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Saudi Arabia, Türkiye issue joint statement at end of Erdogan visit
SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia and Türkiye issued a joint statement at the conclusion of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official visit to the Kingdom, setting out areas for expanded cooperation spanning the economy, energy, defence and regional files, carried by the Saudi Press Agency. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Erdogan at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh and the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and ways to develop them
Feb 44 min read


Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud meets Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Riyadh
SPA RIYADH, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye in Riyadh on Tuesday evening, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. An official reception ceremony was held in honour of the visiting Turkish president, according to the report. The Crown Prince and Erdogan held an official talks session during which they rev
Feb 31 min read


UAE, Swiss leaders discuss economy, AI cooperation, announce joint economic committee
WAM Abu Dhabi, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Guy Parmelin held talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and explore cooperation in the economy, investment, advanced technology and artificial intelligence. The meeting at Qasr Al Shati included discussion of the Global AI Summit, scheduled to be hosted in Geneva in 2027 and in the UAE in 2028, with both sides stressing the use of AI to develop solutions
Feb 31 min read


Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan presents credentials to King Charles in London
SPA RIYADH, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz presented his credentials to King Charles III as Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland during an audience at St. James’s Palace in London. Prince Abdullah conveyed greetings and appreciation from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Ab
Feb 31 min read


Saudi cabinet chaired by Crown Prince condemns Gaza ceasefire violations, approves cooperation accords
SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, reviewed regional and international developments and reiterated support for resolving disputes through dialogue to strengthen security and stability, Saudi Press Agency reported. The cabinet underscored a statement by foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia and Arab and Islamic countries condemning what it
Feb 32 min read


Saudipedia CEO outlines global standards for building digital encyclopedias at Saudi Media Forum
SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A session titled “Strategies for building digital encyclopedias according to global standards” was held on Monday at the Saudi Media Forum, led by Hamed Al-Shehri, chief executive of Saudipedia. The session reviewed approaches to building modern digital encyclopedias and the importance of aligning documentation, editing and knowledge-management processes with international standards. It also covered digital-content g
Feb 31 min read


Saudi Media Forum panel weighs how newsrooms adapt to 21st-century pressures
spa Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A panel titled “Are We the Media Professionals of the 21st Century?” was held at the Leaders’ Theater during the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum, focusing on the pace of change in the media sector. The session examined challenges and opportunities for the industry and the evolving relationship between media and the public amid technological and professional shifts. Speakers highlighted the need for continuous
Feb 21 min read


Saudi Media Forum 2026 opens in Riyadh, minister unveils 12 initiatives
SPA Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Salman Al-Dossary inaugurated the fifth edition of Saudi Media Forum 2026 at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, held under the theme “Media In an Evolving World.” The forum is being held with more than 300 media leaders and experts from over 20 countries, and includes more than 150 specialized dialogue sessions addressi
Feb 22 min read


Saudi Arabia offers condolences to DR Congo after mine collapse kills more than 226
SPA Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia extended condolences to Democratic Republic of the Congo after the collapse of a mineral mine in Rubaya in the country’s east killed more than 226 workers. Saudi Arabia also expressed solidarity with the Congolese government and people following the incident.
Feb 21 min read


El-Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdullah stress full Gaza deal implementation, reject Palestinian displacement
WAM Cairo, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein stressed the need for full implementation of the agreement to halt the war in the Gaza Strip, implementation of the peace plan proposed by Donald Trump, and unrestricted humanitarian access to the territory, alongside the swift launch of early recovery and reconstruction efforts. During a meeting in Cairo, the two leaders reaffirmed Egypt and Jordan’s position r
Feb 11 min read


Saudi Crown Prince calls Morocco’s King Mohammed VI
SPA Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, made a phone call on Sunday to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco. During the call, the Crown Prince was reassured about King Mohammed VI’s health and conveyed wishes for his continued good health. King Mohammed VI expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince.
Feb 11 min read


Saudi Arabia records 19,975 residency, labour and border violations in one week - interior ministry
SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 19,975 violations of residency, labour and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between January 22 and January 28. The ministry reported 12,906 residency-related violations, 3,918 border security violations and 3,151 labour law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,716 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, inclu
Jan 311 min read


Saudi religious affairs presidency launches 1447 AH Ramadan operational plan for Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
SPA Riyadh, January 30, 2026 (SABN) – The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has launched its 1447 AH Ramadan operational plan, aimed at enriching the spiritual experience of visitors and promoting the message of moderation. Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs, said the plan is a systematic, institutional response to the diverse cultural and linguistic needs of global visitors. He said the plan includes 100 in
Jan 301 min read


Saudi defense minister meets senior United States officials at White House
SPA Washington, January 30, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met at the White House in Washington with United States Secretary of State and Acting National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff. They reviewed strategic relations between the two countries, explored prospects for the Saudi-American par
Jan 301 min read


KACST honours Nobel chemistry winner Omar Yaghi
SPA Riyadh, January 29, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology held a ceremony to recognise Professor Omar Yaghi, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry and supervisor of the joint nanomaterials centre of excellence run by KACST and the University of California, Berkeley. KACST described Yaghi as the first Saudi scientist to receive a Nobel Prize, citing his work in establishing reticular chemistry and contributions linked to e
Jan 291 min read


Saudi fund provides $10 million grant to support water networks in conflict-hit Sudan
SPA GENEVA, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has provided a $10 million grant through the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to support the delivery of safe and sustainable water to communities affected by conflict in Sudan. The grant was signed at the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, in the presence of the Kingdom’s permanent representative, Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin
Jan 281 min read


Middle East Green Initiative ministerial council to meet in Jeddah on Thursday
SPA JEDDAH, Jan 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The second session of the Ministerial Council of the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) will begin on Thursday in Jeddah, chaired by Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley, who currently leads the council. Representatives from 31 member states across Asia and Africa are due to attend, with the United Kingdom participating as an observer. The session will review implementation of directives an
Jan 271 min read


Storm-triggered landslide leaves Sicilian town homes perched on cliff edge
A drone picture shows houses perched along the edge of a cliff after a landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, Italy, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Danilo Arnone Niscemi, Italy, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Homes in the Sicilian town of Niscemi were left teetering on the edge of a cliff after a landslide triggered by a storm, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 residents, Italy’s civil protection authorities reported on Tuesday. Niscemi, a town of about 25,000 in south-cen
Jan 271 min read


U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle East as Trump weighs options on Iran
The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, U.S. August 11, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake Washington, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A U.S. aircraft carrier and supporting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, expanding President Donald Trump’s capabilities to defend U.S. forces or potentially take military action against Iran. Th
Jan 262 min read


UAE says it will not allow its airspace or waters to be used for hostile action against Iran
SABN Abu Dhabi, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates will not allow its airspace, territory or territorial waters to be used for any hostile military actions against Iran, the UAE foreign ministry said on Monday, reaffirming its commitment to neutrality and regional stability. Uncertainty over the possibility of military action in Iran has lingered after U.S. President Donald Trump said last week that an “armada” was heading towards the country, but
Jan 261 min read
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