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Saudi Supreme Court calls for Ramadan crescent sighting on Tuesday evening
Riyadh, February 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court urged Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Tuesday, Shaban 29, 1447 AH, corresponding to February 17, 2026, according to the Umm Al-Qura calendar. The court called on anyone who sights the crescent, whether with the naked eye or through binoculars, to report to the nearest court to register their testimony. It also asked observers to contact the
Feb 151 min read


Al-Madinah schools announce Ramadan 1447 AH schedule
Al-Madinah, February 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Administration of Education in Al-Madinah Region announced the school schedules for the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH, taking into account the month’s unique requirements. Classes in all boys’ and girls’ schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. from the first school day of Ramadan. For continuing education schools, the first class will start at 9:30 p.m., ensuring flexibility and appropriate organization for stud
Feb 141 min read


Riyadh hosts Foundation Day celebrations with cultural and heritage events
SPA Riyadh, February 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Activities marking Saudi Arabia’s Foundation Day began on Saturday at Justice Square in the Qasr Al-Hukm area, organized by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and the Emirate of Riyadh Region. The celebrations include cultural and heritage content showcasing the Kingdom’s history from its early founding stages to the present era. The program features visual displays, interactive experiences, and contemporary docum
Feb 141 min read


Saudi Culinary Arts Commission showcases gastronomy at Saudi Cup 2026
SPA Riyadh, February 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Culinary Arts Commission is highlighting Saudi Arabia’s gastronomic diversity at the seventh edition of the Saudi Cup 2026, held February 13–14 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. Through its Irth café, the commission offers international and local visitors an immersive hospitality experience blending authentic regional recipes with contemporary presentation. Offerings include Saudi coffee, dates, and modern
Feb 141 min read


Saudi, Syrian foreign ministers meet on sidelines of Munich Security Conference
SPA Munich, February 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani and the accompanying Syrian delegation on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2026. The ministers reviewed fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Syria and reaffirmed support for the comprehensive agreement in Syria, which provides for the integration of the Autonomous Adminis
Feb 141 min read


Ministry of Interior records 21,029 violations during nationwide inspection campaigns
SPA Riyadh, February 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Interior reported 21,029 violations during inspection campaigns conducted across Saudi Arabia between February 5 and 11 to ensure compliance with residency, labor, and border security laws. Of these, 12,875 violations were related to residency, 4,778 to border security, and 3,376 to labor regulations. Border authorities apprehended 2,307 individuals attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, includin
Feb 141 min read


Saudi inventor Duaa Nizar Khudry wins two gold medals at International Invention Fair in Kuwait
SPA Kuwait City, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi inventor Duaa Nizar Khudry won two gold medals at the 16th International Invention Fair in the Middle East (IIFME), held in Kuwait from February 8 to 12. Khudry, a member of the Mawhiba Alumni affiliated with the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), was recognized for inventing a device that filters materials and recycles used liquids. She received the firs
Feb 131 min read


King Faisal Specialist Hospital’s genomic medicine model recognized in Nature Genetics
SPA Riyadh, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Nature Genetics highlighted King Faisal Specialist Hospital (KFSH) for its integrated genomic medicine model, detailing the institution’s evolution from a research-focused program to a fully embedded clinical system. The hospital nearly doubled genomic testing between 2022 and 2024, increasing from around 22,000 to over 44,000 tests. During the same period, KFSH completed more than 5,000 precision oncology analyses
Feb 131 min read


Saudi General Directorate of Passports launches four new e-services on Absher platform
SPA Riyadh, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, the Saudi General Directorate of Passports launched four new electronic services on the Ministry of Interior’s Absher platform on Thursday. The new services include updating a resident’s photograph, canceling a dependent’s record, separating a dependent, and using the Absher travel service at the Salwa border crossing. Major General Dr.
Feb 131 min read


Saudi Ministry of Interior highlights environmental security initiatives at World Defense Show
SPA Riyadh, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Ministry of Interior has reinforced its commitment to environmental protection and sustainability through afforestation programs, expanded green spaces, and awareness initiatives, the ministry highlighted during the World Defense Show in Riyadh. Visitors to the ministry’s pavilion from February 8–12 were introduced to its environmental initiatives, advanced technologies, and monitoring capabilities aimed a
Feb 131 min read


World Defense Show 2026 concludes in Riyadh with record participation and deals
SPA Riyadh, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The third edition of the World Defense Show 2026 concluded on Thursday in Riyadh after five days of international engagement. The biennial exhibition, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, attracted record participation from the global defense sector. The event featured 1,486 exhibitors from 89 cou
Feb 131 min read


Saudi Defense Minister meets Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, met with Pakistan’s Chief of the Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Riyadh on Thursday. The officials reaffirmed the strength of the longstanding fraternal relations and the strategic defense partnership between the two countries. They discussed issues of mutual interest and highlighted their shared role in
Feb 131 min read


Madinah museum offers technology-driven exhibition on Prophet’s biography and Islamic civilization
SPA Madinah, Saudi Arabia, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization in Madinah provides pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors with an educational and interactive experience through a technology-driven exhibition system. A central feature is the “Taiba: Lights and Landmarks” Pavilion, which documents the history of Madinah and its prophetic landmarks across more than 20 sections, h
Feb 121 min read


Royal Court: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Calls for Istisqa Prayer on Thursday
SPA Riyadh, February 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has called for the Istisqa, or rain-seeking prayer, to be performed across Saudi Arabia on Thursday, Shaban 24, 1447 AH. The Royal Court urged citizens and residents to supplicate to Allah for forgiveness, repentance, good deeds, and rainfall throughout the Kingdom.
Feb 111 min read


Prince William visits girls’ football training session in Saudi Arabia
SPA Riyadh, February 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Prince of Wales, Prince William, attended a training session for players at girls’ regional football centers on Monday at Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City (Misk City). The visit included meetings with players and the technical and administrative staff. Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal was also present. Saudi Arabian Football Federation Vice President Lamia Bahaian briefed Prince William
Feb 111 min read


King Salman chairs cabinet meeting, approves nuclear talks with Jordan and Turkiye
SPA Riyadh, February 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud presided over a cabinet session in Riyadh on Tuesday, where ministers approved a range of bilateral and multilateral measures, including nuclear-energy cooperation with Jordan and Turkiye. The meeting reviewed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s recent interactions with leaders from Russia, Turkiye, and Germany, alongside mechanisms to strengthen ins
Feb 101 min read


Saudi Foreign Minister receives Slovak Deputy Prime Minister, Defence Minister in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, February 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received Slovakia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Robert Kaliňák in Riyadh, as the two sides discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and reviewed regional and international developments. During the meeting, Saudi Arabia and Slovakia signed a general cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various
Feb 101 min read


King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center joins World Defense Show 2026 heritage showcase
SPA Riyadh, February 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center is taking part in the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh from February 8 to 12 as part of a national showcase highlighting the Arabian horse as a cultural and civilizational heritage of Saudi Arabia. The center’s pavilion presents its role in preserving horse breeds and its work on registration, documentation, technical support, and the organisation of Arabian horse events and champi
Feb 101 min read


SAMI opens land industrial complex, launches HEET vehicles and local content programme at World Defense Show
SPA Riyadh, February 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) inaugurated the SAMI Land Industrial Complex at the World Defense Show and launched a new wheeled armoured vehicle line under the HEET Program, alongside a local content programme designed to build national defence supply chains. The complex spans 82,000 square metres within an industrial area of one million square metres and operates in line with Industry 4.0 technologies, leverag
Feb 102 min read


Saudi Crown Prince shows Britain’s Prince William At-Turaif heritage site in Diriyah
SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gave Britain’s Prince William a tour of At-Turaif, the UNESCO World Heritage site in Diriyah, on Monday. At-Turaif District lies in the heart of Diriyah, northwest of Riyadh, and is one of Saudi Arabia’s key heritage landmarks. Prince William, the Prince of Wales, is on his first official visit to Saudi Arabia and arrived in Riyadh on Monday. He was welcomed by officials including Prince Mohammed bin
Feb 91 min read
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