international law. Speaking at the opening of the UN General Assembly’s high-level general debate,

Saudi Foreign Minister Joins Regional Quartet Talks on Reducing Tensions | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated in the sixth meeting of the Regional Quartet foreign ministers in New York on Monday. The meeting brought together the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye to discuss regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions. Pakistan was repre

Saudi Arabia, Seven Countries Call on Israel to Fulfill Gaza Plan Commitments NEW YORK, September 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and seven other countries have called on Israel to immediately fulfill its outstanding commitments under the first phase of the Comprehensive Plan for Gaza, including allowing humanitarian aid and early recovery supplies to enter the territory safely and without obstruction. The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar,

Saudi Foreign Minister, Bill Gates Discuss Innovation and Emerging Technologies | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates in New York on Monday to discuss cooperation in innovation and emerging technologies. Prince Faisal and Gates reviewed existing areas of cooperation and examined opportunities to expand collaboration, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Saudi Foreign Minister Joins GCC-France Talks on Regional Security | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated in a ministerial meeting between Gulf Cooperation Council states and France in New York on Monday. The meeting addressed regional developments and their implications for security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Participants reviewed cooperation and coordi

Saudi Crown Prince, Putin Discuss Regional Escalation and Maritime Security JEDDAH, September 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss regional developments and the effects of escalating tensions on maritime security and the global economy. The two leaders reviewed the latest developments in the region and efforts aimed at supporting security and

UAE Presidential Court Announces Passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, September 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The UAE Presidential Court announced that Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum passed away on Sunday, the Emirates News Agency reported. The court extended its condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and to the Al Maktoum family. It also prayed for mercy and forgivenes