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SPA RIYADH, March 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of Riyadh Region, performed funeral prayers on Monday for Prince Mohammed bin Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer Al Saud at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The funeral prayer was held after the Asr prayer. Among those attending were Prince Abdulrahman bin Saud Al Kabeer, Prince Mutaib bin Thunayan bin Mohammed, Princ

SPA Riyadh, March 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Heavy rainfall swept Saudi Arabia’s Al-Baha region in recent hours, affecting Al-Baha city and several surrounding governorates, as hail and lower temperatures accompanied the unstable weather. The rainfall created flash floods in valleys and ravines across the region, with waterfalls forming in some areas, highlighting the intensity of the downpour and the mountainous terrain. Hail also covered roads and vehicles as c

SPA JEDDAH, March 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron. During the call, they reviewed the latest developments in the region and their implications across various fronts. President Macron expressed France’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and condemned the repeated Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom. He also reaff

Riyadh, March 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 22,931 violations of residency, labor and border security laws in inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between March 12 and 18, including 17,181 residency violations, 3,931 border security violations and 1,819 labor violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,635 individuals attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, including 29% Yemenis, 68% Ethiopians and 3% of othe

SPA Riyadh, March 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Minister of the National Guard, inspected the ministry’s main command center on Friday and congratulated personnel on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. During the visit, he was briefed on the tasks and responsibilities of the main command center. He also held a video call with National Guard commanders on the southern, northern and eastern borders, conveying the g

A U.S. Navy sailor signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran at an undisclosed location March 4, 2026. U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS WASHINGTON, March 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United States is sending three additional warships and roughly 2,500 Marines to the Middle East, U.S. officials said on Friday, in a move that would expand the American mil

SPA Mecca, March 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, performed Eid al-Fitr prayers on Friday at the Grand Mosque in Mecca alongside worshippers. The Grand Mosque and surrounding courtyards were filled with large numbers of worshippers attending the prayer. Among those attending were Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Mem

Paris, March 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem was closed to worshippers for Eid al-Fitr prayers on Friday, marking the first such closure in decades. The full closure of the site has not occurred since the 1967 Middle East war, when Israel captured East Jerusalem and the Old City. Israeli authorities said holy sites in the Old City remain closed to worshippers of all faiths citing security concerns linked to the ongoing conflict

SPA Riyadh, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, held a phone call on Thursday with His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait. The two leaders exchanged Eid al-Fitr greetings, wishing security, stability and prosperity for both countries and their peoples. During the call, they reviewed developments in the region and their i

SPA Jeddah, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud addressed citizens, residents and Muslims worldwide on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, congratulating them and calling for peace, security and stability. In a speech delivered by Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari, King Salman expressed gratitude for the completion of Ramadan and extended Eid greetings, praying for the acceptance of fasting and

RIYADH, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates denied reports circulating on social media claiming restrictions on the movement of capital or limitations on foreign investors. The Ministry of Economy and Tourism said such claims were inaccurate and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to economic openness and the free movement of capital in line with applicable laws and international practices. The ministry said the policy supports a stable and

This Nov. 19, 2015, file photo, shows a general view of a petrochemical complex in the South Pars gas field in Asalouyeh, Iran, on the northern coast of Persian Gulf. T Ebrahim Noroozi/AP Riyadh, March 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Gulf Arab states warned on Wednesday that attacks on energy infrastructure linked to Iran’s South Pars gas field pose a serious threat to global energy security and regional stability. Iran accused the United States and Israel of targeting part

Riyadh, March 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, official spokesperson for the ministry, said debris from the interceptions fell across multiple areas of the capital. Initial assessments indicate that no injuries or damage have been reported, he added. The interceptions took place on Wednesday evening.

RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia announced that Eid Al-Fitr will begin on Friday, after the crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted, the Royal Court said on Wednesday. The Supreme Court confirmed that Thursday will complete the 30 days of Ramadan, with Eid celebrations starting on Friday. The announcement followed a session held by the Supreme Court to review reports on the sighting of the Shawwal crescent.

SPA RIYADH, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed 34 drones in multiple incidents on Monday evening targeting the Eastern Province and Al-Kharj Governorate, the Ministry of Defense said. Defense ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said eight drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province. In a separate incident, seven drones were intercepted and destroyed in the same region later in t

Pistorius in Berlin, March 16, 2026. REUTERS/Nadja Wohlleben BERLIN, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Germany said on Monday it will not participate in any operations aimed at securing shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S. President Donald Trump called on allies to assist in protecting maritime traffic in the region. A spokesperson for Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the conflict was not related to the NATO alliance. “This war has nothing to do with N

SPA Saudi Arabia Says 39 Drones Intercepted in Eastern Province Within About an Hour Early Monday RIYADH, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed 39 drones launched toward the Eastern Province in a series of incidents within about an hour early Monday, the Ministry of Defense said. The ministry’s official spokesperson, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, said the drones were intercepted and destroyed in six separate incid

SPA RIYADH, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said early Monday that air defenses intercepted and destroyed 18 drones launched toward the Eastern Province. The ministry’s official spokesperson, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, said seven drones were intercepted and destroyed in the region in the first incident. In two subsequent incidents shortly afterward, air defenses intercepted and destroyed six drones and five drones respectiv

SPA Riyadh, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted six ballistic missiles and seven drones targeting multiple areas of the Kingdom on Saturday evening, the Ministry of Defense said. Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said air defenses intercepted and destroyed six ballistic missiles launched toward Al-Kharj governorate. In separate statements earlier in the evening, Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drone

SPA Riyadh, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia has established the Riyadh University for the Arts under a royal order, creating a specialized institution dedicated to culture and the arts in the capital. The university will be based in Riyadh and will operate under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, according to the announcement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. The institution will function as an independent educational entity with financial and a