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SPA MAKKAH, December 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The total number of worshippers and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques during Jumada Al Akhira 1447 AH reached 68,741,853, according to data released by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. The authority said that worshippers at the Grand Mosque numbered 30,016,073 during the month, including 94,776 worshippers in Hijr Ismail (Al-Hateem). The number of Umrah perform

SPA MADINAH, December 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – More than 23 million worshippers performed prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the month of Jumada Al Akhira, according to official statistics. Figures released by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques showed that 1,319,653 worshippers visited Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa during the same period. Authorities said a comprehensive system of operational and organisational services wa

RIYADH, December 20, 2025 (SABN) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior said inspection campaigns carried out nationwide between Dec. 11 and 17 recorded 17,880 violations of residency, labor and border security regulations. The ministry said 11,190 of the violations were linked to residency rules, 2,889 to labor laws and 3,801 to border security. Border authorities also intercepted 1,509 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, the ministry said, adding that 44% were

SPA RIYADH, December 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Cabinet, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has approved the cancellation of the expat levy on foreign workers employed in licensed industrial establishments, based on a recommendation by the Council of Economic and Development Affairs. The decision reflects continued support for the industrial sector and aims to strengthen the sustainabilit

SPA WASHINGTON, December 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) floated the His Majesty King Saud ship, the first vessel under the Tuwaiq Project, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Tuwaiq Project includes the construction of four multi-mission combat ships for the RSNF. The flotation ceremony was attended by Chief of Naval Staff Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Ghuraibi, along with senior Saudi and U.S. military

SPA Riyadh, December 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Developmental Housing Foundation (Sakan) announced the launch of the first phase of housing unit handovers to beneficiaries across Saudi Arabia, in implementation of directives issued by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The move follows a personal donation of SAR 1 billion made by the Crown Prince to the foundation th

SPA Makkah, December 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has introduced identification bracelets for children arriving at the Grand Mosque, as part of measures to enhance visitor safety and facilitate prompt assistance in cases of separation. The bracelets include contact details for guardians, enabling staff to quickly identify and reunite children with their companions if they becom

SPA Makkah, December 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Friday urged worshippers to uphold noble character and moral values, stressing that social cohesion and stability depend on strong family structures, the preservation of traditions, and the proper upbringing of children. Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid said that noble character is defined by a balance of strength, mercy and courage, alongside a firm commitment to truth. He noted that such

A displaced Palestinian man clears muddy water in a flooded tent camp on a rainy day in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa Geneva, December 12, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Hundreds of thousands of displaced people in Gaza are facing flooding of tents and makeshift shelters following heavy rainfall, while materials needed to reinforce shelters remain restricted from entering the enclave, the International Organization for Migration (I

SPA Makkah, December 12, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Grand Mosque in Makkah, covering more than 1.8 million square meters and accommodating over 2.5 million worshippers, offers a range of integrated services aimed at facilitating the movement of pilgrims and supporting the safe performance of rituals. The services are overseen by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques. Measures include clearly d

SPA Riyadh, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, inaugurated new facilities at King Salman Air Base in the central sector during a ceremony held in Riyadh on Tuesday. The project forms part of strategic development initiatives aimed at strengthening the combat readiness of the Royal Saudi Air Force. Upon arrival at the base, HRH the Crown Prince was received by Min

Riyadh, December 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between November 27 and December 3 resulted in 19,790 violations  of residency, labor and border security regulations, the Ministry of Interior said. According to the ministry, authorities recorded 12,252 residency violations , 4,384 border security violations , and 3,154 labor-related violations . Border security units apprehended 1,661 people  attempting to enter the

AMMAN, December 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Ambassador to Jordan Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan presented Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation and Acting Minister of Finance Estephan Salameh with $90 million in financial support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Palestine. The handover took place at the Saudi embassy yesterday as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to support Palestine in 2025. Prince Mansou

📷SPA TAIPEI, December 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s delegation achieved six awards at the WorldSkills Asia 2025 Competition, held in Taipei from November 27 to 30, marking a strong performance among more than 500 contestants from 29 countries competing across 35 skills. Saudi competitors won second place in robotics and third places in both web design and graphic design. The delegation also received excellence awards in graphic design and welding, in

Israeli soldiers detain two Palestinians during an operation in Jenin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman PARIS, France, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Israeli security forces shot and killed two Palestinian men on Thursday in the Israeli-occupied West Bank after the pair appeared to be surrendering and unarmed during a raid, according to Palestine TV footage. The footage shows the men exiting a building surrounded

A general view shows the damaged towers of Wang Fuk Court housing estate, where a major fire engulfed bamboo scaffolding across multiple blocks, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu HONG KONG, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Hong Kong fire authorities said they expect to conclude search and rescue operations on Friday after the city’s worst fire in nearly eight decades tore through a large apartment complex, killing at least 94 p

📷SPA RIYADH, November 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced that the total number of visitors to the Two Holy Mosques during Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH reached 66,633,153, an increase of 12,121,252 compared with the previous month. The authority said the number of worshippers at the Grand Mosque reached 25,987,679, including 100,489 worshippers in Hijr Ismail (Al-Hateem).

PARIS, November 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The sky above the city of Novy Urengoy in Russia’s Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District lit up with the Northern Lights, as time-lapse footage captured emerald waves of light moving across the night sky. Local media outlet Vioriy reported that residents in several other northern regions observed the natural phenomenon on the same day. The aurora borealis occurs in the upper layers of the Earth’s atmosphere during periods o

📷 Flames engulf bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 26, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu HONG KONG, November 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A fire engulfed a residential building in Hong Kong’s northern Tai Po district on Wednesday, sending thick grey smoke into the air as emergency services worked to contain the blaze. Public broadcaster RTHK, citing police, reported that several people were t