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Nearly empty highways are seen in Dubai on Sunday. Caroline Faraj/CNN Dubai, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai was largely deserted on Sunday after Iranian strikes rattled the city, with highways mostly empty and the skies clear of the usual stream of arriving and departing aircraft as airspace remained closed, according to a CNN report. Beaches, malls and hotel venues that would typically be busy during peak winter tourism season were quiet, while Dubai Mari

Dubai, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Global air travel remained heavily disrupted on Sunday as continued air strikes kept major Middle Eastern airports, including Dubai, the world’s busiest international hub, closed in one of the sharpest aviation shocks in recent years. Key transit airports, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and Doha in Qatar, were shut or operating under severe restrictions as much of the region’s airspace remained clo

Kuwait City, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Kuwait’s Ministry of Health reported one person killed and 20 wounded in new retaliatory attacks by Iran, according to the country’s state news agency. The ministry said none of the casualties were Kuwaiti citizens. A dozen people were injured in earlier attacks on Saturday. Kuwait’s army reported on Sunday that it had destroyed a number of ballistic missiles and drones launched at the Gulf country “since the start of

Damaged Fairmont The Palm building after an Iranian attack, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Raghed Waked Abu Dhabi, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Three people were killed in the United Arab Emirates during Iran’s retaliatory strikes, the UAE Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Sunday. The victims were nationals of Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. The ministry said Ir

SPA Riyadh, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah received 10,789,467 worshippers during the first 10 days of Ramadan 1447 AH for the five daily prayers and Taraweeh, according to official figures. A total of 317,025 worshippers prayed in the Rawdah Sharifah during the same period, while 784,379 visitors offered greetings to the Prophet Muhammad and his two companions. The figures were reported as part of an operational system aimed at c

SABN Riyadh, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Sunday it had launched another wave of missiles and drones at countries in the region, according to a statement carried by state-linked media. Plumes of smoke were seen rising from an area near a port in Abu Dhabi after loud blasts were heard over the city. It was not immediately clear what struck the area.

Riyadh, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates’ defence ministry said its air force and air defence forces have engaged and destroyed 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones launched toward the country since the start of what it described as an Iranian attack. The ministry said 137 ballistic missiles were detected, with 132 destroyed and five falling into the sea. It said 209 drones were detected, with 195 intercepted and 14 falling within the cou

Riyadh, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai International Airport said on Saturday that four people were injured in what it described as a “blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles.” The United Arab Emirates condemned the attack. Strikes were also reported at other commercial airports in the region, including Kuwait International, while other airports closed and cancelled flights.

Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein to discuss regional developments, including Iranian attacks targeting the UAE, Jordan and other countries. The two leaders condemned the attacks and said they carry serious implications for regional security and stability, describing them as a violation of state sovereignty, international law and the Ch

SPA Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call today from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The call discussed developments in the region and the implications of the escalation for regional security and stability. Sisi expressed Egypt’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for measures the kingdom takes to safeguard its sovereignty,

SPA Riyadh, February 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – In his Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque today, Imam Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais said Ramadan is a season to elevate the soul through piety, which he described as the ultimate goal of fasting. He said the essence of fasting is reflected in upright speech and righteous actions, and urged people to use the holy month to strengthen family ties and promote social solidarity, following the prophetic example. Al-Sudais s

SPA Riyadh, February 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Visiting Madinah during Ramadan offers access to 1,382 historical landmarks linked to the Prophet’s life, as rehabilitation projects move ahead across key sites, the draft said. To support 12% annual growth in visitors and a 29% rise in tourism demand recorded in 2025, the Madinah Region Development Authority is rehabilitating sites including the Quba, Qiblatain and Fash mosques, as well as the Ghars and Faqir wells

SPA Riyadh, February 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received phone calls today from Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar, and Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi. The talks focused on regional developments and efforts to

SPA Riyadh, February 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense signed a memorandum of understanding with Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), to cooperate on producing national content and highlighting the heroism of the armed forces. The signing took place in the presence of Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Dr. Khaled Biyari. The memorandum aims to support national content and develo

SPA Riyadh, February 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Red Sea Global unveiled a science-based model designed to deliver a 30% net positive conservation benefit across its regenerative destinations by 2040, and said the framework will be made available for global adoption, according to a press release. Chief Executive Officer John Pagano said the company set out to elevate tourism in a way that benefits people and nature. He said disclosing how the 30% net positive targ

SPA Riyadh, February 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent congratulations to the Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Kuwait’s National Day. The Crown Prince wished Sheikh Meshal continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Kuwait continued progress and prosperity.

SPA Riyadh, February 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 19,101 violations of residency, labour and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between February 12 and 18. The ministry recorded 12,153 residency violations, 4,103 border security violations and 2,845 labour law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,663 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, including 45% Yemen

SPA Madinah, February 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque prepared an integrated parking system at the Prophet’s Mosque supported by 24-hour smart monitoring technologies. The parking facility comprises 24 designated units, each accommodating 184 vehicles. The site is equipped with more than 1,000 fire extinguishers and hoses and 700 smart surveillance cameras to support safety