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Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrives at Piazza Prampolini, as part of a two-day visit to the region, in Reggio Emilia, Italy, May 13, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli REGGIO EMILIA, May 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Britain’s Princess of Wales received a warm welcome in Reggio Emilia on Wednesday during her first official overseas trip since undergoing cancer treatment, Reuters reported. Kate, the wife of Prince William, began a two-day visit to the northern Italian

RIYADH, May 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a delegation honoring Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz for more than 60 years of support for Holy Quran memorization associations, the Saudi Press Agency reported. On behalf of King Salman, the Crown Prince received gifts presented during the tribute. The tribute recognized King Salman’s support for teaching and interpreting the Holy Qura

DUBAI, May 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Kuwait’s Interior Ministry said it arrested four people affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards who attempted to infiltrate the Gulf state by sea, Reuters reported, citing state news agency KUNA. The ministry said one member of Kuwait’s armed forces was injured in clashes with the infiltrators. Kuwait later summoned Iran’s ambassador and handed him a protest note over what it described as the infiltration of Bubiyan Island by t

DAMMAM, May 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Dammam Khor project is being developed on the Arabian Gulf coast to enhance waterfronts and public facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region. The project covers 45,000 square meters and aims to revive the region’s maritime heritage while strengthening the city’s connection to the sea. Its features include the rehabilitation of the sandy beach, walking paths, seating and relaxation areas, green spaces, beach volleyball courts

ALULA, May 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Commission for AlUla signed an investment agreement with the National Company for Learning and Education to lease, operate and develop an educational complex in AlUla. The project will be carried out through Trbyh Namouthajyah Schools and aims to improve education quality and expand options for students in AlUla. The agreement covers the development and operation of existing educational assets, bringing them into a single

RIYADH, May 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia recorded 11,175 residency, labor and border security violations during inspection campaigns across the kingdom from April 30 to May 6, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Ministry of Interior said the violations included 6,153 related to residency laws, 3,619 to border security and 1,403 to labor laws. Authorities apprehended 1,411 people attempting to enter Saudi Arabia illegally, including 36% Yemenis, 62% Ethiopia

RIYADH, May 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior warned that citizens and residents who transport people without Hajj permits will face penalties including fines of up to SAR50,000 and imprisonment for up to six months, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ministry said authorities may also request court-ordered confiscation of the vehicle used in the violation. Expatriate violators will be deported after serving their penalties and banned from

RIYADH, May 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health and the Public Health Authority (Waqaya) have launched a comprehensive health guide for the Hajj season 1447 AH, available in eight languages – Arabic, English, French, Urdu, Persian, Indonesian, Turkish and Malay – to reach pilgrims of diverse nationalities. The guide covers health prevention across all stages of the pilgrim’s journey, with dedicated sections on protection against heat exhaustion

Riyadh, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Crown prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a congratulatory message to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on the occasion of his country’s Liberation Day, state news agency SPA reported. The crown prince wished the Dutch king continued health and happiness, and the government and people of the Netherlands further progress and prosperity [Photography: Courtesy of SPA]

Photography | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, May 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Special Forces for Environmental Security are taking part in the Environment Week 2026 exhibition in Riyadh with an awareness and outreach pavilion. The exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture under the slogan “Your Impact is Green”, runs from May 3 to May 9 and aims to promote the importance of protecting the environment and preserving natural resourc

RIYADH, May 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The first tanker carrying Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to arrive in Japan as early as Monday, according to Japanese industry ministry and other sources cited by Japan News. The cargo is set to be delivered by Taiyo Oil to its refinery in Ehime Prefecture. The oil comes from the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project in Russia’s far east, which is exempt from Western sanctions imposed over Moscow’s

United States Department of State logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration RIYADH, May 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration approved more than $8.6 billion in military sales to Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Israel after bypassing congressional review, the State Department said on Friday. The department said Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that an emer

RIYADH, May 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a travel ban on Emirati nationals travelling to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq in light of current regional developments. The ministry also called on UAE nationals currently in those countries to expedite their immediate return to the United Arab Emirates. It urged Emiratis in Iran, Lebanon and Iraq to contact the ministry on +97180044444 as part of precautionary measures aimed at safeguardin

Buildings destroyed during an Israeli military operation in southern Lebanon, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Aziz Taher PARIS, April 30 - The Israeli military warned residents of eight Lebanese towns outside of the "buffer zone" to leave their homes immediately on Thursday ahead of strikes. The "buffer zone" in southern Lebanon was occupied by Israeli troops before a ceasefire that was announced earlier this month but has failed to fully halt hostilities. More than 2,500 people h

RIYADH, April 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms, flash floods and hail in parts of Najran, Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha and Makkah regions. The center also forecast light to moderate rain in parts of the Eastern Province, Riyadh, Qassim, Hail, Al-Jouf and the Northern Borders region. Gusty winds raising dust are expected in parts of those areas as well as Tabuk and Madinah regions, it said. Over

RIYADH, April 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry said authorities had taken legal measures against people involved in circulating social media content deemed harmful to national unity and a threat to social peace and security. The ministry said the content included language inciting what it described as unacceptable tribal fanaticism. It warned against any actions that could undermine public order and said security authorities would act firmly

The 465-foot superyacht "Nord", linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov is seen in Hong Kong, China, October 20, 2022. REUTERS/Donny Kwok RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov was able to transit the Strait of Hormuz after maintenance in Dubai because neither Iran nor the United States objected, a source close to Mordashov said on Tuesday. The yacht, Nord, crossed the strait on Saturday on an