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Falcon Sells for AED1.5 Million, Setting ADIHEX 2026 Auction Record ABU DHABI, August 30 — A falcon chick bred in the United States sold for AED1.5 million at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, the highest price paid for a falcon at this edition’s auctions, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The sale took place on Saturday during the fifth auction round. This year’s exhibition features 55 local and international falcon breeding

Saudi Arabia Records 14,434 Residency, Labor and Border Violations in One Week RIYADH, August 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Inspection campaigns conducted across Saudi Arabia from August 20 to 26 recorded 14,434 violations of residency, labor and border-security laws, the Ministry of Interior said. The total included 6,976 residency violations, 4,110 border-security violations and 3,348 labor-law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,450 people attempting to enter

ADIHEX 2026 Opens in Abu Dhabi for 10-Day Run | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition opened at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on Friday for an extended 10-day edition running through September 6. The exhibition is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club. The 23rd edition is organized by A

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon arrives for the gala dinner in the Hall of State at the Royal Palace as part of the celebrations for Sweden's King Carl Gustaf's 80th birthday, in Stockholm, Sweden, April 30, 2026. Christine Olsson/TT News Agency/via REUTERS OSLO, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Haakon VIII became Norway’s king on Friday following the death of King Harald V, assuming a public role he spent years struggling to accept. He is the country’s fourth monarch si

Saudi Arabia Retains ARADO Executive Council Chairmanship for 2026–2028 CAIRO, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia will retain the chairmanship of the Arab Organization for Administrative Development’s Executive Council for the 2026–2028 term after receiving the approval of all member states. The decision was adopted during the organization’s 59th Ordinary General Assembly session at ARADO’s headquarters in Cairo on August 27. Saudi Minister of Human Resourc

ZATCA Foils Attempt to Smuggle 1.95 Million Amphetamine Pills into Saudi Arabia AL-HADITHA, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority intercepted 1,950,581 amphetamine pills at Al-Haditha Port during an attempt to smuggle them into Saudi Arabia. Security screening and inspection uncovered the pills inside a shipment of lentils carried by an incoming truck, ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said. Al-Harbi said the authority is tightening cu

Norway’s King Harald V Dies at 89 RIYADH, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Norway’s King Harald V, who brought greater openness to the country’s monarchy during more than three decades on the throne, died on Friday at the age of 89, the royal palace said. “King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday 28 August, 0635 (local time, 0435 GMT).” Harald had been admitted to hospital on August 17 and was receiving treatment for a bacterial infecti

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message From Bangladesh Prime Minister RIYADH, August 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman concerning bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them. Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received the message during

KFCRIS and King Faisal Prize Explore Human Creativity in the AI Era | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The changing boundary between human creativity and content generated by artificial intelligence shaped a seminar organized on Tuesday by the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies and the King Faisal Prize. Held within the institutions’ joint cultural program, the seminar brought together academics and specialists in literature, AI and inte

International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026 Closes With SAR349,000 in Final-Night Sales | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026 concluded with three falcons selling for a combined SAR349,000 on its final night. The evening’s highest-priced falcon came from a Canadian breeding farm. Bidding opened at SAR100,000 before the falcon was sold for SAR271,000. A falcon presented by a Polish farm fetched SAR32,000, while a

Saudi Architecture and Design Commission Launches Professional Learning Platform | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Architecture and Design Commission has launched the Learning and Professional Development Platform, giving practitioners access to specialized training across the architecture and design sector. The platform brings together programs focused on professional practice and cultural knowledge. Its subject areas include excellence

Workshop Details Licensing Process for Saudi Falcon Breeding Centers | 📷spa RIYADH, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — License applications for falcon breeding centers in Saudi Arabia are reviewed within five working days under a digital process presented at a workshop organized during the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026. The National Center for Falcons hosted the workshop, titled Licensing Mechanism for Falcon Breeding Centers in the Kingdom, as part of the

Saudi Media Innovation Bootcamp Draws International Experts and Judges | 📷SPA SAUDI ARABIA, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Media Innovation Bootcamp, an initiative of the Saudi Media Forum, is drawing international participants, global experts and international judges as it prepares for its third edition. The Saudi MIB will focus on artificial intelligence-enhanced journalism, smart content creation and smart virtual presenters. International participation form

Taif Governor Reviews Education Readiness for New Academic Year | 📷SPA TAIF, August 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Taif Governor Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz reviewed preparations for the start of the 1448–1449 AH academic year during a meeting on Sunday with the province’s Director General of Education, Dr. Saeed Al-Ghamdi. During the meeting, the governor was briefed on preparations carried out by the General Directorate of Education in Taif, including school bu

Hira Cultural District in Makkah to Launch Cultural Program on Monday | 📷SPA MAKKAH — Hira Cultural District in Makkah will launch a new cultural program on Monday, offering visitors a range of educational and entertainment activities through August 28, 2026. The program, part of the district’s cultural and enrichment initiatives, aims to strengthen visitors’ connection with the site and deepen understanding of its historical and cultural significance. Activities will run da

Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Receives UAE Consul General in Jeddah | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz received UAE Consul General Sultan Hayyai Al Mansoori in Jeddah on Sunday. The two officials exchanged cordial remarks and discussed topics of mutual interest. Source: SPA