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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

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi attended a graduation ceremony for more than 5,100 male and female students of the Arab Open University for 2026 on behalf of Makkah Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz. The ceremony was also attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, chairman of the university’s board of trustees, and a number of university officials. Prince Abdulaziz said graduati

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar and Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman performed funeral prayers on Tuesday for Prince Mohammed bin Faisal bin Mohammed bin Saad bin Mohammed bin Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Saud at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. A number of princes, senior officials and worshippers also attended the prayer [📷|SPA]

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 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to shipping data, becoming one of the few vessels to transit the waterway amid restrictions tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Nord, a 142-metre yacht valued a

RIYADH, April 27 — The Saudi Falcons Club has announced its 2026 calendar of major events, featuring around 120 days of activities aimed at promoting national heritage and strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for falconry. The calendar opens with the International Falcon Breeders Auction from Aug. 5 to 25, with participation from leading local and international breeders and falcon farms. It will be followed by the Saudi Falcons Club Auction for locally capture

RIYADH, April 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia recorded 12,192 violations of residency, labour and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out between April 16 and 22, the Interior Ministry announced. The total included 6,606 residency violations, 3,510 border security violations and 2,076 labour law violations. Border authorities arrested 1,454 people trying to enter the kingdom illegally, including 32% Yemenis, 67% Ethiopians and 1% of other n

📷 | SPA RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior warned Saturday that holders of visit visas are not entitled to perform Hajj, announcing fines of up to SAR 20,000 for violators. The penalty applies to visit visa holders who enter, attempt to enter, or remain in Makkah and the holy sites between the first day of Dhul-Qi'dah and the end of the 14th day of Dhul-Hijjah. Residents and overstayers who attempt to perform Hajj without auth

PARIS, April 18 — A French soldier serving with the U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon was killed and three others were injured in an attack on Saturday morning, French President Emmanuel Macron said. Macron identified the soldier as Staff Sergeant Florian Montorio of the 17th Parachute Engineer Regiment from Montauban. “Everything suggests that responsibility for this attack lies with Hezbollah,” Macron said in a social media post. France is demanding that Lebanes

RIYADH, April 18 — Saudi authorities recorded 14,487 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out across the kingdom between April 9 and 15, the Saudi Press Agency reported, citing the Ministry of Interior. The total included 7,911 residency violations, 3,588 border security violations and 2,988 labor-related violations. Border authorities also apprehended 1,382 people attempting to enter Saudi Arabia illegally, including 38%

RIYADH, April 16 — Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense is continuing a public awareness campaign on weather phenomena, urging residents to follow safety instructions and remain alert during changing weather conditions. The campaign, launched under the slogan “Important to Know,” is aimed at strengthening prevention awareness and improving community preparedness in dealing with climate-related fluctuations. Civil Defense urged the public to stay in safe places

SPA RIYADH/JEDDAH, April 14 - Saudi Arabia's cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, condemned what it described as Iranian attacks on the kingdom and praised the armed forces for defending the country and protecting its assets, state news agency SPA reported. The cabinet also commended rapid operational and technical efforts that restored production at affected energy facilities, saying the swift recovery demonstrated the resilience of the kingdom's

SPA RIYADH, April 14 - Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior has announced penalties for violating Hajj permit regulations ahead of the 1447 AH pilgrimage season, including fines, deportation and possible confiscation of transport used to carry offenders, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The ministry said anyone caught performing or attempting to perform Hajj without a permit could face a fine of up to 20,000 riyals ($5,332). The same penalty applies to holders of vi

SPA RIYADH, April 13 - Saudi Arabia's Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority said it had recorded 55 new wildlife births in the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve and King Khalid Royal Reserve by mid-second quarter 2026, in a sign of wildlife recovery and the success of protection and reintroduction efforts. The authority said the births included nine Arabian oryx and 46 sand gazelles, also known as Reem gazelles. Of the total, 40 births were r

SABN RIYADH, April 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Public Security said arrangements requiring residents wishing to enter Makkah to obtain official permits took effect on Monday, with those lacking entry permits barred from entering the city. The measures apply to residents who do not hold a permit issued by the relevant authority to work in the holy sites, a resident identity document issued in Makkah, or a Hajj permit. Public Security said entry permits for resident

SPA RIYADH, April 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News - Saudi Arabia recorded 15,458 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns conducted across the kingdom between April 2 and April 8, the Interior Ministry said. The violations included 8,440 related to residency laws, 4,054 to border security and 2,964 to labor regulations, the ministry said in a statement. Authorities arrested 1,600 people attempting to enter the kingdom illegally, incl

RIYADH, April 7, 2026, Saudi Arabia Breakinf News - Saudi Arabia has recorded notable progress in its healthcare sector, with life expectancy increasing from 74 years in 2016 to 79.9 years by the end of 2025, according to the Health Sector Transformation Program. The announcement, made in conjunction with World Health Day on April 7, reflects the Kingdom’s steady advancement toward its Vision 2030 target of 80 years. The improvement has been supported by significant developm

SPA JEDDAH, April 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia recorded 14,242 violations of residency, labor and border security regulations during inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between March 26 and April 1, the Ministry of Interior said. The total included 7,884 residency violations, 3,948 border security violations and 2,410 labor-related violations, the ministry said. Border authorities also arrested 1,449 people attempting to enter the Kingdo

NASA’s Artemis II moon rocket lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad39-B Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) RIYADH, April 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Four astronauts set off on a high-stakes flight around the moon on Wednesday, marking humanity’s first crewed lunar voyage in more than half a century and the opening mission in NASA’s renewed push toward a moon landing within two years. The crew, made up of three

SPA RIYADH, April 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Royal Court said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency that Princess Al Jawhara bint Faisal bin Abdullah Al Abdulrahman Al Saud, mother of Prince Mohammed bin Saud bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, had died. Funeral prayers were set to be held on Thursday after Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, according to the statement.