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Saudi, Indian Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties and Diplomatic Solutions to Regional Crises | 📷spa NEW DELHI, September 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar discussed bilateral relations and diplomatic approaches to regional crises during a meeting in New Delhi on Sunday. Meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026, the ministers reviewed

Thunderstorms and Flash Floods Forecast Across Six Saudi Regions RIYADH, September 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Light to moderate thunderstorms bringing flash floods and gusty winds that raise dust are forecast in parts of six Saudi regions, the National Center for Meteorology said. The forecast covers Najran, Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah and Madinah. Dust-stirring winds are also expected in northern parts of Eastern Region and parts of Tabuk and Riyadh. Fog may form ov

Saudi Crown Prince, Pakistan’s Sharif Discuss De-escalation After Attacks on Kingdom RIYADH, September 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister, discussed regional developments and diplomatic efforts to ease tensions during a phone call from Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday. Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, describing them as flagrant violations of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territori

Saudi, Qatari Foreign Ministers Discuss Efforts to Ease Regional Tensions | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions during a phone call. The discussion covered the latest regional developments and efforts to maintain the region’s security and sta

Saudi Royal Court Announces the Passing of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud JEDDAH, September 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Royal Court announced on Friday the passing of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Funeral prayers will be held on Saturday after Asr prayers at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, the Royal Court said. Source: SPA

A damaged building in the aftermath of Houthi strikes, in a location given as Saudi Arabia, in this still image taken from a video released on September 8, 2026. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS PARIS, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Houthi forces have taken control of Yemen’s port city of Mocha, four government military sources told Reuters on Thursday, as fighting with Saudi-backed forces spreads along the coast toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The sources

Nine Teams Win Awards at Madinah Hackathon Focused on Municipal Services | 📷SPA MADINAH, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Nine teams comprising 29 innovators won awards at a regional hackathon aimed at advancing digital transformation and improving municipal services in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The competition covered three tracks: enhancing the visitor experience, encouraging community engagement and smart monitoring. It attracted 804 applicants, with 59 team

Israel Orders UK’s East Jerusalem Consulate to Close Within 30 Days, Officials Say PARIS, September 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Britain has been given 30 days to close its consulate in East Jerusalem as part of Israel’s response to sanctions on Israeli settlements, two Israeli officials and two other sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The consulate handles Britain’s relations concerning Palestinian issues in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza. Its closure

Saudi, Russian Foreign Ministers Mark 100 Years of Ties in Moscow Talks | 📷SPA MOSCOW, September 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed efforts to reduce regional tensions and protect international shipping during talks in Moscow. The two ministers stressed the importance of diplomacy in addressing regional and international challenges, including the Palesti

UAE Declines Comment on Speculation Over Conversations Between Government Leaders ABU DHABI, September 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates has said it does not comment on media reports or speculation concerning conversations between government leaders. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the statement on Tuesday amid reports alleging that UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a po

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, disembark after sailing on Sydney Harbour with veterans from the Invictus Australia community, in Sydney, Australia, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams LONDON, September 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A letter authorized by King Charles has confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family following their recent return to Britain. The guidance was sent on Monday to senio

King Salman Congratulates North Macedonia’s President on Independence Day RIYADH, September 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of congratulations to President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova of the Republic of North Macedonia on her country’s Independence Day. King Salman wished President Siljanovska-Davkova continued health and happiness and the government and people of North Macedonia steady progress

Ithra Opens Registration for Eighth Design Challenges Hackathon | 📷SPA DHAHRAN, September 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, known as Ithra, has opened registration for the eighth edition of Ithra Design Challenges. The six-day design hackathon will be held from November 16 to 21 as part of Ithra Design Week at the center’s headquarters in Dhahran. The 2026 program features four specialist tracks: Urban Spaces, Product Design,

Eight Nations Condemn Israeli Ministers’ Statements on Displacing Palestinians from Gaza RIYADH, September 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar and Egypt condemned statements by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. In a joint statement, the ministers said the remarks inclu

King Salman Issues Royal Order Promoting and Appointing 34 Judges at Board of Grievances RIYADH, September 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal order promoting and appointing 34 judges at the Board of Grievances. The order promoted one judge to Appellate Judge, nine to Court President/A, one to Court President/B and four to Deputy Court President/B. It also promoted 16 judges to Judge/A and two to

Saudi Customs Seizes 18,549 Amphetamine Pills at Dammam Airport; Four Suspects Arrested RIYADH, September 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Customs officers at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam intercepted an incoming postal parcel containing 18,549 amphetamine pills, with a follow-up operation leading to the arrest of four suspects, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said inspectors discovered t

Saudi Interior Minister Receives Mauritanian Ambassador in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met Mauritanian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Moktar Ould Dahi at the ministry’s headquarters. The two officials discussed several topics of mutual interest. Source: SPA

Saudi Arabia Opens Pavilion at Moscow International Book Fair 2026 | 📷SPA MOSCOW, September 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission inaugurated the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Moscow International Book Fair 2026. The fair is being held in the Russian capital from September 2 to 6. Commission CEO Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Wasel said Saudi Arabia’s participation reflects the historic cultural ties between the