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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

Jazan Urban Observatory Joins UN-Habitat Global Network | 📷SPA JAZAN, September 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Jazan Region Urban Observatory has joined the Global Urban Observatory Network affiliated with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Jazan Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz received the certificate confirming the observatory’s membership. Prince Mohammed also chairs the Superviso

Saudi Employers Face Fines of Up to SAR100,000 for Labor Violations RIYADH, September 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi establishments may face fines of up to SAR100,000 for employing expatriates who violate residency or labor regulations, the Ministry of Interior said on Monday. The penalties also apply to establishments that allow their workers to work independently or for other parties, as well as those employing workers sponsored by another employer. Additiona

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Official’s Entry Into Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound RIYADH, September 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned the entry of an Israeli official and a group of settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday. The ministry said the group entered the mosque’s courtyards under the protection of Israeli forces. It described the incident as a violation and a provocation to Muslims. “Saudi Arabia

National Center for Falcons Auction to Open October 1 in Malham | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The 2026 National Center for Falcons auction will run from October 1 to November 30 at the center’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event will coincide with Saudi Arabia’s annual falcon trapping season and will be limited to juvenile migratory Peregrine falcons trapped within the Kingdom, known locally

Eastern Region Installs More Than 15,000 Flags for Saudi National Day | 📷SPA DAMMAM, September 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region has installed more than 15,000 national flags and scheduled over 70 events for Saudi National Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The events will be held at about 30 locations across cities and governorates in the region. Municipal preparations include more than 50 banners placed on pedestrian bridges and build

Saudi Foreign Minister Joins GCC Coordination Meeting Ahead of UN Assembly | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated in a Gulf Cooperation Council ministerial coordination meeting in New York ahead of the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The meeting was held at Bahrain’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations. GCC ministers reviewed key issues on th

Creative Summit Sets October 3–5 Return to Riyadh’s JAX District | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Creative Summit will return to Riyadh’s JAX District from October 3 to 5 for a festival focused on artificial intelligence and the creative industries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event will be held at JAX District for the second time under the theme “Behind Every Intelligence... is a Human.” Its program will examine the use of AI in crea

Saudi Foreign Minister Urges Respect for Sovereignty and Freedom of Navigation at UN Assembly | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah urged respect for state sovereignty and freedom of navigation amid regional tensions, in a statement to the Saudi Press Agency on the Kingdom’s participation in the UN General Assembly. Prince Faisal called for disputes to be resolved peacefully and for the

Al-Baha Plans Regional Events for Saudi National Day | 📷SPA AL-BAHA, September 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Al-Baha Municipality and local municipalities across the region will organize a series of events for Saudi National Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Activities will take place in the city of Al-Baha and governorates throughout the region. The program will include traditional and folkloric performances, poetry recitations and interactive activities for c

Danish Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus talks to journalists as he meets soldiers before their deployment to Latvia as part of NATO's Multinational Brigade Latvia at the airport in Copenhagen, Denmark, August 4, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Little COPENHAGEN, September 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Denmark is accelerating a planned military support package for Ukraine after a Russian frigate fired flares toward a Danish military helicopter, the government said. The package is valu

Saudi Falconry and Hunting Exhibition Features Four Shooting Experiences RIYADH, September 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi International Falconry and Hunting Exhibition 2026 is presenting four shooting disciplines: archery, air guns, firearms and virtual simulation, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Presented under the theme “An Experience for Everyone,” the shooting section allows visitors to explore traditional and technology-based forms of marksmanship in

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in New York to Lead UN General Assembly Delegation NEW YORK, September 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in New York on Saturday to lead the Kingdom’s delegation during the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The delegation includes Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abd

Saudi Arabia Records 14,782 Residency, Labor and Border Violations RIYADH, September 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia recorded 14,782 residency, labor and border security violations during nationwide inspection campaigns conducted from September 10 to 16, the Ministry of Interior said. The total included 7,438 residency violations, 3,782 border security violations and 3,562 labor law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,450 people attempting to ent

The CO2-absorbing rock is a 'symbol of King Harald and Queen Sonja's love of nature and their concern for future generations', the palace said© Ole Berg-Rusten OSLO, September 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Norway’s Royal Palace revealed on Friday the ship-shaped olivine sarcophagus in which King Harald V was laid to rest following his funeral in Oslo. King Harald passed away on August 28 at the age of 89. His funeral took place on September 9, but details of his fin

Saudi National Anthem Evolved From 1946 Royal Salute to 1984 Lyrics | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s national anthem developed over nearly four decades, beginning with a melody composed for the royal salute in 1946 and reaching its current form with the official adoption of lyrics in 1984, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The original composition was created in 1946, corresponding to 1365 AH, as a royal salute without lyrics