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Taif Governor Reviews Heritage Preservation Projects | 📷SPA TAIF, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — HRH Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Taif, reviewed the Heritage Commission’s completed projects, future plans and ongoing work in the governorate, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Fawaz received Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghannami, director of the commission’s Taif branch, who presented the schedules for completing projects currently under way. Al-Ghannami o

Madinah Dates Season Highlights New Model for Sector Development | SPA MADINAH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The Madinah Dates Season 2026 offers an advanced model for developing the date sector, HRH Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz said at the event’s opening ceremony, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Princess Sarah, executive director of the International Dates Council and a member of the season’s higher committee, toured participating pavilions showcasing

Saudi Heritage Commission Records 55 Violations in Second Quarter RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission recorded 55 violations involving cultural heritage sites and artifacts during the second quarter of 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Inspection tours and public reports identified 16 violations across Riyadh, Qassim, Aseer, Tabuk, the Northern Borders and Al-Baha. They involved unauthorized excavation, illegal digging, change

Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued TOKYO, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, prompting a tsunami warning for waves of up to 1 metre (3.28 feet), Reuters reported. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the magnitude was preliminary and issued emergency earthquake warnings for Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita and Miyazaki prefectures on the

International Falcon Breeders Auction Sales Top SAR13 Million as Global Participation Grows | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 27, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Sales at the International Falcon Breeders Auction rose 23% to more than SAR13 million in 2025 as the event attracted a larger number of breeding farms and participating countries. The number of falcons sold increased 27% to 1,103, compared with 872 in 2024, when total sales exceeded SAR10 million. International participation also e

Romania Shoots Down Second Drone Near Ukraine Border in Two Days BUCHAREST, July 25, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Romania’s military shot down another drone near its border with Ukraine on Saturday, extending an unprecedented series of active interceptions as Russian attacks intensify across the neighbouring Black Sea region. The aircraft was destroyed at approximately 8:30 a.m. local time near Sfantu Gheorghe in the Danube Delta, President Nicusor Dan announced. Radar system

International Falcon Breeders Auction to Open in Malham on August 5 RIYADH, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Falcons will begin its 2026 programme of specialized events with the International Falcon Breeders Auction, scheduled from August 5 to 25 in Malham, north of Riyadh. The three-week event will bring together falcon farms from Saudi Arabia and other countries, alongside exhibitors specializing in falconry equipment and supplies. Fa

Mawhiba and Kingdom University Sign Agreement to Provide 30 Scholarships for Gifted Students | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 22, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, known as Mawhiba, and Kingdom University have signed a memorandum of understanding to support gifted students through a merit-based scholarship programme. The agreement will provide 30 scholarships for Mawhiba students, comprising 10 full scholarships a

Saudi Arabia Launches 365-Day Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa RIYADH, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days from its date of issuance, allowing holders to enter the Kingdom several times and remain for a cumulative maximum of 90 days. Travellers must purchase a service package from an approved provider through the Nusuk platform for every visit. The duration of each package canno

Fire Erupts at Kuwait Power and Desalination Plant After Iranian Attack KUWAIT CITY, July 17, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — A fire broke out at a power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait following an Iranian attack on Friday morning, damaging electrical generation units and prompting authorities to urge residents to conserve electricity. Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said the fire had been extinguished. The ministry did not identif

Grand Mosque Launches Real-Time Crowd Monitoring Service for Tawaf and Sa’i MAKKAH, July 17, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Visitors to the Grand Mosque can now view real-time crowd density across the Tawaf and Sa’i areas through a new electronic service launched by the authority responsible for the Two Holy Mosques. The service provides live density indicators and regular updates to help visitors identify less crowded routes while performing their rituals. Smart guidance also

Saudi Arabia Enters Hottest Period of Summer as Peak Temperatures Begin RIYADH, July 17, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia entered the hottest period of the summer on Thursday, beginning several weeks during which most regions are expected to experience their highest annual temperatures. The period typically extends from mid-July until early August, according to Barjas Al-Fulaih of the AFAQ Society for Astronomy. Al-Fulaih said the phase is traditionally known as the

Riyadh Aviation College Graduates 1,611, Including First Female Engineering Cohort RIYADH, July 16, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The International Aviation Technical College in Riyadh has celebrated the graduation of 1,611 Saudi men and women from its aircraft engineering and maintenance programs for the 2025–2026 training year. The ceremony, held Wednesday evening under the patronage of Education Minister Yousef Al-Benyan, was attended by senior officials, military and execu

A general view shows the hemicycle during the final reading debate before a vote on the bill establishing a right to medical aid in dying at the National Assembly in Paris, France, July 15, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor PARIS, July 15, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — French lawmakers approved legislation on Wednesday establishing a legal right to assisted dying for adults with serious and incurable illnesses, concluding an intense ethical and political debate. Under strict conditio